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Tinubu’s Certificate Forgery: My Focus is on the Supreme Court, Obi to Atiku

6Oct

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Corruption, Elections, Judiciary, Justice, News, Nigeria

Tinubu’s Certificate Forgery: My Focus is on the Supreme Court, Obi to Atiku

Presidential candidate Peter Obi of the Labour Party has responded to an appeal by his People's Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, to join the legal battle challenging President Bola Tinubu's certificate forgery case. In a statement released on Thursday and signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, Obi stated that he is currently focused on reclaiming his allegedly stolen mandate at the Supreme Court. See Also: No Deal Between Obi, Atiku – Labour Party Campaign Office The statement emphasized that Obi has been committed to pursuing justice and ensuring a just nation where integrity and honor are upheld as core values. He has consistently advocated for leaders to serve as role models and live lives worthy of emulation. As part of th...

Chicago State University: Another Classmate Surfaces for Tinubu, Swears Oath in Court

26Sep

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Corruption, Crime, Elections, Judiciary, Justice, News, Nigeria, United States of America

Chicago State University: Another Classmate Surfaces for Tinubu, Swears Oath in Court

The legal battle between President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding Tinubu's academic records from Chicago State University has taken an intriguing turn. Olajide Adeniji, who claims to be a classmate of the former Lagos Governor, has testified under oath in a United States district court that he knows Tinubu and that they contested against each other in the race for the presidency of the Accounting Society Club at the Department of Business Administration/Accounting in the same institution. This development comes just two weeks after another individual, public affairs analyst Durojaiye Ogunsanya, asserted that he was a coursemate of President Tinubu at Chicago State University. Ogunsanya stated during an appearance on TVC's 'This Morning' show that they bo...

Opposition in Zimbabwe Demands Fresh Elections Amid Fraud Allegations

30Aug

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Africa, African Development, Corruption, Elections, News, Zimbabwe

Opposition in Zimbabwe Demands Fresh Elections Amid Fraud Allegations

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), the opposition party in Zimbabwe, has raised serious allegations of fraud following last week's general election. The party is calling for fresh elections and the disbandment of the electoral commission, accusing the ruling party, Zanu-PF, of manipulating the results. Deputy CCC spokesperson, Ostallos Siziba, addressed the media, stating that his party intended to appeal to the African Union and the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) to exert pressure on the government to organize new elections. The CCC's leader, Nelson Chamisa, secured 44% of the vote, but he maintains that the election results are inaccurate and tainted by manipulation. While Siziba did not directly reveal whether the CCC would pursue legal action to challenge th...

Kumuyi: Nigerians Disappointed with Call to Forget the Past

23Aug

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Corruption, Elections, Life, Lifestyle, News, Nigeria, Religion

Kumuyi: Nigerians Disappointed with Call to Forget the Past

The General Overseer of Deeper Life Church, Pastor Williams Kumuyi, shared his optimism about the potential positive changes that Nigeria could experience under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu and his newly appointed ministers. However, his comments have triggered widespread disappointment and criticism from Nigerians who are pointing out apparent double standards in his stance. Addressing the media during a press conference ahead of the church’s Global Crusade, Pastor Kumuyi urged Nigerians to embrace the new leaders, emphasizing the need to move forward and leave behind past grievances. He expressed confidence that President Tinubu's administration, along with his selected ministers, would usher in a period of progress and transformation for the country. https://twitter.c...

Breaking News: EFCC Boss, Bawa, Suspended by Tinubu

14Jun

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Breaking News: EFCC Boss, Bawa, Suspended by Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken the decision to indefinitely suspend AbdulRasheed Bawa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), from his position. The suspension comes as a result of serious allegations of abuse of office that have been leveled against Bawa. The President has deemed it necessary to initiate a thorough investigation into the conduct of the Chairman during his tenure. In an official statement released on Wednesday by Willie Bassey, the Director of Information at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the decision to suspend Bawa was announced. The statement clarified that the suspension was implemented to allow for an unbiased investigation into the allegations brought against him. As part of the suspension ...

