The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) is positioning Kaduna State as a major center for Nigeria’s burgeoning film sector, with plans to host the grand finale of the Nigerian Indigenous Film Showcase there.
The initiative, announced by NFVCB Executive Director/CEO Dr. Shaibu Husseini during a stakeholders’ forum at the Federal Secretariat Conference Hall in Kaduna, aims to boost local production, talent development, and economic activity. The event drew representatives from film guilds, associations, and the Kaduna State Ministry of Business and Innovation.
Dr. Husseini emphasized the Board’s strategy to grow the creative economy beyond Lagos and other traditional hubs. “We are leveraging Kaduna’s potential to add tangible value to the state and the nation,” he said, while unveiling upcoming training programs to equip filmmakers with modern skills.
He also cracked down on regulatory lapses, warning that unapproved content releases on platforms like YouTube would no longer be overlooked. “Filmmakers must adhere strictly to guidelines to maintain professionalism,” Husseini stated.
Mrs. Rhoda Dandura, Acting Director of the Licensing and Documentation Department, echoed the call for responsibility. “We need conscious, value-driven storytelling to protect our youth, who are the nation’s future leaders,” she told participants.
Stakeholders praised the session as insightful and productive. Mr. Zwahu Yanwaidi, from the Ministry of Business and Innovation, pledged full backing for the showcase and trainings. “The Ministry will facilitate these efforts to empower creatives statewide,” he assured.
Dr. Husseini promised more engagements soon, signaling NFVCB’s dual focus on regulation and support for emerging film ecosystems like Kaduna’s.
Year: 2026
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NFVCB eyes Kaduna as new hub for Nigeria’s indigenous film industry
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WMD: Enugu Govt. Tasks Partners On Target Of 5% Prevalence Of Malaria
WMD: Enugu Govt. Tasks Partners On Targets Of 5% Prevalence Of Malaria
The Enugu State Government has tasked its partners on new target of below five per cent prevalence of malaria parasite on the ongoing state malaria elimination programme.
The Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, gave the new target in Enugu during a press briefing to mark the 2026 World Malaria Day (WMD).
Ugwu noted that the remarkable reduction in malaria parasite prevalence to 9.9 per cent in 2025 in the state remained laudable, adding: “There is room for further action and reduction to below five per cent in years to come.”
He said that malaria, one of the deadliest parasitic diseases, remained a severe public health challenge in the state and leading cause of illness and death, particularly among children under five and pregnant women.
According to him, faced with this reality, Enugu State has demonstrated commitment to the malaria fight through strategic interventions including free diagnostics, treatment, prevention tools, and expanded community-based programmes.
“This year’s theme, “Driven to End Malaria Now We Can. Now We Must”, captures the moment perfectly.
“For the first time in history, the tools, science and strategies to eliminate malaria are within our reach in the state.
“Now, We Can. We have the capacity, vaccines, diagnostics, and proven interventions to make elimination possible.
“Now We Must. We must act decisively to prevent resurgence, because malaria does not wait. When interventions slow, malaria resurges rapidly and lives are lost,” he said.
The commissioner said that Gov. Peter Mbah had made malaria elimination a health priority, adding that the state had expanded its free malaria testing and treatment across over 500 health facilities.
He noted that the ministry had ensured equitable access to rapid diagnostic testing and multiple first line therapies, while integrating malaria services into primary health care to meet broader health needs.
Ugwu said, “This year, our commemoration goes beyond awareness. We are enrolling 1,000 pregnant women into the State Health Insurance Scheme protect mothers and babies.
“We are also recognising outstanding health workers who have shown exceptional dedication to malaria elimination as well as engaging communities through sensitisation and medical outreach.”
The commissioner appreciated health partners – ECEWS, Shpiego, WHO, UNICEF and media organizations for their unwavering support in the fight against malaria.
Earlier, the Programme Coordinator, State Malaria Elimination Programme, Dr Ifeoma Otiji, called on stakeholders and partners to renew their commitment to malaria elimination in the state.
Otiji called on all to take advantage of the ongoing free malaria testing and treatment in the state, adding that testing is necessary as not all fever is malaria.
She said that individuals have a role to play, by sleeping under insecticide-treated nets and using indoor residual spraying.
