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Supreme Court Justice, Chima Centus dies at 62
Justice Chima Centus (CC) Nweze of the Supreme Court of Nigeria has reportedly passed away at the age of 64 on Sunday. However, the Supreme Court has not yet confirmed his death at the time of this report. In the past, Justice Nweze gained attention for a dissenting judgment in 2020, where he declared Emeka Ihedioha of the People Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the 2019 Governorship election in Imo State. He also delivered a controversial judgment in a split decision, declaring then Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, as the authentic candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for…
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Mass burial: More revelations will come to light -Human Rights Lawyer, Adegboruwa says
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, a member of the Justice Doris Okuwobi-led Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Restitution for Victims of SARS Related Abuses and other matters, has expressed that the leaked Lagos State Government memo regarding the mass burial of 103 victims from the October 2020 EndSARS protest is just one of many surprises to come. During an interview on Channels Television on July 29, he emphasized that it is widely known in Nigeria that there were fatalities on the night of October 20, 2020, when soldiers stormed the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, and youths…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s letter to Simon Ekpa on sit-at-home authentic – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has refuted the claims made by Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa, based in Finland, stating that the letter from their leader, Nnamdi Kanu, was not authentic. IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, firmly asserted that Kanu’s letter instructing Ekpa to end the sit-at-home in the Southeast region was indeed genuine. On Friday, Kanu had personally written the letter to Ekpa, delivered through his Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor. Powerful confirmed the legitimacy of the letter and accused Ekpa of attempting to cause trouble with his claim that the letter was fake. A statement by Powerful on Saturday reads…
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Gunmen kidnap lady, steal her life savings in Port Harcourt
Suspected robbers, posing as gunmen, abducted Blessing Ngozichi, a businesswoman in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and looted her life savings. The distressing incident occurred on the night of July 27, 2023, as she shared on her Facebook account. She expressed concerns about the safety in Port Harcourt, stating that all her savings were taken during the kidnapping. Nonetheless, she expressed gratitude for being physically unharmed. “Port Harcourt is no more safe. I was kidnapped last night. But thank God I’m safe and sound. All my savings are gone,” she wrote.
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Niger Republic: The earlier we realise that a coup d’etat is not a solution to disputed elections in Africa, the better for us – Festus Keyamo
Former Minister of Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, strongly emphasized that a coup d’état cannot be an acceptable solution to address disputed elections in Africa. He urged all individuals, regardless of their political affiliations, to outrightly reject and condemn the coup that occurred in Niger Republic. Keyamo also pointed out that those attempting to justify the coup by comparing it to alleged flaws in elections are ultimately harming their own cause. According to him, constitutional means should be pursued to seek redress in cases of disputed elections, as there is no legitimate way to seek redress for a coup. He…
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Nigeria vs Australia: My dad is definitely not happy with my choice of celebration, but then again, Life is a collection of MOMENTS – Oshoala
Asisat Oshoala, the Nigeria striker, has expressed that her father wasn’t happy about her choice of celebration following her goal in the Super Falcons’ 3-2 victory against Australia at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Barcelona forward seized on an Australian defensive mistake and slotted the ball home, securing Nigeria’s third goal and contributing to their hard-fought victory in their second match. Being a Muslim, Oshoala celebrated her goal by removing her shirt and revealing her sports bra. While some members of the Muslim community expressed concerns that her celebration might go against their religious beliefs, Oshoala took to Instagram…
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If your husband is finding it difficult to make babies, go out there and get pregnant but keep it a secret – Nigerian man advises married women
In a Facebook post dated Wednesday, July 26, Joshua Orochi, a Nigerian man, offered a suggestion to women facing male infertility issues in their husbands. He advised them to discreetly conceive with other men. On Friday, July 28, Mr. Orochi responded to comments on his post by asserting that this practice of seeking solutions outside the marriage for infertility challenges aligns with certain ‘traditions’.
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Stop using police emergency numbers to obtain loans- FCT CP warns Nigerians
CP Haruna G. Garba, the Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has issued a cautionary message to the general public, advising against utilizing the command’s emergency contact numbers to secure loans from loan shark companies. This warning was conveyed through an official statement released on July 28. Additionally, he refuted the allegations suggesting that certain kidnappers were disguising themselves in police uniforms to abduct FCT residents. The contents of the statement are as follows: ‘’The Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Haruna G. Garba, has warned members of the public who are in the habit of using the…
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El-Rufai: Ministerial list largely disappointing – Shehu Sani
During an interview on Arise TV, Senator Shehu Sani expressed his deep concern over the inclusion of former Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the ministerial list, referring to it as a tragedy. Sani questioned the decision to grant such a man an opportunity to serve the country, given his past actions and statements while in office. He further criticized the idea of appeasing former governors instead of prioritizing the interests of Nigerians and appointing competent individuals. In Senator Sani’s view, the list of 28 ministerial nominations, which President Tinubu sent for confirmation on Thursday, July 27, was largely disappointing…
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Tinubu solely responsible for my ministerial nomination – Dave Umahi
According to NAN reports, Senator Dave Umahi of Ebonyi South acknowledged that President Bola Tinubu was the sole reason behind his nomination as a minister from his state. Umahi expressed his commitment to work diligently and prove worthy of the trust placed in him, even though he had no prior knowledge of the ministry he would oversee. He made these statements while addressing journalists in Abakaliki after being welcomed by Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State. The former governor expressed deep gratitude to President Tinubu for fulfilling his promise during a challenging time. According to Umahi: “My governor (Nwifuru) should…
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We are solidly behind you, Give it your best – FG congratulates Super Falcons over win against Australia
The Federal Government of Nigeria has encouraged the Super Falcons not to become complacent following their 3-2 victory over Australia in the group stage tie on Thursday. The government has urged Randy Waldrum’s team to give their utmost in the upcoming match, assuring them of solid support from the Nigerian people. Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, conveyed these requests in a statement released by Mohammed Manga, the Director of Press in the ministry, on Thursday in Abuja. Additionally, Abubakar praised the Super Falcons for their outstanding performance in defeating the…
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I can assure you that I understand what you are going through – Tinubu tells Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian youths to display patience and understanding regarding the difficulties resulting from his administration’s economic initiatives. He expressed confidence that these hardships will eventually subside, paving the way for a fairer, more prosperous, and inclusive economy. Tinubu made this assurance during a meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Leaders from all states and the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday in the nation’s capital, Abuja. The President said, “I make my pledge to the country that no decision will be difficult for this administration to take for the prosperity and unity of this…
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