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Federal High Court Grants Protective Orders For ADC Governorship Candidate Leke Abejide Against Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello And Security Agencies
Federal High Court Grants Protective Orders For ADC Governorship Candidate Leke Abejide Against Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello And Security Agencies....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Justice Ahmed Ramat Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued orders directing the Director General of the Department of State Service (DSS) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to ensure the utmost protection of Hon. Leke Abejide, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), from any potential arrest or detention by Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello.
The judge also issued restraining orders preventing the DSS, Police, and Governor Bello from inviting, arresting, detaining, or threatening the life and property of Abejide until the resolution of the pending suit brought against them by the politician.
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The court orders, issued following an ex-parte application presented by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Sammie Somiari on behalf of the governorship candidate, additionally required the DSS, Police, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps to safeguard Abejide’s properties in Abuja, Kogi State, and elsewhere in the country while the orders remain in effect.
Abejide, in his ex-parte motion marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1248/2023, sought the enforcement of his fundamental rights to life, dignity of person, personal liberty, fair hearing, peaceful assembly, and association. He also sought the protection of his rights to freedom of movement and freedom from discrimination, as stipulated in various sections of the 1999 Constitution and relevant human rights laws.
He alleged that since becoming the governorship candidate, Governor Yahaya Bello had become apprehensive and had threatened to have him arrested and detained to keep him out of circulation. Abejide further claimed that the governor’s ultimate goal was to harass, intimidate, threaten, and prevent him from participating in the November 11, 2023 governorship election, thereby clearing the path for his favored candidate in the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Justice Mohammed, after considering the arguments and evidence presented, issued the restraining orders against the respondents, ensuring that Abejide would not be arrested, detained, or harassed while his substantive suit is pending. The judge also ordered the applicant to serve all relevant documents related to the case on the respondents.
The respondents in the suit include Governor Yahaya Bello, the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police, the Commissioner of Police (Kogi State), the DSS, the Director General of DSS, the Director of DSS (Kogi State), and the Commandant-General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The court scheduled September 20 for the hearing of the substantive suit, in which Abejide seeks declarations that the alleged threats and actions by Governor Bello violate his rights to life, dignity, peaceful assembly, and association. He also seeks an order restraining the respondents from further harassment, intimidation, or harm to him and his property and an order compelling Governor Yahaya Bello to pay him N2 billion in damages for the alleged violation of his fundamental human rights, along with a public apology.
It’s worth noting that the same court had previously ordered security agencies to provide maximum protection for another governorship candidate, Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in response to similar complaints of threats to his life in the lead-up to the Kogi State Governorship election.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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