Today's Headlines: Akeredolu Resumes Official Duties, Says He Will Complete His Tenure; Tribunal Returns Gabriel Suswam To Senate

Akeredolu Resumes Offical Duties, Says He Will Complete Tenure

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Ondo Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has resumed official duties just 24 hours after returning from a three-month medical vacation. Upon his return, Governor Akeredolu held meetings with key stakeholders in Ondo State at his residence in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.

Among those present were members of the House of Assembly, led by Speaker Oladiji Olamide; members of the State Executive Council, led by Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa; National Assembly members, led by Senator Jide Ipinsagba; and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Working Committee, led by Chairman Engr. Ade Adetimehin.Photo Credit: Google

Tribunal Returns Gabriel Suswam To Senate

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In another development, the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Makurdi, Benue State, has declared Senator Gabriel Suswam of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the February 25 election for the Benue Northeast senatorial district. The tribunal’s ruling, which took over three hours, resulted in the removal of Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the National Assembly.

Suswam, a member of the 9th senate, had previously lost his bid to return to the upper chamber of the National Assembly. However, he contested the election’s outcome, claiming that Udende did not secure the majority of lawful votes cast in the February 25, 2023, Benue North East Senatorial District election. The tribunal, chaired by Justice Ory Zik-Ikeorha, ruled in favor of Suswam and the PDP.

Tribunal Sacks Enugu Rep, Declares PDP Candidate Winner

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The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Enugu has invalidated the election of the Labour Party’s candidate, Professor Sunday Nnamchi, as the House of Representatives member for the Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency in Enugu State. This decision came as a result of a petition filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Cornelius Nnaji.

In their judgment, the three-man panel of justices, led by A. M. Abubakar, declared Prince Cornelius Nnaji as the duly elected candidate in the election that took place on February 25, 2023. Prince Nnaji, a former federal lawmaker, contested the election results, arguing that the respondent, Professor Sunday Nnamchi, was not properly sponsored and qualified to run under the Labour Party’s candidacy.

Burkina Arrests Three Soldiers Over Plot Against Regime

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In a separate development, three soldiers in Burkina Faso have been arrested and charged with plotting against the ruling junta, according to the country’s military prosecutor. Last month, investigators received information about soldiers and former soldiers involved in intelligence activities, scouting out the homes and locations used by key figures in the junta, including Captain Ibrahim Traore. Their goal was to destabilize the transition period of interim military rule before promised elections.

Following the investigation, the three soldiers have been ordered detained by an examining magistrate and charged with involvement in a military plot, breach of military orders, plotting against state security, criminal association, and endangerment, according to military prosecutor Major Alphonse Zorma.

Nigeria Is A Huge Market – Elumelu Woos Indian Investors

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Tony Elumelu, the Chairman of Heirs Holdings Group, has encouraged the Indian private sector to consider investing in Nigeria, emphasizing the significant market opportunities it offers within the African continent. He urged Indian investors to seize the current opportunity, describing it as the ideal time for investment.

Elumelu made these remarks during the Nigeria-India Presidential Roundtable and Conference held in New Delhi, India. The roundtable event was jointly organized by the High Commission of Nigeria to India, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and the Nigeria-India Business Council (NIBC).

Tony Elumelu, known for his leadership in building pan-African financial service businesses and managing substantial power and natural resources operations with a focus on value creation in Africa, attended the G20 Summit in Delhi. He was accompanied by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and served as an invitee and co-chair of the Business 20 (B20) Action Council, which focuses on African economic integration and serves as the private sector counterpart to the G20.

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