Kashim Shettima resumed work at the VP wing of the State House in Abuja at about 12:39 pm.

• Kashim Shettima resumed work at the VP wing of the State House in Abuja at about 12:39 pm.

• Kashim Shettima resumed work at the VP wing of the State House in Abuja at about 12:39 pm.
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Speaking to State House correspondents in his office, the Vice President restated the commitment of himself and his principal, Bola Tinubu, towards bettering the lives of the Nigerian people.  

When asked about the current fuel scarcity following the president's inauguration fuel subsidy elimination proclamation, Shettima reiterates the president's statement promising better years ahead for Nigeria.  

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Posted by Real Blog Music May 30, 2023

Tinubu Arrives Presidential Villa On First Day In Office

• Tinubu Arrives Presidential Villa On First Day In Office

President Bola Tinubu arrives the State House on his 1st day of resumption after his inauguration as 16th President on May 29, 2023.

Tinubu who arrived from the Defence House is welcome by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila; the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.

Other officials on board to receive the President are the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mele Kyari and the lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable James Faleke etc.

Arriving at the villa, Tinubu first received a salutation from the quarter guard through the Presidential gate. He thereafter exchanged pleasantries with Shettima, Gbajabiamila and others.

Posted by Real Blog Music May 30, 2023

Court admits US judgment on Tinubu’s alleged $460,000 forfeiture for drug crime in Peter Obi’s petition

• Court admits US judgment on Tinubu’s alleged $460,000 forfeiture for drug crime in Peter Obi’s petition

• Court admits US judgment on Tinubu’s alleged $460,000 forfeiture for drug crime in Peter Obi’s petition

The Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja has admitted a United States District Court judgment as evidence in the ongoing petition against Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The judgment reportedly implicates Tinubu in drug-related offenses and orders the forfeiture of $460,000. The certified true copy of the judgment was presented by a witness, Barrister Lawrence Uchechukwu Nnana Nwakaeti, at the start of the hearing.

The witness, who is affiliated with the petitioner, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi of the Labour Party (LP), submitted the judgment to support Obi's plea to nullify and set aside Tinubu's election victory. Led by Mr. Jibrin Okutepa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, the witness tendered the judgment on behalf of Obi and the Labour Party.

Tinubu and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), voiced their objections to the admission of the US court judgment but chose to reserve their objections for the final address stage. This indicates that they plan to challenge the validity and relevance of the judgment later in the proceedings.

During cross-examination by Chief Wole Olanipekun, the counsel representing President Tinubu, the witness admitted that the US court judgment was not registered in Nigeria. Additionally, he acknowledged the absence of a certificate from any Consular in Nigeria or America supporting the judgment. However, he maintained that the judgment "speaks for itself" and claimed to have personally read it in its entirety.

Further questioning by Prince Lateef Fagbemi, the APC's legal representative, revealed that the American court judgment lacked a certificate issued by any American Police Officer. The witness also denied having knowledge of a Formal Clearance Report from the American Embassy, dated February 4, 2003, regarding the alleged indictment and forfeiture.

When pressed by Fagbemi to produce a copy of the charges against Tinubu, the witness admitted not having any but emphasized that the indictment and forfeiture arose from civil proceedings.

In related news, the Presiding Justice of the Court, Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani, has adjourned further hearing in the petition until May 31, allowing time for both parties to prepare their arguments.

Posted by Real Blog Music May 30, 2023

Court admits US judgment on Tinubu’s alleged $460,000 forfeiture for drug crime in Peter Obi’s petition

• Court admits US judgment on Tinubu’s alleged $460,000 forfeiture for drug crime in Peter Obi’s petition

The Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja has admitted a United States District Court judgment as evidence in the ongoing petition against Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The judgment reportedly implicates Tinubu in drug-related offenses and orders the forfeiture of $460,000. The certified true copy of the judgment was presented by a witness, Barrister Lawrence Uchechukwu Nnana Nwakaeti, at the start of the hearing.

The witness, who is affiliated with the petitioner, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi of the Labour Party (LP), submitted the judgment to support Obi's plea to nullify and set aside Tinubu's election victory. Led by Mr. Jibrin Okutepa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, the witness tendered the judgment on behalf of Obi and the Labour Party.

Tinubu and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), voiced their objections to the admission of the US court judgment but chose to reserve their objections for the final address stage. This indicates that they plan to challenge the validity and relevance of the judgment later in the proceedings.

During cross-examination by Chief Wole Olanipekun, the counsel representing President Tinubu, the witness admitted that the US court judgment was not registered in Nigeria. Additionally, he acknowledged the absence of a certificate from any Consular in Nigeria or America supporting the judgment. However, he maintained that the judgment "speaks for itself" and claimed to have personally read it in its entirety.

Further questioning by Prince Lateef Fagbemi, the APC's legal representative, revealed that the American court judgment lacked a certificate issued by any American Police Officer. The witness also denied having knowledge of a Formal Clearance Report from the American Embassy, dated February 4, 2003, regarding the alleged indictment and forfeiture.

When pressed by Fagbemi to produce a copy of the charges against Tinubu, the witness admitted not having any but emphasized that the indictment and forfeiture arose from civil proceedings.

In related news, the Presiding Justice of the Court, Justice Haruna Simon Tsammani, has adjourned further hearing in the petition until May 31, allowing time for both parties to prepare their arguments.

Posted by Real Blog Music May 30, 2023

President Tinubu Orders DSS to Leave EFCC Office Immediately

• President Tinubu Orders DSS to Leave EFCC Office Immediately

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Department of State Service (DSS) to vacate the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) office in Ikoyi, Lagos. The directive came after reports emerged that DSS officials had prevented EFCC staff from entering their workplace.

In a statement issued by Tunde Rahman, it was stated, "The President gave the directive when reports that DSS officials stormed the EFCC office located on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos on Tuesday, preventing officials of the anti-graft agency from accessing their work place, was brought to his attention." The President emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution if there were any issues between the two government agencies.

Previous reports indicated that the DSS had blocked the entire building and stationed an armored tank in front of it. An anonymous source stated, "They even placed an armored tank just to scare us away." The conflict between the two agencies revolves around the ownership of the building.

As of now, all EFCC officials at the Awolowo Road office in Ikoyi have been denied access by DSS officials.

Posted by Real Blog Music May 30, 2023