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TRIBUNAL: INEC, Others Kick Against Live Broadcast
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress APC have kicked against the request of the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar for live telecast of his petition challenging the victory of Tinubu in the presidential election.
In their separate objections on Thursday, these parties insisted that solemn nature of the court would be put in jeopardy if the cameras are allowed in the courtroom.
Tinubu in his objections raised by Wole Olanipekun said that Atiku’s request was surprising adding that granting such will amount to turning the Court to a football stadium, a crusade ground a theatre or film grounds where all manners of telecast could be permitted.
Lateef Fagbemi who opposed on behalf of APC faulted the request added that a policy documents are not there for the application to be granted.
In its own objections by its counsel, Abubakar Mahmoud said the Courtroom is for serious business and that the call for live coverage is unnecessary and uncalled for and should not be granted.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the Presidential Election Petition Court, Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani has reserved ruling on whether to grant the request or not.
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US sends troops to Nigeria
The top commander made the confirmation during a press briefing, yesterday, but did not provide further details about the size and scope of their mission.
The general in charge of the U.S. command for Africa (AFRICOM), General Dagvin Anderson, confirmed that United States has sent troops to Nigeria.
The top commander made the confirmation during a press briefing, yesterday, but did not provide further details about the size and scope of their mission.
He emphasised that the decision to send troops to Nigeria was after both countries agreed that more needed to be done to combat the terrorist threat in West Africa.
“That has led to increased collaboration between our nations to include a small US team that brings some unique capabilities from the United States,” General Anderson said.
According to Reuters, Nigeria’s Defense Minister, Christopher Musa, confirmed that a team was working in Nigeria but did not provide further details.
The development is the first acknowledgment of U.S. forces on the ground since US airstrikes targeting terrorists in Nigeria’s North-West on Christmas Day, 2025.
President Donald Trump, who announced that he ordered the airstrikes on what he described as Islamic State targets, had said there could be more U.S. military action in Nigeria.
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Kogi closes schools following hints of bandits attack
He commended the security agencies for providing timely intelligence and assured residents that authorities are working around the clock to identify and dismantle criminal hideouts across the state.
The Kogi State Government on Tuesday ordered the temporary closure of all schools across the state until February 16, saying a stitch in time, saves students, teachers, and school facilities.
The State’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, told journalists in Lokoja that the move was based on credible intelligence and was taken as a precautionary measure rather than out of fear.
” The government chose to act proactively to prevent potential threats and ensure the safety of everyone within the education system,” said Kingsley Femi Fanwo.
“Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed all relevant agencies to immediately put in place the necessary measures to guarantee that schools resume as soon as it is safe, without disrupting the academic calendar,” Fanwo said.
He commended the security agencies for providing timely intelligence and assured residents that authorities are working around the clock to identify and dismantle criminal hideouts across the state.
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