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Wakanda
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The Supreme Court has rendered its verdict by dismissing the appeals lodged by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. This ruling solidifies the decision of the Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal, which had previously upheld President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's victory as the winner of the...
Wakanda
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The Supreme Court has affirmed the ruling of the Appeal Court, stating that a presidential candidate is not required to secure a minimum of 25 percent of votes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to become the President of Nigeria. Led by Justice Inyang Okoro, the panel of judges reached this...
Wakanda
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The Supreme Court has ruled against Atiku Abubakar's request to introduce new evidence in his appeal against President Bola Tinubu. Justice Inyang Okoro delivered the verdict during the hearing of appeals challenging Tinubu's victory at the Presidential Election Tribunal Court (PEPC). Atiku had...
Wakanda
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Presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party, respectively, were notably absent from the Supreme Court in Abuja where judgment was to be delivered on their appeals against the election tribunal's verdict, which upheld...
Wakanda
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Heavy security presence surrounds the Supreme Court, the venue for the presidential election judgment. Only accredited individuals and journalists are being allowed entry. Prominent figures in attendance include Alhaji Umar Ganduje, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Minister of...
Wakanda
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Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, has granted approval for the live broadcast of the Supreme Court Judgment concerning the 2023 Presidential Election Appeal. This decision, confirmed on Thursday, October 26, signifies a significant step towards transparency and public access to the...
Wakanda
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed nine new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The appointments are for a five-year term, subject to Senate confirmation. According to Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, these appointments...
Wakanda
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The Nigerian Supreme Court is set to announce its verdict on Thursday, October 26, 2023, in a series of high-stakes cases that will significantly impact the country's political landscape. The cases in question involve the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi; the Peoples...
Wakanda
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President Bola Tinubu, during his speech at the green economy summit in Minna, Niger state, assured Nigerians that the "tough" decisions taken by his administration would soon bear fruit. The event, themed 'Sustainable future: Harnessing green assets and innovation for Niger state’s prosperity,'...
Wakanda
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In a significant turn of events, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published amended lists of governorship candidates in Bayelsa State for the upcoming election on November 11. This revised list notably excludes Timipre Sylva, the governorship candidate of the All...
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