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Sociality is my speciality

[E.P Aninze Esq. @EkeneAninze]

One interesting thing most people don't know, is that some of the efforts to get Bola Ahmed Tinubu to disclose his academic credentials before now, started with Gani Fawehinmi.

So, in 2001, Chief Gani Fawehinmi submitted a petition to the Nigeria Police Force alleging that Bola Ahmed Tinubu, then the Governor of Lagos State, had made false declarations and submitted forged documents to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in his nomination forms.

Gani Fawehinmi requested Musiliu Smith, who was the Inspector General of Police then, to investigate the allegations.

But Musiliu Smith and the Nigeria Police refused to investigate Bola Ahmed Tinubu, arguing that he was a sitting governor protected by constitutional immunity.

Most people would have stopped there.

But Gani Fawehinmi did not.

Following the police's refusal to act, Chief Gani Fawehinmi dragged the Inspector General of Police to court, seeking an Order of Mandamus to compel the police to perform their statutory duty by investigating the alleged crime.

Now you may ask, "What is an Order of Mandamus?"

I will tell you.

An Order of Mandamus is a command from a court that forces a government official or public body to do a job they are legally required to do, but have refused to perform. End.

When the case came before Justice Egbo-Egbo of the Lagos Federal High Court, the Nigeria Police argued that Gani Fawehinmi lacked the legal right (locus standi) to institute the action because he was not directly injured by the Governor's alleged false declaration.

The Federal High Court accepted the argument of the Nigeria Police and dismissed the case.

But Gani Fawehinmi refused to give up.

He proceeded to the Court of Appeal.

At the Court of Appeal, the judges took a more liberal position.

They held that Gani Fawehinmi indeed had the legal right to institute the case.

However, the Court of Appeal still held that because the police's power to investigate is discretionary, a court could not use an Order of Mandamus to compel them to investigate a sitting governor.

Again, Gani Fawehinmi was not satisfied.

So he took the battle to the Supreme Court.

That was where the case took a dramatic turn.

The Supreme Court carefully considered his arguments and drew a very important legal distinction between investigation and prosecution.

The court reasoned that although Section 308 of the 1999 Constitution grants the President, Vice President, Governors and Deputy Governors absolute immunity from civil and criminal proceedings while in office, that immunity does not prevent the police from investigating them.

The Supreme Court further explained why such investigations are necessary.

It held that evidence gathered against public office holders while they are still in office can be preserved and immediately used to prosecute them the very moment their constitutional immunity expires.

Lastly, the court held that the police have a mandatory statutory duty under the Police Act to investigate alleged crimes.

Because that duty is a public duty, the court ruled that an Order of Mandamus can be issued to compel the police to perform it whenever they fail or refuse to do so.

That was how Gani Fawehinmi won the case.

However, the unfortunate thing is that even though Gani Fawehinmi won the legal argument regarding the police's constitutional power to investigate a sitting governor, the police still chose not to act on the judgment or press criminal charges.

From May 10, 2002, when the Supreme Court delivered its judgment, to today, July 1, 2026, it has been exactly 24 years, 1 month, and 21 days.

Yet Nigerians are still asking President Tinubu for his credentials.

Without success.

I am Ekene Aninze Esq.

[ARISE NEWS @ARISEtv]

Nigeria Had a Transition to Civil Rule, But Never Became a Democratic Nation - Sowore

Because the military left and abandoned us with a constitution we didn’t know how it was written doesn’t mean we have democratic rule. We don’t have the basic tenets of democracy.

Omoyele Sowore, Human Rights Activist

[AMB. SERAH IBRAHIM @TheSerahIbrahim]

This story is actually insane and nobody is talking about it, and the key witness has apparently died in a hotel fire.

Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi accused Femi Gbajabiamila of collecting ₦400 million from him for a ₦600 million deal for the appointment to become DG of Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), the Chief of Staff was said to have demanded 48% of the agency’s ₦24 billion take-off grant.

Prince Adeyemi said 48% is too much. There was a little disagreement apparently, and on 11 June 2026, Gbajabiamila, in his capacity as Chief of Staff, issued a public statement saying the PFIPC was not an official government body.

Prince Adeyemi wrote a petition to the police and named the middleman who was the witness to everything that happened.

The middle man, who is the key witness to the transaction died a day after that petition.
Prince Adeyemi wrote for the investigation of the man’s mysterious death, and also claimed there are multiple assasinanation attempts on his life.

He also claimed his phone was particularly stolen in one of the attempts and they are refusing to help him track it.

Gbajabiamila claims the company does not exist and that Prince Adeyemi is telling lies, but the 2026 Appropriation Act currently contains a ₦1.3 billion budget allocation for the PFIPC on page 50 and 51.

