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JUST IN: Presidential Election Petition Court Consolidates 3 Surviving Petitions Against Tinubu
The consolidation of the three surviving petitions before the Presidential Election Petition Court has been ordered for speedy hearing and determination of cases challenging the outcome of the Presidential Election, as contained in the pre-hearing report read by the Court, marking the official end of the pre-hearing session, with 30 May now set for the start of actual hearing.
The Presidential Election Petition Court has given three weeks to the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to prove his case against the outcome of the Presidential Election, this will span from 30th May to 23 June, 2023.
According to the Court, the consolidation of the the petitions of Allied People’s Movement (APM), Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Atiku Abubakar of the PDP is in the interest of justice and as provided in paragraph 50 of the first schedule of the Electoral Act.
In order to ensure speedy hearing of the petition, there will be no oral examination of witnesses, as what will be required is the adoption of witness statements. For star (or expert) witness, 30 minutes shall be used for evidence in chief while 20 minutes will be for cross examination, and five minutes for re-examination.
The Presidential Election Petition Court also scheduled August 5 for for counsels of all parties in the Obi petition to adopt their addresses indicating an end of hearing, awaiting judgment.
According to the schedule, the Presidential Election Petition Court is expected to hold proceedings from Monday to Saturday each week until completion of hearing of the petition.
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Tinubu designates Rabiu Umar new CEO of NMDPRA
Umar is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience across the energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors, and a proven track record in strategic leadership, operational transformation, and large-scale project delivery..
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA).
In a State House statement issued on Wednesday signed by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President also approved the nomination of Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of the NMDPRA, with the appointment subject to Senate confirmation.
The decision, according to the statement, was made pursuant to the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 and is aimed at strengthening regulatory effectiveness in the midstream and downstream petroleum sector in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Umar is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience across the energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors, and a proven track record in strategic leadership, operational transformation, and large-scale project delivery.
He is a graduate of Accounting from Bayero University and an alumnus of Harvard Business School.
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Tinubu moves Bianca Ojukwu to foreign minister
Odumegwu-Ojukwu replaces Yusuf Tuggar who recently resigned to pursue the Bauchi governorship election in 2027.
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President Bola Tinubu has named Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Odumegwu-Ojukwu replaces Yusuf Tuggar who recently resigned to pursue the Bauchi governorship election in 2027.
Sola Enikanolaiye has been appointed as the new minister of state in the foreign ministry.
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FG declares May 1 public holiday to mark Workers’ Day
The minister emphasised that the dedication of Nigerian workers remains vital to the country’s growth and economic progress, urging them to sustain values of patriotism, productivity and diligence.
Friday, May 1, has been declared a public holiday to commemorate this year’s International Workers’ Day.
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the federal government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Magdalene Ajani
The minister congratulates workers nationwide, commending their commitments and contributions to national development.
The minister emphasised that the dedication of Nigerian workers remains vital to the country’s growth and economic progress, urging them to sustain values of patriotism, productivity and diligence.
Tunji-Ojo also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving workers’ welfare, enhancing security and creating an enabling environment for economic expansion.
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