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BREAKING: Court Restrains Apapa and Cohorts From Parading Themselves As Officers of LP
An Edo State High Court Judge, Justice Emmanuel Okey Aihamoje, has Restrained Apapa and Cohorts From Parading Themselves As Officers of Labour Party, Affirms Abure As Chairman
Justice Aihamoje also dismissed the notice of suspension issued against Comrade Barrister Julius Abure by some purported Ward Executive, while the action was filed by Bar. Abure and some of the executives of the Ward 3 in Esan North East of Edo State.
In his judgement which lasted for nearly two hours, justice Aihamoje said the party ward executive in Uromi in ward 3 lacks the power under the Labour Party Constitutional particularly Art.13 & 17 and the Electoral Act 2022 as amended to remove the national chairman of the party.
The judge in Suit No: HUC/21/2023 went ahead to imposed perpetual injunction against Lamidi Apapa and his cohorts and any other dissident or faction from removing or suspending Barrister Julius Abure as the National chairman until the national convention of the party is convened.
Justice Aihamoje further stated that the purported wards 3 executive who suspended the national chairman of the party acted outside the powers vested on it by the Labour Party Constitution.
The Ward 3 Labour Party Chairman in Arueh Uromi, Comrade Thompson Ehiguese told journalists at the court premises that the judgement has put an end to impostors who are masquerading as members of the labour party in the ward.” These charlatans claiming to be members of our party are from Edo North and members of APC” he said.
He went further and state that “I want to use this medium to congratulate the Labour Party and the Obidient Movement that stood firmly with Comrade Julius Abure while the sponsored crisis in our great party lasted.
“The judgement is explicitly clear that Barrister Julius Abure remains the national Chairman until the party convention holds next year.
“Nothing can change our collective resolve to reclaim Nigerian masses’ mandate freely given to Mr Peter Obi and the party in the last Presidential election.
Bar. Aigbokhan, one of the lead counsel to the Labour Party and Barrister Julius Abure said that “the decision just given is a landmark judgement that will stand the test of time. Any decision taken on the void notice of suspension falls effortlessly”.
He added, “The Court in his decision emphasized that the roles of wards executive in Labour Party does not include the suspension of national officers of the party.”
Edo State Labour Party Chairman, Comrade Kelly Ogbaloi said Labour Party is vindicated and the court has spoken through its erudite justice, Hon. Justice Emmanuel Okey Aihamoje and it confirmed what we told Nigerians public from the beginning that Apapa and his cohorts are common tragic power seekers.
“Apapa who before then was a deputy national chairman and a custodian of the constitution of the party knew that the act of those who came to Abuja to announce the suspension of the national chairman was not doing so legally, since the action was an aberration to the provisions of the party’s constitution, instead he ran to the court, seeking ex-parte motion to restrain the national chairman.
“Today they have been told basically that the charade can no longer be entertained by the court”, Comrade Ogbaloi said.
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Ex -Chief Justice Muhammad Tanko is dead
Muhammed died at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, about two weeks to his 72 birthday on December 31.
A former Chief Justice of Nigeria ( CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, is dead. He was aged 71.
Muhammed died at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, about two weeks to his 72 birthday on December 31.
Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, confirmed Muhammad’s passing in a condolence message issued by his special adviser on media and publicity, Mukhtar Gidado.
“Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad exemplified the qualities of a patriotic Nigerian who devoted his life to the service of justice and the advancement of our great nation.
His passing is a significant loss, not only to Bauchi State but to the Nigerian judiciary and the rule of law,” the statement reads.
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Aircraft crashes in Owerri with four persons onboard
According to the NSIB, the aircraft crashed on the approach area of Runway 17, but no fatalities have been recorded so far.
Aircraft crashes in Owerri with four persons onboardBy : Olusegun KoikiDate: 17 December 2025 12:11am WATShare :Mars AviationMars AviationA Cessna 172 aircraft with registration number 5N-ASR, operated by Skypower Express, has crashed at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, Imo State.
The aircraft had departed Kaduna International Airport en route to Port Harcourt International Airport before diverting to Owerri after the crew declared an emergency.
The crash occurred at about 8:00 pm on the airport premises, with four passengers and crew members onboard.Confirming the incident, the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Mrs. Bimbo Oladeji, said the agency had been notified of the crash.
According to the NSIB, the aircraft crashed on the approach area of Runway 17, but no fatalities have been recorded so far.
The statement said: “Following the occurrence, airport emergency services were successfully activated and arrived on site promptly.
Reports indicate that there was no post-crash fire, and the runway remains active for flight operations, with other aircraft taking off safely after the incident.
“Efforts are currently underway to coordinate the recovery and evacuation of the distressed aircraft from the crash site to allow for a detailed wreckage examination.”
(The Guardian)
Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality arm of Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group) and operator of the iconic Transcorp Hilton Abuja, has announced the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Awele Vivien Elumelu, OFR, as Chairperson of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026.
The appointment follows the scheduled retirement of the current Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel N. Nnorom, on the same date.
Dr. Elumelu, a qualified medical doctor with an MBBS from the University of Benin and clinical experience in Nigeria and the UK, brings extensive expertise in healthcare, insurance, corporate governance, and philanthropy. She currently chairs Avon Healthcare Limited (Avon HMO), Nigeria’s leading health management organization, Avon Medical Practice, and Heirs Insurance Brokers. She is also a founding director of Heirs Holdings Limited.
Her executive education includes programs at Harvard Business School, IMD Switzerland, and the London School of Economics.
Beyond business, Dr. Elumelu is a Trustee and Co-Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Africa’s premier philanthropy focused on empowering young entrepreneurs.
She has played a key role in promoting gender inclusion and supporting over 24,000 African youth with seed funding, training, and mentorship.In a statement, Transcorp Group Chairman Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CFR — who is married to Dr. Elumelu — expressed enthusiasm about the appointment:
“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Awele Elumelu as the Board Chair of Transcorp Hotels. Her distinguished track record perfectly aligns with our ambition to redefine hospitality through innovation, wellness integration, and responsible business practices. Her strategic insight will be invaluable as we continue to elevate guest experiences and deliver sustainable value to all stakeholders.”
Transcorp Hotels Plc, listed on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX: TRANSCOHOT), is known for setting hospitality benchmarks in Africa, managing flagship properties like the Transcorp Hilton Abuja and the newly launched 5,000-capacity Transcorp Centre.
The leadership transition comes as the company pursues growth in innovation and wellness-focused hospitality, amid Transcorp Group’s broader investments in power, energy, and hospitality sectors.
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