So how did a “non-existent”agency receive a budget allocation?
The criminality happening under Tinubu is abysmal.
Why is this not making the news?

[ZIY @aibroleez]

@TheSerahIbrahim @ARISEtv @NewsCentralTV @channelstv Hhh

[Kalu Aja @FinPlanKaluAja1]

This situation is quite concerning.

Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, claims that the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) does not exist within the structure of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

However, this very council is listed in the budget of the Presidency, not in some distant ministry or agency; it's allocated within the budget of the Presidency itself.

This raises two possibilities: either the Presidency is unaware of its own budget, which is meant for its own operations, or the Secretary to the Federal Government is being dishonest.

What surprises me is that the Secretary is making a definitive statement on an issue that can be easily verified. I've attached a screenshot from the Federal Budget Office, which shows what the National Assembly voted on and what the President approved.

The amount in question is N1.3 billion.

We will be closely observing how the President responds to this situation.

[ZIY @aibroleez]

@adeosunm Beautifully put just like subsidy removal plans. Let's hope it's not another scam and suffering coming

[Grok @grok]

Yes, it looks potentially dangerous. That crowded cluster of electricity meters with tangled, exposed wiring right by the window is a clear fire risk from short circuits, overloads or arcing. Poor installation like this can easily spread flames or smoke into the room. Notify the utility company or a qualified electrician immediately for a proper inspection and fix.

[Chude @Chude_ND1]

Two years since this conference were an Arise Tv Journalist asked Umahi about the EIA report of the coast road project and Umahi attempted to clown the lady and write off the question.

Today, The coastal road is now causing serious flooding problems for Lekki Peninsula residents. This could have been avoided if Umahi had listened to the concern of many Nigerians in regard to the environmental impact of the project instead of serving his political boss.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

If you are living in along Coastal road of the Lekki peninsula, this right here is the genesis of your flooding problem.

[Chi Di🍀 @Paulechidi]

Meanwhile listen to Pastor Oyedepo.

[Cross˚ @Elkrosmediahub]

The coastal road is responsible for majority of the flooding happening on the island.

At least, Tokunbo Wahab agreed on this one.

[oseni rufai @ruffydfire]

Unprecedented flooding all over Lagos. It's been speculated that the coastal road has blocked off major drainage channels

When Minister Dave Umahi was questioned about environmental impact assessment report he belittled and berated the journalist asking the question.

[Mobilisingnigerians™ @mobilisingniger]

This is numbers of motorcycle moving Lithium earth minerals from (Daba) Old Oyo National Park to Kishi or Igbeti, and each of this Okada riders charge 12000naira per bag, the individuals acting like a union for the motorcycle rake about 20-50million naira while those working for the union daily take home is 200,000naira.

The whole illegal mining stuff is a cabal and a organised crime.

[ZIY @aibroleez]

@YusufAsunmogejo Imaam representative of Muslims
Pastor representative of Christians
Local-Pastor,,,? 😂

[Fateema Zahra✨🌟 @fatyma_BintMuhd]

JUSTICE FOR UMMUKHAIRI

The Kaduna State Commissioner of Police went on the Berekete Family show to boldly deny that the DPO released Ummukhairi to the bloodthirsty mob that brutally murdered her.

But lies cannot erase the truth

Look at this video evidence. It clearly captures the exact moment the DPO escorted her out and handed her directly over to her killers. He delivered her straight to her death!

We are urgently calling on the Kaduna State Government and the Federal Government of Nigeria to act immediately. This DPO must not go free! Bring him to justice now

#JusticeForUmmukhairi

[OPay @OPay_NG]

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[Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, CGoF @ChidiOdinkalu]

Pls listen to Senator Garba Maidoki representing Kebbi South, describe the process that has just been undertaken by @SenateNGR on the #StatePoliceBill.

[ARISE NEWS @ARISEtv]

Police Salute Armed Men On Motorcycle, Deny They Are Bandits

The Nigeria Police Force has denied claims that officers were seen interacting with armed bandits in Katsina State after a viral video showed armed men on motorcycles being waved through by security personnel.

Police said the men were members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, warning that legal action could be taken against those spreading unverified claims.

Watch What’s Trending with @OjyOkpe

[Musa Ronalds @MusaaRonalds]

This is the man who wants to run for second term in Nigeria 😂

[WekwaGUTU~gOAT🍺 @TamukaAMasasire]

Africa is the only continent that is giving God sleepless night😅

[ZIY @aibroleez]

@ishaqsamaila5 This response further buttress the security challenges of the country.c