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LG Autonomy: Tinubu Allowed Judiciary Free Hand to Operate - Sen Karimi
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LG Autonomy: Tinubu Allowed Judiciary Free Hand to Operate – Sen Karimi

by Victor Ndubuisi
written by Victor Ndubuisi 2 minutes read

Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been praised for his position of giving the judiciary unrestricted authority to operate, which represents a significant development for local government (LG) autonomy in Nigeria.

Sen. Sunday Karimi, a representative for Kogi West, told reporters on Sunday in Abuja that the fight for local government autonomy is far from done and that certain state governors may oppose it.

According to the senator, the National Assembly will change the constitution to address divisive topics, such as how local government elections are conducted.

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Karimi stressed that in order to resolve controversial issues, such as how local government elections are conducted, the National Assembly must alter the constitution.

The senator’s comments came after the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that state governors’ withholding of cash designated for local government administrations was unlawful. The court’s ruling, which followed a case brought by the federal government, gave municipal councils financial autonomy.

Reacting to the judgement, the senator stated, “These include grey areas like the transfer of the responsibility of the conduct of elections to the local councils from the various state electoral bodies to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).”

“Some state governors will fight back. Tinubu allowed the judiciary a free hand to operate in this particular instance, irrespective of the fact that he is but a first term President who may desire a comeback in 2027.

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“I thank Tinubu for mustering the courage to do the right thing. Since 1999, the third tier of government literally speaking, has been nonexistent. State governments treated them as appendages of the state governments. No President, has been able to change that.”

Senator Karimi praised Tinubu for creating history by issuing the “landmark judgement” on local government units’ financial autonomy.

 

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Uproar in National Assembly as Senator Tony Nwoye Expresses Outrage towards Senate President Akpabio

by Ikem Emmanuel
written by Ikem Emmanuel 2 minutes read

A heated uproar erupted in the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, November 21, when Senator Tony Nwoye of the Labour Party (LP) confronted Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the announcement of new minority leaders. Tensions escalated as Nwoye passionately criticized Akpabio’s decision, raising questions about the senators’ autonomy and their perceived treatment as “slaves” by the Senate President.

Uproar in the Senate:

Senator Akpabio had named Senator Abba Moro and Senator Osita Ngwu, both members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the new minority leader and minority whip, respectively. This announcement did not sit well with LP lawmakers, who raised immediate objections to the appointments. It was during this confrontation that Senator Nwoye vehemently expressed his displeasure towards Akpabio, questioning the fairness of selecting minority leaders without their input.

Senator Nwoye’s Outburst:

In a video that quickly circulated on social media platforms, Senator Nwoye can be seen repeatedly yelling at Senate President Akpabio, demanding to know why they were being treated as “slaves” and expressing his belief that their autonomy as senators was being disregarded. He emphasized that their frustrations were not solely about him but rather about the sanctity of the institution.

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The appointments made by Akpabio were met with resistance from the LP senators, who argued that the decision undermined their party’s representation. Additionally, the recent removal of Senators Moro and Ngwu by the Appeal Court added further controversy to the situation. The objections raised during the uproar indicate a growing discontentment among minority caucus members within the Senate.

The clash between Senator Nwoye and Senate President Akpabio during the announcement of new minority leaders highlights the mounting tensions within the Nigerian Senate. The confrontation echoes concerns about fair representation and the importance of upholding the institution’s integrity. As this incident continues to garner attention, it remains to be seen how the Senate will address the grievances raised by the LP senators and restore harmony within its ranks.

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Court Dismisses Senator Bulkachuwa’s Suit Against ICPC Investigation

by Ikem Emmanuel
written by Ikem Emmanuel 2 minutes read

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa, aimed at preventing the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) from investigating him over comments he made during the valedictory session of the 9th National Assembly.

Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled that the suit lacked merit and should be dismissed. He emphasized that Senator Bulkachuwa, being a lawmaker, should have understood the implications of his statements on the Senate floor.

The judge stated that legislative immunity, which Bulkachuwa claimed, did not apply in this case. He emphasized that it is the duty of every law-abiding citizen to assist and cooperate with law enforcement agencies in carrying out their statutory functions. However, a cause of action can only arise if a law enforcement agency breaches a citizen’s fundamental rights during the discharge of its duties.

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Bulkachuwa had sued several parties, including the Attorney-General of the Federation, the NASS clerk, the State Security Service, ICPC, and the Nigeria Police Force. He sought the court’s declaration that he was covered, privileged, and protected by parliamentary immunity and that no law enforcement agency could invite any member of the Senate for questioning without exhausting the internal disciplinary mechanisms.

Justice Ekwo noted that Senator Bulkachuwa’s utterances on the Senate floor were not covered by Section 39(1) of the 1999 Constitution, which grants freedom of expression. He explained that while this provision guarantees freedom of expression, it does not grant individuals the right to say anything they like, especially when it involves confessing to illegal acts.

