8 h. ago $220m fine: WhatsApp challenges FCCPC, requests stay of order

WhatsApp has announced that it has taken steps to stay and appeal the ruling by Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal upholding a $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. In a statement issued on Saturday, the company expressed displeasure with the decision of the tribunal. On Friday, the tribunal, […] The post $220m fine: WhatsApp challenges FCCPC, requests stay of order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Tribunal Upholds FCCPC’s $220m Fine Against Facebook, WhatsApp Over Sharp Practices Against Nigerians

The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal, on Friday, delivered its judgement in the appeal filed by Meta Platforms Incorporated (Facebook) and WhatsApp LLC against the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), affirming the Commission’s authority and actions in nearly all the contested issues. The Tribunal specifically determined that the Commission complied with extant laws, […]

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1 week ago PDP, Okpebholo bicker over 2027 presidential election campaigns

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, engaged in verbal punches over a presidential statement denouncing campaigns for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election. The PDP, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary of the state Caretaker Committee, Chris Nehikhare, to react […] The post PDP, Okpebholo bicker over 2027 presidential election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PDP, Gov. Okpebholo throw verbal punches over 2027 Presidential election campaigns

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, engaged in verbal punches over a Presidential statement denouncing campaigns for President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027 Presidential election. The PDP in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary of the State Caretaker […] The post PDP, Gov. Okpebholo throw verbal punches over 2027 Presidential election campaigns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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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 My ancestors brought Okpebholo to restore Edo’s lost glory — Oba of Benin

Tribune Online My ancestors brought Okpebholo to restore Edo’s lost glory — Oba of Benin The Benin monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, has declared that his ancestors brought Governor Monday Okpebholo to restore the lost glory of Edo State. Oba Ewuare II made the remarks during a solidarity visit by Governor Okpebholo to his Palace on Thursday in Benin, after his victory at the Edo governorship election tribunal […] My ancestors brought Okpebholo to restore Edo’s lost glory — Oba of Benin Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Recall: ‘Truly independent,’ Natasha hails INEC for upholding justice

Tribune Online Recall: ‘Truly independent,’ Natasha hails INEC for upholding justice Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,representing Kogi Central, has applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for rejecting the recent petition to recall her from the Senate, describing the move as a triumph of justice. Recall: ‘Truly independent,’ Natasha hails INEC for upholding justice Tribune Online

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3 w. ago “Let’s Leave Our Differences, Work Together For Better Edo” – Okphebholo To PDP, Ighodalo After Tribunal Verdict

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has extended hand of unity to the state’s opposition groups following his victory at Edo State Election Tribunal in Abuja. Okpebholo appealed to Mr. Asue Ighodalo of Peoples Democratic Party, to set their political differences aside in developing the South South State. The Governor also called on all citizens to […] The post “Let’s Leave Our Differences, Work Together For Better Edo” – Okphebholo To PDP, Ighodalo After Tribunal Verdict appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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 Edo poll: Ighodalo heads for A’Court as tribunal affirms Okpebholo gov

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party at last year’s election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, says he will appeal the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, which affirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress the winner of the September 21, 2024 poll. The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led Read More

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3 w. ago Edo Gubernatorial: Tribunal Upholds Okpebholo’s Victory, Dismisses Ighodalo’s Petition

Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of September 21 governorship election in the state. In a unanimous judgment, the three-member panel led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, on Wednesday in Abuja, dismissed the petition filed by Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo. […] The post Edo Gubernatorial: Tribunal Upholds Okpebholo’s Victory, Dismisses Ighodalo’s Petition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Wike congratulates Okpebholo over tribunal victory, urges him to ignore distractions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has congratulated the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, over the tribunal judgement affirming his victory in the governorship election held in the state in September last year. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and […] The post Wike congratulates Okpebholo over tribunal victory, urges him to ignore distractions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP

Tribune Online Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP Following the judgment of the Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has extended an olive branch to Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He called on the opposition PDP and Ighodalo to join hands with him in the spirit of unity and work together for the progress […] Tribunal verdict: Gov Okpebholo extends olive branch to Ighodalo, PDP Tribune Online

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3 w. ago UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor

Tribune Online UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, dismissed petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Action Alliance (AA) and Accord Party (AP) seeking to nullify the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Edo state governor. In dismissing the petition by the PDP and […] UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor Tribune Online

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3 w. ago BREAKING: Tribunal Affirms Electoral Victory Of Okpebholo As Edo Gov

The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as governor of Edo State. In a unanimous judgement on Wednesday night, the tribunal held that the petitioners failed to prove their case of over-voting in 320 polling units across the 18 local government areas of the state where election […]

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3 w. ago Edo: Tribunal upholds Okpebholo’s victory, dismisses PDP, AA, AP petitions

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, has unanimously upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). A three-member panel of the tribunal said, based on the evidence presented before it, it found no reason to nullify the outcome of the governorship contest […] The post Edo: Tribunal upholds Okpebholo’s victory, dismisses PDP, AA, AP petitions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force

Tribune Online Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has charged Course 7 Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs) from the state to be exemplary officers and agents of positive change in the Nigerian Police Force. Makinde urges Oyo Cadet ASPs to uphold excellence in Police Force Tribune Online

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3 w. ago UPDATED: Edo tribunal upholds Okpebholo’s election, dismisses Ighodalo’s petition

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja on Wednesday affirmed Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress as the valid winner of the September 21 governorship election. In a unanimous judgment, the three-member panel led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi dismissed the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Asuerime Ighodalo. Read More

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3 w. ago Edo tribunal throws out Accord party’s petition against Okpebholo

The Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal in Abuja has dismissed the Accord Party’s petition challenging the victory of Monday Okpebholo and the All Progressives Congress in the September 21, 2024 election. The three-member tribunal ruled on Wednesday that the petition lacked merit and was not supported by facts. It stated that the Accord Party and Read More

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