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A man, Samuel Daniel, has dragged his wife, Godiya Daniel, to an Upper Customary Court sitting at Daura road, Kaduna, Kaduna State, over alleged infidelity.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Samuel, who spoke through his counsel, D.D Tanakwot, stated that he was contesting the defendant’s pregnancy because she left him for quite some time before returning to him again.

‘We don’t mind taking care of her until she delivers,’ he said.

On his part, the defendant’s counsel, I.Y. Dadir, said he was not ready to address the court and prayed for more time to try and settle out of court.

The judge, Patience Musa, adjourned the case for report of settlement.

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Ibadan was treated to a night of nonstop entertainment on April 25th as the Jameson Whiskey City Takeover made a vibrant stop at the iconic Ibadan Polo Club, Eleyele, pulling a massive crowd for an all-night celebration of music, culture, and lifestyle.

The event opened on a high note with an energetic performance from The Flaming Brothers, who set the tone for the night with their dynamic stage presence and crowd engagement.

They were followed by a thrilling live set from Terry Apala, who brought his unique sound and rhythm to the stage, keeping the momentum alive as DJ sets from DJ YK Mule, DJ Mass, DJ Tizzy, DJ Sharon, DJ Qlown, and DJ Gabi kept the energy flowing between performances.

A standout moment of the night came when reality TV stars Wanni and Handi took to the stage, delighting the crowd with a lively dance performance that sparked cheers and excitement across the venue.

The atmosphere continued to build as DJs rotated seamlessly, leading into one of the night’s biggest highlights-an electrifying performance by Afropop star Young John. His set had the audience singing along and fully immersed in the closing stretch of the event.

With additional DJ sets carrying the night into the early hours, guests enjoyed a full festival experience complete with music, games, food, and drinks in a high-energy, celebratory atmosphere.

The Ibadan edition once again reinforced the Jameson City Takeover as a major force in Nigeria’s lifestyle and entertainment scene, further cementing the city’s reputation as a growing hub for youth-driven cultural experiences.

All eyes are on Ile-Ife today as Olufunso Amosun, wife of former Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, marks her 60th birthday with a historic and culturally rich celebration.

As approved by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in a spectacle befitting royalty, the celebrant is set to be ushered to the venue of her installation in a golden chariot, adding grandeur and symbolism to the occasion as she is formally conferred with the revered title of Yeye Moremi Oodua.

The prestigious installation, to be performed by the Ooni of Ife, is taking place at the Ooni’s Palace grounds, drawing an array of traditional rulers, dignitaries and high society personalities from across the country.

The golden chariot procession is expected to be one of the standout highlights of the day, reflecting honour, elegance and the deep cultural significance of the title being bestowed.

Following the traditional rites, celebrations will continue in grand style, marking a double milestone for the celebrant, her diamond jubilee and elevation within the revered Yoruba traditional institution.

As the event unfolds, it promises to be a colourful blend of culture, prestige and celebration, firmly placing Olufunso Amosun’s 60th birthday among the most talked-about society events of the moment.

A former Senator, Sandy Ojang Onor, has obtained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination form to contest the 2027 presidential election amid lingering uncertainty over the stability of the opposition party.

Onor represented the Cross River Central Senatorial District in the 9th Senate from 2019 to 2023.

The 60-year-old aspirant purchased both his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms at the Wadata Plaza National Secretariat of the party in Abuja on Saturday, after paying the prescribed fee of N51 million.

Speaking with journalists shortly after receiving the forms from the National Chairman of the party, Honourable Abdulrahman Mohammed, the aspirant said he responded to strong pressure from committed party members to join the presidential race, noting that the legacy of the PDP must be sustained.

He also said his decision to join the race had put an end to speculation that the PDP would not participate in the presidential election.

Onor addressed the controversy surrounding the decision of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu while the PDP is also fielding a presidential candidate.

When asked whether it amounted to a double standard for a key PDP figure to support the re-election of an APC president, Onor said the situation would not create any problems.

According to him, while the minister is a leader in the party, he is not the party and does not make decisions for the PDP.

He described Wike as a man of integrity who must keep his promise of supporting the President, as he is a member of the Federal Executive Council and should not be seen as working against Tinubu.

