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ONGOING: Onor, Jarigbe At Court Of Appeal Abuja Over CRNorth Litigations

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4 years ago

August 12, 2021

Cyril Ogar

The Senator representing central senatorial district in the national assembly, Sandy Onor and senator elect for the northern district, Jarigbe Agom have arrived the premises of the Abuja division of the Court of Appeal in preparation for a ruling on a motion filed by Joe Agi SAN to reverse a judgment of the Court.
A three man panel of the Court sitting in Calabar, the Cross River State capital had dismissed the petitions filed before it by Mr. Agi and Dr. Stephen Odey arising from the Elections Petition Tribunal ruling which held that the People’s Democratic Party had won the December 5, 2020 senatorial by-election in northern Cross River.

The panel upheld the appeal of Mr. Jarigbe and declared him the validly elected senator of the district.

But, dissatisfied with this, Mr. Agi and Mr. Odey are said to have filed a motion seeking to set aside the ruling of the Court of Appeal which is usually the final arbiter on issues arising from national and state assemblies elections petition tribunals.

Court documents show that Mr. Agi who brought his motion pursuant to Section 6(6), 246(3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as altered) as well as Order 6 Rule 12 and Order 19 Rule 4 of the Court of Appeal Rules 2016 and under the inherent jurisdiction of the Court, is seeking the Court to “amend, correct and or set aside the order made in her judgment of July 30, which directed that Jarigbe be re-issued the Certificate of Return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).”

Summarily, he argued that the judgment of July 30 was in error and should be reviewed and corrected to return him as the winner, having scored the highest lawful vote in the by-election having claimed that the PDP had no lawful candidate.

For Odey, the July 30 judgment was in error because Mr. Jarigbe did not file a cross petition and so cannot be entitled to any relief of the Court warranting his being declared a winner of the election.

He is asking the Court to set aside that judgment since he polled the highest votes in the election as declared by INEC and was duly sponsored by his party, PDP.

Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday in Abuja presented for the second time, a Certificate of Return to federal lawmaker, Jarigbe Agom as the duly elected Senator representing Cross River North in the Nigerian Senate.Hon. National Commissioner, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu (left) today presented a Certificate of Return to the Senator representing the Cross River North Senatorial District, Mr Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, at the Commission’s Headquarters in Abuja,” the electoral umpire posted on its verified Facebook page on Wednesday

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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5 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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