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BREAKING: Tinubu Confers National Honour On Yar’Adua, Kudirat Abiola, Soyinka, Saro-Wiwa, Shehu Sani, Falana, Others [Full List]

June 12, 2025 (updated June 12, 2025) Published by viviaopar

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred national honours on distinguished Nigerians who fought for Nigeria’s democracy.

ObasEmpire reports that Tinubu conferred that national honour while addressing Nigerians at the National Assembly.

Those honoured with posthumous national honours are: Shehu Musa Yar’Adua (GCFR), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu (CON), Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu (CON), Alhaji Balarabe Musa (CFR), Pa. Alfred Rewani (CFR), Bagauda Kaltho (OON), Chima Ubani (OON), Dr. Beko Ransome-Kuti (CON), Alao Aka Bashorun (CON), Chief Frank Kokori (CON), Emma Ezeazu (OON), Bamidele Aturu (OON), Fredrick Fasehun (CON), Professor Festus Iyayi (CON), Dr John Yima Sen (OON), Alhaja Sawaba Gambo (CON), Dr. Edwin Madunagu (CON), Dr. Alex Ibru (CON), Chief Bola Ige (CFR), Pa. Reuben Fasoranti (CFR), Sen. Ayo Fasanmi (CON), Sen. Polycarp Nwite (CON) and Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo (CON).

Also conferred with national honours are Prof. Wole Soyinka (GCON), Prof. Olatunji Dare (CON), the journalist and journalism teacher; Kunle Ajibade (OON); Nosa Igiebor (OON), Dapo Olorunyomi (OON), Bayo Onanuga (CON), Ayo Obe (OON), Dare Babarinsa (CON), Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah (CON), Senator Shehu Sani (CON), Governor Uba Sani (CON), Barrister Femi Falan2a, SAN (CON), Prof. Shafideen Amuwo (CON), Barrister Luke Aghanenu (OON), Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi (CON), Hon. Labaran Maku (OON), Dr. Tunji Alausa (CON), Mr Nick Dazang (OON), Hon Abdul Oroh (OON), Odia Ofeimun (CON), Seye Kehinde (OON), Barrister Felix Morka (CON) Barrister Ledum Mitee (CON), Hon. Olaw1ale Osun (CON), Dr. Amos Akingba (CON), Prof. Segun Gbadegesin (CON), Mobolaji Akinyemi (CFR), Dr. Kayode Shonoiki (CON), Prof. Julius Ihonvbere (CON), Prof. Bayo Williams (CON), Sen. Abu Ibrahim (CFR), and Sen. Ame Ebute (CFR).

Tinubu said: “Additionally, I confer the national honour of CON on Uncle Sam Amuka Pemu, a legendary journalist and publisher who remains true to his lifetime calling as he marks his 90th birthday tomorrow, June 13.

Furthermore, I also confer posthumous national honours on Ken Saro Wiwa (CON), the leader of the Ogoni Nine and his fellow travellers, Saturday Dobee (OON), Nordu Eawo (OON), Daniel Gbooko (OON), Paul Levera (OON), Felix Nuate (OON), Baribor Bera (OON), Barinem Kiobel (OON), and John Kpuine (OON). I shall also be exercising my powers under the prerogative of mercy to grant these national heroes a full pardon, together with others whose names shall be announced later in conjunction with the National Council of State.

Finally, it is my great privilege to now decorate the presiding officers of the National Assembly with the National Honours earlier conferred upon them last year:

Presiding National Assembly Officers

Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON – SENATE PRESIDENT

Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON – Speaker

Senator Jibrin Ibrahim Barau, CFR – DEPUTY SENATE PRESIDENT

Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, CFR – Deputy Speaker.”

Appeal Court Strikes Out Akpabio’s Motions Against Senator Natasha, Orders N100,000 Costs

June 11, 2025 (updated June 11, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the Kogi Central Senatorial District, had been summoned by the Senate Committee following an altercation with Akpabio on February 20, 2025.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has struck out two motions filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio against a Federal High Court judgment that barred the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from conducting disciplinary proceedings against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

The motions, dated March 20 and March 25, 2025, respectively, sought permission to appeal the March 10, 2025, decision of the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division, delivered by Justice Obiora Egwuatu.

