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 Politics › Re: Natasha Files N100.3bn Defamation Lawsuit Against Akpabio by Ohibaba(op): 9:24am On Feb 26, 2025 |
| Politics › Natasha Files N100.3bn Defamation Lawsuit Against Akpabio by Ohibaba(op): 9:23am On Feb 26, 2025 |
According to the lawyer, the post, titled “Is the Local Content Committee of the Senate Natasha’s Birthright?” included a statement suggesting that Akpoti-Uduaghan believed being a lawmaker was only about “pancaking her face and wearing transparent outfits to the chambers.” In a suit, marked CV/737/25, filed before the Federal Capital Territory High Court on 25 February 2025, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has accused the Senate President of defamation and filed a N100.3 billion in damages. The suit was a fallout of the clash between Akpabio and the female Kogi lawmaker last week over the relocation of her seat. Others joined as defendants in the suit are the Federal Republic of Nigeria; and the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President, Mfon Patrick. Akpoti-Uduaghan, through her lawyer, Victor Giwa, alleged that defamatory statements were made by the Senate President and published by his aide on Facebook. According to the lawyer, the post, titled “Is the Local Content Committee of the Senate Natasha’s Birthright?” included a statement suggesting that Akpoti-Uduaghan believed being a lawmaker was only about “pancaking her face and wearing transparent outfits to the chambers.” Giwa argued that the statement was defamatory, provocative, and disparaging, lowering his client’s dignity in the eyes of her colleagues and the public. The Kogi lawmaker is, therefore, seeking, among others, “a declaration that the words, ‘It is bottled anger by the Kogi lawmaker, who knows nothing about legislative rules. She thinks being a lawmaker is all about pancaking her face and wearing transparent outfits to the chambers,’ used and written by the third defendant at the prompting of the first and second defendants, is defamatory and intended to cause public opprobrium and disaffection toward the claimant.” She also urged the court to restrain the defendants and their associates from making further defamatory statements against her on any platform. However, the Senate spokesman, Senator Adaramodu, said Akpoti-Uduaghan would end up nowhere because “the parliament enjoys absolute privilege.”
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| Crime › Re: BREAKING: Portable Turns Self In At Police SCID Yaba by Ohibaba(op): 8:04pm On Feb 19, 2025 |
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| Crime › BREAKING: Portable Turns Self In At Police SCID Yaba by Ohibaba(op): 8:03pm On Feb 19, 2025 |
Controversial Nigerian Singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has surrendered himself to the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Yaba. This follows an ongoing police investigation into allegations of violent conduct and assault on government officials in Ogun State. The surrender was confirmed by Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin on Wednesday. “Portable just turned himself in at the SCID Yaba. We have contacted Ogun State Police Command to come pick him up,” Hundeyin stated. Portable was recently declared wanted for allegedly leading a violent attack on government officials who were carrying out their lawful duties. The incident involved three officials from the Ogun State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Ota Zonal Office—TPL Onabanjo Abidemi, TPL Raymond Lateef, and TPL Ridwan Oyero Akinlesi—who were on an enforcement mission at Oke-Osa, Tigbo Ilu Ota. According to reports, the officials were in the area to enforce government regulations when they were confronted by Portable and his associates.
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| Crime › Re: Just In: Court Jails Prof Uduk For Roles In 2019 Election Fraud by Ohibaba(op): 5:51pm On Feb 05, 2025 |
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| Crime › Just In: Court Jails Prof Uduk For Roles In 2019 Election Fraud by Ohibaba(op): 5:51pm On Feb 05, 2025 |
The case was closely watched, with Clement Onwuenuwnor representing INEC and Gabriel Ezukwu representing Uduk. Professor Ignatius Uduk has been sentenced to three years in prison for publishing false election results and perjury. Justice Bassey Nkannang handed down the sentence. Prof Uduk was found guilty in a case brought by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for his actions during the 2019 State House of Assembly election in Akwa Ibom North-west. Uduk served as the collation/returning officer. He was acquitted of announcing false results but convicted of publishing false election results and perjury. The case was closely watched, with Clement Onwuenuwnor representing INEC and Gabriel Ezukwu representing Uduk. The conviction and sentencing of Professor Uduk demonstrate the commitment to holding individuals accountable for election-related offenses. |
| Politics › Re: Tinubu Convened Another FEC Meeting Barely 24 Hours After Previous Session by Ohibaba(op): 2:46pm On Feb 05, 2025 |
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| Politics › Tinubu Convened Another FEC Meeting Barely 24 Hours After Previous Session by Ohibaba(op): 2:46pm On Feb 05, 2025 |
