Day: November 22, 2024

BREAKING: Supreme Court nullifies National Lottery Act

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The Supreme Court has nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 enacted by the National Assembly.   A seven-member of the apex court in a unanimous judgment on Friday, held that the National Assembly lacked the powers to legislate on issues relating to lottery and games of chance.   The court held that such powers only reside with the state Houses of Assembly, which possess exclusive jurisdiction over lottery and games of chance.   In the lead judgment by Justice Mohammed Idris, ordered that the National Lottery Act 2005 should no…

Gov Okpebholo halts recruitment into State Civil Service …… Orders review of employments executed since May 2024

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the suspension of recruitment into the State’s civil service until further notice.   The Governor has also ordered for a comprehensive review of all recruitment exercises carried out by the Godwin Obaseki-led administration between May-November 2024.   In a communication notice signed by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Musa Umar Ikhilor on Friday, the Governor accused heads of various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of carrying out clandestine recruitment exercises into the State’s civil service.   The notice read;   “The…

The North Believes Wrongly, That Power Is The Key To Good Life By Dominic Kidzu

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It is not today that the North lost the key. The key went missing over 65 years ago, and it’s leaders are still looking for it in the wrong room. Yesterday, the Arewa Consultative Forum rose from a meeting with a resolution to support only a Northerner for the Presidency come 2027. As Dr Reuben Abati said on Arise Television this morning, “the statement is unintelligent and idiotic.”   The point to make really, is that the group believes that the fortunes of people in the North are ultimately better…

Northern Group calls for Sack of Chief of Naval Staff

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By Ibrahim.imam.     The Arewa People’s Assembly (APA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to relieve the Chief of Naval Staff, CNS Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla of his position.   A media release issued on Friday by the coordinator and Director of Orientation and Mobilisation of the body , Alhaji Auta Balarabe and Malam Bashir Gowon during a special session held on November , 20th , 2024 said the bold step to improve Nigeria’s economy is been frustrated by the top echelon of the Navy, who colluded with oil…

Friday Sermon: How Allah Almighty Answers Our Prayers And Supplications (Du’a) By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Mt Merciful   All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions.   Dear brothers and sisters! Supplication (Du’a) is an act of worship that brings the servant closer to Allah, the Most High. Through it, the servant realises the meaning of servitude, neediness, and dependence, while simultaneously invoking the divine nature, power, and richness of Allah, the Most High. Feeling one’s…