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Obidients Begin Nationwide Mobilisation Against Nigerian Senate For Doctored Electoral act
Obidients Begin Nationwide Mobilisation Against Nigerian Senate For Doctored Electoral act
Obidients begin nationwide mobilisation against Nigerian Senate for doctored electoral act. They accused Mr Akpabio of removing the electronic transmission clause from the Senate’s electoral bill.
Members of the Obidient movement have commenced nationwide mobilisation against Nigeria’s Senate President Godswill Akpabio over alleged doctoring of the country’s electoral act.
The movement plan to besiege the National Assembly complex in Abuja in protest to force Mr Akpabio and the Senate to pass the bill seeking the electronic transmission of election results into law.
The mobilisation began with several hashtags and inscriptions amongst which are: #OccupyNASS, “Is The Senate Against Democracy?”, and “Operation Save Our Democracy.”
The Nigerian Senate had on Wednesday passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal & Enactment) Bill, 2026, while announcing the rejection of a proposed amendment to make electronic transmission of election results compulsory.
According to the announcement, the Senate retained the 2022 framework, which mandates manual completion, signing, stamping, and distribution of results to party agents and security personnel, with results announced at polling units and transferred in a manner as prescribed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), without mandating electronic transmission.
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar, ex-governor Peter Obi, the Peoples Democratic Party, and the Action Democratic Congress have condemned the reported rejection of electronic transmission of election results by the Senate.
However, a group of Senators on Thursday revealed that what was announced by the leadership of the Senate was entirely different from what was passed by Senators.
They accused Mr Akpabio of removing the passage of electronic transmission of election results from the electoral bill passed during Senate proceeding on Wednesday.
The Senators led by Enyinnaya Abaribe, Aminu Tambuwal, and Natasha Akpoti, said senators voted to retain electronic transmission of election results in the electoral bill, as opposed to what was announced by the leadership of the Senate.
Speaking during the press conference in a video seen by Peoples Gazette, Mr Abaribe said it was necessary to make a clarification on Wednesday’s proceedings.
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“To put the records straight, the senate did not pass the transfer of results which was in the 2022 Act. What we passed; and which the Senate President himself, when he was doing a clarification, sitting on his chair; is transmission of results.
“I can assure you on my honour and on the honour of all of us here, that both the electoral committee of the Senate and the ad-hoc committee of the Senate; and also in the executive session that we had, that we all agreed on Section 60(3) which is electronic transmission of results. Transmit, not transfer. What is in the 2022 act is transfer, and we don’t want a law that is vague or can be misinterpreted.
We want a law that is clear, concise, and can be interpreted by all and that is unambiguous, so, it is electronic transmission of results,” Mr Abaribe said.
CBN Acknowledges High Court Ruling Over Dissolution Of Union Bank Board
Union Bank board. The court ruled that the CBN acted beyond its legal powers and, therefore, overturned that decision.
(CBN), on Thursday, acknowledged the judgement of a Federal High Court, Lagos Division, over its regulatory action on the Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (UBN) in January 2024.
This is contained in a statement by its acting director, Corporate Communications Department, Hakama Sidi-Ali, made available to journalists in Abuja.
Ms Sidi-Ali said that the apex bank was currently obtaining the Certified True Copy of the judgement and would review it carefully. She reaffirmed the CBN’s unwavering commitment to the rule of law.
“As the apex regulatory authority, the CBN remains committed to acting in accordance with its mandate and established legal processes.
“The CBN assures the public that UBN’s status is unchanged and that it remains fully capable of meeting its obligations to customers, depositors, and all stakeholders.
“The CBN will continue to provide the necessary regulatory oversight to ensure that the Union Bank operates in a safe, sound, and stable manner, while maintaining public confidence in the financial system,” she said.
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The court ruling of Wednesday relates to an earlier action taken by the CBN in January 2024, which dissolved UBN’s board and management.
The court ruled that the CBN acted beyond its legal powers and therefore overturned that decision.
Kano Governor Yusuf Sacks Commerce Commissioner
Kano Governor Yusuf sacks commerce commissioner. Mr Yusuf expressed appreciation for the services rendered by the former commissioner.
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has sacked Shehu Sagagi, commissioner for investment, commerce and industry, with immediate effect.
This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Kano by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa.
He said that Mr Sagagi has been directed to hand over the affairs of the ministry to the director of commerce pending further directives.
Mr Yusuf expressed appreciation for the services rendered by the former commissioner during his tenure in office.
He acknowledged Mr Sagagi’s contributions to the development of the state, particularly in politics, religion, and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises.
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The governor wished him success in his future endeavours and reassured the public that his administration remains committed to efficient service delivery and to the ongoing strategic realignment of government structures for sustainable development in Kano State.
Court Jails Man for $19,400 Bitcoin Fraud In Edo
Bitcoin fraud. The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction and sentence of Osamudiamen Philip Ikilo for fraud.
The convict was arraigned on one -count charge of stealing before Justice W.I. Aziegbemhin of the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City.
Upon arraignment the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge, setting the stage for trial.
The charge reads: That you Osamudiamen Philip Ikilo (m) sometime in March 2024 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court did steal Bitcoin worth the sum of $19,400 (Nineteen thousand, four Hundred United States Dollars) belonging to one Cynthia Imade Alile by fraudulently converting the said sum to your own use, and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 287 of the Criminal Law of Edo State Law 2022 and punishable under Section 294 of the same Law.
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In the course of the trial, prosecution counsel, A. S. Bala-Ribah called two witnesses and also tendered documents which were admitted by the court. On his part, the defendant called two witnesses including himself.
Delivering judgment on Monday, March 23, 2026 Justice Aziegbemhin found the defendant guilty of the charge and sentenced him to two years imprisonment without an option of fine.
Ikilo’s road to jail began when he offered to assist the petitioner convert her 0.52092582 Bitcoin worth $19,400 but failed to remit the money to the petitioner as he converted same to his personal use.
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