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APC dismisses supreme court minority judgement, says no going back on Congresses -NigPilot as scheduled

All Progressives Congress, APC, has vowed to go ahead with the conduct of its State congresses scheduled for July 31, 2021, despite legal concerns by some members of the party. Members of the ruling APC and the nation's political space were Wednesday thrown into anxiety and panic mode over an imminent legal clog to the success of the party's congresses and national convention leading to the 2023 general elections following a minority judgment at the Supreme court in the governorship election petition case between Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State of APC and Eyitayo Jegede of People's Democratic Party. Barristers Festus Keyamo and Kayode Ajulo, both prominent members of the party had called for the immediate resignation of the acting national chairman, Mai Mala Buni, and cancellation of the planned State congresses given that his double positions as national chairman and Yobe State governor contradicts section 183 of the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria and that of the party's constitution and as such jeopardizes the fortune of the party in the future elections. According to the dissecting judgment of three justices of the supreme court against four, the party erred and contravenes the constitution in allowing a sitting governor sit as its national chairman. But the petition was dismissed given that the petitioner, Eyitayo Jegede , who was the candidate of the People's Democratic Party in the disputed election failed to join Mai Mala Buni and the party's national secretary, Sen John James Akpanudoedehe, in the suit. In his immediate reaction, Barr. Kayode Ajulo said, Without prejudice to the ratio decidendi of the majority decision of the Court, it is imperative to state prestissimo and very clearly too that with the unanimous position of the Apex Court that it appears the actions of the All Progressives Congress in permitting a sitting Governor as the Interim Chairman of the Party is in violation of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is my sincere view that the Interim Chairman of the All Progressive Congress should immediately step down. "My humble but cosmic review of the judgment comes with an indication that the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni has to vacate his seat, as the Chairman of APC with immediate effect. "The provision of Section 183 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) is clear and unambiguous to the effect that “The Governor shall not, during the period when he holds office, hold any other executive office or paid employment in any capacity whatsoever.” On the other hand, Keyamo, in a statement attributed to him said, "The little technical point that saved Gov AKEREDOLU was that Jegede failed to join GOV. Mai Mala Buni in the suit. "Jegede was challenging the competence of Gov. Mai Mala Buni as a sitting Governor to run the affairs of the APC as Chairman of the Caretaker Committee. He contends that this is against Section 183 of the 1999 Constitution which states that a sitting Governor shall not, during the period when he holds office, hold any other executive office or paid employment in any capacity whatsoever. In other words, had Buni been joined in the suit, the story may have been different today as we would have lost Ondo State to the PDP. Therefore, any other person affected by the actions of the Buni-led Committee will henceforth not fail to join him in any subsequent case in court. These includes any subsequent election matter in any part of this country and all the APC Congresses that are about to hold. The Supreme Court has just weaponised all those that would be aggrieved by the APC Congresses to proceed to court to Challenge the competence of the Buni-led CECPC to organise the Congresses and National Convention. Keyamo said, "The planned Congresses across the country slated for this weekend must immediately be suspended because it will be an exercise in futility as analysed above. The competence of Gov. Mai Mala Buni to organise the congresses has been called to question by the Supreme Court. But reacting to the statements by Keyamo and Ajulo, one of the lead counsel to the APC in the petition, Chief Niyi Akintola SAN, described the statements as their personal opinions in interpreting the judgment. Akintola, who is also a chieftain of the APC said the minority judgement is of no legal value as it cannot be cited in any case in court and can only remain in the realm of academic discourse. He said the election petition had tribunal ruled that holding of party positions does not contravene section 183 of the constitution as being claimed by the petitioner and that position was what was upheld by the appeal and supreme court's respectively. National secretary to the caretaker committee, Sen John James Akpanudoedehe, in his reaction, said the party would go ahead with the congresses as scheduled and advised members of the party not to fear. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The content of this Website is made available by the Nigerian Pilot Newspaper Publisher. This Website seeks to facilitate the dissemination of informative, with engaging, and constructive news about events in Nigerian, Africa, and Globally as they happen. 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Below are the headlines found on The Vanguard Online Newspaper for today, Sunday, 30 July, 2017.

