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COURT DISMISSES CASE AGAINST SOLUDO’S ELECTION AS ANAMBRA GOVERNOR-ELECT.

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COURT DISMISSES CASE AGAINST SOLUDO’S ELECTION AS ANAMBRA GOVERNOR-ELECT.

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the case against the Election of Professor Charles Soludo as the Governor-Elect of Anambra State.

In a Judgment delivered by Justice Taiwo Taiwo, the dismissed Suit sought to nullify Soludo’s Election on the allegation that he presented false information to the Independent National Electoral Commission during registration.

The Plaintiffs, Adindu Valentine and Egwudike Chukwuebuka, had in their Suit alleged that Soludo lied in the Affidavit (Form EC9), which he submitted to INEC.

INEC, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Soludo, and the Deputy Governor-Elect, Ibezim, were cited as Defendants in the Suit.

The Plaintiffs claimed that Soludo and his running mate had filled in different elective positions in their nomination forms.

The Parties claimed the Governor-elect stated that he was contesting the Aguata II Constituency seat, while the deputy Governor-elect stated that he was contending for the Awka II Constituency seat in the forms they submitted to INEC.

PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ATTENDS EXPO 2020 DUBAI.

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PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ATTENDS EXPO 2020 DUBAI.

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Abuja to attend Expo 2020 Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Expo 2020 Dubai, with the theme, “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”, creates the environment for Nigeria to join over 190 Countries to forge true and meaningful partnerships “to build a better future for everyone.” 

The Expo will provide another opportunity for the Nigerian delegation to highlight significant strides in the economy in the last six years as a basis for making the country an important destination for foreign direct investment.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, President Buhari will be the Special Guest of Honour at the Special Trade and Investment Forum themed: Unveiling Investment Opportunities in Nigeria.

It is put together to mark Nigeria’s presence at the gathering by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment.

Meanwhile, the President is expected back in Abuja on Sunday, December 5, 2021.

NCDC CONFIRMS TWO CASES OF OMICRON VARIANT IN NIGERIA.

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NCDC CONFIRMS TWO CASES OF OMICRON VARIANT IN NIGERIA.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant in the Country.

This was made known in a press release by the Centre and signed by the Director-General, Dr. Ifedayo Adetifa.

She said two cases of the variant were discovered through genomic sequencing, while linking the cases to two passengers from South Africa.

She recalled that the omicron variant, a new strain of the coronavirus disease, was reported by South Africa and first detected in Botswana.

Hence, countries such as the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and Israel among others placed travel bans on southern African countries.

Akwa Ibom First Lady Makes Case For Special Courts To Handle Gender-Based Abuse.

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Akwa Ibom First Lady Makes Case For Special Courts To Handle Gender-Based Abuse.

The Wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Martha Udom Emmanuel, and other stakeholders have called for the establishment of special courts that would handle cases bothering on issues of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, SGBV, in the State.

Martha, made this known at the flag-off of the ongoing 16 days of activism with the theme ‘orange the world’ at Ibom Hall Uyo, the State Capital, called for a legislative amendment that would accommodate the court.

Speaking earlier, the Keynote Speaker, Dr. Idorenyin Eyo noted that the special court would ensure seamless and speedy adjudication of cases that bother on sexual and gender-based violence adding that such courts would be manned by fearless judges, lawyers, staff specially trained on SGBV matters.

The First Lady however encouraged victims to speak out and report cases of sexual and gender-based violence, while urging traditional rulers not to settle rape cases out of court irrespective of the person involved.

SENATE DEMANDS INVESTIGATION INTO CONTINUOUS JAILBREAKS IN THE COUNTRY

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SENATE DEMANDS INVESTIGATION INTO CONTINUOUS JAILBREAKS IN THE COUNTRY

In a bid to unravel circumstances behind incessant jailbreaks in the country, the Senate has directed its Committee on Interior to as a matter of urgency commence a proper investigation into the matter.

The Lawmakers made their position known during Plenary on Tuesday and directed the Committee to invite the Minister of Interior, the Comptroller General for the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCOS), and the Attorney General of The Federation to investigate the status of correctional centers nationwide.

The lawmakers said the move was necessary so as to prevent future recurrence of jailbreaks.

The directive was given by the Senate to its Committee after a Federal Lawmaker Senator Istifanus Gyang drew the attention of Legislators to the attack on a Correctional Center in Jos, Plateau State over the weekend and the attack on two Communities in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Minister Muhammad Urges Police Committee to be diligent.

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Minister Muhammad Urges Police Committee to be diligent.

The Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, has urged the Police Public Complaint Committee (PPCC) to work diligently to earn public respect and ensure an equitable system.