Justice Egwuatu’s ruling, in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025 between Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Clerk of the National Assembly & 3 Others, granted an injunction restraining the Senate Committee from proceeding with the disciplinary action against Akpoti-Uduaghan. The decision followed an ex parte application by her counsel.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the Kogi Central Senatorial District, had been summoned by the Senate Committee following an altercation with Akpabio on February 20, 2025.

The two motions were subsequently struck out after Akpabio’s legal team filed applications to withdraw them.

According to the document, the Kogi senator prayed that the court grant an order restraining the Senate and its ethics committee from “proceeding with the purported investigation” against her.

Akpoti-Uduaghan asked the court to grant an order “declaring that any action taken during the pendency of this suit is null, void, and of no effect whatsoever”.

The presiding judge ruled that the defendants should come and show cause within 72 hours, upon the service of the order, why an interlocutory injunction should not be issued against them.

Not satisfied with the decisions of the court, Senator Akpabio appealed against the order through his Counsel, Deborah D. Anyanwu.

The Appellant sought among others, “AN ORDER of this Honourable Court enlarging the time within which the Appellant/Applicant may seek leave to appeal against the decision of the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025 between Senator Natasha Akpoti- Uduaghan v. Clerk of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria & 3 Ors. (Coram: Honourable Justice Obiora Atuegwu Egwuatu) delivered on 10th March 2025 on grounds of mixed law and fact as contained in the proposed Notice of Appeal attached as Exhibit B.

“AN ORDER of this Honourable Court granting leave to the Appellant/Applicant to appeal against the decision of the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025 between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan v. Clerk of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria & 3 Ors. (Coram: Honourable Justice Obiora Atuegwu Egwuatu) delivered on 10th March 2025 on grounds of mixed law and fact as contained in the proposed Notice of Appeal attached as Exhibit B.

“AN ORDER of this Honourable Court enlarging the time within which the Appellant/Applicant may file their Notice of appeal against the decision of the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025 between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan v. Clerk of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria & 3 Ors. (Coram: Honourable Justice Obiora Atuegwu Egwuatu) delivered on 10th March 2025.

AN ORDER of this Honourable Court staying further proceeding in Suit No: FCH/ABJ/CS/384/2025 between Senator Natasha Akpoti- Uduaghan v. Clerk of the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria & 3 Ors. (Coram: Honourable Justice Obiora Atuegwu Egwuatu), pending the hearing and determination of the Appellant/Applicant’s appeal before this Honourable Court.”

Ruling on the motions, which were identical in content but filed on different dates, the Court of Appeal struck them out following an application by Akpabio’s legal team to withdraw them.

In the decision delivered on May 21, 2025, the three-member panel of Justices, led by Justice Hamma A. Barka, also ordered Senate President Akpabio to pay ₦100,000 in costs to the 1st Respondent, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

The court’s enrolled order, signed by Deputy Chief Registrar Josephine J. Ekperobe, confirmed that the application to withdraw the motions was granted, and the motions were accordingly struck out.

Justice Barka delivered the lead judgment, with Justices Adebukunola A. Banjoko and Okon E. Abang concurring.

The court decisions partly read: “This Court, Wednesday the 21st day of May, 2025, upon reading the Motion on Notice filed on the 20/3/2025 and 25/3/2025 together with the Affidavit in support deposed to by Toyo Jimmy.

“And after hearing, Deborah D. Anyanwu for the Appellant. Peter Erviwode with Daniel Akpoviroro, A. Ε. Imadegbelo and Y. M. Zakari for the 1st Respondent. Arnold Ubua for the 3rd Respondent.

“It is hereby ordered that: “Application seeking to withdraw the two Motions dated and filed on the 20/3/2025 and 25/3/2025 is granted and same struck out.

Cost of N100,000 awarded to the 1st Respondent. Appeal No: CA/ABJ/PRE/ROA/CV/395M/2025 to be deleted.”

