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Nasarawa Governorship Verdict: Strict Security Protocols In Place At Appeal Court-Abuja (Details)
The premises of the Court of Appeal in Abuja are now under heavy security as the court prepares to issue a crucial judgment in the legal battle over the Nasarawa State Governorship election…CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Stringent security measures have been implemented, with all roads leading to the Appellate Court blocked off by heavily armed personnel from the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services (DSS), and the Civil Defense Corps. Vehicles that typically used Federal Secretariat roads have been rerouted, leading to considerable traffic, with officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) struggling to manage the congestion.
These security measures, according to information obtained by Nivo News, are intended to prevent any potential lawlessness following the delivery of the judgment.
As of the latest report, individuals entering the court premises, including court staff, lawyers, litigants, and journalists, are undergoing thorough security checks at the main gate.
Despite several journalists being accredited for coverage, only five of them are being allowed into the courtroom due to limited seating capacity and the need for crowd control, as explained by a court official.
Our correspondent noted that only a handful of accredited political party officials and their supporters, who arrived early at 8 am, were granted access to the court premises. Many others were restricted to a considerable distance by armed mobile policemen.
The legal battle centers on the Nasarawa State Governorship election and involves the incumbent governor, Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and his opponent, David Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Previously, the Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, in a majority decision of two to one, nullified Governor Sule’s election, citing a failure to secure the majority of lawful votes during the March 18 gubernatorial election. The Tribunal declared Ombugadu, a former member of the House of Representatives, as the rightful winner.
At present, the justices are awaited for the delivery of the judgment.
Brazil’s President has called on global powers to reconsider their strategies after saying they have failed to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking at a summit of progressive leaders in Barcelona, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to adopt a new approach and take stronger responsibility for maintaining global peace.
He also criticised U.S. President Donald Trump for his frequent social media posts directed at Iran.
“We cannot wake up every morning and go to bed every night with a tweet from a president threatening the world and declaring wars,” Lula said.
APC Fires Back at Adeleke Over ₦300bn LG Funds Allegation, Blames Governor for Salary Crisis....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to claims by Governor Ademola Adeleke that local government officials under the party diverted about ₦300 billion meant for workers’ salaries.
Adeleke had made the allegation during a stakeholders’ meeting, accusing APC-controlled council officials of hijacking funds and forcing the state government to shoulder salary payments for local government workers, teachers, health staff, and pensioners for over a year.
He insisted he would not abandon workers, blaming the situation for delays in executing some state projects.
But in a statement, APC’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, dismissed the claims, accusing the governor of misleading the public and shifting blame.
The party alleged that Adeleke was responsible for the salary issues, claiming he refused to release electronic payment vouchers and other financial documents needed for processing payments.
APC also said pension-related records, leave bonuses, cooperative deductions, and other financial data had not been made available despite repeated appeals, insisting that funds were properly accounted for and available for use if approved.
The party urged pensioners and workers to seek clarification, insisting the situation could be resolved if the governor allowed due process to take place.
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has installed Oba Gbenga Adebowale Agbaje-Gorite as the new Eesalokun of Ilukuno Ekiti in Ijero Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strict adherence to due process in the selection of traditional rulers.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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