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Aug
14
2024
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Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Appointed New Chief Justice Of Nigeria

Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun Appointed New Chief Justice Of Nigeria

FGN, Judiciary, News Flash
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has been appointed as the New Chief Justice of Nigeria The former Chief Justice (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, has retired as a Supreme Court judge this August paving the way for the appointment of the second female to ever hold the post of CJN. Kudirat Kekere-Ekun (born1958), has been a Supreme Court judge since 2013, has succeed Ariwoola when he takes a bow on his controversial tenure. The constitution mandates that the president sends the name of the most senior Supreme Court judge to the Senate for confirmation as CJN when the incumbent retires. Kekere-Ekun is the most…
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Aug
14
2024
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Abia State Commissioner Of Police Held Strategic Meeting With Area Commanders, DPOs And Others

Abia State Commissioner Of Police Held Strategic Meeting With Area Commanders, DPOs And Others

Abia State, News Flash, Security
Yesterday, 13/08/2024 the Commissioner of Police, CP Kenechukwu Owuemelie, psc, fwc, MNIM, fdc, held a meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Commanders, and other strategic officers of the command. During the meeting, the Commissioner of Police appreciated the efforts of officers in combating crime in the state and encouraged them to maintain and improve their efforts in curbing crime and criminality in their respective areas of Responsibility. Recent crime trends in the state were analyzed as strategies and solutions were proffered. The CP emphasized the importance of community policing, urging strategic officers to continue engaging with necessary stakeholders…
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Aug
13
2024
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Elu Ohafia Development Union Congratulates Chief Dr. Sam Anya On His Nomination As Rivers State Commissioner

Elu Ohafia Development Union Congratulates Chief Dr. Sam Anya On His Nomination As Rivers State Commissioner

Abia North, News Flash, Politics
13th August, 2024. Dear Chief Dr. Sam Anya, Congratulations on Your appointment as a Commissioner Nominee Rivers State: The Elu Ohafia Development Union National and the entire Elu Ohafia Community are overjoyed to extend our profound congratulations to you on your recent appointment as a Commissioner Nominee by His Excellency, The Governor of Rivers State Sir Siminalayi Fubara. For us, this is a significant achievement and a testament to your dedication, hard work, and expertise that you have always exhibited in your chosen field of endeavor. As your brothers & Sisters, we see this appointment as a well-deserved recognition of…
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Aug
13
2024
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Rivers State Assembly Invites Ohafia, ABIA State Born Chief Dr. Sam Anya For Screening As Commissioner

Rivers State Assembly Invites Ohafia, ABIA State Born Chief Dr. Sam Anya For Screening As Commissioner

Entertainment
Fubara name Abia Born Sam Anya, Four others as Commissioner Nominees, Write Rivers State House of Assembly Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara has officially submitted a list of nominees for screening and confirmation as Commissioners. The request was addressed to the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, and follows the guidelines of Section 192 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. Details of the invitation are contained in the letter below The nominees submitted by the Governor include Abia Born financial Expert Dr Samuel Anya, others includes Mr. Itamu AruguDr. Rowland Obed WhyteHon. Samuel EyibaSir Austin…
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Aug
13
2024
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P-Square: Peter Okoye Calls Out Brother, Paul, For Constantly ‘Discrediting’ His Contributions

P-Square: Peter Okoye Calls Out Brother, Paul, For Constantly ‘Discrediting’ His Contributions

Arts And Culture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Entertainment, News Flash
P-Square: Peter Okoye Calls Out Brother, Paul, For ‘Discrediting’ His Contributions The Peter Okoye, one-half of the popular Nigerian music duo P-Square, has responded to his brother Paul’s recent interviews, where he claimed to have written and sung 99% of their songs. Peter expressed disappointment and hurt over Paul’s constant discrediting of his efforts in the group. In an open letter on X.com on Monday, Peter listed several songs he had written, including “Ejeajo,” “Get-Squared,” “Bizzy Body,” and “Personally,” which Paul had failed to acknowledge. Peter wrote, “My dear brother Paul, Just like I have told you several times, I…
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Aug
13
2024
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NYSC Invalidates Certificates Of 101 Persons Over Fraudulent Mobilization

NYSC Invalidates Certificates Of 101 Persons Over Fraudulent Mobilization

Entertainment
NYSC Invalidates Certificates Of 101 Persons Over Fraudulent Mobilization The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday invalidated the certificates of 101 individuals who were fraudulently mobilized for national service by the University of Calabar (UNICAL) during the 2021, 2022, and 2023 service years. The Scheme described this action as a major crackdown on certificate fraud and a step towards ensuring the integrity of the national service program. According to Eddy Megwa, Director of Information and Public Relations at NYSC, the organization took this action to maintain the integrity of the national service program and prevent unqualified individuals from participating.…
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Aug
13
2024
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Shaibu Impersonating Deputy Governor – Edo Government Says

Shaibu Impersonating Deputy Governor – Edo Government Says

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Shaibu Impersonating Deputy Governor – Edo Govt Says The Edo State Government stated on Monday that Philip Shaibu is impersonating the deputy governor and should stop presenting himself as such. A Federal High Court in Abuja reinstated Shaibu as the deputy governor of Edo State on July 17, three months after the Edo House of Assembly had impeached him. Judge James Omotosho declared that Shaibu’s impeachment by the state assembly was illegal. Omotosho ordered the Inspector General of Police to restore Shaibu’s security details and directed that his salaries and allowances be paid from April when he was removed from…
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Aug
13
2024
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Assailants Kill Lecturer, Deputy Registrar, Others In Deadly Attack; Police Reacts

Assailants Kill Lecturer, Deputy Registrar, Others In Deadly Attack; Police Reacts

Crime, News Flash, Security
Assailants K¡ll Lecturer, Deputy Registrar, Others In Deadly Attack; Police Reacts The police in Taraba State said a lecturer at the Federal University Wukari and deputy registrar of Taraba State School of Health Technology, Takum were among the passengers killed by gunmen along Takum-Wukari road early Monday morning. The acting Police Public Relations Officer, Taraba police command, DSP Kwache Gambo, confirmed the killed to our correspondent in a telephone interview. Daily Trust had earlier reported that six passengers and a driver were killed at a boundary area between Taraba and Benue states along Takum-Wukari road. It was gathered that among…
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Aug
13
2024
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Step-By-Step Guide To Checking 2024 WASSCE Result

Step-By-Step Guide To Checking 2024 WASSCE Result

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, News Flash
Step-By-Step Guide To Checking 2024 WASSCE Result The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has released the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations, WASSCE, results. The exam body disclosed this in a Monday's Press releaseThe post read, “The West African Examinations Council is pleased to inform candidates who sat WASSCE for school candidates, 2024 that the result has officially been released today, Monday, August 12, 2024.” For the students who will be checking results, here are steps to follow: Checking WAEC Results 2024 Online Visit the WAEC official results checker website: WAEC result checker. (https://waecdirect.org) Enter your 10-digit WAEC Examination…
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