Court Re-Instates Victor Umeh As National Chairman Of APGA.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has reinstated Victor Umeh and Sanni Shinkafi as the National Chairman and National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA.

The court also set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja which sacked them and the entire leadership of the party.

The Appeal Court held that the first respondents Maxi Okwu has no locus standi to have instituted the suit having been expelled from the party.

It also berated Justice Abdul Kafarati of the Federal High Court for assuming jurisdiction in the matter.

Victor Umeh in his reaction commended the judgement.

Sanusi Moves To His Palace

The new emir of Kano Lamido Sanusi has moved to his palace after he was earlier prevented from gaining entry by security officials

He was led into his new home by a retinue of armed policemen, palace guards, friends and other well-wishers.

The Emir drove into the palace in the official vehicles of the emirate via a newly constructed gate built in his honour in line with tradition.

The new Emir led the late evening prayers inside the palace mosque after which dozens of his subjects watched in admiration as palace guards gave him traditional gun salute.

PDP Congratulates APC’s New Leadership.

The leadership of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party has congratulated the new leadership of the main opposition political party, the All Progressives Congress.

The PDP charged them to ensure a vibrant opposition devoid of bitterness, desperation and divisive tendencies.

The party also advised the new leadership to ensure an issue-based opposition that will purposefully and constructively engage and challenge the PDP with decency and maturity as prescribed by democratic tenets and principles.

APC National Convention In Pictures

Cross section of party supporters and delegates during the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention at the Eagle Square, Abuja.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola  SAN (right) discussing with former Governor of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki (left) during the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention at the Eagle Square, Abuja 

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola  SAN (middle), his Ogun and Osun States counterparts, Senator Ibikunle Amosun and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola (right) respectively, former Governor of Kwara State, Senator Bukola Saraki (2nd left) and former Minister of State for Defence, Chief Demola Seriki (left) during the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention at the Eagle Square, Abuja

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Hon. (Mrs) Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire (2^nd row: middle), her Osun State counterpart, Chief (Mrs.) Titi Laoye-Tomori (2^nd row: 2^nd left), former Deputy Governor of Lagos, Princess Sarah Adebisi Sosan (2^nd row: right), Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi (left) and his Kano State counterpart, Engr. Rabiu Kwankwaso during the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention at the Eagle Square, Abuja

National Leader, All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (3^rd right) flanked by member, House of Representatives and Chairperson, House Committee on Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri Erewa (2^ndright) while addressing party supporters and delegates during the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention at the Eagle Square, Abuja

Make Africa Proud In Brazil- President Jonathan Tells Eagles

President Goodluck Jonathan has promised to surprise the Super Eagles with quality rewards if they make a major impact at the twenty fourteen World Cup.

Senate President David Mark, who led a Federal Government delegation to the Eagles camp in Campinas, conveyed the President’s message to the players.

David Mark said the President is confident that an African country can win the World Cup this time.

Akunyili Was A Diligent, Public Spirited And Forthright Public Servant - President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness at the news of the sudden and untimely death of Professor Dora Akunyili.

The President in a statement by his spokesman, Reuben Abati, believed that Professor Akunyili would live long in the memories of those who were privileged to know her as a diligent professional, a public-spirited and forthright public officer, and as a person of great convictions.

He said he considered the deceased’s contributions to nation-building while she served as the Director

General of NAFDAC as well as Minister of Information and Communications, invaluable.

FG Is Not Against Press Freedom - Doyin Okupe

The Presidency has  described as isolated incidents of security checks carried out on some newspaper delivery fans in the last few days in parts of the country which in no way inhibits press freedom.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Doyin Okupe in Abuja explained that the check being carried out by the military on major Nigerian roads and cities is not targeted at newspaper vans because of the contents of the publications as is being insinuated in media reports.