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The Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, has granted an interim injunction restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), its staff, or agents from receiving, accepting, or acting on any petition containing fictitious signatures of purported members of the Kogi Central Senatorial District. The order also prevents INEC from conducting any referendum based on such a petition to initiate the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The order followed an ex parte application for an interim injunction, supported by an affidavit of extreme urgency and other court processes sworn to by Anebe Jacob Ogirima on behalf of…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated renowned legal practitioner, Dr. Oluwakemi Pinheiro, SAN, on his 60th birthday. Pinheiro has been a key figure in Nigeria’s legal landscape, contributing significantly to jurisprudence and legal reforms over his 38-year career. He is the founder of the law firm, Pinheiro LP, and has served in various capacities to advance the legal profession in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser to the President on Information and  Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Pinheiro’s contributions to the legal sector, highlighting his tenure as the former Special Assistant to the Attorney-General and Commissioner…

Ikenna Obianeri The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control, on Friday, destroyed counterfeit, substandard and fake pharmaceutical and other products worth over one trillion naira at the Anambra State Waste Management Authority Dump Site, Agu Awka, Anambra State. The Director General of the agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, who performed the exercise at the dump site located in the Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra, said the affected products include, Analgin, controlled substances such as Tramadol 225mg, amongst others. Adeyeye, who was represented by the NAFDAC’s South-East Zonal Director, Dr Martins Iluyomade, said the fake, substandard, unregistered, and…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned Nigeria’s current democratic system, describing it as transactional and lacking true opposition. His remarks followed yesterday’s parliamentary vote, which he claimed exposed fundamental flaws in the nation’s democracy. In a statement on Friday via X, Obi argued that democracy cannot thrive without a functional opposition. He stressed that a lack of proportional representation in Nigeria’s legislature weakens accountability and distorts electoral outcomes. “Where there is no functional opposition, democracy cannot thrive. Opposition is a critical pillar of any democratic system. It ensures that the right things are done, holds the ruling…

It’s Friday, and that means new music. This time, Ladipoe delivers “I No Be God,” a song about love, responsibility, and knowing your limits. From the start, he makes it clear that no matter how much he cares, he can’t do it all, singing, “I no be God, I be somebody son.” He promises to always be there when it matters, “I get shoulder whenever you worry,” but that does not mean he has all the answers. He reminds his partner that while he is a source of support, he carries his own struggles too, “My shoulder’s for you but…

Brazilian football expert Guilherme Calvano has been left in awe of Nigerian youngster Shola Ogundana’s meteoric rise at Flamengo, Soccernet.ng reports. Since arriving from Nigeria’s Beyond Limits Academy in 2023, the forward has made an immediate impact, collecting silverware and personal accolades along the way. Initially joining Flamengo on loan, Ogundana wasted no time in announcing himself. He scored in the final against Boca Juniors, helping Flamengo secure their first U20 Intercontinental Cup with a 2-1 victory. His performances throughout the year, which also saw him lift the Copa do Brasil, convinced Flamengo to secure his services permanently in July…

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is back at the Federal High Court Abuja, for a hearing of his case on alleged treason. This time, it is before a new judge, Justice James Omotosho. There is also a change of defence counsel, Kanu Agabi (SAN), now heads the defence team for Kanu, while the prosecution retained Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN). Shortly after appearances, counsel to Kanu, Chief Agabi, pleaded to address the court. He started by apologizing on behalf of his client, stating that they are now at a place where they must apologize to…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has condemned the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended the governor, Similayi Fubara; his deputy, Ngozi Odu; as well as the House of Assembly for six months. The President then appointed Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd.) as Sole Administrator for the state. Makinde, in his biweekly newsletter, The Business of Governance Issue 110, which was published on Thursday evening, noted that the suspension of democracy in Rivers State through the declaration of a…

Security forces in Kogi State have launched an extensive search operation to rescue passengers abducted along the Obajana-Kabba highway, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) for Zone 8, Abubakar Zubairu, and the Kogi State Commissioner of Police (CP), Miller Dantawaye, have confirmed. Dantawaye stressed the police are doing everything possible to locate the 18-seater bus kidnapped alongside the passengers. The police bosses, who led armed policemen to the scenes of the attack on Friday, vowed to make the state too hot for criminals. In a statement by the Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye, in Lokoja on Friday,…

A former councilor from Ifon Orolu in Osun State identified simply as Azeez has been reportedly killed as the boundary disputes involving Ifon and Ilobu communities resurged. It was not immediately clear how the deceased met his death. But a resident of Ifon, who spoke on condition anonymity for fear of attack, said Azeez was confirmed dead at the Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, early on Friday. Also, during the bloody clashes involving the communities, several houses were reportedly razed. Media aide to Olufon of Ifon, Yusuf Adekunle, who confirmed the incident, accused Ilobu community of sponsoring the attack.…