Kano 2023: Abba Yusuf Rejects Court Ruling

Abba Kabir Yusuf, Kano State Governor has rejected the Court of Appeal ruling, which sacked him from power, and has declared his intentions to take the case to the Supreme Court.  The Appeal Court on Friday 17th November 2023, upheld the decision of the state election petition tribunal which in a unanimous judgment declared Nasiru Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner Kano State governorship election.

President Tinubu Appoints Abba Isa Aide On Disability Matters

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mohammed Abba Isa as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Disability Matters. According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Isa’s appointment was borne out of President Tinubu’s determination to ensure all segments of society find placement within his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Isa is a distinguished champion of persons with disabilities with over a decade of experience in local and international advocacy on matters concerning persons with disabilities.

Suspended Adamawa REC Hudu Ari Fails To Appear In Court

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has alleged that suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, and his surety are on the run, having evaded arrest. INEC through its counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, SAN, told Adamawa High Court, at the resumption of hearing yesterday informed the court that the embattled REC was evading arraignment in court.  

Appellate Court Dismisses Suit Against Mbah’s Victory

The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has upheld the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate Peter Mbah as the Governor of Enugu State in the March 18 election. The Appellate Court, in a unanimous decision, dismissed the appeal filed by the Labour Party governorship candidate, Chijioke Edeoga, as lacking in merit and further upheld the judgment of the Enugu Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal delivered in September.

Bayelsa Poll: Perpetrators Of Violence Have Security Forces To Contend With – IGP Warns

Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Bayelsa State, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Kayode, Egbetokun has vowed to ensure free and peaceful polls in the state, stating that perpetrators of violence will have the security forces to deal with.

Imo 2023: IGP Redeploys Commissioner Ahead Of Saturday's Off-cycle Election

Ahead of the November 11, 2023 gubernatorial election in Imo State, the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun has ordered the immediate redeployment of the state Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Barde, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.