Author: Abdoulaye Kay

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has insisted that he will not obey court order, which directed the reinstatement of Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of the state. ASHENEWS recalls that Justice James Omotoso of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, set aside Philip Shaibu’s impeachment as the state’s deputy governor and ordered his reinstatement. But Obaseki, through his Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, said that Godwins Omobayo remained the deputy governor of the Edo state. Reason ALSO READ [BREAKING] Court restores Shuaibu as Dep. Gov of Edo “Following the Federal High Court, Abuja judgment that…

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The Senate, on Wednesday, appointed Sen. Tahir Munguno as Chief Whip after sacking Sen. Ali Ndume. ALSO READ [OPINION] Tribalisation of Emirship: The true story of Ilorin princess turned Kano queen , By Yushau Shuaib The upper chamber of the National Assembly (NASS), in a voice vote, took the unanimous resolution to effect the replacement, after it received a letter of complaint against the unbecoming utterances of the chief whip, Sen. Ali Ndume from the National Headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was read by the President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio. ALSO READ [BREAKING] Court restores Shuaibu…

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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has restored Phillip Shuaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State. Justice James Omotoso, on Wednesday, set aside Shaibu’s impeachment by the State House of Assembly. Justice Omotoso, in his judgement held that Shuaibu’s impeachment and subsequent removal from office violated the provisions of the law. ALSO READ [BREAKING] Edo Assembly moves to impeach Shaibu Having declared the removal as unlawful, Justice Omotoso subsequently ordered his reinstatement as deputy governor of the state. Besides, the court ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to restore his security details as deputy governor. Details Later…

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Bandits have released Hauwa’u Adamu, the mother of renowned Hausa musician Dauda Adamu, popularly known as Rarara, who has regained freedom after 20 days in captivity.  The news of her freedom was confirmed by Rarara, on his verified Instagram handle on Wednesday morning. ALSO READ [BREAKING] Bandits kidnap mother popular Hausa musician, Rarara While details of the 75-year-old mother’s release remain sketchy, unconfirmed reports said a multimillion naira was paid as ransom to her kidnappers. ASHENEWS recalls that the bandits kidnapped Hauwa’u Adamu, on June 28, 2024 at her home in Kahutu village, Danja local government area, Katsina. “The terrorists arrived on foot and…

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ASHENEWS reports that the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has approved the appointment of three second-class Emirs of Rano, Gaya and Karaye Emirates. A statement by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa made available to journalists on Wednesday, the new emirates are to serve as second class Emirs with Kano Emirate as first-class emirate. The newly appointed Emirs are: Muhammad Mahraz Karaye, as Emir of Karaye (who until his appointment was the District Head of Rogo); Muhammad Isa Umar, as Emir of Rano (who until his appointment, was the District Head of Bunkure); and Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir…

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