Presidential Election: ‘Real Reason I Refused To Step Down, Work With Atiku’ – Peter Obi The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the last election, Peter Obi, has revealed why he refused to step down for his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, counterpart, Atiku Abubakar. Recall that Obi was the running mate to Atiku in the 2019 presidential election when both men ran on the platform of the PDP. But due to some internal crisis in the PDP, Obi, who was expected to run with Atiku again in 2023, left the party and joined the LP. He contested the…
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Nollywood Actor, Mr Ibu’s Leg Amputated One of the legs of comic Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu, has been amputated. A post on the actor’s Nollywood page on Monday stated that the actor underwent seven successful surgeries, but one of his legs had to be amputated to keep him alive and aid his recovery process. The post reads: “We want to appreciate everyone that has come through for our dad, saying we are grateful is an understatement and only the good Lord can thank you all enough for every help you’ve rendered. “As of 1 pm…
Peter Obi Addresses World Press Conference Over S’court Judgment Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the last election, will address a world press conference today, November 6 at 2pm. This was disclosed by Obiora Ifoh, national publicity secretary of LP. “His Excellency Peter Obi will address a World Press Conference scheduled for 2 pm today at Campaign Headquarters,” the statement reads. Alongside Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the poll, Obi had challenged the outcome of the February 25 election and the declaration of Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress…
JUST IN: Appeal Court Sacks Another Labour Party Lawmaker The Court of Appeal has sacked Chijioke Okereke of the Labour Party as the member representing Aninri/Awgu/Oji-River Federal Constituency. The Court dismissed Okereke’s appeal against an earlier sack by the Enugu State National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal. In a judgement delivered on Monday, the Court ruled that the appeal against the tribunal ruling that Anayo Onwuegbu of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is the rightful winner of the election, lacks merit. Naija News House recalls that the tribunal had sacked Okereke, affirming Onwuegbu as the duly elected candidate of the February…
Many Killed As Terrorists Open Fire On Maulud Celebrants A group of armed bandits ambushed several Muslim residents of Kusa, a hamlet in Katsina State’s Musawa Local Government Area, on Maulud night, killing at least twenty people and kidnapping a large number more. The report claims that at approximately 11:05 p.m., the attackers broke into the community and attacked the gullible people, causing confusion and grief. A vigilante member who confirmed the brutal assault said that, “The bandits surrounded the venue of the Maulud celebration and fired gunshot at the participant, injuring many and took several captives to an unknown…
Ekene Umenwa’s Husband Finally Breaks Silence On Video Of Wife Kneeling Before Bliss At Their Wedding Popular Nollywood movie producer, Ifeanyi Ogbodo Alex, has finally reacted to the controversies trailing the viral video of his wife, Ekene Umenwa hugging gospel singer, Moses Bliss at their wedding reception. Ibom Focus reports that actress Umenwa got married to Alex on Saturday. The actress, however, came under fire after a viral clip on social media, captured her leaving Alex and kneeling before the gospel singer who unexpectedly turned up to perform at their wedding reception. Reacting to the controversies, the MC of the…
Mohbad: Court Grants Naira Marley, Sam Larry Bail On Monday, a Magistrate’s Court in Yaba, Lagos State, granted N20 million in bail to Azeez Fashola, better known by his stage name Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite Balogun Eletu, better known by his stage name Sam Larry, subject to three responsible responsibilities. On October 6, Naira Marley, Sam Larry, and two other people were arraigned and remanded for their alleged participation in the death of artist Ilerioluwa Aloba, commonly known as Mohbad. Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun ordered the defendants to surrender their passports and report once a week to the State Criminal…
BREAKING: Fire Burn Down Canadian High Commission In Abuja The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria, situated at 13010G, Palm Close, Diplomatic Drive, Central Business District in Abuja is reportedly on fire. Ibom Focus could not ascertain the cause of the fire incident at the time of filing this report but pictures circulating online show smoke coming from the building. The High Commission provides visa and immigration services for those seeking to visit or emigrate to Canada. It provides services to Canadians visiting and living in Nigeria and to Canadians in Equatorial Guinea, and Sao Tome and Principe. Its services…
BREAKING: Court Reserves Judgment In Abba Yusuf’s Appeal The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reserved decision in Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf’s challenge against his removal by the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. On September 20, the tribunal declared Yusuf’s election illegitimate, ruling that 165,663 of his votes were invalid. The panel ruled that the Independent National Electoral Commission did not sign or stamp the ballot papers. As a result, the All Progressives Congress candidate, Nasiru Gawuna, was proclaimed the winner of the governorship race. Dissatisfied with the judgment, Yusuf appealed against the tribunal verdict and urged the court to…
Suspended Adamawa REC Yunusa-Ari In The Run, Fails To Appear In Court The suspended Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa State Hudi Yunusa-Ari has failed to show up at the State High Court in Yola where he was to be arraigned today (Monday). Justice Benjamin Manji of the State High Court in Yola has thus ordered INEC to produce him in court during its next sitting on November 23, 2023. This follows the failure of the police to serve the hearing notice to Yunusa-Ari. According to the prosecution counsel to INEC Justice Rotimi Jacobs, the…