Days after meeting Tinubu, Osun APC sends message to Gov Adeleke

June 5, 2025 (updated June 5, 2025) Published by viviaopar

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has issued a warning the state governor, Ademola Adeleke.

The party’s warning to the Osun State governor comes days after Adeleke visited President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock, Abuja.

Adeleke was at the Presidential Villa alongside his older brother, Adedeji and his nephew, David.

This particular visit to the president has raised concerns over the possibility that the governor might be nursing defection plans in order to secure a second-term bid as governor of the state.

However, speaking at the Tinubu/Shettima campaign office in Osogbo, a chieftain of the ruling party, Timothy Owoeye said the governor would not be joining the APC from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Owoeye also told Adeleke that the APC governorship ticket in Osun State is not for sale.

According to him, the Osun chapter of the party does not need Adeleke to win elections in the state.

I’m saying this categorically that APC tickets are not for sale. As a matter of fact, as of today, we don’t see Adeleke as a member or part of APC as a party. Let me be sincere with you, the APC in Osun is the party to beat

I want to tell you that if not because of the fear of the unknown that is disturbing the Adeleke family and the PDP, they wouldn’t have been showing the intention of coming to the APC,” Owoeye said.

He also said that the APC is strongly positioned to oust the PDP government led by Adeleke out of the state.

Oworye noted that there is no vacancy in the APC for PDP members and the governor to fill at the moment.

Why you Should Not Choose Successor Just Because They Kneel for You-Akpabio Tells Governors

May 31, 2025 (updated May 31, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Akpabio said governors who settle for successors simply because they kneel before them might be setting themselves up for betrayal when they finally leave office.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged second-term governors to exercise caution and wisdom when choosing their successors.

He gave this advice on Saturday at the commissioning of the first 30 kilometres of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway in the Lekki area of Lagos.

The Senate President emphasized the place of vision in leadership, urging second-term governors, particularly those in the All Progressives Congress, APC, to prioritise visionary leadership over patronising loyalty.

“We have a President who has both sight and vision. And this for me is something I must advise our governors, particularly those of them who are in their second term. Do not give power to anybody who is not looking for power.

Don’t give power to anybody who is not prepared. Don’t go hiding in your heart that this boy is very subservient; he is always kneeling when he is talking to me, his wife is always rolling on the floor, I think I should make this one the governor.

If you do that, you are giving power to somebody who is not prepared for governance and they will disappoint you. This is where betrayals normally start. I am just trying to give some advice.

For the progressive governors, I believe that all of you are doing well because you are being led by a man who has both sight and vision,” Akpabio said.

Present at the event were President Bola Tinubu, Works Minister Dave Umahi, as well as second-term governors including Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), and Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos).

NewsBREAKING: Appeal Court overturns High Court judgment, reaffirms validity of Kano LG elections

May 30, 2025 (updated May 30, 2025) Published by viviaopar

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has overturned the ruling of the Federal High Court in Kano regarding the local government elections conducted in October, 2024.

ObasEmpire recalls that the APC had filed a suit with the Federal High Court, seeking to stop the elections based on allegations that the Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission, Prof. Sani Malumfashi alongside some commissioners were card-carrying members of the ruling NNPP.

Justice Amobeda ruled in their favor and ordered a halt to the polls but the elections were conducted regardless.

While delivering the judgment on Friday, Justice Oyewumi of the appeal court stated that the Federal High Court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the case, let alone deliver a ruling on it.

Consequently, the Court of Appeal upheld the appeal filed by the Kano State Government and affirmed the validity of the October polls.

As at the time of filing this report, the APC has yet to respond to the judgment and calls placed to the spokesperson of the party, Ahmad Aruwa by this reporter went unanswered.

It Will Be Impossible For Tinubu To Get Reelected’ – El-Rufai

May 28, 2025 (updated May 28, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has insisted that it will be impossible for President Bola Tinubu to get reelected in the 2027 election

This News reports that this comes barely a week after the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership and that of the National Assembly passed a vote of confidence in Tinubu.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, also expressed confidence that Tinubu would be reelected because he is the sole candidate of the party.