In this case, the senator’s statements were seen as a confession to influencing a judicial officer, which is prohibited by law. Consequently, the court ruled that Section 39(1) of the Constitution could not be invoked to protect such statements.

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Three Arrested in Connection with Robbery and Murder of Aide to Nigerian Senator

by Ikem Emmanuel
written by Ikem Emmanuel 1 minutes read

The Lagos State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the case involving the robbery and tragic murder of Adeniyi Sanni, an aide to Senator Solomon Adeola, commonly known as Yayi. The arrest of three male suspects linked to the crime was announced by Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, during a press briefing held at the command’s headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos.

The incident in question occurred on August 5, when Adeniyi Sanni was intercepted by a group of individuals at a checkpoint in Ojodu Berger while on his way home in Lagos. Tragically, Sanni lost his life during the encounter.

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The three suspects apprehended in connection with this robbery and murder case are Fred Azeez Okuno, a 43-year-old Lagos resident; Lucky Idudu Michael, a 33-year-old hailing from Delta State; and Adedigba Segun, a 26-year-old from Ibadan, Oyo State.

Commissioner Idowu Owohunwa commended the diligent work of the Lagos Police Command’s intelligence and investigative units, which ultimately led to the successful apprehension of the robbery and murder syndicate. During the arrests, three firearms, including the weapon believed to be the murder weapon, were confiscated, adding a critical dimension to the ongoing investigation.

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2023 Election: Wike Working For Tinubu Victory In Rivers State – Fayose
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I Declined Tinubu’s Offer To Run For Senator, Said Wike

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Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State, revealed on Friday that Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate for the All Progressive Congress, had offered him a senatorial ticket to entice him to join the party.

He claimed that the former governor of Lagos State extended the offer to him after Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s presumptive nominee, broke his pledge after winning the party’s nomination.

He added that he never entered the primaries to settle for a vice-presidential or senatorial ticket and that he instead declined the offer and stated that he would stay in the major opposition party despite his complaints.

“I didn’t contest so I can become a vice presidential candidate, I am not like others who were not serious and bought senatorial form alongside presidential form and that’s why when Tinubu offered me senate slot, I didn’t go for it,’’ wike said during an ongoing media parly in Port Harcourt.

“Aside from Tinubu, who is from the APC, other political parties are talking to me as well including Labour Party because they all know my worth and how I can ensure that they win the 2023 poll. But I have not accepted any of the offers presented by those parties,” the governor added.

ANAEDOONLINE.NG had on July 8 2022 reported that some governors elected under the platform of APC met with Wike in Porth Harcourt, Rivers State’s capital ahead of the 2023 elections.

The governors include Kayode Fayemi; Rotimi Akeredolu and Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Ekiti, Ondo, and Lagos States respectively.

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Others in their entourage include the Ekiti State Governor-elect, Biodun Oyebanji; former Ekiti State governor and Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Ayodele Fayose, among others.

Before the APC governors’ visit, there had been reports that the APC candidate, Bola Tinubu, and Wike met in France. The reports were, however, debunked by the former Lagos State governor’s media aide, Tunde Rahman, who described them as “fake news”.
ANAEDOONLINE.NG reported that the APC governors may have banked on the fallout of Wike with PDP leadership after the main opposition party’s presidential primary to woo the Rivers governor to their side ahead of the 2023 presidential election.

But when asked on Friday if other political parties are wooing him to join them, Wike said, “They know I am important and that is why they are wooing me.

“Who does not want to win Rivers State? Why won’t they (opposition parties) talk to me? So many parties are talking to me.”

When probed further on the likelihood of his actions of entertaining other political parties’ offer may be termed as anti-party activities, he said, “Our presidential candidate, did he not talk to APC people?

“You see, if you’re an asset, people must come and talk to you. Who is a pretty girl that nobody wants to talk to?”

 

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JUST IN: Cause Of Senator Durojaiye’s Death Revealed

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Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye has died from the COVID-19 Virus. The Ijebu Igbo-born politician died on Tuesday. He was 88.

The former political activist and member of the National Democratic Coalition(NADECO) represented Ogun East in the Senate between 1999 and 2003.

He later served as chairman of, Board of Commissioners for Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), under the first term of the Buhari administration.

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The Durojaiye family is yet to release a statement on his death.

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LATEST: Popular PDP BOT Member/Senator Defects to APC (Photos)
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LATEST: Popular PDP BOT Member/Senator Defects to APC (Photos)

by Victor Ndubuisi
written by Victor Ndubuisi 2 minutes read

A member of Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Joy Emordi, today, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

The Chairman APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee and Yobe state Governor, Mai Mala Buni, formally received the senator in a brief ceremony in Abuja.

Sen. Emordi, said she was convinced that the future of a prosperous and united Nigeria lies in the APC. She described the APC leadership as sincerely and genuinely committed to a united Nigeria that has plans for the future generation.

