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The newly confirmed Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN), Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun on Wednesday warned judicial officers that corruption, frivolous ex-parte orders and interim injunctions often granted by some judges would not be tolerated under her leadership. Justice Kekere-Ekun also read the riot act to lawyers, especially the senior ones who are in the habit of discussing cases pending in the court with declarative or authoritative pronouncements, in the media. Speaking before the Senate during her confirmation screening at the National Assembly, the new CJN promised to uphold the rule of law and integrity of the judiciary. She said: “Some…
(Stories and Pictures By Ibrahim Afọlabi Wasiu). It was a colorful and memorable day for High Chief Kunle ALABI, Justice of the Peace and Olootu of Iwo-Oke Kingdom when the African Institute For Justices of the Peace (AIJP) added two new prestigious feathers to his cap. The Feesu, Iwo-born veteran journalist who now is a senior lecturer and dean, Faculty of the Management Sciences, the Iwo City Polytechnic, Feesu, Iwo was celebrated on Saturday, 21st September 2024 at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan along with many other dignitaries from all walks of life when they were conferred with the doctoral…
My Dearest Oluremi, On this beautiful day, as we celebrate your 64th birthday, my heart is full of gratitude and love for the incredible woman you are. Since we began this journey together, you have been my rock, confidante, greatest supporter, and the love of my life. Every step of the way, you have shown unwavering strength, grace, and love to me, our family, and our beloved nation, Nigeria. You are the heart of our home, the light guiding me through the most challenging days, and the embodiment of kindness and wisdom. Your compassion, generosity, and dedication inspire millions of Nigerians and…
The candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Olumide Akpata has denied his alleged withdrawal from the race. It was gathered that that Akpata denied the allegation that went viral on social media that he had withdrawn from the governorship race. While noting that he is still much in the race, he described his alleged withdrawal from the race as not only a falsehood but a fraud whose perpetrators must be uncovered. Akpata, who read a prepared speech titled, ” I remain steadfast in the race” opined that the allegation of his withdrawal was a falsehood of the evil machinations of…
Ex-Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that some of the people currently in government should be in jail for their past misdemeanours and criminal misconduct. Obasanjo stated this on Thursday while speaking virtually at the memorial lecture of Denis Joseph Slattery in Lagos. According to him, government officials with “questionable” integrity cannot make good decisions that will benefit Nigerians. In his speech titled: “The Imperative for Moral Rectitude in Governance,” Obasanjo pointed out that the most important demand of anybody involved in governance at any level is “accountability.” He said: “If you look clinically at the people in government today…
Some notorious travel agents are cashing out on the desperation of Nigerians who desire to seek greener pastures abroad, a move that now now become popularly known as “Japa Syndrome.” A report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Monday reveals the experiences of victims, other players in the travel sector, and lawyers over the matter. The respondents called on Nigerians to check the development by encouraging youths to stay back and invest their resources in the Nigerian system rather than in other countries. NAN reports that some victims put in their retirement benefits, selling houses, cars,…
The Zamfara Government has confirmed the death of 40 persons following a boat mishap in Gummi Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a boat carrying more than 40 persons on Sunday capsized in the Bakin Kasuwa River of Uban Dawaki community. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Sulaiman Idris, who confirmed the incident, said the governor described the incident as a monumental disaster. “We received the tragic report of a boat accident in Bakin Kasuwa River in Uban Dawaki ward, Gummi Local Government Area, resulting in the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), has released estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), known as fuel, obtained from the Dangote Refinery in its retail stations nationwide. According to NNPC Ltd., the prices are based on Sept. 2024 pricing. The NNPC Ltd. said it bought fuel from the Dangote Refinery at N898 per litre for PMS offtake. Mr Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd. made this known on Monday. This followed a denial by Dangote Refinery on Sunday after the NNPC Ltd.’s initial disclosure of N898 pump price obtained from the refinery. The News Agency…
Ex-American President Donald Trump is safe following a fresh assassination attempt at his Florida golf course on Sunday afternoon, and a “potential suspect”, named as Ryan Routh by several media outlets, is in custody, US authorities have confirmed. Secret Service agents spotted the barrel of a rifle poking through some bushes and opened fire at him, officials said. The FBI said Trump was 300-500 yards (275 to 455m) away at the time. A witness reported seeing the suspect emerging from some bushes and jumping into a black Nissan car after the agents had fired at him a number of times.…
A Nigerian woman working as a nurse in the United Kingdom, has been sentenced to three years in prison for neglecting her 10-week-old baby, Joshua Akerele, who died while she was at work. The 28-year-old single mother had reportedly left Joshua alone in her nurse’s accommodation for eight hours on December 20, 2022, to complete her shift, according to a Daily Mail report. On returning, she discovered her son lifeless in his cot and immediately called 999, reporting that he was not breathing. The infant died an hour after the ambulance arrived despite resuscitation efforts. Tests revealed that he might…