We ran helter-skelter as heavily armed Boko Haram fighters overwhelmed our military escorts

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Unconfirmed reports, however, put the number of soldiers killed in the attack at 18 while 15 members of the Civilian JTF lost their livesThe post We ran helter-skelter as heavily armed Boko Haram fighters overwhelmed our military escorts appeared first on Vanguard News.

Counter-Insurgency: Airforce deploys more Special Forces, weaponry to North-East

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Following the renewed wave of attacks by Boko Haram terrorists, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has introduced additional measures aimed at increasing its operational capability in the ongoing war against terror in the North East.The post Counter-Insurgency: Airforce deploys more Special Forces, weaponry to North-East appeared first on Vanguard News.

Yakasai blasts Atiku: Your position on restructuring is hogwash, invitation to anarchy

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, has criticised the position of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on restructuring of Nigeria as hogwash and invitation to anarchy.The post Yakasai blasts Atiku: Your position on restructuring is hogwash, invitation to anarchy appeared first on Vanguard News.

NFVCB, Nigeria Police, others strategise to fight film, music piracy

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

IN a bid to ensure a complete protection of the creative works in Nigeria, the National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other stakeholders in the creative industry have strategised to combat the piracy of intellectual property in the country. The post NFVCB, Nigeria Police, others strategise to fight film, music piracy appeared first on Vanguard News.

UNICEF applauds Gov. Ugwuanyi's supportive leadership roles in its programmes

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

The UNICEF Nigeria Country Representative, Mr. Mohammed Malick Fall, has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his vision and supportive leadership roles in the success of the organisation's programmes in the state.The post UNICEF applauds Gov. Ugwuanyi's supportive leadership roles in its programmes appeared first on Vanguard News.

Fish farmer nabbed with 25KG of suspected Ephedrine

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, have apprehended a 59 -year- old Chukwuani, a fish farmer while allegedly trying to board an Ethiopian airline flight to Johannesburg, South Africa, through Addis Ababa. Twenty-five kilogrammes of substances that tested positive for ephedrine, according to the agency, were found in the suspect's luggage.The post Fish farmer nabbed with 25KG of suspected Ephedrine appeared first on V

The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me ' GOFAMINT Pastor Taiwo Stephen

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

The installation of a District Pastor is a great service in The Gospel Faith Mission International (Bariga District) Lagos, Pastor Bankole Aiyejusunle Cozens handed over the Bariga District to Pastor Olaiya Taiwo Stephen.The post The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me ' GOFAMINT Pastor Taiwo Stephen appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ambode trains Lagos public servants, preaches transformational leadership

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Over 200 civil servants in Lagos State have undergone business leadership training to enable them confront the challenges relating to their work and compete with their counterparts in developed countries. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, who was represented by the Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Establishment, Training and Pensions, Dr. Akintola Benson Oke encouraged the civil servants during the training session to imbibe the qualities of transformational leadership, saying it is more effective

Late Suntai's burial now to hold Aug. 19

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Taraba Governor Darius Ishaku has announced the postponment of the state burial of former Governor Danbaba Suntai from Aug. 5 to Aug. 19.The post Late Suntai's burial now to hold Aug. 19 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Military, paramilitary agencies embark on route march, reassure Lagosians of safety

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

The Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies in Lagos State, yesterday, embarked on a route march, aimed, among other things, to assure Lagosians of its commitment to prevent any external or internal aggression in the state.The post Military, paramilitary agencies embark on route march, reassure Lagosians of safety appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Dakuku Peterside hails peaceful Rivers APC congress

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

The Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has praised the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressive Congress, APC, for the proper conduct of a non-elective Congress and election of delegates for the forthcoming national convention of the party.The post Dakuku Peterside hails peaceful Rivers APC congress appeared first on Vanguard News.

