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March 27, 2023 Votes in All Parts of Nigeria are EQUAL- Femi Falana
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Votes in All Parts of Nigeria are EQUAL- Femi Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, says that “votes cast in all parts of Nigeria are equal,including the FCT, which has been interpreted to be the 37th state of the country”.

Falana said this while commenting on Section 134 of the 1999 Constitution which has become a contentious issue in the aftermath of the 2023 presidential election.

Speaking on a Television Interview monitored by our Newsroom, Falana said he will not be making a definite comment on the issue at the moment since it has become a serious legal matter now pending in court. He however noted that there exists court decisions on the status of Abuja already.

“I had expressed an opinion on section 134 of the Constitution on the 23rd of January this year – that is about a month before the presidential election. On that occasion, I expressed a legal opinion and that is why I was very hesitant to join the bandwagon when lawyers started to give political interpretations of that section.

“I did state that there is no electoral college in Nigeria and therefore the votes cast or recorded in any part of the country are equal. Section 134 of the Constitution specifically requires a winner of a presidential election to meet certain requirements. The first one is to score the majority of lawful votes and the second is territorial spread, a two-thirds majority of the states and the Federal Capital Territory.

“And since the FCT has been interpreted to be a 37th state in Nigeria for the purpose of the constitution I didn’t see any controversy at the material time and that was when I expressed my opinion.

“But now that it has become a serious legal issue and the matter is now pending in court, I am very reluctant to speak definitively on the section because there are decisions of the court on the status of Abuja,” Falana said.

March 27, 2023 Automobile Plant in Akwa Ibom Employs 72
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Automobile Plant in Akwa Ibom Employs 72

With over 72 personnel in its employ, the car manufacturing company at Ikot Ukap, Itu in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria MIMSHAC TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES LTD, has signed an MOU with the Akwa Ibom State Council of Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association, NATA, for the distribution and marketing of its high quality Mimshac oil filter currently produced at it’s production line at the car plant in Itu.
The MOU was signed, weekend during a brief ceremony held at the conference room of the company in Itu.
The automobile manufacturing company is expected to produce all sorts of vehicles ranging from salon cars, buses, and heavy duty vehicles but then has commenced production of car oil filters while awaiting the arrival of its last components in the car assembling section.
CEO of the automobile firm, Mr. Valentino Okorie signed the MOU with NATA on behalf of his company, while the State Chairman of NATA, Mr. Charlie Francis Ekah signed onbehalf of the association.
Speaking at the ceremony, the CEO of Mimshac Group, Mr. Valentino said the strategic partnership deal was the company’s own way of empowering automobile technicians in the state through a strategic business deal to ensure they benefit from the distribution of the products in the South-South and South-East region.
He lauded Governor Udom Emmanuel for the enabling environment his administration has created which has made it possible for the auto firm to make progress in the State.
On the staff strength at the oil filter manufacturing factory, Mr. Valentino disclosed that 72 staff with 81% being Akwa Ibomites were currently working at the Mimshac Transportation Technologies Ltd, with plans to employ over 500 when two additional production lines of the oil filter section arrive soon.
He hinted that the production of automobiles at the car plant would commence as soon as the twenty trainees being sent to Israel to understudy vehicle production and assembly return to the country, adding that these twenty are the ones who would train other Akwa Ibomites on the technology transfer.
On his part, the State Chairman of NATA, Sir Charlie Eka, flanked by members of his State exco, appreciated the Mimshac team for believing in them, and pledged their commitment towards the viability of the partnership.
The Mimshac CEO later led aides of the Governor on a tour of the oil filter production line and other component units of the automobile plant.
Most of the workers on site expressed appreciation to God for the opportunity to work at the plant and commended Governor Emmanuel and the management of the company.
An oil filter is a mechanical device that removes contaminant, dirt, and unburned fuel from circulating. The component allows just the circulation of fresh oil into the engine and it keeps the dirt. This is why oil filters needs to be treated or changed within some period of time in a vehicle.

March 27, 2023 PDP National Chairman, Ayu, Suspended by Ward in Benue
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PDP National Chairman, Ayu, Suspended by Ward in Benue

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) , Iyorchia Ayu,, has been suspended by the party’s Executive Committee in his Igyorov Ward of Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State with immediate effect.

Ayu was suspended for anti-party activities after passing a vote of no confidence on him.

While reading a resolution, the secretary of the party in Igyorov ward, Vanger Dooyum, said Ayu’s anti-party activities – alongside his allies – contributed to PDP’s loss in his ward and local government in the governorship election.

Ayu is also accused of not paying his annual dues as enshrined by the party’s constitution. Twelve out of the seventeen exco members signed the documents endorsing his suspension.

They also alleged that the PDP chieftain did not vote during the governorship and state assembly elections held on the 18th of March, 2023.

According to them, most of Ayu’s closest allies worked for the opposition All Progressive Congress (APC) which resulted in the abysmal performance of the PDP in Igyorov Ward.

The suspension letter was signed by the ward chairman of Igyorov, Kashi Philip, alongside the exco.

March 27, 2023 Antonio Conte Leaves Tottenham Hotspur by Mutual Consent
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Antonio Conte Leaves Tottenham Hotspur by Mutual Consent

Antonio Conte has left English Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur by mutual consent after 1year and 4 months in charge.

Antonio Conte called the Spurs players “selfish” and criticised the club’s culture at a press conference after their recent draw at strugglers, Southampton.

Tottenham are currenly fourth in the EPL but are out of all cup competitions.

His assistant Cristian Stellini will step up as head coach for the rest of the season, with former midfielder Ryan Mason his deputy.

Conte, has won league titles with clubs Chelsea in England,Juventus and Inter Milan in the Italian Serie A. He was appointed Manager in November 2021 after Spurs sacked Nuno Espirito Santo.

His departure means Tottenham are searching for their fourth permanent manager in four years since Mauricio Pochettino left in 2019.

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