Onor said: ‘Barrister Nyesom Wike is indisputably a leader of the party, but he is not the party. The fact that I am running is a function of persuasion, deep persuasion, from several stakeholders of the party across the country.

‘Like I said, Wike has made it clear. Even before he took office, he wrote to the party and sought their permission, and they granted it. Now he is serving in the government as Minister of the Federal Republic.

‘If Nyesom Wike does not support President Tinubu, Nigerians will condemn him for lacking integrity and probity. So he has a right to choose to support President Tinubu, and he has made that position clear and obvious.

‘I think that anyone with integrity should act that way. But the fact that he, as an individual and even as a leader of the party, has chosen to support the President does not mean that is the direction the party will take. This party has chosen to present a presidential candidate who will contest the election, like any other candidate.’

The aspirant expressed confidence in God and in the support of Nigerians to return the PDP to power in 2027, irrespective of prevailing political factors.

‘If by the grace of God I am granted the opportunity and democratically chosen to lead this party, I will do so courageously, with capacity and a strong sense of responsibility. Let Nigerians choose what they want and who they want.

‘And I believe at the end of the day they will choose us. They are yearning for PDP-type governance, and that, by the grace of God, will return,’ he added.

Mohammed thanked Onor for accepting the challenge to contest the election, assuring him of the party’s support and the prayers of members working for the return of the PDP to power.

‘Thank you for taking on the assignment of contesting the presidential election. We pray that you succeed so that our party will also succeed,’ the chairman said.

Meanwhile, members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) announced on Saturday that the 103rd NEC meeting would be held on Monday, May 4.

Statutory NEC members expected at the meeting include PDP state governors, members of the National Assembly (PDP caucus), members of the Board of Trustees (BoT), state chairmen, national ex-officio members, former NWC members, former governors, and principal officers of the National Assembly.

‘NEC remains dedicated to the stability, unity and success of the PDP, guided by the principles of internal democracy, party discipline, inclusivity of members, and the pursuit of the wellbeing of the Nigerian people as we march to victory in the 2027 general elections,’ the notice added.

A chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Alhaji Buba Galadima, has alleged that recent Supreme Court rulings affecting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were designed to prevent the party from fielding candidates in the 2027 general elections.

Galadima made the claim on Saturday while speaking at the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement Unity Summit in Abuja, where opposition stakeholders gathered amid ongoing realignments ahead of the next election cycle.

He argued that the apex court’s decision directing parties involved in internal disputes back to lower courts could create time constraints, making it practically impossible for the ADC to complete its candidate selection process before critical deadlines.

‘You are the Supreme Court, and it tells you to go back to the High Court. You file briefs, your opponent files briefs, and a date is set. Can all that be concluded before the end of May?’ Galadima queried.

‘If it cannot, can the ADC have a candidate? We don’t need a soothsayer to tell us it’s not possible,’ he added.

The former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain described the situation as a ‘booby trap’ targeted at opposition aspirants on the ADC platform, warning that it could effectively shut the party out of the 2027 race.

He further alleged that there were broader efforts to weaken opposition parties through legal and political manoeuvres, claiming he had raised such concerns over a year ago.

‘I said long ago that there would be attempts to stifle political parties so that one candidate could dominate the field. What we are seeing now appears to confirm those fears,’ he said.

Galadima also pointed to internal strategies that could complicate consensus-building within opposition parties, including the alleged introduction of multiple presidential aspirants and the impracticality of conducting direct primaries nationwide.

According to him, organising direct primaries across more than 8,000 wards would pose significant logistical and security challenges, potentially disrupting the process.

‘And even if you attempt it, there could be disruptions that make it impossible for opposition parties to produce candidates,’ he said.

The NNPP stalwart hinted that leading opposition figures, including former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, were already exploring alternative political platforms.

‘Some of us believe we must look for alternatives. Our leaders are already working on options to ensure we are on the ballot,’ he said.

He added that further announcements regarding the political direction of opposition leaders could emerge in the coming days.

Despite the concerns, Galadima expressed confidence that opposition actors would find a way to participate in the elections, urging supporters to remain engaged in the democratic process.

The summit drew members of the Kwankwasiyya and Obidient movements, as well as other political stakeholders, highlighting ongoing efforts to forge a united opposition front ahead of 2027.