The programme coordinator noted that residents should eliminate stagnant water within our environment, seek early testing and completing treatment, adding that every effort counts and brings us closer to a malaria-free state.
The state Health Ministry, its stakeholders and partners had earlier conducted a roadshow to commemorate the Day and distributed fliers to members of the public with the message of free malaria testing and treatment in health facilities.
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Olukoya immortalises late Femi Esho, completes Heritage Music Centre
By Taiye Olayemi
The Heritage Music Museum project initiated by late music aficionado, Chief Femi Esho, has recorded a major milestone with the completion of its event centre component.
Ms Bimbo Esho, Managing Director of Evergreen Musical Company and daughter to late Esho, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.
Esho noted that the realisation of the event hall was made possible through the support of Dr D.K. Olukoya, General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries and Patron of the Evergreen Music Heritage Foundation.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the facility is part of a broader heritage project envisioned by late Esho to preserve and promote Nigeria’s rich musical history.
According to her, the Heritage Event Hall, designed as a concert and performance venue is the first major structure completed within the proposed music complex.
She said the project, when fully realised, would include a music museum, library, gallery of artistes, exhibition of historical photographs and instruments, recording studio and cinema theatre.
“Dr Olukoya’s financial and moral support has been instrumental in ensuring that the Heritage Event Hall is completed and ready for use.
“Beyond his contributions, Olukoya remains committed to the vision of late Esho and stood by the family following his passing, we really appreciate this,” she said.
Esho noted that the facility was equipped to host concerts, live performances, album launches, corporate events, film screenings and cultural gatherings.
She said it also provides accommodation for artistes and crew involved in late-night performances.
She expressed optimism that the facility would help revive live music culture in Nigeria and provide opportunities for both veteran and emerging artistes.
Esho appreciated the support received so far as she called on stakeholders and the public to contribute toward the completion of other components of the project.
She said the completed complex would serve as a major tourist attraction and a hub for the preservation of Nigeria’s musical heritage. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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ISSA- ONILU, ALIU, OTHERS TO DISCUSS POTENTIALS IN NIGERIA AT UNIFEMGA REUNION IN ILE IFE
Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, the Director General of National Orientation Agency (NOA) is to deliver the 2026 annual reunion lecture of Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) in Ile-Ife, Osun State on Saturday May 9, 2026.
The three-day event holds from Friday May 8 to Sunday May 10, and it will take place at the prestigious Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, a statement by Prof. Sirajudeen Obayopo Chairman, Planning Committee disclosed.
In a statement by Prof. Sirajudeen Obayopo, Chairman of the Planning Committee, and Ibraheem Fagbenro, Public Relations Officer, stated that Issa-Onilu will speak on the theme of the Conference “The Potentials Within Nigeria”.
This year’s conference, aims to bring together distinguished alumni, professionals, policymakers, and thought leaders to explore Nigeria’s untapped opportunities and chart a path towards sustainable national development.
The statement added that the conference, promises a rich array of activities aimed at fostering intellectual discourse, networking, and community engagement.
Obayopo said that the event will be chaired by Alhaji Abdulkabir Adisa Aliu, Managing Director/ CEO, Matrix Energy Ltd with Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire, the Vice Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University as the Special Guest while Alhaji AbdulRafiu Ebiti , UNIFEMGA BOT Chairman as Chief Host.
Other dignitaries expected at the Conference include Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali (SAN), Vice-Chancellors of University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), Prof. Musa Aibinu of Summit University Offa and Prof. Akeem Lasisi of Federal University of Health Sciences (FUHSI), Ila Orangun, as well as Prof. Abubakar Sanusi, OAU Chief Imam, amongst others.
Highlights of the conference include a Jumu’ah Service, followed by a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor of the Institution, the Ooni of Ife – Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and a networking dinner featuring Unifemga Investors Forum 3.0 on Friday, May 8, to be hosted by Alhaji Rafiu Ebiti.
Other slated events include the “UNIFEMGA INVESTORS’ FORUM,” modelled after the popular TV show “Dragons’ Den,” offering entrepreneurs a platform to pitch their businesses to potential investors. A panel session on the topic building a Value-Driven Enterprise in Nigeria will also be featured during the networking dinner event.
The reunion activities will also include a welcome reception for all delegates, student picnic, presentation of scholarship grants, AGM, Students empowerment programme, keep-fit exercises, medical check up, and novelty matches among branches.