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The legislator assured the party of her loyalty and her supporters to the party “l assure the party of my loyalty and support and to work for the success of the party.”

Sen. Emordi said “the APC led federal government is working for the South East and this is attracting more PDP members into APC.”

The Chairman CECPC Mai Mala Buni, expressed delight with the decision taken by the board member to contribute to the unity of the country.

“There is need for us to join hands for the political stability and national unity of our dear country” he said.

Governor Buni said the coming of Sen. Emordi and other prominent politicians from the South East into the APC will promote national unity.

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“The South east is a strong political block and very crucial to the unity of the country, this will no doubt add to national cohesion ” the Chairman added.

 

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Reactions As Senator Kneel Before Ex-Convict James Ibori

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Hundreds of Nigerians have taken to social media in reaction to a photo of James Manager, a ranking senator from Delta State, kneeling before James Ibori, a two-term governor of the state, and an ex-convict.

In the viral photo, the 61-year-old lawmaker who has been representing Delta South Senatorial District in the Red Chamber of the National Assembly since 2003, knelt and appeared begging Ibori.

Anaedoonline.ng gathered that the begging senator is desperate for Ibori’s support in his bid to succeed the incumbent state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa.

Ibori ruled the oil-rich Delta State from 1999 to 2007 and was later convicted for embezzling billions of state funds. In spite of his criminal record, which is known to members of the public, Ibori has remained influential, such that he joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

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However, while some see Manager’s action to kneel before Ibori as a sign of respect in Urhobo culture, many social media users expressed their disappointments in the lawmaker.

— Sola (@Advsola)
Chai. Lmao. Senator James Ibori kneeling down for James Ibori.

— Otuaa (@IndigoNG20)
This is James Manager. A Manager will always have a General Manager. Obviously, Ibori is.

— Olayinka Oluwakuse (@OmoEkoPataaki)
Nigeria is a Crime Scene! Here is a Aerving Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, James Manager on his knees seeking political favour from an ex-convict former Governor of Delta state, James Ibori!
It is finished

— Mindset🗝️ (@Mindset_tweet)

Pastor James Ibori
The founder of ex-convict ministries in Delta State.

— Jaguda_rated (@franz411)
Delta state is too volatile, it’s time for delta central to rule. Hate him or not, Ibori remains the godfather with the final say

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— Samuel HighlyFavoured Ekiyor (@Sammie_Rockie14)

First Ibori is older than James Manager,secondly, Ibori is his boss, thirdly Ibori was praying for him with kola and drink.

As Africans it is believed that during such, the receiver should kneel down. To me, it’s not a big deal….

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JUST IN: President Buhari To Meet All Senators Tonight

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President Muhammadu Buhari will tonight at 8 pm meet with the 109 Senators of the National Assembly.

The scheduled meeting between members of the upper chamber and President Buhari was conveyed in a letter received from the State House and read during plenary by President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan.

The Senate on April 27, 2021, reached a resolution for the leadership of the upper chamber to schedule a meeting with the President to enable all 109 Senators to meet with him to discuss the issue of insecurity in the country.

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The invitation letter for the scheduled meeting between the President and members of the upper chamber reads, “I write to inform the Distinguished President of the Senate, that President Muhammadu Buhari will host a dinner of Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Tuesday, 13th July 2021, at 8 pm 20:00 hrs.

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“The venue is at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja.”

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REVEALED: Nigerian Senator Sacrificed His Son For Political Office – Apostle Suleman

by Victor Ndubuisi
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Apostle Johnson Suleman who is the Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries reveals how a senator sacrificed his son for political office.

Here is everything Apostle Johnson Suleman said in the viral video:

“A man brought his son to me, he was displaying lunatic in my office, this is a 31years old and the father said to me, screaming “I don’t want again?” I said to him “What don’t you want again?” When people are trying to hold the boy, he was crying asking for his snake and the father said to him, “We can’t bring snake, this is pastor’s place” and the boy said, “Okay, is it in the house?”

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The father said yes. Now, when the man told me he doesn’t want again and I asked him what is it he doesn’t want again and he said, “When he was to become a senator, he went somewhere and they covered his eyes and said he should pick something, and anything he picked will be used as a ritual so he can get a senatorial position.

He said he picked it, his friends were there but their own eyes were not covered but his own eyes were covered when he picked it. They passed what he picked around among his friends and those who are in the cult, and they gave it back to their boss and the man kept it somewhere, he won the election for four years then another four years and twelve years. Now he’s doing his fourth term and from the day he won, his son was going useless. The first and only son going useless. He had to ask his friends what he picked then what was it and they told him it is his son.

He shouted “And you didn’t tell me?” The friends said they are not permitted to tell him, even by telling him they will have to do some sacrifice to appeal. I’m talking about diabolism.

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The boy is handsome and cute, he would just stand displaying lunatic. His mind was messed up because of diabolism.

 

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