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Enoch Adeboye, has said the outcome of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election is already settled by divine authority.

Adeboye made the remark on Saturday during a workers’ meeting at the Redemption City along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, stressing that human actions alone cannot determine who emerges as president.

He said, ‘The next president has already been decided by God who owns the universe. It is not something we can determine by human effort alone. The will of God will be done.’

The cleric urged Nigerians not to be overwhelmed by political tension, noting that the direction of the country ultimately rests in God’s hands.

‘I never said we should not be involved in politics, but we must understand that God has the final say in the affairs of men,’ he said.

As political activities begin to gather pace ahead of the elections, Adeboye encouraged citizens to remain calm, prayerful and law-abiding.

‘We should do our part, but we should also keep on praying and trust God. That is what is satisfying to me,’ he added.

He also responded to remarks linked to activist Omoyele Sowore, clarifying that his leadership role is limited to his denomination, pointing to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) as the body that represents Christians nationwide.

‘Sowore said that we are not the fathers of Christians but we are denominational fathers. He is very correct. I don’t want to be father of all Christians in Nigeria. I’m satisfied with being the father of the Redeemed Christian Churh of God. That’s enough assignment for me.

‘I have never wanted to be the father of all Christians in Nigeria. The

CAN President is the father leader of Christians in Nigeria.’

Addressing another issue, Adeboye dismissed claims circulating online that the RCCG is aligned with the ruling All Progressives Congress, maintaining that the church is not tied to any political party.

He said the church has continued to speak out on national matters, particularly issues affecting citizens’ welfare.

Adeboye added that he would not hesitate to join a peaceful protest if called upon by the Christian Association of Nigeria, insisting that his stance is guided by principle.

‘I have protested before during the Goodluck Jonathan administration,’ he said.

He further noted that while politicians are free to attend church services at the camp, they are not permitted to use the altar as a platform for political campaigns.

Delivering the unanimous ruling of a three-member panel of Justices of the court on Wednesday, Justice Okon Abang held that Godwin’s bid to obtain leave to appeal a judgment of the Federal High Court delivered on 17 July 2024 was incompetent and unjustified.

Justice Abang ruled that although Godwin argued he was not personally named in the original suit, he was nonetheless a party by virtue of occupying the office of Deputy Governor at the time.

He described the applicant’s claim as ‘misleading and misconceived’, noting that the office he held was directly sued, making him bound by the proceedings and judgment of the court.

The three reliefs sought by Godwin in his application include: an extension of time to seek leave to appeal; leave to appeal as an interested party against the judgment in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CV/178/2024 delivered on 17 July 2024; and extension of time to file the appeal.

However, Justice Abang held that the first two prayers of the applicant were incompetent, leaving only the request for extension of time to appeal for consideration by the court.

In resolving that issue, Abang reiterated the legal requirement that an applicant must provide ‘good and substantial reasons’ for failing to appeal within the prescribed period, as well as show that the proposed grounds of appeal have merit.

He held that when the Federal High Court, in its judgment, ordered the applicant to vacate the seat of Deputy Governor of Edo State, he used his executive authority and refused to vacate the office as directed.

Justice Abang said that when committal proceedings were initiated against him for his refusal to vacate office, the applicant rushed to the Court of Appeal to stop the proceedings. He held that the committal proceedings should proceed unhindered.

The court held that Godwin failed on both counts and faulted his explanation that he delayed action due to a ‘misapprehension’ of the need to appeal, describing it as a ‘lame and untenable excuse’.

Justice Abang, who described Godwin’s application as strange and peculiar, emphasised that the applicant was fully aware of the judgment and its implications but failed to act within the legally stipulated timeframe.

The appellate court further observed that the issues raised in the proposed appeal had been overtaken by events, particularly as Godwin’s tenure had already expired. As such, any appeal would serve no practical purpose and would amount to an academic exercise.

‘The purpose of this application is merely to frustrate ongoing committal proceedings,’ the court held, warning that judicial time should not be wasted on appeals that lack value.

In a strongly worded remark, Justice Abang cautioned public office holders against disregarding court orders, stating that ‘executive might has its expiry date’, stressing the supremacy of the rule of law.