The Annual Reunion Conference has become a flagship event for UNIFEMGA, fostering intellectual engagement, networking, and collective action among members and stakeholders.
The 2026 edition will focus on identifying and harnessing Nigeria’s human, economic, and technological potential, with special emphasis on youth empowerment, innovation, and nation-building.
Speaking ahead of the event, National President of UNIFEMGA, Alhaji Mohammed Buari, noted that “Nigeria is endowed with immense resources and talent. This conference is a call to action for all well-meaning Nigerians to look inward, collaborate and unlock the vast potential that lies within our nation.”
With over 300 delegates, including those from the Diaspora, already registered, the 2026 National reunion conference promises to be a gathering of minds committed to progress and unity.
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IMPI faults opposition, rates Tinubu’s policies successful, as Naira succeeds as Africa’s second-best-performing currency against dollar
By Danladi Ahmed
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has faulted the frequent public espousal of reform failure by the opposition and held that the national economic trajectory since 2023 strongly indicates success that have elevated the Naira to Africa’s second-best-performing currency against the dollar year-to-date.The Think Tank acknowledge the inevitability of some challenges inherent in the implementation of the reform policies, but asserted that the President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s policies have, in significant ways, accomplished the first purpose of a sovereign’s economic rejuvenation including the resuscitation and strengthening of the real sector of the economy.
Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, the Chairman of IMPI said on April 28, 2026 in a policy statement that the reforms had led to a state of buoyancy in private-led companies and sufficiently guaranteed the employment of about 9.64 million Nigerians in the private sector.
The situation, he said, implied increase in retained earnings that would, in turn, crystallise in business expansion that would also reflect in higher Gross Domestic Product (GDP) numbers for the year.
“In addition, these higher-than-expected earnings rebound of many listed corporates has unlocked a total of N1.7 trillion in payouts to shareholders, marking the strongest rise in recent years.
“The rebound in business returns is not limited to companies in the formal sector only. The figures in the ubiquitous informal sector, where the majority of Nigeria’s workforce is engaged, also saw a high 65 per cent jump in revenue, according to a Moniepoint 2025 survey.
“We note, in conclusion, that the strong earnings cycle reflects how companies have adjusted to the new policy environment through pricing power, operational efficiency, and expansion into new revenue streams,’’ he explained.
The policies, he explained, had led to the resurgence of revenue and profitability in privately managed companies, with far-reaching implications for Domestic Product (GDP), employment, poverty reduction, and wealth creation, leading to a state of general prosperity from now on.
“Our affirmation of the recovery of the nation’s critical real sector is predicated on the framework of market reality, which represents the actual, current conditions of the marketplace, including consumer behaviour, competitor actions, and economic constraints, rather than the subsidy conditions prevalent during the years before the commencement of the implementation of the reform policies in 2023.
“Our submission is corroborated by verifiable data that profiles the performance of quoted companies on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and artisanal enterprises in the informal sector.
“The sweeping economic reforms that initially triggered economic volatility are now translating into stronger revenues and earnings for many firms. This impressive change in tides in both the top and bottom lines of companies in the nation’s real sector is enabled by improving macroeconomic conditions and a more stable foreign exchange market.’’
He said that these positive indicators have elevated the Naira to Africa’s second-best-performing currency against the dollar year-to-date.
“To examine the observed performances, we took a sample of 20 blue-chip companies listed on the NGX. They earned N27.8 trillion in revenue in the 2025 financial year. This represents an increase of 28.7 per cent when compared to the N21.62 trillion reported in the corresponding period of 2024.’’
IMPI listed top performers on the list of high-revenue-generating companies include Guinness Nigeria Plc, which reported a profit after tax of N41 billion in its audited 18-month results ending on December 31, 2025, marking its first return to profitability since 2023.
It said MTN Nigeria Communications Plc delivered one of the most impressive turnarounds, posting a profit before tax of N1.7 trillion in 2025 compared to a N550.3 billion loss in 2024.
Airtel Africa Plc, he explained, also returned to profitability, with a profit after tax of $328 million, reversing a $89 million loss recorded in 2024 while the Nigerian Breweries returned to profitability after two years.
NBL recorded a 68.9 per cent increase in revenue to N383.6 billion, primarily driven by better-than-expected volume growth, a notable rise from N222.17 billion in 2024 and N123.31 billion in 2023.
