latest
Osun Vs FG: Apex Court Reserves Judgment In Fierce Legal Clash Over LG Allocations.
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment in a high-profile legal battle between the Attorney General of Osun State and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) over the controversial withholding of statutory allocations meant for Local Governments in the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the suit, marked SC/CV/773/2025, seeks an order restraining the AGF from directing the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to release the withheld allocations to Local Government Chairmen and Councillors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
A seven-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, listened to final arguments from both parties on Tuesday before announcing that judgment had been reserved to a date that will be communicated later.
Leading the Osun State legal team was Musbau Adetunbi (SAN), while Akin Olujimi (SAN) and Tijani Gazali (SAN), Acting Director of Civil Appeals at the Federal Ministry of Justice, appeared for the AGF.
Adetunbi told the court that the plaintiff filed the originating summons on August 25, posing six key legal questions and seeking ten distinct reliefs. He explained that while the case was pending, the AGF allegedly attempted to tamper with the subject of the dispute by authorizing the transfer of the withheld funds from the CBN to a private bank. However, a court order was obtained to halt the release.
He urged the Supreme Court to grant all reliefs sought and dismiss the AGF’s preliminary objections, arguing that the defendant’s actions could jeopardize justice.
In his defense, Olujimi challenged the competence of the suit, arguing that it lacked merit, fell outside the court’s original jurisdiction, and did not establish sufficient legal standing for the plaintiff. He maintained that the matter was essentially a political dispute between two parties and related to the tenure of Local Government officials.
The AGF’s counsel further contended that multiple cases had already been filed in different courts on the same issue, amounting to an abuse of judicial process. He added that since the tenure of the disputed APC Chairmen and Councillors would expire on October 22, it was appropriate for the funds to be released to them to run the councils.
The Osun Attorney General, however, argued that the allocations should instead be released to Chairmen and Councillors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the election that produced the APC officials had been nullified by a Federal High Court and upheld by the Court of Appeal in Abuja.
He further asked the Supreme Court to restrain the AGF from withholding or suspending statutory allocations to the 30 Local Governments, insisting that the AGF acted improperly by recognizing the APC officials despite existing court judgments.
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.
latest
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.
-
latest8 months ago“Social Media Erupts As Jim Iyke Declares Rita Dominic Nollywood’s Most Beautiful”
-
latest2 years agoEdo Political Showdown: Oshiomhole Appears At Presidential Villa As Tinubu Hands APC Gubernatorial Flag To Okpebholo (Photos & Video)
-
entertainment2 years agoLove Knows No Age American Woman Defends Marriage To Young Nigerian Man “I’m Not 70”
-
latest2 years agoOlumide Akpata Strikes Again: Drops Killer Track, Sends Edo State Into Frenzy!(Video)
-
Politics2 years agoNigerians React As Pastor Adeboye Foresees Passing Away On A Sunday After Enjoying A Satisfying Meal Of Pounded Yam
-
latest2 years agoFG Identifies 31 States At Risk Of Heavy Flooding In 2024: See Full List
-
latest2 years ago5 NYSC Corpers Perish In Fatal Road Accident Returning From Camp
-
Politics2 years agoBREAKING: Inspector-General Of Police Summons Top Police Commanders For Crucial-Security Challenges