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Crass impunity: Lawyer slams Senate’s endorsement of Tinubu for 2027

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1 month ago

May 24, 2025

A lawyer and public affairs analyst, Justice Osai Ahiakwo, has condemned the Senate’s early endorsement of President Bola Tinubu, Governor Bassey Otu, and other APC candidates for the 2027 elections, describing the development as a flagrant violation of the Electoral Act.

Speaking with Ekwutosblog in Calabar, Ahiakwo emphasized that the law explicitly prohibits political campaigns more than two years ahead of general elections.

He accused the Senate leadership of coercing members into adopting a sole presidential candidate, calling the move “crass impunity”.

He recalled APC’s past criticism of PDP’s 2015 endorsement of President Jonathan as undemocratic, questioning the party’s current double standard.

Ahiakwo also took aim at President Tinubu’s alleged comment likening the APC to “giants with elephantiasis,” saying, “It makes a caricature of our elites who believe anything is possible once in power.”

He decried the sole candidacy narrative as insulting to Nigeria’s educated and politically aware population.

The lawyer further warned that ongoing defections into the ruling party could jeopardize the credibility of the 2027 elections.

“Cross-carpeting may be seen as a strategy to win elections, but it cuts across all societal divides and reflects a desperate struggle for political survival,” he stated.

Ahiakwo concluded that the APC’s actions risk reinforcing public perceptions of the party as lacking transparency and indulging in unchecked political dominance.

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Jigawa police arrest man for alleged murder of sister over land dispute

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1 hour ago

July 4, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The Jigawa State Police Command said it investigating a tragic case of culpable homicide that occurred on July 1, 2025, around in Galadanchi village, Dutse local government where a 70-year-old man allegedly killed his sister over a land dispute.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, one Adamu Yakubu aged 70 of Galadanchi village, allegedly struck his sister, Hannatu Hashimu aged 45yrs of the same address with a stick during a heated argument over the sharing of family inheritance land.

The altercation, which began as a verbal disagreement, allegedly escalated into physical violence, with the suspect attacking the victim with a stick.

The Police spokesman, SP Shi’isu Lawan Adam, in a statement on Friday said the deceased exited the house bitterly and fainted upon entering the matrimonial house.

She was rushed to Dutse General Hospital, where she was pronounced dead by the medical doctor on duty.

According to him: “The suspect was arrested and is currently in police custody, assisting with the ongoing investigation.

“The assault stick was recovered and kept as an exhibit.”

The Command has condemned the incident and reiterated its commitment to ensuring justice is served.

The Command also urged members of the public to seek peaceful and legal ways to resolve family and land-related disputes.

“Following the completion of the investigation, the suspect will be arraigned in court.”

“The Jigawa State Police Command expresses its condolences to the family of the deceased and assures the public that justice will be served,” he added.

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BREAKING!! Natasha Floors Akpabio as Court Orders Senate to Reinstate Her

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5 hours ago

July 4, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Federal High Court orders Senate to reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to continue her legislative duties, ruling that her 6-month suspension is excessive and in default of Section 14(2) of the Senate’s Privileges Act.

However, the court also found Senator Natasha guilty of contempt for commenting on social media while the case was ongoing and ordered her to apologize in two national dailies and on Facebook, and to pay a fine of N5 million to the federal government within seven days.

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TCN counters AEDC, denies responsibility for Abuja power outage

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11 hours ago

July 4, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has denied responsibility for the power outage in several parts of Abuja.

Its denial counters claims by the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), that blamed the outage in areas such as Dilic Hotel, Prime Plaza, Exclusive Stores, Gilmore, Takwa Crescent, and Former Zartech in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on a “technical fault” from the Transmission Company of Nigeria.

This is contained in a statement on Thursday by Ndidi Mbah, spokesperson for TCN.

The statement reads; “The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) informs the public that the power outage affecting Dilic Hotel, Prime Plaza, Exclusive Stores, PENCOM, AMCON, Gilmore, Takwa Crescent, Former Zartech, and its environ is not due to at technical fault from TCN, contrary to Abuja Distribution Company (AEDC)’s claim,” Mbah said.

“TCN’s feeders serving these areas are not in any way experiencing outages. For emphasis, TCN’s feeders serving these areas are functioning normally, contrary to AEDC’s claim.”

The claims and counter claims now put residents in confusion as to the cause of the power outage.