Federal High Court Orders Unconditional Release Of El-Zakzaky And His Wife, Fines FG N50 million as general damages

The embattled spiritual leader Shiites sect, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, who has been in detention with his wife, Zeatudden, have been ordered to be released by the Federal High Court, Abuja. The court presided over by Justice Gabriel Kolawole, ordered the government to free the duo unconditionally within 45 days.

They have been in custody for one year following their arrest after a El-Zakzaky followers clashed with the military in Zaria, north central Kaduna state, causing the death of more than 300 Shiites.

The court also ordered the Federal Government to provide a new accommodation for El-Zakzaky in Zaria or any northern town of his choice.


The court also awarded El-Zakzaky and his wife N50 million as general damages

The court made the order while delivering judgment on a fundamental right enforcement suit El-Zakzaky filed against the government.

Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Appoints Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly As Advisory Board Member

(New York, NY) – The Counter Extremism Project (CEP), a not-for-profit, non-partisan, international policy organization formed to combat the growing threat from extremist ideology, today announced the addition of the former Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, Raymond W. Kelly, to its Advisory Board.

“The Counter Extremism Project is honored to have Commissioner Kelly join our advisory board,” said Ambassador Mark D. Wallace, CEO of the Counter Extremism Project. “He brings vast, unparalleled experience, knowledge and expertise to the issues central to our organization, and we look forward to benefitting from his insights to increase our effectiveness in countering extremist propaganda and denying extremists the material resources they depend upon to wage war and recruit followers.”

“Ray Kelly’s understanding of the complex and ever changing nature of the extremist threat to public safety is unparalleled,” said CEP Advisory Board Member and former U.S. Senator Joseph I. Lieberman. "It will be a great privilege to work with him to help make CEP’s programs and initiatives stronger and more effective.”

POLITICAL LESSON 1- YORUBA PEOPLE

I hope the other regions of Nigeria are beginning to learn some lessons about Yoruba.
Do not be excited when you ride on the support of the Yoruba people to office, especially Presidency.

They are fiercely loyal to causes they believe in, but they will demand accountability and quick result. They can get very impatient with mediocrity and can bring down what they built for one year in one minute if they perceived injustice.

Fidel Castro, Leader of the Cuban Revolution rest in peace

Fidel Castro, the fiery apostle of revolution who brought the Cold War to the Western Hemisphere in 1959 and then defied the United States for nearly half a century as Cuba’s maximum leader, bedeviling 11 American presidents and setting Cuban people free from Neo-colonial and imperial dominion of the Amenrican power, died Friday. He was 90.

His death was announced by Cuban state television.

Can anyone explain how Corbyn's praise of Castro is different from Thatcher's praise of Pinochet? Thought not.https://t.co/VGR7Q4BpoS

— Nick Cohen (@NickCohen4) November 26, 2016

Confirmed !! DG of APC Campaign Organization Victor Olabimtan Caught With 15 ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ Bags of Ballot Pappers

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Security operatives have reportedly intercepted Hon. Victor Olabimtan, the DG of APC Campaign Organization along Akungba-Akoko road with 15 Ghana must go bags filled up with APC thumb-printed ballot papers.


The Ondo state former Speaker of the House of Assembly, and now the Director General of Akeredolu Campaign Organisation and one of the 24 aspirants, who battled for the governorship ticket at the keenly contested APC primary election, held on September 3, 2016 in Akure was arrested in Akoko land today.

Re-run election in Rivers State: INEC denies wild allegations

The general public is here advised to disregard an unsubstantiated allegation made by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and which appeared in some newspapers today, that INEC has "handed over original copies of result sheets (of the Dec 10 Re-run election in Rivers State) to Minister of Transport, Mr Rotimi Ameachi."
The Commission hereby affirms that the allegation is baseless and totally untrue. The Commission also wishes to assures Nigerians that it will continue to discharge its duties according to the rules governing its mandate, without fear or favour and with a very high sense of responsibility.


Rotimi Oyekanmi

CPS, INEC.

BREAKING: INEC Postpone Ondo Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reportedly postponed the Ondo state Governorship Election slated for Sarturday 26th November 2016.

If this postponment is comfirmed to be true, then it negate the earlier INEC satement that Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has no plan to postpone the conduct of the Ondo governorship election scheduled for Saturday, 26th November 2016.

SP Saraki Seeks Media Partnership to End Economic Recession

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Wednesday urged the media to collaborate with the upper chamber in its efforts aimed at pulling the nation's economy out of recession.

Saraki, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, while presenting a keynote address at the 2016 Awards/Dinner for Senators and Journalists covering the Senate, organized by the Senate Press Corps.

While commending the awardees and organizers of the event, he urged the media to always ensure truth and objectivity in their reportage of events so as to adequately inform and educate the people about the activities of the parliament.

The Senate President stated that the 8th Senate has put adequate processes in place not only to ensure that the 2017 budget is passed in record time but to see a product and quality that Nigerians can be proud of.

BREAKING : NIGERIAN SENATE PASSES PEACE CORPS BlLL FOR FINAL READING

The Senate has just concluded consideration of the Nigerian Peace Corps( NPC) Bill‎, 2016 (SB. 173 & SB.183) ‎and passed it for 3rd reading.

"The Peace Corps has been functioning already we are only providing it with a stronger frame work. We look forward to efficient functionability in view of the scarce resources that we have and help in youth unemployment" ‎- President ‎of The Senate Bukola Saraki

BREAKING: Jimoh Ibrahim is the Authentic Candidate of PDP - Supreme Court Judgement!

The unconfirmed Information reaching us indicates that the Sheriff faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP  in Ondo state has finally been declared the authentic candidate to stand the about to be conducted governorship election in Ondo state. The Supreme Court today affirmed the candidacy of Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim of the Sheriff faction as the real candidate, upturning the yesterdy ruling of the Court of Appeal.

More details soon>>>>>>>