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Delivering the judgment, the Chairman of the panel, Justice Ibrahim Karaye, held that the tribunal lacked jurisdiction to entertain pre-election issues raised by the petitioners, Titus Uba and PDP. Karaye, who read the unanimous judgment, stated that only the Federal High Court had the exclusive jurisdiction to entertain …

The Benue State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Makurdi on Saturday, September 22, upheld the election of Governor Hyacinth Alia of the All Progressives Congress (APC).   In a judgment delivered today, the tribunal dismissed the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate, Titus Uba, challenging …

Mbah also said that the law would make the state the premier destination for investments, businesses, tourism and living. Speaking at the event which took place at the Government House, Enugu on Friday, Mbah said the quest by his administration to build Enugu state’s economy from 4.4 billion …

The Supreme Court has declined to nullify the election victory of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State.    In a unanimous decision by a five-member panel of Justices, the apex court dismissed as incompetent, an appeal that the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate in the state, Uche Nnaji, …

The governor of Rivers state, Siminalayi Fubara, has ordered the indefinite suspension of a monarch in relation to the “gruesome murder” of the Ahoada Divisional Police Officer (DPO), SP Bako Angbashim, by “a bunch of criminals.” LIB had earlier reported that Bako was killed in the Odiemudie Community in the …

Ondo state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has shared his will to complete his tenure as governor.    The governor officially resumed duty on Friday, September 8, after a three-month medical vacation in Germany. LIB had reported that Gov. Akeredolu returned to Nigeria from Germany on Thursday, September 7 where he spent …

A  teenage boy identified as Mustapha Abubakar, who was sentenced to death by hanging, has appealed to the Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, for clemency.   SaharaReporters reported that the 15-year-old requested speedy execution from the governor, saying he is being sexually abused by older inmates and warders.   …

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has returned to the country after three months of medical leave in Germany.    Akeredolu began his medical leave in June, which was later extended indefinitely by the state House of Assembly. Akeredolu transferred power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in line with constitutional …

Makinde approved the appointment of the new Soun of Ogbomoso after nearly two years since the passing of the former monarch. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment …

Suspended chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, Wale Adedayo has been arrested by the Department of State Services after accusing Governor Dapo Abiodun of diverting councils’ allocations.    Recall that Adedayo had accused the governor of withholding local government funds in the last two years.   …