Former Kenyan Prime Minister, Odinga, mocks Nigeria over corruption (Video)

Former Kenyan Prime Minister and now a strong opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has in a story, used a former Nigerian minister as an illustration of how public office holders amass wealth illegally. While addressing an audience at a summit which held in Kenya, Odinga spoke of how an unnamed Malaysian minister hosted his unnamed Nigerian […]

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National Judicial Council members to meet on Monday over Onnoghen

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has summoned an emergency meeting over the suspension of Walter Onnoghen, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). TheCable understands that the meeting will be held in Abuja by 10am on Monday. The meeting was called by some NJC members in line with its rules. A member of NJC told TheCable on Sunday […]

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Osinbajo dodges appearance on Channels Television

Nigerian Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has cancelled his planned appearance on Channels Television. Osinbajo’s spokesperson, Laolu Akande, said in a tweet Sunday afternoon that his principal would not be appearing on Channels Television‘s ‘Rubbin’ Minds’ because of campaign exigencies. “Sincere apologies that VP Osinbajo can’t make ‘Rubbing Minds’ this afternoon on Channels TV. “Being a […]

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Ekiti Governorship Election Petition for judgment tomorrow

Ekiti State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja will on Monday deliver judgment on a petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party challenging the election of Dr Kayode Fayemi of the All Progressives Congress. To this effect, notices had been sent to counsel who represented parties while the petition was argued and defended. The tribunal […]

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British Government expresses worry over removal of Chief Justice of Nigeria

The British Government has expressed worry over the removal of the Chief Justice of Nigeria,  Justice Walter Onnoghen, by President Muhammdu Buhari. This is coming a few hours after the American government disagreed with the Federal Government over the removal of the CJN. The United kingdom said the timing of the removal which occurred three […]

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Falana boils over Onnoghen’s suspension, says it should not be allowed to stand

Lagos lawyer and rights activist, Femi Falana SAN has condemned the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari. In a released statement, Falana said that the Illegality of the suspension of the head of Nigerian judiciary should not be allowed to stand. His full Statement: “I have had […]

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250 members of Elections Tribunals sworn-in by Acting CJN, Tanko Mohammed

The Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Mohammed, has sworn in 250 members of the general election Tribunals. At the swearing-in ceremony which took place in Abuja on Saturday, the acting CJN, Tanko Mohammed urged the members of the election tribunals to discharge their duties with integrity as well as the fear of God. Mohammed […]

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United States worried over CJN’s replacement, wants crisis resolved swiftly with due process

“The Embassy of the United States is deeply concerned by the impact of the executive branch’s decision to suspend and replace the Chief Justice and head of the judicial branch without the support of the legislative branch on the eve of national and state elections. We note widespread Nigerian criticism that this decision is unconstitutional […]

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Nigerians expect Osinbajo to resign over Onnoghen’s suspension (Comments)

Nigerian Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has been asked to resign over the suspension of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen by his principal, President Muhammadu Buhari. In an announcement on Friday, Buhari suspended Onnoghen and immediately appointed Tanko Mohammed as an acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Justifying his reason, the President said he […]

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How Buhari, Acting CJN, others disobey court order stopping Onnoghen’s removal

President Buhari’s decision to suspend Onnoghen, was clearly in contravention of a court order restraining the President, the Code of Conduct Tribunal and the Attorney-General of the Federation from removing Onnoghen, according to Saturday Punch. According to court documents obtained by Punch correspondent on Friday, Justice I. E Ekwo of a Federal High Court sitting in […]

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Mike Ozekhome calls for mass action against Buhari to return Onnoghen

Mike Ozekhome SAN has described the suspension of Justice Walter Onnoghen as illegal and unconstitutional. Ozekhome stated this in a statement on Friday, urging Nigerian lawyers and the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) to shut down all courts in Nigeria until the CJN is returned to his seat. He also urged Nigerians to brace up, come out […]

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Trump’s former top adviser, Roger Stone arrested, indicted

Roger Stone was arrested as law enforcement raided his house just after 6.00am in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was then indicted on 7 counts, including one count of obstruction of an official proceeding, five counts of false statements, and one count of witness tampering. Robert Mueller, who is investigating Russia’s interference in the 2016 US […]

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Appointment of your Service Chiefs sectional, SMBLF tells Buhari

Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has punctured President Muhammadu Buhari’s narrative that the appointment of his service chiefs was based on merit. The group told Buhari that the said appointments were based more on sectionalism than merit. In a statement jointly signed by Yinka Odumakin (South-west), Prof. Chigozie Ogbu (South-east), Senator Bassey Henshaw (South-south) and […]

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Buhari swears-in Acting CJN, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed (Photos)

Awhile ago, we were making efforts to really confirm the story that President Buhari has suspended the embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen. But now, these pictures came out purporting to be that of the swearing-in of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammed by president Buhari. Photos: Godwin Omoigui    

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CJN Walter Onnoghen suspended by Buhari

Nigerian President, Muhammadu  Buhari may have suspended the embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen. Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, stated this on twitter some minutes ago, when he wrote: “JUST IN: President @MBuhari suspends the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen and appoints Mr. Ibrahim Tanko Muhammed as acting CJN. Justice Tanko Mohammed […]

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Real reason why I dump ACPN, quit 2019 presidential race —Oby Ezekwesili

Ex-Nigerian Minister and former Vice President of the World Bank, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has released a statement explaining the real reason she withdrew from the 2019 presidential race. She posted the statement on her Facebook page. Read the statement below: NO AMOUNT OF LIES CAN STOP THE EMERGENCE OF A NEW POLITICAL MINDSET AND ORDER Three hours […]

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Court concurs with INEC over rejection of candidates for coming elections

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, Nigeria has concurred that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) acted within its powers by refusing to accept the list of candidates for the next general elections from the Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a judgment on Friday, Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu said it […]

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CJN Onnoghen speaks on the rumour that he has resigned

Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen has spoken on the rumour going round that he has resigned from his position. Onnoghen, who responded to the rumour through his spokesman, Awassam Bassey, described the speculation as lies, which should be disregarded. A terse statement, on Friday morning, reads: “There’s absolutely no truth in the […]

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Envoys of US, UK, France, Germany, EU reps visit Nigerian acting IGP over the coming elections

The acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Mohammed Adamu has said that personnel of the force would conduct themselves professionally before, during and after the general elections. According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Adamu gave the assurance when the British High Commissioner, the EU representative in Nigeria, Heads of Mission of US, France […]

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