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BREAKING: Kogi Tribunal Upholds Governor Usman Ododo’s Election, Dismisses Ajaka’s Petition
BREAKING: Kogi Tribunal Upholds Governor Usman Ododo’s Election, Dismisses Ajaka’s Petition....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a significant ruling on Monday, the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, affirmed the election of Governor Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11, 2023, governorship poll…….CONTINUE READING
The three-member panel of justices, led by Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu, unanimously dismissed the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate, Murtala Ajaka. The tribunal concluded that the petition lacked substance, citing the failure of the petitioners to substantiate their allegations of over-voting and non-compliance with the Electoral Act, 2022.
The tribunal found the witness evidence presented by the petitioners to be incompetent and riddled with inconsistencies. Furthermore, the panel concurred with the respondents’ arguments that the forgery allegations raised by the petitioners were a pre-election issue, which should have been addressed within 14 days after the relevant documents were submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the off-cycle election held on November 11, 2023, saw Ododo of the APC emerge victorious, defeating his closest rival, Ajaka of the SDP, by a significant margin. Dissatisfied with the result, Ajaka filed a petition challenging Ododo’s victory.
The tribunal proceedings, which began in December 2023, reached a crucial point on May 13 when all parties, including the SDP, Ajaka, APC, Ododo, and INEC, presented their final written addresses. Subsequently, the tribunal reserved its judgment.
Throughout the case, INEC, Ododo, and the APC, represented by their legal teams led by Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, Joseph Daudu, SAN, and Emmanuel Ukala, SAN, respectively, consistently urged the tribunal to dismiss the petition for being incompetent and lacking merit. Conversely, Ajaka’s lawyer, Pius Akubo, SAN, argued for the tribunal to uphold the petition.
Today’s ruling solidifies Usman Ododo’s position as the elected governor of Kogi State, reaffirming the legitimacy of the November 2023 election and dismissing the challenges posed by Ajaka and the SDP
Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti dramatically walked out of the Lagos white wedding of content creators Habeeb Hamzat (Peller) and Elizabeth Aminata Amadu (Jarvis). Kuti’s exit was triggered by the event MC’s controversial remark comparing modern Afrobeats musicians to his late father and Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Expressing his displeasure and stating he was in the wrong place, Kuti left the hall while the star-studded ceremony continued.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Ahead of their August 1, 2026 wedding, Peller shared that he had temporarily stepped back from social media to attend private marriage counseling in order to become a better husband to Jarvis. Additionally, Peller revealed he purchased a $36,000 TV van so that fans across Nigeria and the world could watch their wedding broadcast live.
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No More Hiding! Oil Sector Professionals Mount Heavy Pressure On Government To Probe NNPC & NUPRC Now.
A coalition of oil and gas professionals, speaking through their convener Ayodele Momoh, has called for a thorough investigation into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) amid ongoing controversies surrounding production performance, licensing, and contract awards.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Persistent Low Production: The forum noted that despite previous leadership changes—including the removal of former NNPC GCEO Mele Kyari over corruption and non-performance claims—production output continues to hover below the 1.7 million barrels per day benchmark under current management.
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Licensing and Conflict of Interest Allegations: The professionals criticized the marginal fields licensing process, pointing to suspected insider influence, uneven rules, and overlapping block allocations (specifically concerning OML 64 and OML 98) linked to associates and personal networks of senior management, including Bayo Ojulari and a top NUPRC official.
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Calls for Removal: Expressing concern over transparency and accountability, the group demanded the removal of both Bayo Ojulari from his NNPC role and Meyiwa Eyesan from the NUPRC to safeguard the integrity of licensing and contract awards.
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Plea for Independent Oversight: While acknowledging that Ojulari has maintained his actions were done with presidential awareness, the forum stressed that public accountability requires transparent oversight rather than reliance on political proximity.
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Investor Confidence: The stakeholders urged the Presidency and oversight agencies to act swiftly and independently to clear up uncertainties and restore credibility to Nigeria’s petroleum sector.
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THE ULTIMATE SHOCKER: Rufai Oseni Blasts Unqualified 2027 Presidential Hopefuls Who Can’t Even Name Their Primary School!.
As public scrutiny intensifies over the nomination documents released by the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the electoral cycle, Arise Television Morning Show anchor and broadcaster Rufai Oseni has publicly questioned the transparency of candidates running for the nation’s highest office.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reacting via social media, Oseni emphasized that citizens should closely evaluate aspirants who omit basic educational history, writing: “People that can’t tell you their primary school want to be your president and Nigerians will vote them.”
The remarks follow the public display of statutory documents, academic credentials, and personal particulars submitted by presidential contenders. According to the filings:
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President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) listed a Bachelor of Science degree from Chicago State University, while fields for primary and secondary school attendance years were marked as “0000.”
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Conversely, filings from other political figures—such as Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)—detailed educational histories starting from primary school.
Under the Electoral Act, this public display period allows citizens to review nomination papers and challenge any suspected false information in court through official channels. For further updates and documentation, you can visit the INEC Portal.
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