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BREAKING: Obi’s Petition Adjourned To June 1 Over Employees illness
The Court of the Presidential Election Petition has adjourned to June 1, the hearing of the petition by the Labour Party and its candidate, Peter Obi, against the president, Bola Tinubu, following the illness of two key staff members of his legal team.
Counsel for the petitioners, Awa Kalu, SAN, persuaded the court to adjourn further proceedings on the case he filed to challenge the outcome of the February 25 presidential election through which Tinubu emerged as president.
Kalu, SAN, representing the petitioners told the court on Wednesday that two key members of the team suddenly fell ill and would not attend the day’s proceedings.
He said their absence has affected earlier plans to tender vital documents before the court.
He said, “My lords, our plan for today’s proceedings was to start with the presentation of our documents, but unfortunately, we had some unexpected development.
“The unexpected development concerns the sudden illness of two of our key staff, for which reason I am constrained to ask for an adjournment till tomorrow.
“It is with the greatest humility and apology that we make this application.
“I assure my lords that we will be here tomorrow morning and we will proceed with vigour.”
Responding to the development, counsel to the respondents said they were constrained to oppose the request.
Counsel for Tinubu, Wole Olanipekun, SAN, told the court that he was not opposed to the request for an adjournment just as counsel for the Independent National Electoral Commission, A.B Mahmoud, SAN, and counsel for the All Progressives Congress, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, acceded to the application.
In a brief ruling, the President of the court, Justice Haruna Tsammani granted the application and adjourned the petition till Thursday.
Former Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, who represented Delta North Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate from 2015 to 2023, has died following a prolonged illness.
The news of his passing was confirmed on Friday through a statement from Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon. Details surrounding the exact circumstances of his death remain limited at this time.
Governor Oborevwori described the loss as a profound blow to Delta State, the Anioma nation, and Nigeria. In his condolence message, he referred to the late senator as a “dear friend” and a dedicated public servant.
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I mourn the passing of my dear friend, Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi,” Oborevwori stated. “He was a proud son of Delta State and a courageous defender of the Anioma cause, whose contributions to nation-building will remain indelible.
“The governor highlighted Nwaoboshi’s impactful tenure in the National Assembly, particularly as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Niger Delta Affairs, where he advocated strongly for regional development.
Oborevwori also noted the late senator’s political pedigree, including his service as a two-time Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State before his later affiliation with the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Tributes have poured in from across political lines, with the Delta State APC describing Nwaoboshi as a “fearless voice for his people” and a committed party member whose influence transcended party boundaries.
Nwaoboshi’s legacy is remembered for his courage, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to public service.
Condolences have been extended to his immediate family, the Anioma community, and all those touched by his life.
• King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall
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Alleged N2.2bn fraud: Ngige gets bail, trials continue on January 28
The EFCC alleges that Ngige used his ministerial position between 2015 and 2023 to award contracts unfairly, divert funds, and enrich himself and associates.
Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, has been granted bail by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Gwarimpa.
He faces eight counts of charges bordering on abuse of office, contract fraud, and acceptance of kickbacks from contractors linked to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund.
In Thursday’s ruling, Justice Maryam Hassan adopted the terms of the administrative bail earlier granted by the EFCC.
The court ordered Ngige to produce a surety who must be a serving Federal Government director.
The surety is required to deposit travel documents with the court registrar, as Ngige claims his passport was lost.
The surety must also present landed property with a valid certificate of occupancy within the Federal Capital Territory.
The EFCC alleges that Ngige used his ministerial position between 2015 and 2023 to award contracts unfairly, divert funds, and enrich himself and associates.
The trial is scheduled to commence on January 28, 2026.
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