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In a recent development, the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has admitted additional evidence in the ongoing money laundering case against Ismail Mustapha, famously known as Mompha. This update came during a court session on Monday, September 18, 2023, where the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented more documents through its third prosecution…
In a determined effort to challenge the election of President Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has lodged a staggering 35 grounds of appeal before the Supreme Court. Atiku, through his legal team led by Chief Chris Uche, SAN, is fervently praying the Apex court to set…
Chicago State University has provided the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois with the academic records of President Bola Tinubu during his time as an Accounting student at the institution. These records were submitted as part of a civil action filed by Tinubu’s co-contestant in the last presidential election, Alhaji Atiku…
A European Union regulator has imposed a €345 million ($369 million) fine on Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok for breaches related to child data protection. The fine was handed down by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) following a two-year inquiry into TikTok’s practices. The DPC, which plays a central role in enforcing EU data rules,…
Chicago State University (CSU) has officially confirmed that Nigerian President Bola Tinubu attended the university and graduated in 1979 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. The university’s statement, reported by CBS News, expressed confidence in the accuracy of its records regarding Tinubu’s academic achievements and degree certificate. However, CSU clarified that U.S. federal law,…
The Supreme Court, on Friday, rejected the appeal brought forward by the All Progressives Congress and its candidate, Uche Nnaji, in the recent Enugu State governorship election.
In a significant development, the National/State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Enugu State has reaffirmed the victory of Engr. Osita Ngwu as the Senator representing the Enugu West senatorial district. Engr. Osita Ngwu, who ran under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), secured his victory in the February 25 poll. However, his…
In a significant legal development, the Imo State National and State House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal has disqualified a member of the House of Representatives, Ikenga Ugochinyere, who represented the Ideato North/South Federal Constituency. This decision was based on the grounds of his invalid nomination as a candidate. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a member of the…
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Umuahia, Abia State, has made significant rulings, sacking three members of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) for various offenses. These rulings demonstrate the importance of adhering to electoral laws and regulations and underscore the consequences for violations.
In a startling development, the National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has nullified the election of Idris Dankawu of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) for allegedly presenting a forged West African School Certificate (WAEC) while vying for the Kumbotso Federal House of Representatives Constituency seat in Kano State. The verdict came…