Abuja Court Of Appeal Declares Donald Duke SPD's Presidential Flag-Bearer!

The Court of Appeal in Abuja, Nigeria's capital city, on Thursday, 24th January, 2019, declared former Governor of Cross-River State, and Presidential aspirant, Donald Duke; the Presidential Candidate for the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

Donald Duke

It was reported that Donald Duke had 812 votes, against Jerry Gana's 611 votes in the primaries. The High Court of the Federal capital Territory, on December 14, 2018, declared Ex-Information Minister, Jerry Gana, winner of the Party's Presidential Primaries instead. 

The ruling was on the grounds, that according to the Party's agreement, the National Chairman and the Presidential Flag-bearer are not supposed to hail from the same geo-political zone. A ruling, Duke challenged in Court.

The three-man Panel, led by Justice Abdul Aboki, displaced, the lower court ruling, and declared Duke the winner.

Felix Tshisekedi Sworn-In As DRC's New President!

Amidst controversy, and ensuing January 10, 2019 announcement, UDSP's Felix Tshisekedi was on Thursday, 24th January, 2019, sworn in as the new President of Democratic Republic of Congo. 

Newly sworn-in DRC President: Tshisekedi

Tshisekedi, succeeds Joseph Kabila, who had ruled DRC since 2001. 

Runner-up, Martin Fayulu's legal challenge, was thrown-out by the country's Constitutional Court, making way for Felix Tshisekedi, to emerge as President.

Felix Tshisekedi reportedly won the elections, with a 38.6% votes, to defeat Martin Fayulu (34.8%), and Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary (23.8%), in December 30th, 2018.

Malindo Air Confirms The Arrest Of Its Cabin Crew, Promises To Aid Investigation!

Following the arrest of its crew member, on arrival, at Melbourne International Airport, by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), on 7th January, 2019; Malindo Air has reiterated its readiness to corporate with all relevant authorities in Australia and Malaysia on the case. The Airline reaffirms it's commitment to ensuring safety and security of passengers.

According to reports, the arrested crew member, was believed to be a part of an international syndicate, which specialises in drug trafficking, using various Airline cabin crews.

  

Nigerian Police Gets New Boss!

The Nigerian Police Force's new Inspector-General, Abubakar Adamu, was recently decorated by President Muhammadu Buhari, in Nigeria's capital city, Abuja.

Geared Towards 2019 Polls: INEC Invites Nigerians For PVC Collection!

Nigeria's "Independent National Electoral Commission" (INEC) recently notified Nigerians, who registered to obtain their voters card, that between 16th - 21st January, 2019, the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) is expected to be ready for collection.

According to information made available, PVC collection point will be at the Ward/Registration Area from 9am-3pm local time.

Thereafter, the collection will be at INEC LGA offices across the nation, until February 8, 2019.

Abandoned Project At Ajah - Lekki, Poses Danger!

Pictures below, of an abandoned construction project just after the Jubilee Bridge at Ajah, Lekki Peninsula axis of Lagos State, poses danger to the public.

Bus Reform Initiative To Roll Out In March 2019!

Lagos 'Bus Reform Initiative', a project of the Akinwinmu Ambode led administration is expected to finally kick off in March, 2019.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, while inspecting the assembling plant which equally serves as the temporary holding bay for 500 out of the 820 buses, at Awoyaya in Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State, said the initiative was designed to inject 5,000 busses, modern terminals, facilities, ease of mobility for Lagos residents and boost the state's economy.

The initiative, if successfully implemented, is expected to "redefine public transportation" and make the state "globally competitive".