“International Breweries Plc also returned to profitability, reporting a pre-tax profit of N88.9 billion in its 2025 audited results, compared with a N111.8 billion loss in the prior year. Dangote Cement reported revenue of N4.31 trillion, up 20.28 per cent from N3.58 trillion in 2024.
“Seplat Energy announced N4.14 Trillion in revenue in 2025, about a 150.4 per cent increase over the N1.65 trillion reported in 2024. Unilever Nigeria Plc’s gross profit rose 62 per cent to N90 billion, while net profit doubled to N32 billion, up from N15 billion in the same period in 2024.’’
Despite these milestones, it was bewildering the polemics with which Nigeria’s political opposition was deliberately scandalising the public space to demean the economic reforms.
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A’Ibom: Police, EFCC Rescue 14 Kidnapped Victims From Calabar-Oron Waterways – PPRO
By Dianabasi Effiong
The Nigeria Police Command in Akwa Ibom says its personnel successfully secured the release of all 14 victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who made this known in a statement in Uyo on Tuesday, added that the kidnapped victims were rescued in a coordinated joint operation with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
According to the statement signed on behalf of the State Commissioner of Police (CP) Baba Mohammed Azare, “the operation followed a sustained intelligence-driven effort, robust inter-agency collaboration, and relentless pressure mounted on criminal elements operating within the maritime corridor.”
She stated, “Acting on credible intelligence, joint operatives intensified surveillance and launched targeted operations across identified flashpoints, culminating in the safe rescue of all victims without any loss of life.
“The rescued victims are currently undergoing medical evaluation and treatment, alongside necessary debriefing, before being reunited with their families.
The Command’s spokesperson added that CP Baba Azare had commended the professionalism, synergy, and operational efficiency demonstrated by personnel of both agencies.
“He noted that the success recorded underscores the effectiveness of inter-agency collaboration in addressing complex security challenges.”
According to the statement, efforts have been intensified to track down and apprehend the perpetrators behind the abduction.
The Command also assured the public that all those involved would be identified and brought to justice.
The CP further reassured residents, maritime operators, and the general public of enhanced security presence along the waterways and urged continued cooperation through the provision of timely and credible information.
The CP also warned criminal elements to desist from all forms of illegal activities to avoid “decisive and coordinated action from law enforcement agencies.”
The statement added that the Police Command remained resolute, proactive, and fully committed to safeguarding lives and property across all domains in the state.
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Alleged N1. 6bn money laundering: EFCC re-arraigns Bauchi AG, BDC operator
EFCC on Tuesday re-arraigned Mr Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant-General (AG), Bauchi State, and a Bureau de Change (BDC) Operator, Aliyu Abubajar, on allegations bordering on money laundering offences to the tune of N1. 63 billion.
Jaja and Abubakar were re-arraigned on a second amended charge before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja.
They, however, pleaded not guilty to the five-count charge.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the EFCC had, on April 7, 2025, arraigned Jaja, Abubakar and his company, Jasfad Resources Enterprise, as 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants respectively.
However, the commission had, on June 17, 2025, re-arraigned Abubakar, trading under the name and style of Jasfad Resources Enterprise, as 1st defendant in the amended charge, and named Jaja as 2nd defendant.
Meanwhile, in the second amended charge, marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/101/2025 dated and filed on Jan. 5, Abubakar (trading under the name and style of Jasfad Resources Enterprise) and Jaja were listed as 1st and 2nd defendants.
Upon resumed hearing, Abba Mohammed, SAN, who appeared for EFCC, informed the court that the commission filed a second amended charge on Jan. 5.
He prayed the court for the defendants to take their plea.
But 1st defendant’s lawyer, Gordy Uche, SAN, told the court that he had filed a motion challenging the competence of the charge.
He urged the court to take his motion before the defendants take their plea.
Mohammed disagreed with Uche’s submission.
He argued that the position of the law is that when an amended charge is filed, it takes precedence over other motions, citing Section 396(2) of Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015.
Besides, he said the prosecution had a witness in court and that the witness had been coming to court for the third time.
Justice Egwuatu then ordered that the latest charge be read to the defendants to take their plea.