Breaking: CBN Governor, Emefiele Suspended by President Tinubu

9Jun

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Breaking News, Corruption, Economy, Justice, News, Nigeria

Breaking: CBN Governor, Emefiele Suspended by President Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, CFR, from office with immediate effect. This decision was made in light of the ongoing investigation of his office and the planned reforms in the financial sector of the economy. The suspension of the Central Bank Governor has caused widespread concern and criticism. The President does not have the power to suspend the Central Bank Governor. The power to remove the CBN Governor is vested in the President and the Senate jointly, as stated in Section 11(2) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007. Mr Emefiele has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate), Mr. Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, who will act as the Central Bank Governor...

<strong>Buhari Stopped Me From Seeking EFCC Probe Of Corruption – Osinbajo</strong>

25Dec

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Corruption, News, Nigeria

Buhari Stopped Me From Seeking EFCC Probe Of Corruption – Osinbajo

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said that President Muhammadu Buhari stopped him from directing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to look into fraud allegations against him. The House of Representatives ad hoc committee on emergency and disaster preparedness had in 2018 indicted the board of National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA. They accused the board chaired by the Vice-President of illegal approval of N5.8 billion north-east intervention fund. A member of the green chamber had claimed that some members of the house are collating signatures to start impeachment of the vice-president. In 2020, Osinbajo was reported to have collected N4 billion from Ibrahim Magu, former acting boss of the EFCC. The vice-president had labeled the claim “baseless” ...

‘I Didn’t Come To Steal’ – Ayu Responds To Corruption Allegation

8Oct

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Corruption, News, Nigeria

‘I Didn’t Come To Steal’ – Ayu Responds To Corruption Allegation

Senator Iyorchia Ayu, the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has responded to corruption allegations against the National Working Committee, NWC, following the return of over N100m allowance by some NWC members. Ayu stated that the funds were for housing allowance which all members of the NWC unanimously agreed to, debunking speculations that the fund was a bribe or an illegal payment. The PDP Chairman disclosed this in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Simon Imobo-Tswam, noting that his aim was to ensure PDP emerges victorious in next year’s presidential election and not to misappropriate the funds of the party. PDP According to Imobo-Tswam, Ayu spoke when he welcomed the Forum of elected ex-officio members of the par...

Okowa Warned Against Using Delta Funds for PDP Campaign

17Jun

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Corruption, Elections, News, Nigeria

Okowa Warned Against Using Delta Funds for PDP Campaign

Following the announcement of Okowa as the running mate to PDP's presidential flagbearer, Atiku, Okowa has been warned against using state funds for the PDP campaign. The warning, which was delivered by the Director, Communications and Media Strategy of the APC Governorship campaign organisation, Ima Niboro, was said to be based on credible intel available to them. See Also: Breaking News: Atiku Picks Okowa Over Wike for VP According to Niboro, "the call became necessary in the light of credible intelligence at its disposal that the 2023 General Election is a PDP conduit pipe to loot the State." "The use of taxpayers’ funds and collective resources of Deltans to fund personal political ambitions was unacceptable, callous and inhuman. "It is sad that on a day the Rivers Stat...

South African Club Banned For Life After Beating Opponent 59-1

9Jun

By Chukwuebuka FestusNo Comments

Corruption, News, South Africa, Sports

South African Club Banned For Life After Beating Opponent 59-1

A South African club in the lower division of the county’s football system, Matiyasi FC, has been banned for life after scoring fifty-nine goals in one match. Matiyasi FC, who were vying for promotion to the Provincial ABC Motsepe League, beat Nsami Mighty Birds 59-1, with forty-one of the goals scored as own-goals. A player who was recorded to have been given a red card in the first half was also recorded to have scored a goal in the second half. After the match, the South African Football Association (SAFA) regional office in Limpopo summoned Matiyasi FC and Nsami Mighty Birds to a disciplinary committee hearing on 25 May 2022 in Giyani. Read Also: Ghana Match-fixing: Ashanti Gold, Inter Allies Players, Officials Sanctioned Both teams were charged and found guilty of ...