June 27, 2023

On Tuesday, a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a restraining order, preventing Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State and the state’s attorney-general from re-arresting or detaining Rep Alhassan Ado Doguwa until a substantive suit is heard and determined.

Justice Donatus Okorowo granted the order in response to an oral application made by Doguwa’s counsel, Afam Osigwe, SAN.

Recall that Doguwa, through his lawyer, had filed a lawsuit with the reference number FHC/ABJ/CS/831/23, seeking an order to protect his fundamental rights.

The lawmaker, who represents the Doguwa/Tundun Wada Federal Constituency of Kano State in the House of Representatives, …

The fate of Pakistan’s $6 billion bailout package has been hanging on a balance as obtained by Africa Digital News, New York, the nation struggles on tenterhooks, as it awaits the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) decision. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expresses optimism, believing that the IMF will deliver its verdict within the next few days. Sharif’s recent discussions with IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva during a global financing meeting in Paris have added momentum to this hopeful outlook.

Pakistan’s negotiations with the IMF have met obstacles since December, triggered by the delay in releasing a $1.1 billion tranche from the bailout …

In response to the recent demolition of several buildings at the Alaba International Market by the Lagos State Government, Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has expressed his concerns. Obi acknowledged that while certain demolitions may be justifiable, they have resulted in numerous victims, particularly ordinary individuals who, in his opinion, were either innocently uninformed.

According to Obi, the foremost responsibility of any government is to ensure the well-being and safety of its citizens.

On Tuesday, the ex-governor of Anambra State took to his official Twitter account to issue a statement, offering his advice. …