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Eid-El-Fotri: Reps Minority Caucus felicitates with Muslims, calls for prayers for peace, unity and progress in Nigeria
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus felicitates with Muslims across the country calling for prayers for peace, unity and progress in Nigeria.
This was contained in a sallah message jointly signed by the caucus leaders, Rep. O.K Chinda Minority Leader Rt. Hon. (Dr) Ali Isa J.C Minority Whip Rt. Hon. Aliyu Madaki Deputy Minority Leader Rt. Hon. George Ozodinobi Deputy Minority Whip.
In the message, the caucus congratulates the entire Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Fitri celebrations, marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
“Indeed, it is a very unique day for every Muslim faithful, as it is of significance following the successful completion of the one-month long fasting; which is one of the cardinal tenets of Islam.
“As our Muslim brethren across the country join others around the world to mark this auspicious day; and confident that Allah has accepted all prayers and supplications during this period, the Caucus, further admonish all to sustain the teachings, practice, and lessons of the Holy Month which includes life-changing virtues of charity, empathy, generosity, and compassion to one another.
“The Caucus also wishes to impress all Muslims (and Christians; who are also observing Lent) to continually pray for peace, unity, progress, and development of our dear country.
“We believe that through prayers, our leaders; at all levels will have the right wisdom, knowledge, and understanding towards navigating the country through multi-sectoral challenges and difficulties that are not only limiting the realization of Nigeria’s potentials but throwing our people into immeasurable hardship and corrosive poverty.
“In the same vein, the Caucus urges the Federal Government; through relevant agencies to ensure the protection of lives and properties across the country, following recent security challenges witnessed in some locations and communities in the North West, North Central, South East, and South South geo-political zones.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Supreme Court has set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recognising Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP).
In a unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to have pronounced Abure National Chairman of the Labour Party, after finding out earlier that the substance of the case was about the party’s leadership.
The apex court held that the issue of leadership was an internal affair of a party over which courts lacked jurisdiction.
The court further allowed the appeal filed by Senator Nenadi Usman and one other and held that it was meritorious.
It also proceeded to dismiss the cross-appeal filed by the Abure group of the Labour Party for being unmeritorious.
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The political adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has resigned.
The former spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) tendered his resignation about two weeks ago.
Presidential sources were quoted as saying Dr. Baba-Ahmed did not provide details of the reasons for his decision and only stated that it was on personal grounds.
Baba-Ahmed was appointed Special Adviser on Political Matters in the Office of Vice President Kashim Shettima in September 2023.
Over the past 17 months, he has represented the presidency at several public fora, including a recent national conference themed: “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathway to Good Governance and Political Integrity”, which held from 28th to 29th January, 2025 in Abuja.
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There’s valid evidence of Akpabio sexually harassing me; I’ll release it, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan declares
Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has vowed to release evidence of Senator Godswill Akpabio sexually harassing her at the right time.
Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan disclosed this in an interview with Channels TV on Thursday night when told that Mr Akpabio said she has no evidence to back up her sexual harassment allegation against him.
“At the right time and at the right space, I will present the evidence that I have,” Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan said.
Aniete Ekong, spokesperson for Mr Akpabio, could not be reached for comment on Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan’s statement. A WhatsApp message sent to him was not replied to.
Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan’s statement comes after the Independent National Electoral Commission dismissed the recall petition filed against her on Thursday.
The Kogi Central lawmaker was suspended from the Senate on February 28 after she accused Mr Akpabio of sexual harassment and abuse of office.
The Senate suspended her for six months, withheld her salaries, and withdrew her security detail, citing unruly behavior during plenary.
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