After the not guilty plea, 1st defendant’s lawyer, Gordy Uche, SAN, and 2nd defendant’s counsel, Chris Uche, SAN, applied that their clients should continue with the earlier bail terms and Mohammed did not oppose it.
The judge equally granted the application by the 1st defendant’s lawyer to move his motion challenging the competence of the charge.
Gordy said the motion on notice was dated and filed on Jan. 8.
The lawyer said the motion prayed for an order striking out Counts 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the charge for being incompetent.
Gordy, who argued that these counts were act of duplicity of action, urged the court to strike them out so that the defendants would not suffer double jeopardy.
Chris, who aligned with Gordy’s argument, prayed the court to accede to their application.
But Mohammed disagreed with the defence arguments.
He submitted that the counts focused on different financial transactions with different dates.
He adopted all his processes and urged the court to dismiss the application.
Citing Section 392(2) of ACJA, 2015, the judge reserved ruling on the motion until the end of the trial.
EFCC then called its first prosecution withess (PW-1), Abimbola Williams, a Compliant Officer with United Bank for Africa (UBA).
Williams gave evidence on how multi million naira belonging to Bauchi State was allegedly moved from Bauchi State Sub-Treasury Account number: 1018819396, to Jasfad Resources Enterprise account number: 1023444660, domiciled in UBA.
Willians, who said she had been working in the bank for about 20 years, said a letter was received from the anti-graft commission last year that some of their customers were under investigation.
“The request asked for the bank statements of Jaspa Resources account, Bauchi State Sub-Treasury account and this request was received and the documents printed and copies given to EFCC,” she said.
The banker, who said that the documents were certified by her, tendered them through the prosecution and the judge admitted them in evidence and marked them as exhibits.
Although the defence lawyers raised an objection, they said their objection would be sustained in their written addresses.
After Mohammed concluded the evidence-in-chief of the PW-1, Justice Egwuatu adjourned the matter until May 12 for continuation of trial.
In count two, Abubakar, trading under the name and style of Jasfad Resources, a purported BDC Operator; Jaja who is Bauchi AG; Abubakar Mohammed Hafiz (at large), Ari Manga (at large) and Muhammed Aminu Bose (at large), between Oct. 29, 2024 and Dec. 31, 2024, were alleged to have committed a money laundering offence.
They were accused of converting the sum of one billion, two hundred and nine million, one hundred and fifty four thousand, three hundred and thirty seven naira, two kobo (N1,209,154,337.2) of public funds belonging to Bauchi State Government which they allegedly transferred from the Bauchi State Sub-Treasury Account domiciled in UBA with account number: 1018819396 into the bank account of Jasfad Resources domiciled in UBA with account number: 1023444660.
In count three, the defendants and others at large were alleged to have, between Jan. 3, 2025 and March 14, 2025, committed money laundering offence.
They were alleged to have converted the sum of four hundred and twenty six million, one hundred and sixteen thousand, thirteen naira, seven kobo (N426,116,013.7) of public funds belonging to Bauchi State Government which they allegedly transferred from the Bauchi State Sub-Treasury Account into the bank account of Jasfad Resources Enterprise.
The offences, the prosecution said, are contrary to Section 18(2)(b) and punishable under Section 18(3) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
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2027: Court hears suit seeking Goodluck Jonathan’s disqualification May 8
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned a suit seeking to restrain ex-President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting 2027 presidential election, until May 8 for hearing.
The matter, which was scheduled for mention on the day’s cause list, was fixed for hearing by Justice Peter Life.
Justice Life also ordered that hearing notices be issued and served on the defendants, who were yet to file their counter affidavits, before the hearing date.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, had filed the case, praying the court to bar Jonathan from contesting in the 2027 poll.
Citing constitutional grounds, Jideobi urged the court to issue an order of perpetual injunction, restraining Jonathan from presenting himself to any political party in the country for the purpose of contesting in the poll.
He also urged the court to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting from any political party, Jonathan’s name or publishing same as a duly nominated candidate for the election.
Jideobi, in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/2102/2025, sued the former president as 1st defendant.
In the suit dated and filed on Oct. 6, 2025, the lawyer joined INEC and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) as 2nd and 3rd defendants respectively.
He sought one question for determination, which is:
“Whether in view of the combined provisions of the entirety Sections 1(1), (2) & (3) and 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended and their conflated interpretation, the 1st defendant is eligible, under any circumstances [whatsoever] to contest for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?”
