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23Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Kekere-Ekun sworn-in as CJN

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun was on Friday sworn-in as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Kekere-Ekun was sworn-in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja around 11.38 am. She will operate in acting capacity until conformation by the Senate. Justice Kekere-Ekun after taking the Oaths of office joined the council meeting sitting at the left hand of President Bola Tinubu Justice Kekere-Ekun is assuming her new role as CJN following the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola and her nomination and presentation to President Tinubu by the National Judicial Council (NJC) on August 15. Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, is the second Nigerian female jurist to serve as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, after Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, who was the Chief Justice of Nigeria b...

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23Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NGO pushes for quality water access

Members of the NGO and other stakeholders in the water space posed for photograph during the conference By Aderogba George Rite Place Health Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has appealed for access to quality water for Nigerians to eliminate waterborne diseases. The NGO made the call on Thursday in Abuja at its 2024 International Conference, themed “Beyond Access – Quality Matters”. The NGO pledged to push the campaign to the grassroots across Nigeria. The conference, attended by stakeholders in the water quality space, aimed to highlight the importance of quality water in preventing waterborne diseases Dr Chukwumezie Okolo, President/Executive Director of Rite Place Health Initiative, emphasised the need for collective action to address waterborne dise...

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23Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Gunmen Kidnap 10, Demand N50m Ransom In Zamfara

Bandits have raided Moriki community in Zamfara State on Wednesday night, kidnapped over 10 locals and demanded N50 million ransom. A resident of Moriki community told the BBC Hausa Service on Thursday, that the bandits were disturbing the community and had earlier kidnapped other locals in the community. ”The bandits claimed that their cows were killed by the Commander in the community. They attacked the community and went from house to house picking our people, and gave today as the deadline for us to pay the N50 million,” he said. He said any time they needed money, the bandits had often attacked the community to kidnap people and kept them in captivity until ransom was paid. Not long ago, they collected N20 million from community members to allow the locals access their...

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23Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Tinubu Congratulates Outgoing CJN, Justice Ariwoola, On Successful Civil Service Career

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as he retires as Chief Justice of Nigeria after a successful public service career. In a statement on Thursday, the president spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, the President commended the eminent jurist for his services to the nation, noting his impactful leadership of the judiciary and his efforts in enriching Nigerian jurisprudence, as well as in strengthening the fibre of the law. Justice Ariwoola had served as Justice of the Court of Appeal in Kaduna, Enugu, and Lagos divisions before his elevation to the Supreme Court in 2011. He was sworn in as Chief Justice of Nigeria in 2022 and had also served the nation in diverse capacities as a judicial officer. The President thanks Justice Ariwoola and wishes him the ve...

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23Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Tinubu Extols Justice Ayoola’s Ideals As Former ICPC Boss Dies

President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the Ayoola family of Ilesa, Osun State over the passing of Justice Emmanuel Ayoola. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President extolled Ayoola’s dedication, integrity and courage to act in the interest of justice. The President also commiserated with the associates of the deceased and members of the Nigerian judicial society over the loss. “President Tinubu states that Justice Ayoola will always be remembered for his rare principles, discipline, brilliance, and impeccable jurisprudential knowledge. The President prays for the repose of the soul of the elder statesman and solace to his family,” said Mr Ngelale. The late Ayoola was a retired justice of the Supreme Court of Nig...

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23Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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World Oldest Person Dies At 117

The world’s oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera, from Spain, has died at the age of 117. Her family disclosed it on her X account on Tuesday August 20, 2024 The World Guinness Record also confirmed Branyas’ passing on Tuesday in a post, stating “Guinness World Records is saddened to learn that the world’s oldest person, Maria Branyas Morera (USA/Spain), passed away yesterday, 19 August. Her death was confirmed by the Gerontology Research Group. Aged 117 years 168 days, she was the eighth-oldest person (with a verifiable age) in history. Maria passed away peacefully at the nursing home in Catalonia, Spain, where she resided for the past two decades.” Branyas was born in San Francisco on March 4, 1907 in San Francisco, after her family moved to the United States from Mexico. ...

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22Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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FG Increases Nigerian Passport Fees

The Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the Nigerian passport effective from September 1, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesman for the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kenneth Udo, on the X handle of the NIS. The increment, according to the statement, aims to ensure the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport. The statement read, “As part of its efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport, the Federal Government has approved an upward review of the fees for the passport, effective from September 1, 2024. Based on the review, a 32-page passport booklet with five-year validity previously charged at N35,000 will now be N50,000 only; while a 64-page passport booklet...

