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Peter Obi's Court Case In Anambra Is Why They Don't Have Elections The Same Time With Others- Reno Omokri Reno Omokri, former presidential spokesperson, has explained how legal battles involving governors have led to what he described as “optical elections” in some Nigerian states. Speaking in an interview with Channels TV, Omokri noted that there have been cases where governors were impeached, or declared losers in elections, only to later reclaim their mandates through the courts. He explained that in such situations, when the governors eventually won their cases, they argued that the time spent in court should not be counted against their four-year tenure. Courts sometimes ruled in their favor, altering the election calendar for those states. Citing an example, Omokri pointed to Peter Obi in Anambra State. He recalled that Obi’s court victory is the reason elections in Anambra no longer hold at the same time as in other states, making them “optical elections.” In Reno Omokri...

 Treat bandits like Niger Delta militants – Gumi backs dialogue option Prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has warned against jeopardising ongoing peace agreements between communities in Katsina State and leaders of bandit groups. Gumi, a long-time advocate of dialogue as a pathway to ending banditry, restated his position following recent peace talks in Matazu, Faskari, and Sabuwa local government areas, where several wanted bandit kingpins were reportedly present. In a post on his Facebook page on Saturday, he urged both government and security agencies to protect the fragile truce, advising that armed groups be treated with the same reintegration approach once adopted for Niger Delta militants. “Alhamdulillah. News has come that today, Sabuwa Local Government has also held a peace settlement with the bandits in the forests to establish peace throughout the entire local government area… May the security agencies avoid destroying this peace agreement but instead teach the...

 Obi questions why national library still needs birthday donations   Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has slammed the federal government over its failure to complete the National Library in Abuja. Obi comments came in response to First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s recent birthday appeal, in which she asked well-wishers to donate funds toward finishing the long-abandoned library instead of sending cakes or newspaper adverts. In her appeal, the First Lady said:“By the grace of God, I will be turning 65 years old on the 21st of September 2025. I have decided to dedicate the day to God for all His blessings in my life and to have a quiet birthday. “I wish to appeal to those who would like to send a birthday card, cakes, flowers, greetings in the newspapers, or gifts. Instead, kindly send funds to the designated account for the completion of the National Library. This will be the best birthday present I could receive.” While wishing her a h...

 Vice President Shettima In New York For The 80th UNGA SESSION Vice President Kashim Shettima In New York, USA for the 80th United Nations General Assembly session which kicks off Monday 22 and  will end  28 September 2025. Vice President Shettima who is representing President Bola Tinubu at the global event is expected to deliver Nigeria’s national statement and join other dignitaries at the UN high-level general debates, among other side events.   The Vice President will also announce Nigeria's new Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement at this year's UN special event on climate.

 NATIONWIDE CAMPAIGN AGAINST INTERNET FRAUD AND CYBERCRIMES The National Orientation Agency and Its Partners have inaugurated a Nationwide Sensitisation Campaign against internet fraud and Cybercrimes. The Campaign focuses on factors that drive the ugly trend in society, its impact on the country's image both on the global and local fronts.  The target is the young adults, teenagers, and students at all levels. The campaign also highlights the consequences of cyber crimes both on the culprits and victims, as well as the best ways to enhance enforcement. The Campaign is designed in four thematic areas of prevention, protection, prosecution and collaboration. The essence is also to persuade the young people against the get- quick-rich syndrome that leads to various crimes.  Adequate protection of digital assets, ensuring that culprits are prosecuted and punished.  The need to push out the right information out there and also collate feedback for the family through coll...

 South Sudan's suspended VP Machar appears in court on treason charges South Sudan's opposition leader and suspended vice president Riek Machar appeared in court on Monday after being charged with crimes against humanity and treason, state media showed, AFP reported. A fragile power-sharing deal between President Salva Kiir and his long-time rival, Riek Machar, has been unravelling for months, with risks of returning the young nation to a civil war that left 400,000 dead in the 2010s. Machar was this month charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity and suspended as first vice president in the unity government, having already spent months under house arrest. He was accused of ordering an ethnic militia's attack on a military base in March that the government said killed more than 250 soldiers. Machar's faction denies the charges and says they are part of Kiir's efforts to sideline the opposition and consolidate power. "His Excellency Dr Riek Machar...

 ANAMBRA SECURITY ADVISORY: IGNORANCE OF THE LAW IS NOT AN EXCUSE AND TRIAL BY ORDEAL REMAINS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE The Anambra State Police Command wishes to remind members of the public, especially Ndi Anambra that ignorance of the law is not an excuse to evade justice. While the Command respects cultural values and traditional beliefs, it strongly warns against engaging in unlawful practices, particularly trial by ordeal. This practice, which forces an accused person to undergo painful or dangerous tests to “prove” innocence or guilt, is illegal, inhuman, criminal, and punishable under Nigerian Law. Section 207 of the Criminal Code Act, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, expressly prohibits trial by ordeal. It provides that any person who directs, takes part in, or submits another person to trial by ordeal is guilty of a felony and liable to imprisonment. Consequently, the Police Command emphasizes that justice must be sought and obtained only through legal courts of competent juri...