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President Bola Tinubu Sends Warm Birthday Greetings To Former Head Of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon On His 89th Birthday
President Bola Tinubu Sends Warm Birthday Greetings To Former Head Of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon On His 89th Birthday....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm birthday greetings on behalf of the Nigerian government and its people to former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), as he celebrates his 89th birthday anniversary. The President lauds the elder statesman for his visionary leadership that has significantly impacted Nigeria’s history.
In a statement by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale on Wednesday, President Tinubu commended General Gowon for his enduring contributions to peace and unity in Nigeria. He highlighted Gowon’s pivotal role in shaping the nation’s history by establishing states, fostering inter-ethnic harmony through the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and encouraging unity with the National Prayer Movement.
The President emphasized General Gowon’s unwavering love for Nigeria and his dedication to harnessing the collective potential of all Nigerians, regardless of their differences. He called upon present and future Nigerian leaders to emulate Gowon’s remarkable leadership qualities.
President Tinubu noted that General Gowon’s courage, passion, and wisdom, which were evident from his youth when he became Nigeria’s youngest leader at the age of 32, continue to guide him at 89. He acknowledged Gowon’s valuable counsel to leaders both within and outside the country, all while enjoying good health and enduring strength.
The President joined General Gowon’s wife, family members, and numerous friends in celebrating this significant milestone.
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Crisis In The Courts: Judge Lifu Under Fire As ADC Youths Demand Recusal For ‘Judicial Rascality’!.
The National Youth Wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside Civil Society Organization leaders within the party, has filed a formal petition with the National Judicial Council (NJC) seeking the removal of Justice Peter Lifu from all matters involving the ADC. The petition, dated June 18, 2026, and signed by National Youth Leader Comrade Balarabe Rufai, also requests that the NJC initiate proceedings for Justice Lifu’s dismissal from the judiciary entirely, citing a pattern of “judicial rascality” that threatens the institution’s credibility.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Representing Comrade Rufai during a public reading of the petition at the ADC National Secretariat, Comrade Ibrahim Garba Wala alleged that armed security personnel had barricaded access to the NJC on Thursday, forcing the group to present their grievances to the public.
The core of the ADC’s complaint includes the following allegations:
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Controversial Ruling: Under suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/2637/2026, Justice Lifu ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the ADC and four other parties, an action the petitioners characterize as a politically motivated attempt to establish a two-party system.
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Disregard for Legal Precedent: The petitioners claim Justice Lifu proceeded with his ruling despite a binding Court of Appeal order that had stayed proceedings, which they argue constitutes gross misconduct and a violation of the doctrine of stare decisis.
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Procedural Irregularities: The youth wing accused the bench of ignoring the fact that the plaintiffs, the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators, changed their legal personality during the proceedings without a valid court order.
The ADC leaders emphasized that the persistence of these allegations—which mirror complaints previously raised by other political figures like the Chairman of the Boot Party—indicates a systemic loss of public trust in the judiciary. Asserting that the youth will act as the “courtroom of public conscience” when institutional integrity fails, the protesters declared they will continue their demonstrations until the NJC takes disciplinary action against Justice Lifu and removes him from all affairs concerning the ADC.
The Presidency has responded to criticism from Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), regarding the Tinubu administration’s initiative to provide improved housing for judges. O’tega Ogra, Senior Advisor on Digital/New Media to President Bola Tinubu, took to social media to challenge Obi’s assertion that this welfare program is a strategy to compromise the judicial system.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In his rebuttal, Ogra highlighted an apparent contradiction in Obi’s stance, pointing out that when Obi served as Governor of Anambra State in 2013, he personally inaugurated housing for judges and pledged to expand such projects. Ogra questioned the consistency of Obi’s rhetoric, asking if his actions in 2013 were intended to strengthen the judiciary, while similar efforts by the current administration are now being labeled as corruptive.
Furthermore, Ogra emphasized the following points regarding the initiative:
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The Presidency argues that it is hypocritical to characterize as “corruption” in Abuja what was framed as “good governance” during Obi’s tenure in Anambra.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially denounced a viral document claiming to list the party’s approved candidates for Imo, Abia, and Anambra states. In a statement released this Friday, National Secretary Barrister Ikenna Enekweizu clarified that the circulating list is fraudulent and did not originate from party headquarters. Enekweizu emphasized that the NDC has already submitted its legitimate list of candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in full compliance with the Electoral Act. The party characterized the fake document as the work of mischief-makers intent on creating internal distractions and confirmed that an investigation into the source of the fabrication is underway.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The NDC is calling on the public and its supporters to ignore a fake list of candidates currently circulating on social media regarding upcoming elections in Imo, Abia, and Anambra states. National Secretary Barrister Ikenna Enekweizu addressed the situation, labeling the viral list as a deceptive attempt by bad actors to undermine the party. He reassured members that the only authentic list of candidates has already been submitted to INEC through the proper legal channels. The party remains focused on its mission to drive national progress and is actively investigating who is responsible for these unauthorized leaks and fabrications.
Option 3: Direct and Impactful “Ignore the fake lists.” That is the firm message from the NDC regarding a viral document masquerading as their official candidate list for Imo, Abia, and Anambra states. National Secretary Barrister Ikenna Enekweizu confirmed that the party has already finalized and submitted its true list of candidates to INEC. Denouncing the circulation as a desperate distraction effort, the NDC leadership has launched an investigation to identify the culprits behind the misinformation, while reaffirming their commitment to building a stronger party for the future of Nigeria.
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