Similarly, the APC Governors endorsed Tinubu as the party’s presidential candidate during its summit in Abuja.

However, in an interview on the Social Democratic Party (SDP) national updates, El-Rufai said anybody who thinks Tinubu can get re-elected is living in another country, not Nigeria.

In the short snippet making the rounds online, the former Governor said nobody would vote for Tinubu in 2027, considering the current economic and political situation in Nigeria.

El-Rufai added that he does not see a pathway for Tinubu, irrespective of the crisis in the opposition parties.

He said, “Anybody that thinks it is possible for President Bola Tinubu to get re-elected is living in another country, not Nigeria. It is impossible for Bola Tinubu to get re-elected. I don’t see a pathway for him, no matter how disorganised the opposition is. Who will vote for him? But that’s my own opinion.”

Lawyer To Face trial For alleged Attempt of Mislead AGF

May 27, 2025 (updated May 27, 2025) Published by viviaopar

The police have dragged an Abuja-based lawyer, Victor Giwa, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, over an alleged attempt to mislead the Attorney General of the Federation into dropping a criminal case.

Giwa and a co-defendant, identified as Bukola, are facing three counts bordering on conspiracy, forgery, and impersonation.

The charge, marked CR/150/25, was filed by the Inspector General of Police and accused the defendants of fabricating a letter purportedly from the chambers of prominent Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Awa Kalu, to mislead the AGF into halting a pending criminal case.

According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on June 28, 2024, when the defendants allegedly forged and dispatched a letter titled “Urgent and Solemn Appeal to Suspend the Arraignment of Our Colleague Victor Giwa on Charge Number: CR/222/2023.

The letter, addressed to the AGF and written on the official letterhead of Awa U. Kalu (SAN), requested the suspension of Giwa’s arraignment scheduled for July 2, 2024, before Justice Bature of the High Court in Maitama, Abuja.

The prosecution alleged that the forged letter falsely claimed to be from Kalu’s chambers and argued for the withdrawal of charges against Giwa in the interest of “natural justice, equity, and fair play.”

Giwa, along with property developer, Cecil Osakwe, and others, is facing separate nine counts involving alleged illegal eviction, criminal intimidation, threats to life, and property damage amounting to N300m.

In the current case, Giwa and Bukola were charged with conspiracy to commit forgery and impersonation (punishable under Section 97 of the Penal Code Act, 2004).

They were also accused of dishonest execution of a fraudulent document and false personation of a legal practitioner.

The prosecution is being led by Rabiu Usman from the Legal/Prosecution Section under the authority of the Inspector General of Police.

At the scheduled arraignment before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie on Monday, proceedings were stalled due to the absence of both defendants.

Defence counsel U.J. Udo explained that Giwa was bereaved and had travelled for his sister’s burial, requesting an adjournment.

Justice Onwuegbuzie granted the request, adjourning the matter to September 15, 2025, for arraignment.

He, however, issued a stern warning that no further delays would be tolerated.

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African leaders must strengthen Collaboration Against Escalating security threats

May 24, 2025 (updated May 25, 2025) Published by viviaopar

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has urged African leaders to intensify collaboration and technological advancement across African air forces to address the continent’s escalating security threats

Abubakar, who spoke at the opening of the 4th African Air Forces Forum in Lagos, which gathered Chiefs of Air Staff and aerospace leaders from over 30 nations, emphasized the need for unity, innovation, and strategic partnerships in the face of evolving regional and global security dynamics.

This was disclosed in a statement by his Personal Assistant on Media, Mati Ali.

The minister said: “We are confronted by multidimensional threats that transcend borders and defy traditional responses. Terrorism, transnational crime, and maritime insecurity demand robust, collective action anchored in advanced airpower and strategic partnerships.”

Under the theme “Strengthening Collaboration in Advanced Aerospace Technologies for Enhanced National and Regional Security,” the forum marks a pivotal moment for African defense cooperation.

