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Ganduje, Wife’s failure to file applications stalls hearing in bribery, fraud case

The inability of former Kano State governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat, and six others to file their pending applications on Monday stalled the hearing of their ongoing trial before a Kano State High Court. The Kano State Government had filed 11-count charge against Ganduje and the others, bordering on bribery, conspiracy, misappropriation,
Ganduje, Wife’s failure to file applications stalls hearing in bribery, fraud case

The inability of former Kano State governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his wife, Hafsat, and six others to file their pending applications on Monday stalled the hearing of their ongoing trial before a Kano State High Court.

The Kano State Government had filed 11-count charge against Ganduje and the others, bordering on bribery, conspiracy, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds running into billions of Naira.

Those charged alongside the former governor include Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Limited, Safari Textiles Limited, and Lasage General Enterprises Limited.

When the case was called up, Counsel to the State Government, Adeola Adedipe (SAN), informed the court that the prosecution was ready to open its case, adding that witnesses were already in court.

He, therefore, urged the judge to dismiss the defence applications and allow proceedings to continue.

However, Counsel to Ganduje, his wife, and son, Mrs. Lydia Oluwakemi-Oyewo, said they were not ready to proceed, noting that their further and better affidavit filed on July 17, 2025, had not been properly served on all parties. She requested an adjournment.

Similarly, Counsel to the 3rd and 7th defendants, Chief M. N. Duru (SAN), said they had also filed a motion with a further affidavit dated May 21, 2025, and sought a new hearing date.

Counsel to the 5th defendant, Mr. Sunusi Musa (SAN), told the court that they had filed an application for a stay of proceedings at the Court of Appeal, while Counsel to the 6th respondent, Mr. Abubakar Ahmad, said they had filed a notice of preliminary objection.

Also, Counsel to the 8th defendant, Mr. Abdulrazaq A. Ahmed, maintained that they believed the matter was slated only for mention since the previous hearing date had been shifted.

In her ruling, Justice Amina Adamu-Aliyu directed all parties to ensure they file and serve their pending motions before the next sitting. She subsequently adjourned the case to November 26, 2025, for the hearing of all pending applications.

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Kenneth Okonkwo urges South-East to prioritise creation of Adada State

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has urged the South-East to narrow its state creation agenda to Adada State. Okonkwo made the call on Monday while responding to questions during an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. He was reacting to renewed calls for the creation of an additional
Kenneth Okonkwo urges South-East to prioritise creation of Adada State

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has urged the South-East to narrow its state creation agenda to Adada State.

Okonkwo made the call on Monday while responding to questions during an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST.

He was reacting to renewed calls for the creation of an additional state in the South-East.

DAILY POST recalls that Delta North Senator, Ned Nwoko, had stated that creating another state would bring peace to the region.

Reacting, the Nollywood veteran and lawyer said: “The bill seeking to create a state in the South East is a long-overdue act of fairness, equity, and justice.

“The South East should take this opportunity to adopt a consolidated, peaceful approach to selecting one state among themselves—specifically, Adada State, with its capital in Nsukka.”

He also added: “Additionally, Nigeria must redesign its revenue-sharing formula to encourage productivity rather than consumption.”

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Tinubu running increasingly intolerant govt – Ezekwesili writes memo to Nigerians

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of stifling civic freedoms and eroding citizens’ rights. In a post on X titled ‘A Memo To Nigerians: A Call to Collective Voice on the Shrinking Civic Space and Erosion of Citizens’ Rights in Nigeria’, Ezekwesili condemned what she described as a
Tinubu running increasingly intolerant govt – Ezekwesili writes memo to Nigerians

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of stifling civic freedoms and eroding citizens’ rights.

In a post on X titled ‘A Memo To Nigerians: A Call to Collective Voice on the Shrinking Civic Space and Erosion of Citizens’ Rights in Nigeria’, Ezekwesili condemned what she described as a “deeply troubling trend” of shrinking civic space and state intolerance of dissent.

She called on Tinubu to immediately order the Inspector-General of Police to release activist Omoyele Sowore and his colleagues.

The former minister alao urged Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to publicly apologise to EiE Nigeria’s Executive Director, Yemi Adamolekun, and another activist, Ms Nafziger.

“The latest wave of actions against citizens by state security agencies reflects a deeply troubling trend — the steady shrinking of civic space and erosion of citizens’ fundamental rights in our democracy,” she wrote.

Ezekwesili cited three “disturbing cases,” including the harassment of Adamolekun during a peaceful memorial for #EndSARS victims, the police clampdown on protesters supporting Nnamdi Kanu, and the repeated arrest of Sowore despite a valid court order granting him bail.

According to her, the pattern reveals “an unmistakable dangerous trend” of an administration “intolerant of dissent, allergic to accountability, and fearful of citizens’ voices.”

“It is clear that President Tinubu is running a government and security apparatus that are increasingly intolerant of dissent.

True strength of a government does not lie in its ability to suppress criticism, but in its capacity to protect the rights of those who speak truth to power,” Ezekwesili said.

The former minister urged Nigerians to rise in defence of their democratic rights, stressing that sovereignty belongs to the people and not to government officials.

“Nigeria’s democracy cannot survive on the silencing of conscience. Every act of repression against one citizen diminishes the liberty of all,” she said.

“We must collectively safeguard our right to speak, assemble, and demand accountability. Our democracy must not become a democracy without citizens.”

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Edo Assembly urges FERMA to fix federal roads

The Edo House of Assembly has called on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency, FERMA, to urgently rehabilitate all the deplorable federal roads in the state ahead of the festive season. The Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku made the call on Monday during plenary session in Benin. Agbebaku raised serious concerns over
Edo Assembly urges FERMA to fix federal roads

The Edo House of Assembly has called on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency, FERMA, to urgently rehabilitate all the deplorable federal roads in the state ahead of the festive season.

The Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku made the call on Monday during plenary session in Benin.

Agbebaku raised serious concerns over the deplorable state of the Benin-Auchi road,

He said the deplorable state had compelled motorists to use Oluku/NIFOR-Sobe road as alternative access routes to their respective destinations.

Agbebaku noted that FERMA should, as a matter of urgency, fix these deplorable federal roads before the festive season, as the roads had made traveling on the route a nightmare.

“The Benin-Agbor, Benin-Auchi, and Oluku-NIFOR/Sobe roads, amongst others, urgently need the attention of FERMA ahead of the festive season,” he said.

Edo Assembly urges FERMA to fix federal roads