Following the ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday sacking Governor David Umahi and his deputy, Kelechi Igwe, from office and pursuant to the order of the Court directing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to submit replacements…
I have just read social media publications regarding the judgment delivered today by the respected Honourable Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja. I am of the firm belief that the judgment, shredded of all legal and factual…
The Nigerian Bar Association (“NBA”) has noted with utter dismay, the unfortunate and totally unacceptable reaction of H.E. Engr. Dave Umahi to the Judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja delivered on 8th March 2022, coram Honourable Justice Inyang Ekwo…
The Upper Chambers of the National Assembly has thrown out the request of President Muhammadu Buhari for amendment of section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act which prevents appointive political office holders from contesting for election from party primary level…
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, on Wednesday reversed the alleged uncomplimentary statement made against a judge of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, justice Inyang Ekwo and tendered an apology to the Nigeria Barr Association, NBA. Umahi apologised…
The Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN-led Nigerian Bar Association Security Agencies Relations Committee (NBA-SARC) has vowed to take urgent steps to ensure release of Mr. Abubakar Marshal, a lawyer remanded at Kuje Correctional Centre for allegedly standing as surety for firebrand…
President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on his 65th birthday, describing him as a resourceful and a loyal public servant. In a statement on Tuesday, by the Special Adviser to the President Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina,…
Members of the House of Representatives have rescinded their decision on three bills earlier rejected in the process of the 1999 constitution amendment. The bills are on indigenship, citizenship, and 35% affirmative action for women. The bills will be recommended…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi and his deputy, Eric Igwe, to vacate their seats as the sitting governor and deputy respectively, on grounds that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won the…
In what appears a major step to containing the crisis plaguing the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), President Muhammadu Buhari, has allegedly approved the removal of the Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, as the Chairman, Caretaker/Extraordinary…