He made this known during the maiden edition of Ministry of Police Affairs South West Zonal Sensitization Campaign on PPCC in Lagos.

It would be recalled that the PPCC was established in April following the directive of the President Muhammad Buhari to bridge the gap between the police and the populace to elicit sustainable confidence and mutual cooperation.

However, the police minister noted that if the PPCC had been active, it would have provided adequate channel through which affected Nigerians would have ventilated their grievances on police brutality and the tragedy which befell the Nation would have been averted.

COMMUNICATIONS MINISTER LEADS NIGERIA’S DELEGATION TO FUTURE TECH FORUM.

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COMMUNICATIONS MINISTER LEADS NIGERIA’S DELEGATION TO FUTURE TECH FORUM.

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami is currently leading the Nigerian delegation at the ongoing future Tech Forum holding in the United Kingdom, London.

The two-day event holding at the Science Museum in London promises to be a melting pot of ideas on global digitalisation.

Pantami will be joining Ministers of Digital Economies from other Countries at the Ministerial roundtable on Tuesday, 30th November 2021 to deliberate on issues related to the future of trust in data as a force for good, the future of the internet; trends and opportunities, governance challenge and keeping pace with tech in governance frameworks.

Meanwhile, the Minister is also scheduled to meet with global industry leaders in both the public and private sectors during the event.

PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI CRITICIZES NIGERIANS’ RELIANCE ON IMPORTED FOOD.

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PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI CRITICIZES NIGERIANS’ RELIANCE ON IMPORTED FOOD.

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the continued reliance on imported food by Nigerians, insisting that there was no reason for that given the abundant resources and knowledge available in the country.

He said the agricultural sector, apart from helping the nation attain food security, remains the major driver in industrial development, and diversification from heavy dependence on non-renewable mineral oil.

Buhari, who spoke at the 10th Convocation Ceremony of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State, said the expectations of his government was for the universities of agriculture to drive the rapid development of the knowledge and skills needed to increase the local production of food and raw materials.

Represented by the Minister of Agriculture, Dr Mohammed Mahmood Abubakar, the President said the agricultural policies of his administration were focused on achieving a sustainable green economy.

Rapist Should be Castrated – Minister

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Rapist Should be Castrated – Minister

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Pauline Tallen, has recommended castration for rapists and sexual perverts in Nigeria.

She said that such people should be shamed and named to check the situation.

Tallen stated these during a press conference organized to herald the hosting of the executive director of the United Nations population fund, Dr. Natalia Kanem.

While advising women and girls who fall victims to rape and incest not to be coerced into silence especially by family members, Kanem advised the society to desist from laying blames on affected individuals, but rather, demand justice for the right, dignity and wellbeing of the victims who may end up traumatized.

CHELSEA HOLD MANCHESTER UNITED AT STAMFORD BRIDGE

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CHELSEA HOLD MANCHESTER UNITED AT STAMFORD BRIDGE

Premier League Leaders Chelsea rallied back to hold Manchester United to a 1-1 draw at the Stamford Bridge on Sunday Night.

United shocked Chelsea to take the lead moments after half-time as Jadon Sancho feasted on Jorginho’s mistake to run through on goal unopposed and finish for his first-ever Premier League Goal.

However, Jorginho redeemed himself in the 69th minute slotting home from the spot after Aaron Wan-Bissaka kicked the back of Thiago Silva’s leg in the box.

Chelsea dominated the opening exchanges with hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi coming close to breaking the deadlock.

David De Gea tipped Antonio Rudiger’s long range shot onto the cross bar in the closing stages of the first half.

Rudiger missed the chance to win the game for Chelsea blazing over the bar in the 97th minute.

Securities and Exchange Commission to Sanction Companies, Registrars over Unclaimed Dividend

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Securities and Exchange Commission to Sanction Companies, Registrars over Unclaimed Dividend

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned quoted Companies and Capital Market Registrars to desist from selective payments and distribution of dividends.

Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Lamido Yuguda stated this at the 10th Annual Conference of the Institute of Capital Market Registrar’s (ICMR) with the theme “Reinventing the Nigerian Capital Market for Growth: the digital technology approach”, held in Lagos.

Yuguda, who said that some Registrars are unwilling to release the unclaimed dividends in their custody and have employed several antics to frustrate shareholders from enjoying the benefits of the e-DMMS Platform, urged the ICMR to encourage its’ members to uphold the code of ethics of the profession and as contained in the rules and regulations of the Commission.

The SEC DG also stressed the need for an optimal regulation of digital technology in the capital market to forestall likely disruptions that could threaten investors’ confidence.

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