6 h. ago Appeal Court upholds Professor Ogban’s conviction for 2019 electoral fraud

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Court of Appeal in Calabar, on Wednesday, April 30, upheld the conviction of Professor Peter Ogban for electoral fraud committed during the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial election. Ogban, a professor of soil physics at the University of Calabar, was convicted in 2021 by the Akwa Ibom State High Court […] The post Appeal Court upholds Professor Ogban’s conviction for 2019 electoral fraud appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago BREAKING: Appeal Court Upholds UNICAL Prof Ogban’s Conviction For Electoral Fraud In Akwa Ibom North

The Court of Appeal sitting in Calabar, Cross River State, has upheld the conviction and three-year prison sentence of Professor Peter Ogban, a University of Calabar (UNICAL) academic, for electoral fraud in the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District election, in favour of a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and current Senate President, Godswill […]

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1 week ago Wike, appeal court president dragged to court over IBB golf club leadership

Nyesom Wike and Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem have been dragged before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court. read more Wike, appeal court president dragged to court over IBB golf club leadership

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3 w. ago “Obaseki’s Government Stolen Enough Money From Edo People, Ighodalo’s Appeal Will Fail At Appellate Court” — Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has expressed confidence over his election victory, saying that Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party will lose again at the Appellate Court. Speaking on Friday at Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of the state, Governor Okpebholo accused previous administration under the leadership of former governor, Godwin Obaseki of […] The post “Obaseki’s Government Stolen Enough Money From Edo People, Ighodalo’s Appeal Will Fail At Appellate Court” — Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago “Obaseki’s Government Stole Enough Money From Edo People, Ighodalo’s Appeal Will Fail At Appellate Court” — Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has expressed confidence over his election victory, saying that Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party will lose again at the Appellate Court. Speaking on Friday at Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area of the state, Governor Okpebholo accused previous administration under the leadership of former governor, Godwin Obaseki of […] The post “Obaseki’s Government Stole Enough Money From Edo People, Ighodalo’s Appeal Will Fail At Appellate Court” — Okpebholo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Supreme Court Removes Abure, Affirms Nenadi Usman As LP Chair

The Supreme Court has overturned the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja that recognised Julius Abure as the national chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous decision delivered yesterday in Abuja, a five-member panel of the apex court ruled that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to affirm Abure’s position […]

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3 w. ago Confusion as LP factions claim victory after Supreme Court ruling

There was confusion on Friday following the Supreme Court ruling on the leadership of the Labour Party. The Julius Abure-led faction, and the Nenadi Usman-led faction of the party claimed that the Supreme Court ruling validated its leadership. The Supreme Court on Friday set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which […] The post Confusion as LP factions claim victory after Supreme Court ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Wike inaugurates new board of trustees for IBB golf club, calls for key reforms

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday inaugurated the newly appointed Board of Trustees for the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) Golf Club. The board is to be led by Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, President of the Court of Appeal. According to a statement issued by the Director […] The post Wike inaugurates new board of trustees for IBB golf club, calls for key reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Supreme Court Overturns Appeal Court Judgement Recognising Abure As Labour Party Chairman

  The Supreme Court has overturned the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had recognized Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Delivering a unanimous verdict, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to declare Abure as the party’s […] The post Supreme Court Overturns Appeal Court Judgement Recognising Abure As Labour Party Chairman appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘It’s Victory For Rule Of Law’, Nenadi Usman Reacts To Abure’s Sack As LP Chair By S’Court

The chairman of the Labour Party (LP) national caretaker committee, Senator Nenadi Usman, has described the Supreme Court’s decision to nullify an appeal recognising Julius Abure as the party’s national chairman as a victory for the rule of law. LEADERSHIP reports that the apex court had in a verdict delivered on Friday ruled that the […]

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court Sacks Abure As Labour Party National Chairman

The Supreme Court has overturned the judgement of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which affirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a unanimous decision delivered on Friday morning, a five-member panel of the apex court Justices ruled that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to affirm Abure’s […]

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3 w. ago Supreme Court sacks Abure as LP Chairman, described Usman’s appeal as ” meritorious”

The Supreme Court on Friday, sacked Julius Abure, the embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). The apex Court read more Supreme Court sacks Abure as LP Chairman, described Usman’s appeal as ” meritorious”

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3 w. ago Supreme Court sets aside verdict recognising Abure as LP National Chairman

The judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) has been set aside by the Supreme Court. The verdict was given via a five-member panel of the apex court in a unanimous decision where it was stated that the Court of Appeal lacked […] The post Supreme Court sets aside verdict recognising Abure as LP National Chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible

Tribune Online Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible The statement emphasised that Abbo’s removal from the Senate was based on a thorough legal process by the Court of Appeal, which ruled that he was not validly elected. Akpabio to Senator Abbo: Blaming me for your Senate exit irresponsible Tribune Online

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Supreme Court sacks Abure as Labour Party chairman

The Supreme Court on Friday removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. In a unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had recognised Abure as the party’s national chairman. The apex court in its decision, held that Read More

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3 w. ago I didn’t instigate your ouster from Senate, Akpabio tells Senator Abbo

Tribune Online I didn’t instigate your ouster from Senate, Akpabio tells Senator Abbo President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has refuted accusations that he instigated the removal of the erstwhile Senator representing Adamawa North, Elisha Abbo, from the Red Chamber. Abbo was removed following a pronouncement by the Court of Appeal, which ruled that his presence in the National Assembly was an error. I didn’t instigate your ouster from Senate, Akpabio tells Senator Abbo Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Rivers sole administrator cancels all pending procurement, tenders

Tribune Online Rivers sole administrator cancels all pending procurement, tenders The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas has cancelled all pending procurement and tender processes the state government. In a special announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika the government stated that the cancellation; “In adherence to the Supreme Court judgement upholding the Appeal Court ruling in […] Rivers sole administrator cancels all pending procurement, tenders Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Edo Guber: Ighodalo To Appeal Tribunal Judgement After Okpebholo’s Victory

Governorship candidate for the 2024 Edo State election, Asue Ighodalo, has insisted that he will be heading to Court of Appeal to challenge the verdict affirming Monday Okpebholo as governor. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the state’s Election Tribunal on Monday, dismissed Ighodalo’s petition against the victory of Governor Okpebholo on Wednesday, in […] The post Edo Guber: Ighodalo To Appeal Tribunal Judgement After Okpebholo’s Victory appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tribunal Ruling: Edo PDP, Ighodalo Kick, Head To Appeal Court

Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the 2024 governorship election, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, have rejected the Wednesday’s verdict of the State’s Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, describing it as a “huge travesty of justice.” The party, in a statement signed by the State Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, said despite its […]

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3 w. ago APC floors AA, AP, PDP as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory

• Gov extends Olive branch to Ighodalo, dedicates victory to Edo people  •PDP candidate goes to Appeal Court From Godwin Tsa, Abuja and Tony Osauzo, Benin Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on all citizens, including the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, to join hands for the progress of Edo State, […] The post APC floors AA, AP, PDP as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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