Citing Sections 1(1), (2) & (3) and 137(3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended , he argued that INEC lacks the constitutional power to receive from any political party the name of the Jonathan for election into the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria holding in 2027 and other years to come.
As well as, “an order of this Honourable Court directing the 3rd defendant (AGF) to ensure compliance with the decisions and orders of this court.”
In an affidavit of facts that was deposed in support of the suit by one Emmanuel Agida, the plaintiff told the court that he is an advocate of constitutionalism and the rule of law.
He told the court that the 1st defendant was first sworn in as president on May 6, 2010, following the death of then President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua on the May 5, 2010, having previously been the Vice-President.
He said he recently saw on various national dailies and television stations, reports on Jonathan’s intention to contest for presidency in 2027.
“That the plaintiff believes that the 1st defendant, having completed the unexpired term of late President Yar’Adua and subsequently served a full term after the 2011 election, has exhausted the constitutional limit of two tenures as President.
“That if the court does not intervene timeously, a political party may present the 1st defendant as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, thereby breaching the constitution.”
On his locus standi (legal right) to institute the action, the plaintiff maintained that part of his duties, as a lawyer, is to forestall a violation of the constitution and to uphold the rule of law.
“There are chances that one of the political parties in Nigeria may favour the 1st defendant to stand as its presidential candidate in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to be conducted and overseen by the 2nd defendant.
”If unchallenged, the 1st defendant may enter the 2027 presidential race on the platform of one of the political parties in Nigeria and may possibly emerge the winner of the said election.
“In the event the 1st defendant is returned as elected and sworn as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria come in 2027, it will mark the 3rd time the 1st defendant will be taking oath of office as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“In the event the 1st defendant is returned as elected and sworn as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria come in 2027, the plaintiff as a Nigerian citizen, would become one of the those under the governance control of the 1st defendant [who by virtue of his office would be saddled with the responsibility of executing the laws of the country].
“As a Nigerian lawyer trained in Nigerian constitutional law, the plaintiff has come across a provision in the Nigerian constitution stating that a person who was sworn-in as President to complete the term for which another person was elected as President shall not be elected to such office for more than a single term.
“The plaintiff knows that the 1st defendant was indeed, on the 6th May, 2010, sworn in as President to complete the term for which (former) President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua was elected as President as a consequence of the demise of the former President on the 5th day of May, 2010.
“The 1st defendant after being sworn in on 6th May, 2010 to complete the term of late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, was subsequently elected into the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and sworn in on the 27th May, 2011.
” I know that if the 1st defendant eventually wins the forthcoming 2027 general election as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (which is for a term of 4 years spanning 2027 to 2031), he will have exceeded 8 years being the cumulative maximum years a Nigerian President is to stay in office.
“”The plaintiff has instituted this suit in the public interest, in the defence of the rule of law and accentuation of the supremacy of the Constitution and to preserve the integrity of the Nigerian Constitutional order.
“It will be in the interest of justice for this Honourable Court to grant the prayers contained on the face of this Originating Summons,” the affidavit further read.
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OAU Shuts Down for Three Weeks Over Student Protests
OAU Shuts Down for Three Weeks Over Student Protests
Authorities at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, have directed students to proceed on a three-week mid-semester break following escalating protests on campus.
The decision, approved by the university’s Senate, takes immediate effect and requires all students to vacate their halls of residence.
In a statement issued by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, the management said the move became necessary after demonstrations against a newly introduced transportation system degenerated into unrest.
According to the statement, protesting students obstructed major access roads within and around the campus and allegedly harassed other road users, raising concerns over safety and public order.
The university noted that despite efforts by authorities to engage the students and appeal for calm, the situation persisted, posing risks to members of the university community and the general public.
“To restore order, ensure safety, and create an enabling environment for meaningful dialogue, Senate has directed that students proceed on a three-week mid-semester break,” the statement read.
Management said it would use the period to consult with relevant stakeholders and address the grievances raised by students, with the aim of restoring normal academic activities.
Parents and guardians have been advised to make necessary arrangements for their wards, while students were urged to remain law-abiding and use the break responsibly.
The university reaffirmed its commitment to student welfare and maintaining a peaceful and conducive learning environment, adding that further updates would be communicated in due course.