Saraki: We will revisit Devolution of Powers Bill

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

In what appears to be a reassuring development, Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has assured Nigerians that the defeated bill on devolution of powers still stood a chance of being passed, as part of the amendment to the 1999 Constitution after the resumption of both chambers of the National Assembly from the annual recess which commenced last Friday.The post Saraki: We will revisit Devolution of Powers Bill appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gov. Ganduje appoints Politcal Adviser, others

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has approved the appointment of Mustafa Hamza-Buhari as his new political adviser.'The post Gov. Ganduje appoints Politcal Adviser, others appeared first on Vanguard News.

CRK: Christians should not keep silent ' Pastor Imagoro

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Pastor Judith Daniel-Imagoro has commended the leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, and well-meaning Nigerians for their courage, saying the return of Christian Religious Knowledge (CRK) as an independent subject in secondary schools would not have been possible if Christians had remained silent.The post CRK: Christians should not keep silent Pastor Imagoro appeared first on Vanguard News.

Alaba traders extolled over peaceful council polls in Lagos

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

A former Chairman of Fancy and Furniture, Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos, Chief Azubuike Ekwerekwu, yesterday, commended traders in the market for the way they participated in the just concluded local government elections in Lagos State, asking them to continue with the spirit in future elections in the state.The post Alaba traders extolled over peaceful council polls in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.

MTNF's N100m aid for Ondo students, schools

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

THE MTN Foundation says it has provided scholarship and school furniture worth N100million to students and schools across Ondo State.The post MTNF's N100m aid for Ondo students, schools appeared first on Vanguard News.

Gunmen attack Deputy President

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Gunmen attacked Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto's residence on Saturday while he and his family were out, local television stations reported, 10 days before presidential and legislative elections.The post Gunmen attack Deputy President appeared first on Vanguard News.

State of the nation: Our younger ones are crazier than us ' Amb Mohammed

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Alhaji Nurudeen Mohammed, from Kaiama, Kwara State, is Nigeria's Ambassador to Malaysia.He had been a close ally of President Muhammadu Buhari in the former Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, long before the CPC merged with other parties to become All Progressives Congress, APC 'Leader', as he's fondly, bares his mind on some issues agitating the minds of Nigerians.The post State of the nation: Our younger ones are crazier than us Amb Mohammed appeared first on Vanguard N

A unitary constitution in a federal system: Why change is elusive

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Mr. Dele Adesina, SAN was unusually vigorous as he appeared on a Channels Television morning programme last Friday.The post A unitary constitution in a federal system: Why change is elusive appeared first on Vanguard News.

Restructuring goes beyond resource control ' Atiku

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

In this concluding part of the address delivered at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, former VP Atiku Abubakar speaks on how to restructure Nigeria.The post Restructuring goes beyond resource control ' Atiku appeared first on Vanguard News.

How the Senate Voted on Constitution Alteration

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Much anxiety had preceded last Wednesday's vote on the proposals to alter specific provisions of the 1999 Constitution. The post How the Senate Voted on Constitution Alteration appeared first on Vanguard News.

Devolution of power: N/Assembly failed to make history ' Nwuke

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

For voting against devolution of political powers from the center in the just concluded constitutional amendment, a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ogbonna Nwuke has lashed out at the federal lawmakers, saying they made a huge mistake.The post Devolution of power: N/Assembly failed to make history Nwuke appeared first on Vanguard News.

diversification of our economy only possible if we embrace restructuring ' Atiku

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Former vice president and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Atiku Abubakar has hit back at critics of his stance on restructuring, saying the United Nation's planned phase out of petrol and diesel-run cars by 2040 has vindicated him.The post diversification of our economy only possible if we embrace restructuring Atiku appeared first on Vanguard News.

Comments on 2017 Budget: We're not fighting. We can disagree to agree ' Fashola

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola on Friday tendered unreserved apology to members of House of Representatives over his unsavory comments on the assented 2017 budget. The post Comments on 2017 Budget: Were not fighting. We can disagree to agree Fashola appeared first on Vanguard News.

