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Since Nigeria became a sovereign country, 10 presidential contests have taken place, producing seven winners; Presidents Shehu Shagari (1979-1983) Moshood Abiola, (the only one not officially sworn-in), Olusegun Obasanjo (1999-2007), Umaru Yar’Adua (2007-2010), Goodluck Jonathan (2010-2015), Muhammadu Buhari (2015-2023) and the incumbent, Bola Tinubu (May 29, 2023-date. During the interspersing interregna, there were various…
The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed the suit instituted by 16 states of the federation against the Attorney-General of the Federation, challenging the constitutionality of the acts establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and two others. The plaintiffs had argued that the Supreme Court, in Dr Joseph Nwobike Vs Federal Republic of Nigeria,…
Rt.Hon.Goke Oparison Salutes Governor Bello On 45th Birthday. The Senior Special Assistant to Kogi State Governor on Security Matters in charge of Ogori/Magongo Local Government Rt. Hon Goke Oparison has felicitated with his Excellency Alhaji.Yahaya Adoza Bello on his 45th birthday anniversary wishing him more wisdom and strength as he continues to pilot the affairs…
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory FCT will on Thursday August 5 deliver ruling in a suit seeking to stop the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from terminating a contract on movement of Nigeria from Analogue to Digital Television. Justice A.M Ademu, a vacation Judge, fixed September 5 to give decision in the…
Kogi State House of Assembly has adopted what it described as a staggered seating arrangement pending when the state government puts an improved security measure at the assembly complex. The adoption followed a motion sponsored by the majority leader, Murktar Bajeh on the need to for the state government to put improved security measures in…
The chairman of the defunct Failed Bank Tribunal set up by the government of late General Sani Abacha, Hon. Justice Steven Sado Idajili, has passed on at the age of 82. The jurist who hailed from Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State became notable as a result of his involvement in the then…
The Special Adviser on Labour Matters to the Kogi State Government, Comr. Onuh Edoka, has commended Gov. Ahmed Ododo for prompt payment of workers’ June salaries. Edoka, in a statement on Saturday in Lokoja, said Ododo had made unprecedented history for paying salary before June 17, to enable workers enjoy a worthwhile Sallah celebration….
Legal icon Wole Olanipekun and 49 other lawyers have offered to defend the victory of President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Election Tribunal. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and one-time President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is leading the team of legal giants. The lawyers are waiting to be served…
*** As he advises FG to judiciously channel the removed subsidy on infrastructural development By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab The governorship candidate of the National Rescue Mission (NRM), in Kogi State, Mallam Bala Abdulghafar Dirisu, has said he collapsed his structure into that of the All Progressives Congress (APC), because the candidate is well…
*** Describes Him As Exceptional, Visionary, Patriotic Leader The Management, Staff and Board of Directors of Inter-Atlas Synergy Ltd (IASL), have been thrown into mourning over the untimely demise of their Executive Chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde, expressing shock about the development. The former EFCC boss, Ibrahim Lamorde died on Saturday, May 25th, 2024 in Egypt….
