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Election Tribunal sitting in Abuja has unanimously struck out the case of the Peoples Democratic Party Governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Olusola Eleka and uphold Dr Kayode Fayemi of the APC as a duly elected governor of the…

Sixty-Seven political parties on Monday protested against the suspension of the Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen by the Federal Government describing it as “illegal, unconstitutional, null, void and of no effect.” The…

In what would appear as embarrassing, a marriage proposal has gone wrong after the main guy showed up at the scene. A young man has been dealt a blow after allegedly proposing to his girlfriend in public without knowing he was…

The Code of Court Tribunal on Monday adjourned the trial of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, indefinitely, pending the determination of suit challenging the trial at the Court of Appeal. The CCT chairman, Danladi…

The OCP Fertilisers Nigeria Limited said it is establishing two industrial fertiliser plants worth $1b this year, to complement government’s effort to boost local production. Managing Director of the company, Muhamed Hettiti…

A group of concerned lawyers are currently staging a peaceful protest in Abuja to call for the reversal of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s suspension of Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The placard-carrying…

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party is set to stage a protest at the United States of America embassy in Abuja today (Monday). The protest, according to the sources close to the top hierarchy of the party,…

The police have early Monday sealed off the office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria,  Justice Walter Onnoghen, who was suspended by President Muhammadu Buhari, last Friday, sources at the Supreme Court have informed The PUNCH. In…

A pro-democracy organization, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has asked international community to issue travel bans on President Muhammadu Buharu and his close officials over the suspension of Chief Justice of…

The All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party leaders in the senate are still laying claims to having the majority of members in the red chamber. However, an independent analysis by The PUNCH based on the gale…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, will on Monday (today) challenge his suspension by President Muhammadu Buhari in court. This is just as the National Judicial Council’s 88th meeting in Abuja has been…

The Federal Government has released funds for the purchase of 12 Super Tucano aircraft from the United States of America in its bid to fight terrorism in the North-East. Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal S. B. Abubakar, who…

President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned members of the All Progressives Congress in the Senate to a meeting at the Presidential Villa on Monday (today) over Onnoghen’s suspension. Onnoghen was suspended on Friday by President…

The founder, Faith Revival Apostolic Church (FRAC), Apostle Paul Adenuga has given the reason why pant theft in Nigeria is on the rise. He said there is an increase in pant theft in Nigerian because religious leaders no longer preach…

THE Transition Monitoring Group, TMG, has condemned the suspension of Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, by President Muhammadu Buhari, saying the action portends grave danger to the coming general election. …

The presidency has once again criticised the US, UK and EU over their statements on the suspension of Walter Onnoghen, chief justice of Nigeria (CJN). President Muhammadu Buhari suspended Onnoghen  on Friday over the false…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says corrupt elements in the opposition are desperate to regain power but the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration will not leave for thieves. Osinbajo said this on Sunday during his…

An “emergency” move to save the Judiciary has begun. The National Judicial Council (NJC) has summoned an emergency meeting of its members for tomorrow to discuss “developments in the Judiciary”. Members are expected to arrive…

Acting Inspector-General of Police Muhammed Adamu has retired all the Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs). The retired DIGs, who were Adamu’s senior, served with former IG Ibrahim Idris. They are: DIGs in charge of…

As part of its commitment to transparency during next month’s poll, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has excluded all its National Commissioners from the collation of presidential poll results and other strands…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome Constitutional Lawyer and Human Rights Activist, Chief Mike Ozekhome has reacted to news making the rounds that he backed the removal of ex-CBN governor, Sanusi Lamido by former President…

The campaign train of the People’s Democratic Party guber candidate in Sokoto state and incumbent Governor Amiu Waziri Tambuwal at the weekend took turn in Sabon Birni town east of the state amidst low turnout of supporters at the…

Legendary Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, has said that Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi was a better player than Argentine legend, Diego Maradona. Ferguson stated this ahead Barcelona’s La Liga fixture against…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the Senate at the weekend, vowed to resist any attempt by the presiding officers of the National Assembly to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari. …