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Former Gov. of Zamfara State, Sen. Yari Blows Hot, says nobody can stop His Senate Presidency race

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2 years ago

May 16, 2023

In what looks like a fierce battle for the leadership of the National Assembly between Nigerian Senators for the 10th Senate Presidency, a former governor of Zamfara State, Sen. Abdulaziz Yari, has vowed that he can’t be stopped from the race for the 10th Senate Presidency, because it is his constitutional right.

Yari, who is vying for the position alongside the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, said no individual has the power to decide on the leadership of the National Assembly.

Yari, who said he is not against the zoning of the National Assembly leadership by the All Progressives Congress (APC), said:

“I’m not kicking anything against my party or against anyone. But I’m saying that I’m trying to get the indulgence of my colleagues to trust me and hire me.

“Am I wrong when I asked them to choose me? There is nothing wrong with that. I’m exercising my constitutional responsibility,” he said.

“And at the same time, if I did wrong somewhere they fire me. So the hiring and firing is the exclusive responsibility of the national assembly.”

Recall that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC had zoned the 10th Senate Presidency to South-South and Deputy President to North-West.

The ruling party endorsed Akpabio as the President and Sen. Barau Jibrin as the Deputy Senate President, respectively.

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Sanwo-Olu Opens Lagos State Commercial Court

“The establishment of the commercial court is a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to promote a conducive business environment and ensure efficient justice delivery”, Governor Sanwo-Olu said.

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5 hours ago

April 16, 2025

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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared open the newly constructed commercial court of the high court of Lagos at Tapa, in Lagos Island.

The Governor described the new court as a game changer with cutting edged technology where economic barriers and business disputes would be addressed for economic growth believing the court would bring a new era in speedy dispensation of justice within months.

“This development is expected to enhance the state’s judicial system, particularly in commercial dispute resolution.

The establishment of the commercial court is a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to promote a conducive business environment and ensure efficient justice delivery”, Governor Sanwo-Olu said.

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Lawal Pedro SAN, said the State Government would continue to use the judiciary as a tool of economic growth in Lagos through the rule of law.

Pedro said the Lagos state revenue court would entertain matters on recovery of tax, levies, land use charges and prosecution of tax related issues.

Chief judge of Lagos, Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, said the edifice would be used for the administration of justice.

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BREAKING: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays for Easter celebration

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16 hours ago

April 15, 2025

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The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday.

He emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, who had to die for the redemption of man, while greeting Christians on the joyous occasion.

In a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the minister called on Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the peace, unity, and stability of the nation.

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