The minister also highlighted that Nigeria, in pursuance of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is investing heavily in the modernisation of the Nigerian Air Force, with emphasis on Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), to air mobility, and precision strike capabilities.

“A technologically advanced Nigerian Air Force is not only vital to Nigeria’s security but a strategic asset to Africa’s collective defence,” the minister said.

He also underscored the central role of cutting-edge aerospace technologies, ranging from unmanned aerial systems to integrated cyber defence, in shaping modern defence architecture. However, he cautioned that technology alone is not enough.

According to him, “this forum is not only about technological advancement. It is about the human dimension of trust, mutual respect, and a shared ambition for a secure, united, and prosperous Africa.”

The minister paid tribute to Tinubu for his unwavering support to the Nigerian Armed Forces and his visionary leadership in advancing peace and security both at home and across Africa

Foreign vessel crew members throw four Nigerian stowaways into Atlantic

May 23, 2025 (updated May 23, 2025) Published by viviaopar

Four Nigerian stowaways were rescued on the Atlantic Ocean after being thrown overboard by the crew of a foreign vessel.

The rescued individuals, James John, Favour Efe, Kingsley Williams, and Kingsley Mathew, have since been handed over to the Nigerian Navy at the Navy Base Atlas Cove, Takwa Bay, for further care and debriefing.

The young men, seeking to escape Nigeria’s economic challenges, had boarded the ship in secret with hopes of reaching foreign shores.

The crew of the vessel, upon discovering the stowaways, allegedly responded with violence, casting the men into the Atlantic Ocean

They were clinging to debris, weak and barely able to call for help. We acted quickly. Another few minutes, and they might not have made it.”

As investigations into the incident continue, the spotlight remains firmly on both the plight of Nigeria’s youth and the urgent need for comprehensive migration and economic reform.”

They were clinging to debris, weak and barely able to call for help. We acted quickly. Another few minutes, and they might not have made it.”

The public relations officer of the firm, Olawale Ezekiel, made this known in a statement to journalists on Thursday, May 22, 2025.

The situation could have ended in tragedy were it not for the swift intervention of a maritime logistics company owned by a France-based Ekiti-born business mogul, Mr Harrison Niyi Alonge.

This incident underscores a growing migration crisis in Nigeria, where economic instability, unemployment, and insecurity have driven many young people to attempt perilous journeys in search of a better life. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), hundreds of Nigerians undertake risky maritime routes annually, often resorting to illegal and life-threatening methods.

BREAKING: Supreme Court Throws Out Suit by States Against FGBREAKING: Supreme Court Throws Out Suit by States Against FG

May 23, 2025 (updated May 23, 2025) Published by viviaopar

The Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Federal Government over the management and distribution of recovered looted funds.

The suit was filed by the 36 state governments and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF).

Delivering judgment in the high-profile constitutional dispute, a seven-member panel of the apex court held unanimously that the case was wrongly brought before it. In the lead judgment prepared by Justice Chidiebere Uwa and read by Justice Mohammed Idris, the court ruled that the matter fell under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Federal High Court.

The suit, marked SC/CV/395/2021, sought to challenge the Federal Government’s alleged failure to remit approximately N1.8 trillion in cash and other assets recovered between 2015 and 2021 into the Federation Account, as constitutionally required.

According to the plaintiffs, “between 2015 and 2021 when the suit was filed, the FG has secured both international and municipal forfeiture, recovery and repatriation of ‘stolen assets’ in the sum of N1,836,906,543,658.73, about 167 properties, 450 cars, 300 trucks and cargoes, and 20,000,000 barrels of crude oil worth over N450 million,” which they alleged were diverted into unauthorised accounts.

They accused the Federal Government of bypassing the Federation Account by channelling the funds into the Consolidated Revenue Account (CRA) and other accounts not recognised by the Nigerian Constitution

The states maintained that “it is unconstitutional to remit or divert revenue payable into the Federation Account to the Consolidated Revenue Account of the Federal Government or any other account whatsoever, or to apply the said revenue to any other purpose.”

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