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Says a lot about the sad state of Nigerian affaris that no one was surprised that Yar’Adua’s victory in the 2007 election would be validated by the Supreme Court.
Since every cloud has a silver lining, the only good to come out of the Supreme Court decision is that the rule of law has prevailed.
I wish [...]

‘Allegations against Okah Weighty’
From Seriki Adinoyi in Jos, 10.04.2008, Thisday

The Federal High Court sitting in Jos yesterday said allegations leveled against the leader of Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND), Mr. Henry Okah are too weighty and serious to be ignored.
The court said although a criminal case can be struck out, if it [...]

Anenih Chides Buhari over Yar’Adua
From Sufuyan Ojeifo in Abuja, 10.04.2008
Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih has asked the presidential candidate of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), Major General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) to stop [...]

Buhari’s Petition is Weak, Says Yar’Adua
From Juliana Taiwo in Abuja, 10.03.2008,

President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua has said former Head of State and All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) candidate in the April 21, 2007 presidential election, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), has a weak case before the court in respect [...]