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The judiciary has been demonstrating independence in recent times, especially in relation to political matters. Many defectors may yet be unseated as the judiciary continues it’s sagacity and reforms. Point News247 reports that another legislator has been sent packing as a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sacked Yakubu Dogara from the House of Representatives, declaring his seat vacant. Mr Dogara, who represents Bogoro/Dass Federal constituency of Bauchi State, was the Speaker of the House of Representatives between 2015 and 2019. The judge, D.U. Okorowo, on Friday, ruled that Mr Dogara’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to…

Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has continued to receive endorsement from prominent Nigeria in support of his 2023 presidential bid. Point News247 reports that the Royal Father of Ibadan has given his full backing to the vice president who’s running for presidency under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Osinbajo, Friday paid a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Mohood Olalekan Balogun, in company of some party faithfuls. Among the dignitaries are Senator Teslim Folarin, Chief Niyi Akintola, the Oyo State Chairman of APC, Isaac Omodewu and others. While speaking with newsmen, Prof. Osinbajo said he was at the…

The race to the 2023 presidential polls is getting tougher as more aspirants toss their hats in the ring. In view of highly combative personalities and expensive nomination forms, some aspirants may be losing faith long before the battle lines are drawn but Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State insists he will not step down. Point News247 reports that the presidential aspirant under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) made this declaration during an interview with BBC Pigin. Reports have it that some chieftains of the PDP had demanded that the presidential candidate of the party should be…

As the buzz over the disturbing sex tape allegedly made by a 10yr-Old pupil of Chrisland Schools in Dubai continues to generate controversy, the girl has made bold to confirm that it’s actually her on the video. Reactions over the allegations of rape have also continued to pour in as Wizkid baby mama, Shola Ogudu, expressed her view on the issue, Point News247 reports. Recall that a video of a 10-year-old female student of Chrisland Schools Lagos, who was allegedly raped by fellow students during a trip to Dubai, UAE, was all over social media. Shola who happens to be…

Nigeria’s electoral umpire, theIndependent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the 2023 general elections would go on as scheduled despite recent attacks on its facilities and personnel. Point News247 reports that INEC would conduct the 2023 general elections across the country, but maintains it would not announce results from polling units where violent incidents were orchestrated. While reacting to the violent attacks on its facilities and staff in Imo State last week, INEC assured Nigerians that the body would devise strategies to protect its offices, assets, and personnel nationwide. INEC described the attacks on its facilities and staff in Imo State…

The governor of Anambra state, Chukwuma Soludo, has confirmed the appointment of two aides. Point News247 reports that the appointees are Channels Television anchor of Tech Trends, Chukwuemeka Agbata and veteran actor, Bob-Manuel Udokwu. Chukwuemeka Agbata was appointed as the Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer of the ICT agency in Anambra State, while actor, director and producer, Bob-Manuel Udokwu was appointed as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Entertainment, Leisure and Tourism. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Paul Nwosu, announced the appointment in a statement on Tuesday.

With the price for presidential nomination and expression of interest forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) pegged at N100m (one hundred million naira, only), supporters of the major party contender, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have restated their intention to procure the forms. Point News247 reports that foremost Tinubu Presidential Support group, Asiwaju Project Beyond 2023 has reiterated its commitment to pick APC’s presidential nomination form for its principal, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to participate in the presidential primaries of the party to be held on yet to be announced date next month. In a statement released in Abuja by…

Nigerians have not forgotten the sad death of gospel music minister, Osinachi Nwachukwu, who’s demise was as a result of domestic abuse at the hands of her husband. Point News247 reports that in keeping with the promise to ensure that the case is dealt with decisively within the bounds of the law, the Inspector-General of Police and the Women Affairs Minister met over the issue on Wednesday. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on Wednesday 20th April, 2022, received the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Kedem Tallen, OFR, who paid a courtesy visit on the IGP in his office at the…

In recognition of their dedication to service and commitment to the growth of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), top management staff have received special recognition and promotion. Point News247 reports that theAssistant Comptroller General of the NCS, Zone A, Modupe Aremu, has decorated the zonal public relations officer, Nkiru Nwala, and other senior officers in the zone with their new ranks. Nwala, a former PRO, Apapa command has been decorated with the rank of Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC), a feat she said will spur her to do more for the service. Other PRO that get rank of Superintendent of…

Bandits in large numbers have attacked and inflicted terror on Gozaki community in Katsina state. In a sad twist of fate, a newly-elected councillor, in the 11 April 2022 Local Government election in Katsina State, has been reportedly killed by the bandits in the early hours of Wednesday in Kafur Local Government Area of the state. Point News247 reports that a source who spoke on the basis of anonymity, the hoodlums, no fewer than 10 stormed Gozaki community, the hometown of the slained councillor, riding on motorcycles at about 12:15 a.m. The late Nasiru Magaji, who was elected councillor barely…