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Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has told President Bola Tinubu that the Supreme Court can accept fresh evidence of alleged forgery in his challenge of the outcome of the February 25 election. The Supreme Court will on Monday commence hearing in the appeals by the three political parties challenging the election with a major ruling to focus on the leave by Atiku to file copies of the deposition of the Chicago State University (CSU) in USA on Tinubu’s diploma to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Tinubu’s lawyers had asked the apex court not to entertain the fresh 32-page depositions as they were brought outside the 180 days provided by the Electoral Act, 2022 for the hearing of the petition against the February 25 presidential election. In the reply to the application for leave filed by Atiku, counsel to Tinubu, Wole Olanipekun (SAN) submitted that the apex court lacked the necessary jurisdiction to receive and decide on t...

Bukola Saraki Foundation Clears Bills Of Ailing Veteran Nollywood Actor, John Okafor, Popularly Known As Mr. Ibu The foundation wrote: “The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation is honoured to have extended support to Mr John Okafor also known as Mr. Ibu, a renowned comedic icon who has graced our screens and brought joy and laughter to countless homes over the past four decades. When we learned of his recent health challenges and the financial burdens associated with his medical treatment, we felt a deep sense of responsibility to assist in any way we could. We promptly paid off his entire medical expenses as of Wednesday. We encourage everyone who can to come forward and assist in any capacity, whether it's through financial contributions, moral support, or prayers. We wish him a swift and complete recovery.”