Judiciary
NNPP Rejects Kano Chapter’s Suspension Of Senator, 3 Reps Members
NNPP Rejects Kano Chapter’s Suspension Of Senator, 3 Reps Members
NNPP rejects Kano chapter’s suspension of senator, 3 reps members. The New Nigeria Peoples Party has described the purported suspension of Senator Kawu Sumaila (NNPP -Kano) and three other federal lawmakers as null and void.
The Kano State chapter of the NNPP on Monday announced the suspension of Mr Sumaila, the senator representing Kano South district and three other members of the House of Representatives.
Mr Sumaila was suspended alongside three federal lawmakers, including representatives Ali Gini, Sani Rogo, and Kabiru Rurum.
The state chairman of the party, Hashimu Dungurawa, announced the suspension at a news conference.
Mr Dungurawa said they were suspended for alleged anti-party activities.
Reacting on Tuesday, the National Publicity Secretary of the NNPP, Dr Oginni Olaposi. stated that the purported suspension was aimed at disparaging the bonafide NNPP.
Mr Olaposi stated that the National Working Committee of the party was not informed of the so-called anti-party activities by the lawmakers.
According to him, those who purportedly suspended the lawmakers are part of the Kwankwasia Movement whose 2023 presidential election Memorandum of Understanding with the NNPP had ended.
He said, “We do not want Nigerians to be misled by a group that do not believe in the rule of Law and public order.”
According to him, in the interest of public order and peace of society, the NNPP again, wishes to clarify that the Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso-led Kwankwasiya movement lacks the locus to act or speak on behalf of the party.
He stated, “The memorandum of understanding between NNPP and the Kwankwasiya Movement has long been terminated after the 2023 general elections.
It is on record that the MoU between NNPP and the Kwankwasiya movement was only with the assent of Kwankwaso and Elder Buba Galadima as representatives of their groups; the Kwankwasiya movement and The National Movement.
Kwankwaso, who became the presidential candidate of the party in 2023 and Galadima represented the groups respectively, hence their signatures on the MoU of 2022 with the NNPP.
NNPP
It is also a fact that the Abia State High Court on November 1 ,2024, terminated the MoU and directed INEC to handover the administration and leadership of NNPP to Dr Boniface Aniebonam, the party’s Board of Trustees Chairman and Founder.
“The NNPP, therefore, appeals to the general public, most especially members and people of Kano State to disregard whatever the groups, masquerading as NNPP members are saying.
“Their pronouncement is false and misleading. We, hereby dissociate the NNPP from reckless and unguided statements capable of causing public unrest in Kano State “ Mr Olaposi urged the State Security Services to invite those creating unrest for questioning.
Kaduna Woman Drags 3 Neighbours To Sharia Court For Allegedly Calling Her Prostitute
Kaduna Woman drags 3 neighbours to Sharia court for allegedly calling her prostitute. Amiddle-aged woman, Shema’u Isma’il, on Wednesday, dragged three neighbours before a Sharia Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, for allegedly calling her a prostitute.
The complainant accused Halima Umar, Aisha Umar, and Bilkisu Umar for allegedly making defamatory remarks about her, particularly regarding her marital status.
“They said I am living alone despite being a married woman,” she told the court.
She further alleged that the defendants harass her nine-year-old son, scaring him away and beating him whenever he goes outside to play.
She pleaded, “We have tried to settle the matter at home, but they refuse to stop. I want this honourable court to intervene and grant me justice.’’ Ms Halima, mother of Aisha and Bilkisu, who spoke in their defence, denied the allegation.
Shari’a Court
She claimed that the complainant was the first to insult her children, calling them prostitutes, and they only retaliated. She also told the court that both the complainant’s son and her own children were underage.
The Judge, Kabir Muhammad asked the defendants whether they had witnesses, to which they responded in the affirmative.
The judge subsequently referred the case to the police for further investigation and adjourned the hearing until March 26.
Court Orders Remand of Serial Offender Over ₦700,000 Fraud In Ekiti
Court orders remand of serial offender over ₦700,000 fraud in Ekiti. An Ekiti State Chief Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti has ordered the remand of 36-year-old Samuel Bankole at the Ado Ekiti Correctional Centre for allegedly committing fraud and previously jumping bail.
Bankole was arraigned by the Ekiti State Police Command for allegedly obtaining ₦700,000 from Olarenwaju Are under false pretenses, claiming he would help him purchase a vehicle.
Court
The prosecutor, Inspector Akinwale Oriyomi, urged the court to deny bail, citing Bankole’s history as a serial offender who had previously jumped bail.
The Chief Magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, denied the defendant’s bail application and ordered his remand until April 3, when the case will resume for hearing.
High Court Adjourns Natasha’s Suit Against Senate Probe To March 25
High court adjourns Natasha’s suit against senate probe to March 25. The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the case filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, to March 25, 2025.
The postponement came after the respondents informed the court that they had yet to receive the necessary court documents.
High Court Adjourns
Akpoti-Uduaghan had filed a suit seeking to stop the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges from investigating her.
In an earlier ruling on March 5, 2025, Justice Obiora Egwuatu temporarily barred the committee from proceeding with the probe.
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