President Bola Tinubu has concluded his visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he joined other African leaders to participate in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit. The President and his team arrived on Sunday. He is now on his way back to Abuja. The two-day Summit, hosted by the government of Tanzania in collaboration with the African Union, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the World Bank Group, adopted the Dar es Salaam Declaration. The Declaration focused on providing access to electricity for 300 million people in Africa by 2030. A high point of the event was the presidential endorsement of the Dar es Salaam Declaration by African leaders at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre. Following the reading of the Declaration, leaders from Nigeria, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Tanzania, and Zambia signed the document. Through the Declaration, the leaders from the 12 countries expressed their commitment to ensuring electricity access for their citizens in the next five years. |
| Crime › Re: Alleged N919m Fraud: Court Moves Arraignment Of Ex-nhis Boss, Yusuf To... by Ohibaba(op): 6:41pm On Jan 30, 2025 |
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| Crime › Alleged N919m Fraud: Court Moves Arraignment Of Ex-nhis Boss, Yusuf To... by Ohibaba(op): 6:40pm On Jan 30, 2025 |
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Kuje, on Thursday adjourned to February 3, 2025, the arraignment of former Executive Secretary of National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, Professor Usman Yusuf. Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had on Wednesday arrested Yusuf and brought him before the court on Thursday for arraignment on allegations of fraud. A statement by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said the arraignment was, however, moved to Monday to allow for amendment of the charges. The defence counsel, Isah Dokto Haruna, who held brief for the lead defence counsel, O.I.Habeeb, SAN, made an application for bail. The court turned down the application on account of the defendant’s deferred arraignment. Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu adjourned the matter till February 3, 2025, for arraignment and ruled that the defendant be remanded in the custody of the Commission. Yusuf’s arrest and prosecution followed a petition submitted to the Federal Government during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, over alleged misconduct and fraudulent practices. It was gathered that Yusuf was relieved of his appointment in 2019 by Buhari, seven months after he was recommended for dismissal by a fact-finding panel set up by the Federal Ministry of Health over alleged mismanagement of N919 million. |
| Politics › Fight Breaks Out At PDP Bot Meeting by Ohibaba(op): 7:28am On Jan 30, 2025 |
A fight has broken out at the headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), where a meeting of the party’s board of trustees (BoT) is taking place. The fight started when Sunday Ude-Okoye, a party chieftain, was denied access to the meeting. The PDP has been embroiled in a fresh leadership crisis as both Samuel Anyanwu and Ude-Okoye lay claim to the position of the national secretary. In December 2024, the court of appeal ruled that Ude-Okoye should replace Anyanwu as the PDP national secretary. Anyanwu had however obtained several court injunctions preventing his removal from office. Anyanwu appealed the judgment affirming his removal and also filed for a stay of execution at the supreme court same day the appeal court delivered the verdict in favour of Ude-Okoye. On Wednesday, Anyanwu was present at the commencement of the meeting while Ude-Okoye arrived some minutes later, but was prevented from attending the meeting. Ude-Okoye attempted to force his way in but was firmly blocked by Emmanuel Okoronkwo, a party protocol officer and Anyanwu’s aide. His supporters then scaled the fence into the secretariat premises, overpowered Okoronkwo and others who had blocked Ude-Okoye from entering the meeting hall. Security personnel initially struggled to maintain order at the party’s secretariat. Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the BoT, and Umar Damagum, PDP chairman, are among the party members attending the meeting. Ude-Okoye is currently outside the BoT meeting hall with his supporters... Continue Reading here: https://ohibaba.com/fight-breaks-out-at-pdp-bot-meeting/
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| Crime › Re: BREAKING: INEC Vs Uduk: Court Issues Arrest Warrant On Ignatius Uduk For... by Ohibaba(op): 7:03am On Jan 30, 2025 |
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| Crime › BREAKING: INEC Vs Uduk: Court Issues Arrest Warrant On Ignatius Uduk For... by Ohibaba(op): 7:02am On Jan 30, 2025 |
Ignatius Uduk, the defendant in three-count charges bordering on the announcement of false election results, publication of false election results, and perjury, was absent in court along with his counsel. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had preferred the charges against Uduk. Despite being summoned, Uduk and his counsel failed to appear in court for the judgment. The Judge, Bassey Nkanang, adjourned the judgment till 11 am and directed that a call be made to the defendant and counsel to inform them of the judgment. However, they failed to appear in court. This was not the first time Uduk and his counsel had missed a court sitting, as he, the defendant, has refused to appear in the past six sittings. Judge Nkanang revoked Uduk’s bail conditions and issued an arrest warrant. The judgment was then adjourned until... |
| Politics › Re: El-rufai: We’ve Poor Leadership Today Because Cunning People, Illiterates Are... by Ohibaba(op): 3:10pm On Jan 29, 2025 |
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| Politics › El-rufai: We’ve Poor Leadership Today Because Cunning People, Illiterates Are... by Ohibaba(op): 3:10pm On Jan 29, 2025 |
