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January 12, 2024

January 12, 2024 IFMNEWS

Police Tighten Security Ahead Supreme Court Verdict On Kano Gov Poll

The Kano State Police Command has said it is ready to crush anybody who foments trouble in the wake of today’s Supreme Court judgment in the appeal filed by Governor Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) against his appeal court sacking.

The police assured residents of their safety before, during, and after the Supreme Court judgement on the outcome of the March 18 governorship elections in the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Hussaini Gumel, gave the assurance during interactive sessions with journalists in his office in Kano.

Gumel said the command had put in place security measures that would enable residents of the state to move on with their legitimate businesses without threat to lives or property.

He said it is working with other security agencies in the state to ensure crisis-free movements before and after the Supreme Court judgment on the governorship election.

January 12, 2024

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 IFMNEWS

Supreme Court Set To Deliver Judgements In Kano, Plateau, Six Gov Disputes

Governors from Plateau, Bauchi, Kano, and Zamfara states have assembled at the Supreme Court in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, where the apex court is set to render verdicts on governorship election disputes involving at least eight sitting governors who were elected in March and inaugurated on May 29, 2023.

Seated in the courtroom are Governors Abba Yusuf (Kano), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), and Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), accompanied by their legal representatives. As they await the arrival of the justices, the courtroom is already filled with anticipation from a diverse audience.

Former Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, is also present in the courtroom. Ebonyi State, represented by Governor Francis Nwifuru, is on the cause list, but Nasarawa State is notably absent.

Journalists and accredited political party leaders have filled the courtroom, creating an atmosphere of heightened expectancy. The states under scrutiny for their governors' fates include Kano, Plateau, Bauchi, Cross River, Abia, Zamfara, Cross River, and Ebonyi.

The panel of justices, led by Justice John Okoro, has been expanded to eight members. The justices have now arrived and commenced proceedings.

The first judgment pertains to Lagos State, with Justice Garba Lawal preparing to read the lead judgment. The constitutionally mandated seven-man panel is supplemented by an additional member who will deliver their judgment in due course.

January 11, 2024

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 IFMNEWS

Supreme Court Affirms Umo Eno As Akwa Ibom Governor

The Supreme Court has upheld the election victory of Umo Eno from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the duly elected governor of Akwa Ibom State. The court dismissed the appeals by three parties challenging the outcome of the March 18, 2023, election.

The apex court panel, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, rejected the appeals filed by the All-Progressives Congress (APC), the Young Progressives Party (YPP), and the Action Alliance (AC). The dismissal was based on the grounds of the non-qualification of the governor, who faced allegations of certificate forgery—allegations vehemently denied by the governor.

The Court of Appeal had previously affirmed the judgment dismissing a suit challenging the primary that selected Umo Eno as the PDP candidate for the state. The appellant, Okon, had sought the disqualification of Eno, claiming that he had forged a West African Examination Certificate (WAEC), which he submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the election.

The appellate court, however, dismissed the suit, deeming it lacking in merit, and imposed a fine of 15 million naira against the plaintiff. The judge determined that Okon's arguments were speculative and failed to substantiate the claim that Eno's certificates were forged. As a result, the Supreme Court, in its recent decision, affirmed Eno's election victory, ending the legal challenges the opposing parties posed.

January 11, 2024

January 11, 2024 IFMNEWS

Nigeria Government Committee Meets Over Crude Oil Theft, Develops Action Plan To Block Leakages

The National Executive Council (NEC) has promised to work to improve Nigeria’s oil production profile.

The NEC Committee on Crude Oil Theft and Management made this known at its inaugural meeting in Abuja.

The committee also developed an action plan that would be used to confront crude oil theft head-on and identify the areas of leakage.

Speaking with journalists after the meeting, the chairman of the committee and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, said the committee was up to task on crude oil theft.

Other governors present at the meeting include Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Lucky Aiyetadiwa (Ondo), Bassey Otu (Cross River), Mai Bala Buni (Yobe), and Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.

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