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Just In: Tension Rises As Appeal Court Gears Up For Kano And Bauchi Governorship Poll Judgments
The Abuja Division of the Appeal Court is poised to announce its verdict on the Election Petitions Appeals for the Kano and Bauchi state governorship polls conducted on March 18…CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In the Kano State governorship election petitions appeal, the defendant is Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), facing off against the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna.
For the Bauchi State governorship appeal, the appellant is the APC governorship candidate, former Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar, who is challenging the victory of Bala Mohammed of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Both cases have drawn sizable crowds outside the appeal court, leading to a near stampede. Security personnel had to deploy teargas to disperse the crowds attempting to enter the court premises.
At 10:15 am, journalists were still awaiting entry into the courtroom where the judgment for the Kano case was scheduled to be delivered. Meanwhile, proceedings for the Bauchi State appeal had begun with the arrival of the three-member panel.
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has mourned the passing of Professor Turner Isoun, a former Minister of Science and Technology, honoring him as a distinguished scholar whose legacy in education, science, and national growth remains lasting. Professor Isoun, a renowned expert in veterinary medicine, passed away in Abuja on July 15 at the age of 87.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Governor Diri, through his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, highlighted several aspects of the late statesman’s life and career:
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Academic and Public Service Excellence: Governor Diri described Isoun as an intellectual giant whose contributions impacted both academia and the public sector. As the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, he was credited with establishing a strong foundation for the institution.
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Scientific and Technological Leadership: During his tenure as minister from 2000 to 2007 under President Olusegun Obasanjo, Isoun championed significant reforms. He was instrumental in creating the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Galaxy Backbone Plc. Additionally, his leadership was central to Nigeria’s early milestones in space technology, including the launch of satellites like NigeriaSat-1 and NigComSat-1R.
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Commitment to the Niger Delta: Isoun was deeply involved in the socio-political development of the Niger Delta. He served as the Ijaw National Congress Central Zone Chairman and was a key advocate for the creation of Bayelsa State in 1996.
Governor Diri extended his sympathies to the Isoun family, the Odi community, and the broader Ijaw nation, encouraging them to find solace in the professor’s remarkable life of service and dedication to national progress.
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MILITARY HEAVYWEIGHT SPEAKS: Retired General Throws Weight Behind Makinde’s Demand For UN Intervention In Oriire!
Retired Major General Ishola Williams has publicly supported Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s appeal for an independent probe into the recent abduction and subsequent rescue of students and teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area. Williams, a retired two-star general, argued that Makinde’s request for international scrutiny is justified by historical precedent, noting that current political leaders famously advocated for similar international intervention during the 2014 kidnapping of the Chibok schoolgirls.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Precedent for International Involvement: Williams stated that those who criticized the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan for security lapses during the Chibok crisis set a standard that now validates Makinde’s position.
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Limitations on Formal Invitations: While supportive, Williams clarified that a state governor lacks the constitutional authority to officially invite the United Nations. Instead, he suggested that the governor should engage internationally recognized, independent organizations like Amnesty International, which are known for conducting thorough investigations.
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Failures in Intelligence and Oversight: The retired general criticized the security lapse that allowed armed men to abduct dozens of individuals without detection. He insisted that local security structures—including the Amotekun Corps, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and community leaders—must be held accountable for failing to identify the threat.
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The Role of Local Complicity: Williams asserted that such a large-scale operation could not have been executed without local collaborators who were familiar with the terrain. He suggested that community heads should face consequences if such criminal activity occurs within their jurisdictions, as some villages may be profiting from the presence of these groups.
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Skepticism Toward Official Accounts: Williams questioned the specifics of the rescue operation and called for greater transparency from the authorities so that security experts can analyze the event. He further questioned why the level of intelligence and resources applied to the Oriire rescue is not consistently utilized to combat the ongoing insurgency in Northern Nigeria.
The PDP faction headed by Kabiru Turaki has instructed its legal team to challenge the recent Federal High Court decision regarding the party’s leadership at the Court of Appeal. The faction maintains that the High Court’s ruling contradicts existing judgments from both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The High Court, presided over by Justice Salim Ibrahim, had dismissed the suit aimed at forcing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to acknowledge the Turaki-led interim National Working Committee (NWC). The court struck out the case on jurisdictional grounds, ruling that the plaintiffs—led by Board of Trustees Chairman Sen. Adolphus Wabara—lacked the legal standing to bring the action. Furthermore, the court determined that the issue of party leadership is an internal matter, thereby placing it outside the court’s jurisdiction.
Despite respecting the lower court’s decision, the faction has formally initiated an appeal, viewing the ruling as legally flawed. The faction expressed confidence that higher courts will ultimately rule in its favor, describing the ongoing struggle as a quest for the survival of genuine opposition and multi-party democracy.
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