Court stops INEC from ending voter registration

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to end the voter registration on June 30. Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon yesterday granted an order of interim injunction in a motion expert filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). SERAP and 185 concerned Nigerians had early this month filed the law suit against INEC asking the court to “Declare unconstitutional, illegal and incompatible with international standards the failure of the electoral body to extend the deadline for voter registration to allow eligible Nigerians to exercise their rights.” The suit followed the decision by INEC to extend the deadline for the conduct of primaries by political parties by six days from June 3 to June 9. The plaintiff s wondered why the commission failed to also extend the online pre-registration, which ended May 30 and the Continuous Voter Registration ending June 30, 2022. In the suit number FHC/L/CS/1034/2022 fi led at the Federal High Court, Lagos and transferred to Abuja, SERAP asked the court for “A declaration that the failure of INEC to extend the deadline for voter registration is a violation of eligible Nigerians’ rights to participate freely in their government, equality, and equal protection.” The suit has been adjourned to June 29 for the hearing of the motion on notice for an interlocutory injunction.

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NGF Promises Improved Minimum Wage Amid Ongoing Negotiations

The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) has assured Nigerians and organized labor that negotiations are underway to establish a better minimum wage. This comes after the governors previously rejected the Federal Government's proposal of N62,000, citing that some states would need to borrow to pay salaries. Despite this, organized labor continues to push for a wage of N250,000. Nigeria Governor's Forum Following the Federal Executive Council's postponement of the minimum wage discussion, the governors held an emergency meeting, which extended into the early hours of Thursday. According to a communiqué signed by NGF acting Director, Media, Ahmed Salihu, the forum discussed various national issues, including the new national minimum wage. The governors agreed to continue engaging with key stakeholders to reach a mutually acceptable solution, assuring that better wages will result from the ongoing negotiations. They also discussed the World Bank-Nigeria for Women Project Scale-

JUST NOW: Woman Caught with Stolen AK-47

Security forces apprehended a middle-aged woman, Aisha Abubakar, from Katsina State, while she was on a bus traveling to Abuja from Katsina. The woman was found in possession of a stolen AK-47 rifle, prompting her arrest. Suspected Aisha Abubakar During interrogation, Aisha revealed that she was driven by extreme hunger and desperation to accept the task from unknown individuals. She claimed that she was instructed to transport the weapon to a designated location near Yantumaki, where the owners would retrieve it. Aisha maintained that this was her first involvement in such a dangerous and illegal activity, and that her dire circumstances left her with little choice but to accept the job. Her statement highlights the devastating impact of poverty and hunger on individuals, leading them to engage in illicit activities out of desperation.

Tragedy at the National Assembly: Customs Officer Passes Away

Tragedy struck at the National Assembly on Tuesday when a senior officer of the Nigeria Customs Service passed away during a meeting with a House Committee. According to a statement released by House Spokesman Akin Rotimi, the officer suddenly fell ill at approximately 1 pm and despite prompt medical attention from first responders and the National Assembly Clinic's medical team, sadly succumbed to his condition. Nass Out of respect for the family's privacy, the officer's identity has not been disclosed at this time. The House of Representatives extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased and stands ready to support investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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