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22Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Isese Day: Heads Of Traditional Religion Worshippers Clarify Invitation To Sarata Konibaje

The Heads of Traditional Religion Worshippers, Ibadan chapter, have stated that they invited Alhaja Sarata Konibaje to the Isese Day Festival celebration and not the State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun. Speaking on behalf of the Heads of Traditional Religion Worshippers in Oyo State, the Araba of Ibadanland and Olu Isese of Ibadanland, Chief Ifalere Odegbemi Odegbola II, clarified that it was the association that invited Alhaja Sarata Konibaje to the event and not Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun, as alleged by some groups. "We use this medium to take responsibility for our error and tender our unreserved apology to Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun and all those who were offended by such unintentional mistake."We were not aware of such an order before." The Heads of Tradi...

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21Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Wike cancels FCT’s ‘Park-and-Pay’ scheme, says its illegal

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Wednesday abolished the ‘Park-and-Pay’ scheme, declaring it illegal. The Minister in during a media briefing to mark his first year in office as the FCT Minister, said the street parking scheme arrangment said was fraudulent. The scheme was initially introduced in 2014 and later was reintroduced in 2023 after the FCT administration signed a whopping N908.3 billion agreement with concessionaires NAJEC Limited and Messrs Automaten Technik Bauman Nigeria Limited, with an estimated N26.93 billion revenue for a 10-year term each. Wike however faulted the arrangement, saying he was not aware of the reintroduced scheme. He said the agreement had stipulated an 80 per cent payback to the contractors, with only 20 per cent of t...

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20Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG Inaugurates 10-Man Inter-Ministerial Committee To Enforce Supreme Court Judgement On Local Governments Autonomy

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to enforce the Supreme Court judgement delivered on 11th July, 2024 granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. The members of the committee are as follows: Secretary to the Government of the Federation - Chairman Hon. Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy -Member Attorney General of the Federation & Minister of Justice - Member Hon. Minister of Budget & Economic Planning Accountant General of the Federation Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria Permanent Secretary (Federal Ministry of Finance) Chairman, Revenue Mobilization Allocation & Fiscal Commission Representative of State G...

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20Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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UK Donates Counter Insurgency Training Facility to Army

The United Kingdom has donated a Counter Insurgency (COIN) training facility to the Nigerian Armed Forces, to help enhance the reality of their training and better prepare the force for its future operations. According to a statement on Tuesday by the Senior Press & Public Affairs Officer | Comms Lead, Prosperity and Economic Development, Ndidiamaka Eze, the training facility was funded by the UK through its Ministry of Defence and built by a team of Royal Engineers from the British Army working alongside Nigerian Army Engineers. The facility will make training more realistic for the soldiers and help prepare trainees to operate effectively during deployments. Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, represented by Major General SG Mohammed, officially opened the...

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20Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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FG moves to establish national housing data centre, inaugurates committee

The Federal Government has inaugurated a Joint Steering Committee on the National Housing Data Centre to develop and implement a blueprint to ensure transparency and ease of access to housing data in Nigeria. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, at the inauguration on Tuesday in Abuja, said the centre would be essential for policy and decision-making towards affordable housing and the well-being of Nigerians. ``This is because, without data, we cannot know the magnitude of the problem we are facing, how many resources we need to allocate, for how long, which areas to focus on, which markets to prioritise and other considerations. ``In fact, we would be flying blind. This is not sustainable. For instance, we know we have a housing deficit and that we face ...

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20Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Only The Legitimate Members Of Olugbesan Family Apologised To Me Not Strangers They Accomodated, Prince Adeyemi Replies Gbolarunmi

The Chief Executive Officer of Mich Royal Company Nigeria Limited, Prince Gbolagade Adeyemi has replied the ex-deputy governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarunmi that only the legimate members of Olugbesan family represented by three individuals apologized to him and that those who rejected the letter of apology were strangers who the family accommodated in their compound. Prince Adeyemi while reacting to a media report credited to Mr Hazeem Gbolarunmi said that he would not have reacted to such cheap blackmail but was forced to react for the purpose of revealing the truth concerning the letter of apology to him by the family. "Ordinarily, I would not have reacted to such cheap blackmail by Mr Gbolarunmi but for the purpose of revealing the truth, I have to come out to defend my...