Consequently, the court dismissed the application in its entirety and awarded costs of N500,000 against the applicant.

The ruling was concurred by the other members of the panel, who agreed that the application was frivolous, devoid of merit, and an abuse of judicial process.

It would be recalled that Justice James Omotosho had, in a judgment delivered on 17 July 2024, reinstated Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State following his earlier impeachment by the Edo State House of Assembly.

The trial judge held that the removal of Shaibu from office and the subsequent appointment of Omobayo Godwin as his replacement by the Governor of Edo State was illegal, unconstitutional, null and void.

Aside from restoring him to office as Deputy Governor, the court held that all his salaries, allowances and benefits should be paid to him from 8 April, when he was illegally impeached, until the expiration of his tenure.

The trial court maintained that the reason the Edo State House of Assembly gave for impeaching the plaintiff was lame and smacked of an orchestrated political vendetta.

Shaibu, in his motion marked FHC/ABJ/CS/321/2024, joined the Edo State Government, Edo State Governor, Edo State House of Assembly, Edo State House of Assembly Speaker, the Clerk of the Assembly, the Chief Judge of Edo State, IGP and Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) as the 1st to 8th defendants.

THE United States is moving to withhold 50 per cent of its aid to Nigeria under a new legislative proposal that ties continued support to measurable progress on security, civilian protection, and accountability.

The U.S. House Appropriations Committee approved the measure as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programmes appropriations bill, reflecting growing concern in Washington over persistent violence in Africa’s most populous nation.

The broader bill allocates about $47.32 billion for foreign aid and diplomacy, a reduction of roughly six per cent from the previous year.

If enacted, the proposal would require the Secretary of State to certify that Nigeria is taking ‘effective steps’ to address insecurity, protect civilians, and prosecute perpetrators before half of the allocated aid can be released.

Lawmakers linked the conditions to continued attacks by militant groups and violence affecting vulnerable communities.

The legislation also directs Nigerian authorities to prioritise support for victims, particularly internally displaced persons, and to facilitate the safe return and reconstruction of affected communities.

It calls for investigations and prosecutions tied to armed groups.

In addition, Nigeria would be required to match U.S. funding for supported programmes, effectively introducing a dollar-for-dollar framework that could increase pressure on government finances.

A committee statement said the bill aims to ‘hold foreign governments accountable for persecuting people of faith’, adding that assistance to Nigeria would remain restricted until ‘measurable actions are taken’ to protect vulnerable populations.

The proposal also places Nigeria under heightened congressional scrutiny, requiring the U.S. administration to notify Congress at least 15 days before any funds are disbursed.

The bill, however, is yet to become law and must still pass both chambers of Congress and be signed by the U.S. president.

Nigeria has previously rejected claims that violence in the country is driven by religious persecution, arguing instead that insecurity reflects a complex mix of terrorism, banditry, and communal conflicts.

Nonetheless, the proposed measure signals a shift toward stricter U.S. oversight of foreign assistance and could reshape bilateral relations if approved.

Party leaders and stakeholders in Ekiti-South Senatorial District have endorsed the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the seat in 2027.

The leaders and the stakeholders in the six local government areas in the district jointly affirmed Adaramodu as their consensus candidate to remain in the Senate in 2027.

In a letter addressed to the Ekiti State chairman of the party, conveying the decision of the stakeholders, they disclosed that it was reached at a meeting held on April 13, 2027.

‘Following the due consultations with stakeholders, leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the ward, local governments and districts in line with the directive of the party to adopt consensus where possible, we hereby avail and affirm that Senator Adeyemi Raphael Adaramodu has emerged as the consensus candidate of our party for the position of Senator in the forthcoming senatorial election (2027),’ the letter reads in part.

The stakeholders said Adaramodu’s choice received ‘overwhelming support and without dissent’ at the meeting, adding that the decision was taken to ensure the unity and stability of the party, which they explained would guarantee victory for the APC in 2027.

The leaders of the six local governments, who jointly affirmed the endorsement were Idowu Isaac Dare (Ise/Orun; Gabriel Omoniyi (Emure); Oyebode Kayode (Ikere); Olajide Falae (Ekiti-South-West); Akinseye Adebayo (Gbonyin); and ?Chief Clement Ojo (Ekiti-East).