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir el-Rufai, has said the problem of poor leadership in the country has its roots in the leadership recruitment process, stressing that a surfeit of delegates who elect candidates in the political parties are illiterate. El-Rufai made the assertion yesterday in Abuja while speaking with journalists at the end of a two-day national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, organised by Centre LSD And Partners. He said he had no intention of leaving the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), contrary to recent reports. The former governor said he was only being hard on his party because he wanted it to change. On January 8, el-Rufai had met behind closed doors with the leadership of Social Democratic Party (SDP) at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. At the meeting were former Chief Security Officer to the late Gen. Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), and Atiku’s former spokesman, Segun Showunmi, among others. Showunmi had in a post on his verified Facebook page described the meeting as a “strategic gathering” convened by SDP chairman, Shehu Gabam, to evaluate the state of opposition politics in Nigeria. The move was, however, widely seen as part of ongoing plans to form a formidable coalition capable of defeating APC and President Bola Tinubu in 2027. But el-Rufai said yesterday, “I am not leaving the APC. I don’t have such plans.” However, he lamented the lack of... |
| Politics › Re: Just In: President Tinubu Appoints Senator Bashiru Ajibola NSDC Board Chairman by Ohibaba(op): 2:57pm On Jan 29, 2025 |
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| Politics › Just In: President Tinubu Appoints Senator Bashiru Ajibola NSDC Board Chairman by Ohibaba(op): 2:56pm On Jan 29, 2025 |
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bashiru Ajibola, as the Board Chairman of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC). Senator Ajibola is a reputable legal practitioner, lawmaker, former Attorney-General of Osun State, and former spokesman of the Nigerian Senate. Born on July 1, 1972, Senator Ajibola initially studied Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Ilorin but later transitioned into law in fulfillment of a lifelong ambition, earning his LL.B. (Hons) from the University of Lagos in 2000. He proceeded to the Nigerian Law School in Abuja, where he graduated with a Second-Class Upper Division. He also obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of Lagos, specializing in Secured Credit Transactions and Comparative Company Law. In 2016, he achieved a Ph.D. in Property Law from the same institution. Bashiru is the Principal Counsel at Lexis Associates and Ajibola Bashiru Legal, Solicitors and Advocates, where he has built a reputable legal practice. Having made a success out of legal practice, Senator Ajibola has also, over the years, made significant contributions to politics and governance at national and subnational levels. He served as Commissioner for Regional Integration and Special Duties, and subsequently as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Osun state. In 2019, he was elected to represent Osun Central Senatorial District in the 9th National Assembly on the platform of the APC. During his tenure, he chaired the Senate Committee on Diaspora, Non-Governmental Organisations, and Civil Societies, and later became the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, serving as the Senate Spokesperson. In August 2023, he was elected as the National Secretary of the APC during the party’s 12th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Abuja... |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Trump Pens Executive Order To Get ‘transgender Ideology’ Out Of Military by Ohibaba(op): 7:44am On Jan 29, 2025 |
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| Foreign Affairs › Trump Pens Executive Order To Get ‘transgender Ideology’ Out Of Military by Ohibaba(op): 7:43am On Jan 29, 2025 |
President Trump signed multiple executive orders Monday night that could reshape the management and composition of the military, with provisions addressing diversity measures, transgender service members, and troops who were discharged for refusing COVID vaccinations. He also signed an executive order to establish a process to develop what the administration is calling an American Iron Dome — a missile defense shield for the homeland. (Iron Dome is the name often used for Israel’s system for intercepting rockets, which was developed with U.S. support.) Mr. Trump signed the four orders aboard Air Force One as he flew back to Washington from a stop in Florida. One of the orders would reinstate members of the military who were discharged for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine. About 8,200 service members were discharged for refusing to comply with the Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, according to data provided by the service branches. However, the mandate was rescinded in January 2023 by the Biden administration, and since then, about 110 service members have rejoined the military. The president also signed an executive order directing the Pentagon to determine a policy for transgender service members based on readiness within 30 days. The action does not immediately ban transgender service members, however, it does state that the Defense Department’s policy for troop readiness is “inconsistent with the medical, surgical, and mental health constraints on individuals with gender dysphoria. “The order also states that identifying as a gender that is inconsistent with one’s biological sex “conflicts with a soldier’s commitment to an honorable, truthful, and disciplined lifestyle, even in one’s personal life” and that those doing so “cannot satisfy the rigorous standards necessary for military service.” Speaking about his plans at a retreat with House Republicans Monday at his property in Doral, Florida, Mr. Trump said, “To ensure we have the most lethal fighting force in the world, we will get transgender ideology the hell out of our military. It’s going to be gone.”Another order addresses diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the military, banning the use of race- or sex-based preferences in the armed forces, the Defense Department and the Homeland Security Department. “I ordered the end to all of the lawless diversity, equity and inclusion nonsense policies across the government and all across the private sector and the military,” Mr. Trump said at the House GOP retreat. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: BREAKING: FG Generates N2.4bn From Marriage In 2024 by Ohibaba(op): 7:05am On Jan 29, 2025 |
