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Nov
15
2024
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Supreme Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Legality Of EFCC

Supreme Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Legality Of EFCC

Judiciary, News Flash
Supreme Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Legality Of EFCC The Supreme Court has dismissed suit instituted by some state Attorneys General challenging the establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act. The suit, which was initially instituted by attorneys general of 16 states, sought the scrapping of the anti-graft agency. While some states withdrew from thesuites, others remained.The states that initiated the suit include Ondo, Edo, Oyo, Ogun, Nassarawa, Kebbi, Katsina, Sokoto, Jigawa, Enugu, Benue, Anambra, Plateau, Cross-River and Niger. However, at the resumed hearing on October 22, Imo, Bauchi, and Osun states joined the suit as co-plaintiffs while…
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Nov
15
2024
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Close Of Nominations, Followed By Recommendations For The Great Igbo Achievers Awards

Close Of Nominations, Followed By Recommendations For The Great Igbo Achievers Awards

News Flash, People & Events, Personality
CLOSE OF NOMINATIONS,followed byRECOMMENDATIONSFOR THE GREAT IGBO ACHIEVERS AWARDS. As previously announced, the Nominations close today, the 15th of November, and the process of Recommendations would automatically be activated. A 7-Man Selections Committee headed by Chief Simon Okeke, former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, will pay visits to affected Igbo communities, and examine online & empirical records to identify and assess the candidates nominated for the Awards and make their recommendations. The Committee’s assignment would be concluded within 30 days, by 15th December, 2024. The recommendations of the Committee shall be forwarded to the 24-Member Alaigbo Elders Council, which…
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Nov
15
2024
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Super Eagles Qualify For 2025 AFCON

Super Eagles Qualify For 2025 AFCON

Football, News Flash, Sports
Super Eagles Qualify For 2025 AFCON The Super Eagles have secured qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with two matches remaining in the qualifiers. With 10 points in the bag, the Super Eagles are guaranteed a top-two finish, following a 1-0 victory for Libya over Rwanda in Kigali, Group D. Next up, the Super Eagles will face Benin Republic’s Cheetahs in Abidjan tonight before returning home to complete their qualifying campaign against Rwanda on Monday. Rwanda, with five points and Libya, now on four, cannot surpass Nigeria with just one matchday left for both teams. The three-time African…
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Nov
15
2024
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Wike Suspends FCDA Executive Secretary, Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, Indefinitely

Wike Suspends FCDA Executive Secretary, Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, Indefinitely

Abuja, FGN, News Flash
Wike Suspends FCDA Executive Secretary, Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, Indefinitely The Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Shehu Hadi Ahmad, has been suspended indefinitely. According to a statement on Thursday, by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike's suspension of Engr Hadi Ahmad is with immediate effect. The suspended Executive Secretary has consequently been directed to hand over to the Director of Engineering Services, in the FCDA.
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Nov
15
2024
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With Our 1999 Constitution, Even Angel Gabriel Won’t Save Nigeria From Miseries – Emeka Anyaoku

With Our 1999 Constitution, Even Angel Gabriel Won’t Save Nigeria From Miseries – Emeka Anyaoku

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, News Flash
With 1999 Constitution, Angel Gabriel Won’t Save Nigeria From Miseries – Anyaoku Former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, Wednesday, warned that if Nigeria refuses to do away with the 1999 Constitution, development will continue to elude the country. While faulting the 99 Constitution which he described as unitary, Anyaoku argued that united and progressive pluralistic countries were those who addressed their diversity with true federal constitutions. The elder statesman spoke at the launch of the book: ‘The Noble Academic and Patriot: A Biography of Emeritus Professor Akinjide Osuntokun,’ held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, in Lagos. Those…
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Nov
15
2024
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Abia’s Entrepreneural Spirit: Trade, Factories And Development: A Historical Assessment – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia’s Entrepreneural Spirit: Trade, Factories And Development: A Historical Assessment – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance, News Flash
Abia's Entrepreneurial Spirit: Trade, Factories and Development: A Historical Assessment Abia State is a hub for trade, factories, and still striving for development in Nigeria. The state boasts an impressive array of industries, including brewing, textiles, and manufacturing. Let's dive into the history of some of the notable factories and industries in Abia State.Nigerian Breweries Plc, located in Aba, has been operational since 1957 and was upgraded in 2014.Guinness Nigeria Plc, another major brewing company, also operates in Abia State.Aba Textile Mills is a significant player in the textile industry, producing various fabrics and materials.International Glass Industry (IGI) in Aba…
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Nov
14
2024
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NNPC Sack Top Officials, Names Replacements In A Major Shake-Up

NNPC Sack Top Officials, Names Replacements In A Major Shake-Up

Business, News Flash, Oil & Gas
NNPC Sacks Top Official, Names Replacement In A Major Shake-up The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced the removal of Umar Ajiya as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the appointment of Mr. Adedapo A. Segun as his replacement. This was disclosed in a statement released on Wednesday by the company’s spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, via NNPC’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle. In addition to this change, the company also appointed Isiyaku Abdullahi as the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Downstream Operations. Furthermore, Udobong Ntia has been named the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Upstream Operations, completing a significant reshuffle…
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Nov
14
2024
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‘You Are A Father, Husband And Mentor’ – Bobrisky Thanks His ‘Humble Billionaire’ Lover Over His Support

‘You Are A Father, Husband And Mentor’ – Bobrisky Thanks His ‘Humble Billionaire’ Lover Over His Support

Gossips, Love & Life, News Flash
‘You Are A Father, Husband And Mentor’ – Bobrisky Thanks His ‘Humble Billionaire’ Lover Over His Support Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has taken to Instagram to appreciate his ‘’humble billionaire” male friend for standing by him during his trying times. Recall that the socialite was sentenced to six months imprisonment for Naira abuse. After his release, he faced other tribulations after a purported voicenote of him saying he spent his sentence outside the correctional centre was released by Verydarkman. He was later arrested at Seme Border by Immigration officers after he attempted to flee the country…
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Nov
14
2024
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Ondo: Few Days To Election, Appeal Court Sacks Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Ebiseni

Ondo: Few Days To Election, Appeal Court Sacks Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Ebiseni

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics
Ondo: Days To Election, Appeal Court Sacks Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Ebiseni The Court of Appeal in Abuja has sacked the Ondo State Labour Party’s candidate for Saturday’s governorship election, Olusola Ebiseni. Ebiseni was sacked by a three-member panel of justices, in a unanimous lead judgment read by Justice Adebukola Banjoko. Dune: Part Two (2024)Scream VI: Watch now for freeThe judges ruled in favor of the appeal filed by the Labour Party. The appeal, marked CA/ABJ/CV/1172/2024, was brought against Ebiseni and two other parties, and the court declared the appeal “allowed.” Justice Banjoko also noted that the Certified True Copy…
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