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Court Backs Siminalayi Fubara In Legal Battle Against APC Chairman.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has approved substituted service of court documents on the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, and other party officials in a case challenging an alleged exclusion from the party’s national convention election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The order was granted on Monday by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik after an ex-parte application by the plaintiff’s lawyer, Ogochukwu Onyema.
The court also postponed the hearing of all pending applications in the matter, including a preliminary objection filed by the APC, until April 24.
The suit was filed by Fubara Dagogo, who contested for the position of APC National Vice Chairman (South South).
Dagogo is seeking to invalidate any outcome of the party’s national congress that barred him from participating in the election.
He claimed that despite being cleared and paying for both the expression of interest and nomination forms, he was denied the opportunity to contest.
In the case, Dagogo listed the APC and its national chairman, Yilwatda, as defendants, alongside Victor Giadom, APC National Vice Chairman (South South), and Sulaiman Muitamma, APC National Organising Secretary.
The plaintiff further urged the court to declare that, based on APC’s Payment Acknowledgment Receipt No. 26827 dated March 13, he is entitled to the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms for the position.
He also demanded N100 million in general damages against Giadom and Muitamma, alleging that their actions caused him emotional distress and embarrassment.
Meanwhile, the APC, through its counsel Kayode Okunade, filed a preliminary objection, asking the court to dismiss the case on the grounds of lack of jurisdiction.
The party argued that issues relating to internal party affairs, such as congresses and pre-primary processes, fall strictly within its domain.
Okunade further maintained that the suit was premature, noting that Dagogo failed to exhaust the party’s internal dispute resolution channels.
He also argued that the plaintiff lacks the legal standing to file the case and described the suit as an abuse of court process.
During Monday’s proceedings, Onyema told the court that the defendants had not been successfully served with the court documents, prompting the request for substituted service, which the judge granted.
Justice Abdulmalik directed that all court processes, including the originating summons, be served on Yilwatda, Giadom, and Muitamma.
The court also ordered that hearing notices for the next sitting be delivered to all parties to ensure their attendance.
The case has been adjourned to April 24 for further hearing.
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Akpabio Breaks Silence: “Aduda Never Invited Me!” — The Truth Behind The FCT Project Controversy!.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio recently made a light-hearted remark regarding the tenure of former FCT Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda during their time together in the 8th Senate. Speaking at an infrastructure project inauguration in Abuja, Akpabio questioned why he was never invited to any project commissioning ceremonies throughout the territory during that period, despite Aduda serving as a prominent principal officer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Akpabio playfully suggested that Aduda deserves some of the blame for the lack of commissioning events because he never extended an invitation during their shared time in the 8th Senate.
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He noted that he could not recall attending a single project commissioning in the FCT while Aduda was in office, regardless of the former senator’s significant influence at the time.
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The Senate President contrasted that period with the current state of affairs, observing that more infrastructure projects are now being completed and commissioned across the FCT.
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From Duty to Tragedy: How A Horrific Road Crash Claimed The Life Of Senator Seriake Dickson’s Right-Hand Man!.
Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, has announced the passing of his longtime aide and family associate, retired DSP Zamani Tanko, following a tragic road accident in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Incident: Tanko was involved in a collision with a truck in Abuja on Wednesday morning, which rendered him unconscious.
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Medical Response: After being rushed to the National Hospital in Abuja by members of the Senator’s team, Tanko underwent an operation by a team of surgeons, but he unfortunately passed away later that afternoon.
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A Legacy of Service: Tanko served Nigeria for 35 years as a police officer and had worked closely with Senator Dickson for the past 15 years, acting as a trusted aide who managed both security and personal responsibilities.
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Personal Impact: Senator Dickson, who viewed Tanko as a brother and a member of his own family—affectionately referred to by his family as “Uncle Zamani”—expressed deep devastation over the loss.
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Stadiums Explode! Mexico Celebrates Epic Survival; Is This Finally Canada’s Year To Conquer The World Cup?.
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Mexico Advances: Co-host nation Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout stage after a 1-0 win against South Korea in Guadalajara. Luis Romo scored the decisive goal following a goalkeeping error, and Raul Rangel made crucial late saves to preserve the victory. Mexico has guaranteed the top spot in Group A.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Canada’s Dominant Win: Canada secured the tournament’s largest victory to date with a 6-0 triumph over a nine-man Qatar side, moving to the top of Group B. The win featured a hat-trick from Jonathan David and goals from Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba, but was marred by a serious injury to Ismael Kone.
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Switzerland’s Victory: Switzerland bolstered their qualification chances by defeating Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1. Substitute Johan Manzambi made a significant impact by scoring twice after entering the match, while Ruben Vargas and Granit Xhaka also contributed to the scoreline. Switzerland currently leads Group B.
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South Africa vs. Czech Republic: A 1-1 draw kept both South Africa and the Czech Republic in contention for qualification. The Czechs scored the tournament’s fastest goal through Michal Sadilek after just five seconds, but Teboho Mokoena equalized via a late penalty in the 83rd minute.
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