Banire: Lagos APC carpets NWC, says local chapter right to recall him

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

The Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) has lampooned the position of the National Working Committee (NWC) for annulling the suspension of Dr. Muiz Banire by a local chapter of the party in Mushin Local Government over anti party activities.The post Banire: Lagos APC carpets NWC, says local chapter right to recall him appeared first on Vanguard News.

Until APC acknowledges Tinubu as rallying point

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Ahmed has the singular honor of being among the best identifiers of human talent for leadership our nation has produced. Without any iota of doubt, Tinubu is the root, the soul and the heart of the APC. He mobilized the progressives across the land, including our dear president, to come under a platform that sent the PDP government of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan packing after 16 years in power. The post Until APC acknowledges Tinubu as rallying point' appeared first on Vanguar

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Infinix note 4 gains market attention with fast charging advantage

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Designed for the youths to go beyond, Infinix Note 4 series, just released in the Nigerian market is gaining market attention as a result of key innovative features, especially, the fast charger, Xpen, among others.The post Infinix note 4 gains market attention with fast charging advantage appeared first on Vanguard News.

Improving driving security: Uber rolls out real-time ID check in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

In a committed effort to further improve security, Uber has introduced Real-Time ID in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya.The post Improving driving security: Uber rolls out real-time ID check in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya appeared first on Vanguard News.

IT curriculum in Nigerian universities undergoing review, says Prof Uwadia, CPN boss

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

To attain global standard, the new President and Chairman in Council of the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria, CPN, Prof. Charles Uwadia while outlining his two years eight point agenda has disclosed that IT curriculum in many universities is undergoing review.The post IT curriculum in Nigerian universities undergoing review, says Prof Uwadia, CPN boss appeared first on Vanguard News.

Microsoft Nigeria's new GM to address challenge of local innovation

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

The new General Manager of Microsoft Nigeria, , Banuso has assured among many things, to address the challenge of local innovation in the country.The post Microsoft Nigeria's new GM to address challenge of local innovation appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lagos now on street view in Google maps

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Those who still believe that Nigeria will miss the digital society should better have a rethink. Just last week during Google for Nigeria event when the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Google, Sundar Pichai, visited Nigeria, the Country Manager of Google Nigeria, Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor, revealed that the search engine has improved address search experience in Lagos.The post Lagos now on street view in Google maps appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nokia bounces back to Nigerian market with new series

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Beautifully crafted to deliver the latest pure Android experience, Nokia has raised the bar in the smart phone segment with the introduction of the Nokia 3, 5 and 6 series in the Nigerian market.The post Nokia bounces back to Nigerian market with new series appeared first on Vanguard News.

Cameroon coach rejects Egyptian offer

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Indomitable Lions of Cameroon coach Hugo Broos has turned down an offer to coach Zamalek of Egypt.The post Cameroon coach rejects Egyptian offer appeared first on Vanguard News.

NFF still receiving applications for coaches jobs'Bewarang

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Nigeria Football Federation technical director Bitrus Bewarang has disclosed that the federation is still receiving applications from coaches who have the desires to coach the national teams where there are vacancies.The post NFF still receiving applications for coaches jobs'Bewarang appeared first on Vanguard News.

All set for Chamberlain squash open

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Organizers of the maiden Chamberlain Squash Open (CSO) are putting finishing touches to preparations for the event that will attract players from Nigeria and overseas.The post All set for Chamberlain squash open appeared first on Vanguard News.

Rudisha ready for gold rush

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

David Rudisha can't wait to get back to the stadium where he ran a world record time five years ago and is confident he can maintain his dominance of the 800 metres at the world championships in London this week.The post Rudisha ready for gold rush appeared first on Vanguard News.

No Mourinho season, Conte tells Chelsea players

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Antonio Conte fears he is locked in a fight to avoid becoming the third manager in a row to be sacked as a champion.The post No Mourinho season, Conte tells Chelsea players appeared first on Vanguard News.

