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BY ADEMOLA FEBIAN ADEBOWALE ESQ., PURPOSE This article aims to explore ways by which a winner of a senatorial election in Nigeria is determined vis-à-vis Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), Electoral Act 2022 and INEC’s Regulations and Guidelines for the conduct of Elections 2022. KEYWORDS Electoral Act, Margin of lead principle, Election, Constitution, INEC’s Regulations and Guidelines for the conduct of Elections. INTRODUCTION Amidst the vibrant tapestry of democracy, one timeless element reigns supreme: the sacrosanct ritual of elections. Nowhere is this revered practice more evident than in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, where it finds its rightful place in the very heart of the Constitution. Truly, the Constitution stands as “the fons et origo,” an unwavering beacon of governance and the “grundnorm”—the bedrock upon which the entire legal framework takes form, meaning and origin from. In this great nation, the Constitution's hallowe

  By Efe Precious Rukevwe Students Loan (Access to Higher Education); Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education is an innovative bill introduced by Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, which was signed into Law by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) on the 12th of June, 2023 as a “fulfillment of one of his campaign promises to liberalize education funding” according to Dele Alake, a member of the Presidential Strategic Team. It aims to revolutionize access to higher education in public institutions in Nigeria by establishing the Nigerian Education Bank. This bank will provide interest-free loans to students, ensuring equal opportunities for all. However, in an interview with PUNCH, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, the National President of ASUU, expressed strong concerns about the newly implemented Students Loan Act. He emphasized that introducing tuition fees through the law would be counterproductive, as over 133 million people in the country live below the poverty line. Osodek

  Senator Ike Ekweremadu, his wife Beatrice Ekweremadu and the doctor, Obinna Obeta have each been convicted for the offence of conspiracy to commit human trafficking. They brought a young man to London to exploit him by proposing to give him money, coupled with facilitating his stay and getting a job in London for the donation of one of his kidneys on behalf of their sick daughter, Sonia. People trafficking across international borders for the harvesting of human organs is a form of slavery. It treats human beings and their body parts as commodities to be bought and sold. It is a trade that preys on poverty, misery and desperation. The evidence shows that those who are impoverished and often living in multidimensional poverty desperate for a better life and ignorant of the true risks are sometimes willing to donate their organs for money or the chance to work in the UK. Significant risks  are attached to such without proper care. Judge Jeremy Johnson, in delivering the jud

Game week 33 featured two sides who, based on recent records, are apart from each other in terms of head to head results, class, points and pedigree. Udinese, the home side definitely came into this match as the underdogs, with many expecting Napoli, who have been high flying this season to finish what their fans were expecting them to finish at Naples in their last match against Salernitana.  Siting currently at first position in the Serie A, with clearly intimidating points, Napoli are expected to be confirmed as champions of the Italian league today if they can just get a point in this game against Udinese.This is probably not a big deal for the current league leaders but you know complacency can be a problem. Also, you never know what football has in store for us. There are normally surprises at the corner. The game against Salernitana on Sunday, 30 th  April, 2023 was definitely a party spoiler, as Napoli were anticipating victory in front of their home fans, who had m

This game turned out to be as expected, with everyone predicting that Man City will finally go top of the league ahead of Arsenal and continue their dominance going forward. It only took City 3 minutes to get the party started, as Fulham’s Tim Ream was negligent in his 18 yard box by tripping Julian Alvarez in the penalty box. Erling Haaland took the penalty and scored from the spot kick.  Once the first blood was drawn, it was City all the way - in control of the majority of the possession and dictating the run of play. City made several attempts to double their lead with multiple attempts from Riyad Mahrez, Kyle Walker and Julian Alvarez but eventually, it was Fulham that got the equalizer in the 15 th  minute of the game. The goal came from Vinicius, assisted by Harry Wilson. With that goal making it stalemate, the game was back on. Mancity continued dominating possession; Fulham’s Tim Ream was then injured, taken off and was replaced by Issa Diop. There was also the Jac

  An English Premier league match which everyone wanted to see today was the game between the contenders for the English Premier league title. The current league leaders, Arsenal came into this game with a few unpleasant results, as they were expected to keep the momentum going in order to maintain the lead against a resilient Mancity team under Pep Guardiola. Rather, they drew their last 3 games against Liverpool, Westham United and Southampton, who are bottom of the league. Despite all of these, the game with City, although not an easy game, could have changed Arsenal's fortune. What they needed was a proper game plan and most importantly; the right mentality 🧠 The party started early for Mancity, with Erling Haaland switching roles with Kevin DeBruyne by giving him an assist for the first goal, just within the first 7 minutes.  A one goal lead doesn't mean much generally in football, as it can easily be overturned at anytime. However, anyone who watched that gam

  The hottest news right now about one of the most popular social media software (twitter) is that a lot of its users, including celebrities like most popular footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo and popular Nigerian politician, Peter Gregory Obi had previously lost their twitter verification badges otherwise known as blue ticks due to Elon Musk's recent policy that the verification badge must be maintained by subscribing to it financially, contrary to the previous position where it was free for all.  The subscription ranges from monthly ($8) to yearly subscription. For Nigerians, the yearly subscription is #38,500 (thirty-eight thousand, five hundred naira) at a certain percentage discount. This got the whole twitter community fuming, as it is rather strange to them that they would be paying for their accounts to be verified, as opposed to the earlier position when twitter was under the supervision of Jack Dorsey as the CEO.  This policy, although may not have sat well with a

  Are you a start-up or investor looking for ways to boost your success? The Start-Up Act offers a range of benefits that can help you achieve your goals. Here are a few of them. The Start-Up Act is a proposed bill that aims to support the growth of start-ups and small businesses in the United States . It was first introduced in 2011 by a bipartisan group of senators and has since been reintroduced several times. The latest version of the bill was introduced in March 2021 by Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Tim Scott. The Start-Up Act proposes a number of measures that would benefit both start-ups and investors. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of the Start-Up Act for both groups. Benefits for Start-Ups 1. Tax Credits for R&D: The Start-Up Act proposes to extend and expand the R&D tax credit for start-ups, allowing them to deduct up to $250,000 in R&D expenses from their federal taxes. This will encourage start-ups to invest in research and deve

by Opubo Nengia Navigating life hasn't been easy for a lot of persons. Some might say life isn't easy for anyone but we can at least agree that it is more difficult for some than others. In order to ameliorate their difficult situation like access to funds to either take care of a pressing problem or pay school fees or start a business, some persons decide to make use of loan apps which normally promises access to quick funds without any formal application process or collateral. What they fail to tell customers however is their mode of redeeming the loan. The proliferation of loan apps in recent years has revolutionized how people access credit. These apps offer a quick and easy solution to obtaining funds, often without stringent credit checks or collateral requirements. But a clear understanding of how these platforms generate revenue is important. Also, prior to borrowing, it is crucial to carefully review the terms and conditions as these charges may accumu

  by Opubo Nengia Nigeria is a country with a rapidly growing tech ecosystem, making it an attractive destination for tech startups. Despite various challenges, the Nigerian tech scene has continued to grow over the years, and the future looks even brighter. The hope for tech startups in Nigeria is evident in various ways. One of these ways is the increasing support from the government, especially with the introduction of the Nigeria Startup Act 2022. In recent years, the Nigerian government has recognized the potential of the tech industry in creating job opportunities and driving economic growth. As a result, they have taken several measures to support tech startups, including the establishment of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP). Another factor contributing to the hope for tech startups in Nigeria is the country’s young population. With over 60% of the population below the age of 25, N