Day: August 23, 2024

BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms Uzodinma and Ododo winners of Imo, Kogi Guber elections

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The Supreme Court has affirmed the reelection of Governor Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as governor of Imo State.   In a judgment on Friday, August 23, a five-member panel of the court dismissed the appeal by the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate, Athan Achonu for being unmeritorious.   Justice Mohammed Baba Idris, who authored and read the lead judgment, resolved the three issues identified for determination against the appellants.   Justice Idris found that the appellants as petitioners at the election tribunal, failed to prove…

Manarakis translates book written by first Northern Woman Novelist ‘The Stillborn’ to Nupe language

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  By Aisha Hussaina Idris Manarakis, Bida.     In 2018, Manarakis attended Minna-BAF, an occasion for the promotion of Literature and writing skills in Nigeria. He met with some high profile Nigerians who graced the occasion in various functions. There he met the First Woman Novelist from Northern Nigeria in person of Professor Zaynab Alkali. She called him by name; *Manarakis na Nupawa….* He was emotionally happy for a Professor of Language to give him such a mighty recognition, it’s something of joy. Manarakis is a native Language promotor,…

House of Reps congratulates Acting CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The House of Representatives has extended its warm congratulations to Honourable Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, CFR, on her appointment as Nigeria’s second female Acting Chief Justice (CJN). The House described the 23rd CJN as a distinguished member of the legal community whose judicial journey began 43 years ago upon being called to the Nigerian Bar. Justice Kekere-Ekun is the second woman to hold this position in Nigeria’s history, succeeding Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar, who served as CJN from 2012 to 2014. Justice Kekere-Ekun has made significant strides throughout her…

BREAKING: NYSC DG announces rescue of last corps member in a set of 8 prospective Corps members abducted in 2023

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed has announced the rescue of a prospective corps member, Solomon Daniel Bassey, who was among the 8 prospective corps members abducted in August 2023 on their way to NYSC camp in Sokoto. The DG announced rescue of the Corps member at a press briefing on Friday at the NYSC Headquarters, Abuja. He said Solomon Daniel Bassey,the last corps member in a set of eight abducted prospective Corps members was rescued on August 22,2024. General Yusha’u Dogara…

JUST IN: Justice Kekere-Ekun sworn in as 23rd CJN

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Tinubu today at the State House, Abuja, sworn-in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This is coming following the official retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola and her nomination and presentation to President Tinubu by the National Judicial Council (NJC) on August 15.   Though, she will function in acting capacity until confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. Meanwhile, Justice Kekere-Ekun took her Oaths around 11:38am and also took her rightful sitting position in the Council Chambers on the left hand side of the President…

Friday Sermon: Let Muslims Practice What They Preached About Tolerance! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Ever Merciful   All praises and thanks be to Allah, and peace and salutations be upon the Messenger of Allah, his noble household, his companions and all those who follow him with excellence till the Day of Judgement.   Dear brothers and sisters! Tolerance in Islam, is not a mere fairytale phrase, but true and sincere Muslims live it in reality. Islam urges us to be tolerant and forgive others. This is indicated in both the Qur’an and the Sunnah.  …

TYO NEC suspends Indefinitely Barr. Awuapila, Iorlaha, Inspector Orshi, Tavershima, Others over factionalization of Abuja Chapter

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The National Executive Council of Tiv Youth Organization TYO has suspended indefinitely some members of Abuja chapter of the organization over gross misconduct,stated that the violators of its instruction will be dealt with.   The National Council also warned against further similar gross misconduct as Tiv Youth Organization is not willing to condole indiscipline of any kind from its members.   The NEC implored Chief Joseph Seater Undu led FCT Executive Council as the only recognized leadership of Abuja chapter of Tiv Youth Organization, to utilize the TYO constitution and…

FHA begins rehabilitation of Festac Town Roads

Abubakar Yusuf

The Federal Housing Authority has commenced rehabilitation of roads in Festac Town Lagos, starting from the 1st Avenue. Inspecting the progress of work on Thursday 22nd August 2024, the Managing Director/CEO, Hon Oyetunde Ojo said rehabilitation of the roads will be in phases, and expressed the willingness of the Authority to address the decay in the town.   According to Hon Ojo, “restoring the glory of Festac Town has gone beyond mere rhetorics, but will now be matched with visible actions”. He noted that Festac Town is more than just…

EFCC arrests 35yr-Old Internet Fraudster, Hyginus Nkwocha In Abuja, seizes Posh Houses, Cars, Jewellery

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested billionaire Hyginus Nkwocha for alleged involvement in internet fraud and money laundering in Abuja   The EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Thursday.   Oyewale said the suspect, 35, was arrested at Ever Green Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money laundering.   The statement reads, “Items recovered from him include a sum of 2,200 dollars, an iPhone 15 Pro Max, a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, a Samsung…