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Plateau LG Crisis: Court restrains IGP from allowing APC-elected chairmen into council secretariats

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The battle for control of the 17 local government areas of Plateau State between the sacked elected All Progressive Congress and Transition Committee chairmen has taken another dimension as the Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Inspector General of Police from allowing the former into the councils.

It would be recalled that the Inspector General of Police recently opened up the sealed local government secretariats to the elected chairmen, thus fueling suspicions of violence.

Ruling on an ex parte motion filed by the Plateau State Government urging it to prevent the police from giving vent to the order of the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Julius Alawari, ordering the suspended democratically elected chairmen and councilors to resume duties.

According to the order signed by Justice A.B. Mohammed obtained by the Newsmen, the police have no power to order the reinstatement of the chairmen and councilors when the matter is before the court.

“An order of this honorable Court setting aside the order made by the defendant/respondent directing the 17 suspended chairmen of Plateau State who are claimants in the suit No: PLD/257/M/2023 (between Hon. Miskom Alexander Na’atuam (Chairman of Shendam Local Government Council) and 32 others vs. Plateau State and Attorney General of Plateau State pending before the Plateau State High Court be reinstated as local government chairmen in Plateau State, the order being judicial and prejudicial to suit No: PLD/257/M/2023, which is predicated on the same subject matter wherein the claimant are praying the Plateau State High Court to be reinstated as local government chairmen of Plateau State.

“An order of interim injunction restraining the police from using members of the Nigerian Police Force to forcibly reinstate the former local government council chairmen pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice in this case.

The Court thereby ordered the following:

“An order of interim injunction restraining the defendants from using members of the Nigerian Police to forcibly reinstate the former local government council chairmen in Plateau State pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice in this case.”

The court ordered that the enrolled order of interim injunction herein granted be served on the police, along with the motion on notice seeking interlocutory injunction as well as the originating summons.

The suit was therefore adjourned to the 14th day of September 2023 for hearing of the plaintiff’s motion on notice seeking interlocutory injunction against the defendants.”

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Oshoala Scores as Al Hilal Cruise to 4-0 Away Victory Over NEOM

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Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala was on target as Al Hilal produced an impressive 4-0 away victory over NEOM, with fellow Nigerian international Christy Ucheibe also featuring in the convincing performance.

Sports247 reports that Oshoala continued her contribution to Al Hilal’s attacking campaign by finding the back of the net in the 65th minute, helping the visitors strengthen their advantage in a dominant display.

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The Nigerian forward’s goal came during an impressive second-half performance from Al Hilal, who added three goals after the interval to complete a comprehensive victory.

Moroccan forward Ibtissam Jraidi opened the scoring in the 11th minute, giving Al Hilal an early advantage before the teams went into the break.

Oshoala doubled the visitors’ lead in the 65th minute before Manar Al-Anzi made it 3-0 just four minutes later.

Jraidi then completed her brace in the 88th minute, sealing the emphatic 4-0 result for Al Hilal.

Christy Ucheibe, Oshoala’s Super Falcons teammate, also played a part in the victory as the Nigerian duo continued to make their contributions to the Saudi Arabian club.

The result represents another important outing for Al Hilal, with the team’s attacking quality evident in the performance against NEOM.

For Oshoala, the goal provides another opportunity to demonstrate her goalscoring ability and importance at club level. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year remains one of Nigeria’s most recognisable football exports, and her performances continue to attract attention.

The presence of both Oshoala and Ucheibe in Al Hilal’s squad also highlights the growing influence of Nigerian players in women’s football outside the country.

With the emphatic away victory secured, Al Hilal will look to build on the performance in their subsequent fixtures.

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: PUBLIC VOTING OPENS FOR PMYA @12 — THE STANDARD

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Voting for PMYA @12 — THE STANDARD is officially open and runs until 14 November 2026.

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