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| Politics › BREAKING: FG Generates N2.4bn From Marriage In 2024 by Ohibaba(op): 7:05am On Jan 29, 2025 |
The Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has revealed that the Federal Government (FG) made N2.4 billion in 2024 from marriages conducted at Federal Marriage Registries. The Federal Marriage Registries are under the Federal Ministry of Interior. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja during an interactive session with journalists, the minister also revealed that the Ministry generated over N3.2 billion from expatriate quota applications. He added that there was a 150 percent increase in the revenue generated by the Ministry in 2024. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo also said the FG through the Nigeria Immigration Service, deported 828 foreigners to their various countries in 2024. However, he did not mention the offences committed by the deported foreigners. |
| Politics › Re: I Now Survive On Rent From My Kaduna House – Buhari by Ohibaba(op): 6:55am On Jan 29, 2025 |
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| Politics › I Now Survive On Rent From My Kaduna House – Buhari by Ohibaba(op): 6:55am On Jan 29, 2025 |
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari recently shared that he lives off rental income from one of his houses in Kaduna State, highlighting how he stayed honest while in office. At a political meeting on January 25 in Katsina State, Buhari talked about how hard it is to run Nigeria and explained how he keeps himself financially stable. Speaking in the Hausa language, he told everyone that he owns just three houses: one in his hometown of Daura, and two in Kaduna State. “After my eight years as a civil president, I have only three houses; one in Daura and two in Kaduna. I have given one out for renting where I get money for feeding,” Buhari explained. He believes many Nigerians don’t understand how complicated it is to lead such a diverse country. In his words: “Nigeria is a difficult country to govern, but most Nigerians are unaware. You will not understand the complexities of leadership and the country itself until you find yourself in the administrative position of the country. ”Since leaving office, Buhari says he feels much better. “I look much better and healthier now than when I was the president of the country. Anybody that sees me now acknowledges that I look better than before,” he said, sounding relieved. Throughout the meeting, which was held to prepare for upcoming local elections, Buhari stressed that no one could accuse him of taking money illegally while he was president, and he takes pride in having served without corruption during his time in office. |
| Politics › Re: House Of Reps Postpone Resumption Of Plenary by Ohibaba(op): 7:59pm On Jan 27, 2025 |
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| Politics › House Of Reps Postpone Resumption Of Plenary by Ohibaba(op): 7:59pm On Jan 27, 2025 |
The House of Representatives has announced the postponement of resumption of its plenary previously scheduled for Tuesday, January 28, 2025. 1 Like |
| Politics › Obasa: 'I Remain Speaker Of Lagos Assembly'. He Risks Suspension - APC Chieftain by Ohibaba(op): 2:34pm On Jan 27, 2025 |
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and former chairman of the Lagos State House of Assembly Commission, Wale Mogaji, has revealed that the impeached speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, risks suspension from the House if he continues to parade himself as the speaker.https://punchng.com/obasa-risks-suspension-for-parading-as-lagos-speaker-apc-chieftain/?amp 3 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Hardship: Nationwide Protest Looms As Nigerians Reject Telecom Tariff Increase by Ohibaba(op): 11:59am On Jan 27, 2025 |
| Politics › Hardship: Nationwide Protest Looms As Nigerians Reject Telecom Tariff Increase by Ohibaba(op): 11:58am On Jan 27, 2025 |
A nationwide protest is currently brewing in Nigeria following the recent approval by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, for telecommunication operators to increase tariff by 50%.
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| Politics › Re: Ooni Resolves Issues Between Aare Afe Babalola And Dele Farotimi by Ohibaba(op): 11:52am On Jan 27, 2025 |
| Politics › Ooni Resolves Issues Between Aare Afe Babalola And Dele Farotimi by Ohibaba(op): 11:51am On Jan 27, 2025 |
The Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II in company of about prominent Yoruba traditional Rulers in Ekiti state was at the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti (ABUAD) last night to appeal to the founder of the university Aare Afe Babalola to forgive the human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi and withdraw the ongoing criminal case instituted against him.
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Trump: The Man Whom The World Fears And Why by Ohibaba(op): 11:40am On Jan 27, 2025 |
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