The Court of Appeal on Thursday in Abuja reserved judgment on the appeal challenging the affirmation of Ali Sheriff as the authentic National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
On June 29, Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court upheld Mr. Sheriff as the Acting National Chairman of the party.
Justice Ibrahim Salauwa, the Chairman of the Special Panel of the appellate court, reserved the judgment after counsel to the parties adopted their addresses.
The appellate court on November 11 granted Ahmed Makarfi, Ben Obi and Eyitayo Jegede leave to appeal the decision.
Friday, 18 November 2016
U.S. expresses concern about Nigerian govt. treatment of Shiites
The United States government on Friday expressed deep concern by reports of the deaths of dozens of Nigerians involved in clashes between individuals participating in a Shia procession and the Nigerian Police Force in Kano State on November 14.
The U.S. government said in a statement from its Embassy in Abuja that while the matter was still being investigated, it was “troubled by the apparent disproportionate response by the police” during the clash.
“This is the latest in a series of violent incidents between security forces and members of the Shia Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), some of which have resulted in deaths, destruction of property, and the arbitrary detention of IMN members.
“The United States calls for calm and restraint on all sides, a reduction of tensions, and greater communication between Shia citizens and government authorities,” the statement said.
How I was captured, forced to marry Boko Haram terrorist – Cameroonian
It was a few minutes after midday, and the sun was already blazing at the Dalori-1 camp for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
At this time of the day, usually, only the trees can provide the much-needed cool to wade off dehydration.
The displaced children had to shift their play from the burning grounds to the cool shades of the cascading Neem trees. So was the case for the elderly inmates who had to also move out of their tarpaulin shelters.
Young men were spotted in various locations chatting away; some had already dozed off, apparently helped by the coolness of the trees.
At this time of the day, usually, only the trees can provide the much-needed cool to wade off dehydration.
The displaced children had to shift their play from the burning grounds to the cool shades of the cascading Neem trees. So was the case for the elderly inmates who had to also move out of their tarpaulin shelters.
Young men were spotted in various locations chatting away; some had already dozed off, apparently helped by the coolness of the trees.
8 New Bills Signed into Law by Pres. Buhari
The Senior Special Assistant on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Ita Enang on Friday said that President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law eight bills passed by the National Assembly. They are for different sectors of the economy and development.
They are:1.The Prevention of Crime Amendment Act 2016; 2.the National Crop Varieties and Livestock Breeds (Registration) Amendment Act 2016; 3. the Telecommunications and Postal Offences Amendment Act 2016; 4. the National Agricultural Land Development
Rivers Assembly Calls for Transfer of Police SARS Commander, ACP Ops
The Rivers State House of Assembly has called on the Inspector General of Police to effect the immediate transfer of the Commander of the State Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Akin Fakorede, and the Assistant Police Commissioner (Operations), Steve Hasso, for alleged acts likely to cause a breach of the peace in the state.The stand of the assembly followed a resolution passed on Friday after a motion moved by the Leader, Hon. Martin Amewhule, and supported by 18 other members.
The House also passed a resolution calling on the National Assembly to wade into the matter by investigating the two police officers and taking necessary action.
I won’t Compromise N’Assembly’s Position on $30bn External Loan - Saraki
The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Thursday said he remained committed to the position of the National Assembly rejecting the $29.9 billion External Borrowing Plan of President Muhammadu Buhari, explaining that as the head of the legislative arm of government, he could not compromise its stance on any national issue.
The Senate president was reacting to growing insinuations in media commentaries that his frequent visits to the presidential villa was aimed at striking a deal with the executive arm of government over the loan request.
Thursday, 17 November 2016
Misplaced priorities of the Buhari administration
Penultimate Friday, I woke to the frantic call of a childhood friend of mine. He asked if I could link him up with someone with authority in the police in a South-West state. Now, that itself tells of a society that is not working. When the confidence of people in institutions of state depends on whom they know, that country needs no prophecy about its impending failure unless something gives, pronto.
So, this my brother told me the scary story of how a friend of his was abducted while
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