September

•PDP presidential candidate, Tambuwal, others seek dismissal of suit. Alex Enumah in Abuja. Justice Ahmed Mohammed of a Federal High Court, Abuja, ...

They further sought a declaration that the PDP acted negligently and in bad faith by assigning the Sokoto governor’s votes to Atiku at the primary. The fourth ground was that the instant suit was not initiated by due process of the law and therefore sought order of the court striking out or dismissing the suit in its entirety for want of jurisdiction. Atiku PDP and Tambuwal further stated that the suit as brought by the applicants did not fall within the purview of Section 84 of the Electoral Act, as such did not qualify as a pre-election dispute.

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday fixed September 14 for the hearing in a suit instituted by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike against.

PDP, Tambuwal and Atiku jointly informed the court that they have filed a joint counter-affidavit seeking dismissal of the suit on various grounds. A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday fixed September 14 for the hearing in a suit instituted by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike against the candidacy of Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the 2023 Presidential election. Justice Ahmed Ramat Mohammed fixed the new date when the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and Atiku Abubakar formally announced their appearance in the suit.

Mr Wike had, however, recently denied knowledge of the suit which has the PDP as the first defendant.

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A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed Sept. 14 to hear a suit filed by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers against the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ...

Although Governor Wike had, recently, denied filing any suit against the party and its presidential candidate, the party and others were represented in court, except INEC’s counsel, who was not on court. Prince Michael Ekamon and Mr Wike are 1st and 2nd plaintiffs respectively in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/782/2022 dated and filed on June 3. 14 to hear a suit filed by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers against the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

Emirates, on Thursday suspended flights to Nigeria as earlier announced over the difficulty in repatriating funds from ticket sales.

Learn more about our membership [here](https://membership.dailytrust.com/faqs/) Today, we're asking that you support us to do more. Every day, we work hard to provide readers such as you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information. It will also provide travellers sufficient time to plan and book their journeys. The statement read: “Emirates welcomes the Central Bank of Nigeria’s move to release a portion of our blocked funds, and we continue to engage with the Nigerian authorities to ensure the repatriation of our outstanding and future funds may continue without hindrance. Prior to the release made to the airline, Emirates had reduced its flights to Nigeria from 11 to seven.

EMIRATES airline has reinstated its flights between Dubai and Lagos effective September 11, 2022 with just two flights.

Follow on Twitter @theminentmuyiwa and on Instagram @Hollumuyiwah. Experienced Business reporter seeking the truth and upholding justice. Emirates had on August 18, 2022, announced a stoppage of all its flights from Nigeria with effect from September 1, 2022, due to challenges it said it was experiencing in

Emirates Airlines has announced that it would restore its flight operations to Lagos from September 11, 2022. The airline disclosed this in an email it sent ...

Two weeks ago Emirates had announced that it would be suspending all its flights to and from Nigeria effective September 1. “Inbound flights from Dubai to Lagos (EK783) and outbound flights from Lagos to Dubai (EK784) will recommence from Sunday, 11th September 2022. Emirates Airlines has announced that it would restore its flight operations to Lagos from September 11, 2022.

August 31, (THEWILL) - International carrier, Emirates, has announced its decision to reinstate operations of its flights which include inbound flights ...

“We encourage other countries, in Africa and elsewhere, that are blocking the repatriation of foreign airlines’ funds, to follow Nigeria’s example and release the money they are withholding. Without it, airlines cannot afford to serve those countries. In his reaction, Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President Africa & Middle East “lIATA welcomes the Nigerian Government’s release of $265m of airlines’ blocked funds.