TRIBUNAL THROWS OUT PETITION CHALLENGING GOV. OKPEBHOLO'S ELECTION VICTORY IN EDO. (PHOTO).

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  Tribunal throws out petition challenging Gov Okpebholo’s election victory in Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have secured a significant victory in the ongoing petitions challenging their win in the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State. The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed a petition filed by the Action Alliance (AA) and Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, citing lack of merit and frivolity. The Tribunal's ruling centered on Omoaje's lack of locus standi, as his petition was not based on election-related matters. Furthermore, the Tribunal noted that Omoaje did not participate in the governorship election, thereby lacking the authority to question the election's validity. Omoaje's grievances stemmed from not being recognized as the National Chairman of the Action Alliance for nominating candidates. However, the Tribunal held that his claims had no basis in the Electoral Act of 2022. The petition h...

COURT GRANTS N1BN BAIL TO 109 FOREIGN NATIONALS ARRESTED FOR CYBERCRIME. (PHOTO).


 Court Grants N1bn Bail to 109 Foreign Nationals Arrested for Cybercrime


On Friday, the Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail totaling N1 billion to 109 foreign nationals detained over alleged involvement in major cybercrime and hacking activities threatening the nation’s security.


Justice Ekerete Akpan, ruling on the bail application filed by defense counsel James Onoja, SAN, noted that the prosecution, led by A.A. Egwu, did not oppose the request. The judge stipulated that each defendant must provide five sureties and submit a N1 billion bond.


Each surety must own property in the Abuja area and present two recent passport-sized photographs to the court. In addition, the defendants must surrender their original passports to the court's deputy registrar, and the sureties are also required to submit their passports.


Further details will follow.

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