PEPT judgment: Tinubu believes he’ll win at tribunal – Sam Amadi
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The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, has said President Bola Tinubu believes he would emerge victorious at the Presidential Election Tribunal.
Amadi anchored his claim on the fact that Tinubu travelled to India a few days before the tribunal’s judgment.
Tinubu arrived in New Delhi, India, for a six-day official visit to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit and other engagements.
He was accompanied on the trip by top government officials, ministers and presidential aides.
The president is expected to participate in the G20 Summit, which is scheduled to be held between Sept. 9 and Sept. 10.
On the sidelines of the submit, Tinubu will have high-level meetings with other world leaders and business executives, as well as meet the Nigerian community in India.
We failed to integrate into a nation, says Jonathan
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Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has said Nigeria failed to integrate into a nation since amalgamation of Northern and Southern Protectorate in 1914.
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He spoke in Abuja at a dialogue to mark the 60th birthday of National Secretary of Alliance for Democracy (AD), and Fellow of Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Prof Udenta Udenta.
Jonathan noted there was no commitment to integrate Nigeria into an entity with common philosophy.
“There was no commitment to integrate Nigeria into an entity that you can say yes, this is a nation with common philosophy …” he said.
According to him, the country was so polarised especially during early party formation as the parties mostly had regional bias.
Edo deputy gov withdraws lawsuit against Obaseki
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Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has withdrawn the lawsuit he filed at the Federal High Court aimed at thwarting alleged efforts by Governor Godwin Obaseki to unseat him from office.
Shaibu, in a circular dated September 5, 2023, referred to the lawsuit with Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1027/2023, which listed the Inspector General of Police, State Security Service, the Governor of Edo State, and the Chief Judge of Edo State as defendants.
He clarified that his decision to retract the lawsuit stemmed from a series of meetings involving himself, Governor Obaseki, and other well-intentioned citizens from Edo and across Nigeria.
“With due respect to these eminent personalities and leaders whose persuasions and persons I cannot ignore, I, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu has authorised and instructed my solicitors to withdraw the suit forthwith,” he said.
Shaibu expressed profound respect to the “eminent personalities and leaders” whom he noted offered their counsel.
“I wish to sincerely thank and appreciate these well-meaning Nigerians, Party Leaders, Traditional Rulers, and my Archbishop, His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Augustine Akubeze for their kind words, advice and encouragement thus far in ensuring peace and unity in our dear state, Edo.
“I also wish to place on record my special thanks to Mr. Governor, my boss and senior brother for this path of peace,” he added.
Pastor Adeboye Directs RCCG Pastor, Laoye Appointed As Oyo Monarch, Soun Of Ogbomoso To Hand Over
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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has directed the newly appointed Soun of Ogbomosoland, Pastor Ghandi Laoye, to hand over to a new pastor in order to face his new assignment.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State had last week approved the appointment of Laoye.
The Soun-elect is also the Pastor-in-Charge of the RCCG Jesus House Parish, Washington DC, United States of America.
He succeeds Oba Jimoh Oyewumi, Ajagungbade III, who joined his ancestors in December 2021 at 95 after reigning for 48 years.
At the service last Sunday, tagged Joint Celebration, Laoye was anointed by his co-pastors alongside his successor in the parish, Pastor Olumide Ogunjuyigbe.
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