Day: May 24, 2024

OKUAMA, BANEX PLAZA CLOSEDOWN AND ARMY’S REPUTATION MANAGEMENT By Law Mefor

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Once upon a time, the hyena and the cock kept a reasonable distance from one another. The hyena believed the cock carried fire on its head, which is why it was afraid of it. The hyena, however, was reassured by the cock that there was nothing to worry about as what he mistook for fire was only an erect red crest. The hyena verified that it was true. The hyena quickly overcame the dread of the cock and proceeded to bite off its crest when he attacked.   This was…

Emefiele to forfeit N7.76bn, 2 eleven-storey buildings and other properties to Nigerian government (Full List)

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Ex-governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been ordered to forfeit N7.76 billion ($4,719,054, and N830,875,611), 2 eleven-storey buildings, and other properties linked to him to the Nigerian government.   Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos ordered the temporary forfeiture on Friday, May 24, 2024, after entertaining an ex-parte application brought before him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) through one of its lawyers, Bilkisu Buhari.   The forfeited funds, held in various banks, were linked to Omoile Anita Joy, Deep…

HIJAB CRISIS: MPAC rejoices with muslim Students of ISI on Court victory

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Muslim Public Affairs Centre, MPAC, has rejoiced with and congratulated the victorious Muslim female students of the University of Ibadan International School, Ibadan (ISI) who on Wednesday, 22 May, 2024, won a landmark victory in their case against the public school which had challenged their right to use the hijab in school. ISI’s discriminatory and Islamophobic policy of targeting the young girls occurred in November 2018, when the secondary school denied the female Muslim students the right to use hijab on top of their uniforms. Some female Muslim students, Faridah…

CP orders immediate investigation into killing of FCT resident,Onyebuchi Anene. … remands Police officer responsible for the shooting in custody.

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In response to the tragic and unprecedented incident that resulted in the untimely demise of one Oyebuchi Anene ‘m’ of Byazhin Abuja on May 22, 2024, at about 9:45 PM, the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh has directed the Deputy Commissioner in charge of Criminal Investigation Department to commence an immediate and discreet investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of the deceased. While the police officer responsible for the accidental discharge is in custody, the CP Bennett Igweh expressed profound and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved…

Constitutional Review: It’s time to unite, shape Nigeria through legislations -Akpabio … 305 memoranda, 112 bills received –Kalu

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President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Friday, said that the 10th National Assembly will produce a constitution that will take into cognisance the collective aspirations of Nigerians, shape, unite and accelerate the development of the country. Akpabio gave the assurance while delivering his remarks at the beginning of a 2 Day retreat of the House of Representatives committee on the review of the 1999 constitution of Nigeria organized by Policy and Legal Advocacy Center (PLAC) and United Kingdom International Development in Ikot Expene, Akwa Ibom State.   The Senate…

NNPC condoles with Tijjani Babangida over loss of Brother, Son

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Yesterday, the NNPC Ltd paid a condolence visit to Nigeria’s Ex-International, Tijjani Babangida, over the tragic loss of his son, Fadil, and brother, Ibrahim Babangida, as a result of the ghastly road accident which occurred on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, along the Zaria-Kaduna Road. It would be recalled that in the unfortunate incident, Babangida and his wife also sustained serious injuries and are currently receiving medical attention. During the visit, GCEO NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari, represented by the Company’s Chief Corporate Communication’s Officer, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, expressed the Company’s…

CAC partners Youth ministry to create 5 million jobs …… sets to register 7 million businesses

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The Corporate Affairs Commission and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development are collaborating to register 7 million businesses and create 5 million jobs in the next four years.   This was revealed during a visit to the Commission by the Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande who was represented by Eberechi Okereke.   The collaboration will ensure training for the youth to be self-reliant in graphic design, mobile app building, and freelancing, amongst others.   According to the minister, the proposed partnership is composed of four components,…