Mbappe worth the price ' Real boss

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe is worth '180million if that is what the market dictates, says Los Blancos legend Raul.The post Mbappe worth the price ' Real boss appeared first on Vanguard News.

Follow your heart, Ronaldinho tells Neymar

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Ronaldinho has encouraged Neymar to 'follow his heart' as speculation mounts that the Barcelona star is set to complete a world record move to Paris Saint-Germain.The post Follow your heart, Ronaldinho tells Neymar appeared first on Vanguard News.

Two killed in S. Africa football stadium crush

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Two people were killed in a crush of football fans on Saturday at the South African stadium that hosted the 2010 World Cup final, police and officials said.The post Two killed in S. Africa football stadium crush appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria Basketball crisis: Back to the basics

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Against all known laws of nature, Nigeria basketball which has which has witnessed a steady growth to top the African chart and risen to global prominence looks doomed for an imminent drop, unless urgent steps are taken to prevent the ugly, but predictable end.The post Nigeria Basketball crisis: Back to the basics appeared first on Vanguard News.

Agu boasts, I've best record as goalkeeper trainer

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Even as the debate on the decision by Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr to hire a new goalkeepers' trainer for the team rages on, Alloy Agu who has been the head of goalkeeping department in the team has boasted that he remains the best in that respect.The post Agu boasts, Ive best record as goalkeeper trainer appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iheanacho transfer saga: Ex-agent arrives UK, rejects N254m settlement

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

REPRESENTATIVES of First Eleven Manage-ment have arrived in the United Kingdom to attend a court hearing over a breach of contract by Manchester City's Kelechi Iheanacho and English-based agency Stellar Group.Despite suggestions that Manchester City and Leicester City are still in talks over the signing of the Nigeria international, an agreement was reached long ago but the Foxes have been instructed not to announce his signing until a judgement is passed.Kelechi Iheanacho has offered to pa

Why Enyimba vs Pillars clash is pick of the pack

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

The biggest game of Matchday 32 in the Nigeria Professional Football League is definitely in Calabar where Enyimba will host Kano Pillars.The post Why Enyimba vs Pillars clash is pick of the pack appeared first on Vanguard News.

Two killed in S. Africa football stadium crush

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Two people were killed in a crush during a football match Saturday at the South African stadium that hosted the 2010 World Cup final, local media and an official said.The post Two killed in S. Africa football stadium crush appeared first on Vanguard News.

Spanish coach brushes up Teluwo, Holmes for African Championship

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

TOP Spanish tennis coach, Jose Velasco has rounded off his four-week coaching visit to Nigeria at the Lagos Country Club with a number of junior national players getting the latest techniques to step up their game.The post Spanish coach brushes up Teluwo, Holmes for African Championship appeared first on Vanguard News.

Bedroom secret has taken our marriage this far ' Opa Williams

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

I think we have changed for good. But I wish my wife looks younger and sexier like when I met her 30 years agoThe post Bedroom secret has taken our marriage this far ' Opa Williams appeared first on Vanguard News.

American pop star Katy Perry unveiled as host for MTV Video Music Awards

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

MTV, the organisers of the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards has announced that pop superstar Katy Perry will host the 2017 edition of the awards. The award ceremony will be broadcast live from the Fabulous Forum in Inglewood, California on MTV on Monday, 28 August at 01:00 am, with a repeat on 28 August at 8:30 pm.The post American pop star Katy Perry unveiled as host for MTV Video Music Awards appeared first on Vanguard News.

Another NollyFund film premieres amid pomp in Lagos

Sun, 30 Jul 2017

Penultimate Saturday was a day of heavy downpour, but that did not deter the high profile guests drawn across different strata of the society, to glamourise the premiere of a new Nollyfund film 'Tatu' which held at the Eko Hotel Convention center, Victoria Island,The post Another NollyFund film premieres amid pomp in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.

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