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September 6, 2023 Tribunal Dismisses Suit For Disqualifying Shettima

Tribunal Dismisses Suit For Disqualifying Shettima

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed a suit brought before it by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), in which they sought the disqualification of Vice President Kashim Shettima.

The APM argued that the All-Progressives Congress (APC) had improperly sponsored Shettima by nominating him as the vice-presidential candidate for the election.

The opposition party claimed that Shettima was still the APC candidate for the Borno Central Senatorial District on July 14 when he accepted the nomination for the vice-presidential candidate. However, in its ruling on Wednesday, Justice Haruna Tsanani of the PEPT declared that the APM's suit, which revolved around the alleged multiple nominations of VP Shettima, fell under the category of a pre-election matter and therefore lacked the jurisdiction to entertain it.

The court also held that the APM lacked the necessary legal standing to institute matters on the nomination and sponsorship of Shettima and described it as an abuse of the court process.

September 6, 2023 Tinubu To Indian Billionaire: I’ll Break All Bottlenecks

Tinubu To Indian Billionaire: I’ll Break All Bottlenecks

President Bola Tinubu has said his administration would dismantle all barriers to investment to rekindle confidence in Nigeria’s economy.

He emphasised that the country will soon become a destination of choice for investors because of measures being put in place to protect domestic and foreign investment.

President Tinubu gave the assurance in New Delhi, India, during his meeting with the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hinduja Group of Companies, Prakash Hinduja.

The meeting occurred within 90 minutes of his arrival in India for the G-20 Summit.

The Hinduja Group of Companies is a conglomerate with a total asset portfolio exceeding $100 billion.

A statement by the president’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said following the meeting, the Indian billionaire businessman proposed an automobile manufacturing deal with Nigeria.

Ministers of Finance Wale Edun, Trade and Industry Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite and Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar accompanied the president to the meeting.

September 6, 2023 NLC Shuns Meeting With FG, Begins Day Two Warning Strike

NLC Shuns Meeting With FG, Begins Day Two Warning Strike

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has entered the second day of its two-day warning strike, protesting the Federal Government's failure to address the challenges arising from the removal of fuel subsidies.

Despite Minister of Labour Simon Lalong's attempt to convene a meeting to address the union's concerns, the NLC refused to participate, leading to the Trade Union Congress (TUC) attending the meeting in their stead. The NLC directed its affiliate unions to join the strike in solidarity.

Reports indicate that several government ministries, departments, and agencies in Abuja have closed their doors in compliance with the strike. This trend has extended across various states, with monitoring groups ensuring members and government offices comply with the strike.

However, in Lagos, the impact of the industrial action at the Lagos State Secretariat appeared minimal as workers continued with their regular activities. Correspondent Nifesimi Olabiyi conducted an assessment and noted that there was only partial compliance with the strike in the state.

September 6, 2023 Sam Olumekun Succeeds Festus Okoye As INEC’s Information, Voter Education Chair

Sam Olumekun Succeeds Festus Okoye As INEC’s Information, Voter Education Chair

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appointed Sam Olumekun as its new national commissioner and chairman of the information and voter education committee.

The electoral body announced Olumekun’s resumption in a statement issued in Abuja.

Olumekun’s appointment marked the end of Festus Okoye’s five-year tenure as INEC’s national information and voter education commissioner.

Also, INEC has redeployed its Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Edo and Ekiti states to Bayelsa and Lagos.

While Obo Effanga takes over in Bayless, Prof. Ayobami Salami moves from Ekiti to Lagos.

The commission also announced the collection of Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states ahead of the off-cycle polls in the three states in November.

The electoral body said the redeployment followed the expiration of their tenure.

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