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20Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Troops Kill Boko Haram Commander, Others In Borno

The Nigerian Army announced on Sunday that its troops had neutralised a notorious Boko Haram commander, Abu Rijab, and other terrorist fighters in an offensive operation on Saturday. This was made known in a post on the Nigerian Army’s official X Handle, saying the operation took place in Bula Daloye, Bama Local Government Area of Borno. It said the successful operation was in addition to the surrender of numerous terrorists and their families to the troops as a result of sustained pressure against their enclaves. Army said the troops also apprehended several criminal suspects and recovered arms and ammunition. “Following an intense firefight, the troops overpowered the terrorists, neutralising three, including a wanted Boko Haram commander Abu Rijab. The operation led to t...

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20Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Omodewu’s Death A Great Loss To Oyo APC- Senator Alli

Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Oyo State APC Chairman, Chief Isaac Omodewu. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ibadan. Senator Alli described Omodewu's death as a monumental loss to the party and the entire state. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late chairman, the APC in Oyo State, and all who were touched by Omodewu’s exemplary leadership. According to Senator Alli, Chief Omodewu was a man of integrity, wisdom and unwavering dedication to the progress of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State. "His leadership was marked by a deep commitment to unity and the growth of the party, and his contrib...

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20Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Olugbesan Family Land: Estate Firm Boss Tackles Ex-Oyo Deputy Governor, Hazeem Gbolarunmi, Describes Him As A ‘Pathological Liar That Has Bitten The Finger That Once Fed Him’

The Chief Executive Officer of Mich Royal Company Nigeria Limited, Prince Gbolagade Adeyemi has described as baseless the allegations levelled against him and his company by former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarunmi that he sold Olugbesan Family’s and didn’t remit all the monies into his account. Prince Adeyemi in a press release said that he has gone through the publications in which Mr Hazeem Gbolarunmi made the false allegations against him and was not in anyway surprised because according to him Gbolarumi is a ‘Pathological Liar’ that usually bite hands of those who have at one time or the other assisted him in life. “Ordinarily, I would have not glorified Mr Gbolarunmi with a reply, if not clarity and also for the purpose of setting the records straigh...

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Appeal Court To Hear Ex-CJN Onnoghen’s Suit Challenging His Removal From Office On Tuesday

The Court of Appeal will Tuesday hear a suit filed by former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, challenging the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) order that removed him from office in 2019. Appeal Court to hear ex-CJN Onnoghen’s suit challenging his removal from office on TuesdayThe Code of Conduct Tribunal had in 2019 convicted Mr Onnoghen in all the six-count charges of breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers. Mr Onnoghen is praying the court to void and set aside the CCT judgement delivered against him on April 18, 2019, on various grounds. The suit was filed at the Court of Appeal in 2019. In his appeal marked CA/ABJ/375 & 376 & 377/2019, Mr Onnoghen, through his lead counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), is asking the appellate court to quas...

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20Aug By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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NNPCL Declares N3.3trn Profit For 2023 Financial Year

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd., has declared N3.3 trillion profit for the 2023 financial year. Chief Financial Officer of NNPC Ltd., Umar Ajiya, who addressed newsmen on Monday on the development, said that this was the highest profit declared by the company since inception. Meanwhile, NNPC Ltd. has declared N2.101 trillion as dividend for 2023 financial year. The profit declared by the national oil company for 2023 is over N1 trillion higher than the N2.548 trillion profit it recorded in the 2022 financial year.

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19Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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TCN commences implementation of SCADA to monitor grid-MD

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has commenced the implementation of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to enable real-time monitoring and control of the power grid. The Managing Director of TCN, Mr Sule Abdulaziz said this when members of the House of Representative Committee on Power visited the company on its oversight function. Abdulaziz said that the technological advancement would significantly improved grid stability, reduce transmission losses, and allowed for quicker response to faults and disturbances. He said that TCN had also implemented an effective Frequency Control and Load Balancing as evident in the drastic reduction in the instances of partial and full system collapses. '' Ensuring a consistent and reliable power sup...

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19Aug By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tinubu urges ECOWAS to ratify, implement anti-corruption protocol

President Bola Tinubu has called on the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to ratify and fully implement its Protocol against Corruption. Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call during the 6th Annual General Assembly of the Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA) held at the ECOWAS Secretariat in Abuja. " In recognition of NACIWA's pivotal role in our regional anti-corruption efforts, I am proud to announce that the Nigerian government has donated a property to serve as NACIWA's permanent headquarters. “This gesture underscores our commitment to strengthening NACIWA's institutional capacity and providing a solid operational foundation. " As we deliberate on implementing the ECOWAS Protocol against...

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