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Atiku, Obi Head for Supreme Court after PEPT Judgment

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The legal teams of Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), respectively, have received Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) judgement.

 

The PEPC affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s election on Wednesday, dismissing the complaints made by Atiku and Obi.

 

The verdict has been challenged by Atiku and Obi, who have promised to appeal to the Supreme Court.

 

Chris Uche, Atiku’s main attorney, reportedly stated that the CTCs were received on Friday.

 

“We have received the CTCs and are studying them,” Uche said. “We will file our appeal to the Supreme Court within 14 days.”

 

Obi’s lead counsel, Livy Uzoukwu, also confirmed receiving the CTCs.

 

“We have received the CTCs and are going through them,” Uzoukwu said. “We will file our appeal to the Supreme Court as soon as possible.”

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Reps Approve ₦54.99tn 2025 Budget

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By Ifeoluwa Odunayo

The House of Representatives has approved Nigeria’s ₦54.99 trillion 2025 budget, marking a pivotal step in addressing economic challenges and public services.

The revised budget, up from the initial ₦49.7 trillion proposal, includes ₦3.645 trillion for statutory transfers, ₦14.317 trillion for debt servicing, ₦13.64 trillion for recurrent expenses, and ₦23.963 trillion for capital projects.

Lawmakers expect the increased spending to stimulate economic recovery, stabilize key sectors, and reduce borrowing reliance.

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Nigeria Moves to Repatriate 400,000 Refugees from Chad, Niger, Cameroon

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By Nike Lawal 

The Nigerian federal government has revealed that over 400,000 Nigerian refugees remain in Chad, Niger, and Cameroon, with efforts underway to facilitate their safe return.

Speaking at a Technical Working Group meeting in Abuja, Tijani Ahmed, Federal Commissioner of NCFRMI, stressed the need to assess past repatriation efforts and strengthen partnerships for a smoother process.

A tripartite agreement between Nigeria, Chad, and UNHCR has already enabled the return of 3,000 refugees, with more repatriations planned, especially from Cameroon.

UNHCR Deputy Representative Bernadette Muteshi reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s leadership in ensuring a safe and sustainable return for displaced citizens.

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FG Orders Strict Compliance with Treasury Single Account Policy

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By Adenike Lawal

The federal government has directed Federal Pay Officers (FPOs) nationwide to enforce strict adherence to the Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy by all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) at the state level.

During a visit to the Federal Pay Office in Benin, Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein, warned that MDAs must not bypass TSA rules or maintain unauthorized accounts with commercial banks. Any exceptions require presidential approval through the AGF.

She urged FPOs to uphold transparency, professionalism, and ethical standards in managing federal funds, adding that routine inspections will ensure compliance.

Dr. Madein also acknowledged operational challenges and announced plans to build new office structures to improve working conditions for FPO staff.

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