The Judiciary Watchdogs, a coalition of lawyers from the 36 states of Nigeria, has stated that the lawsuit filed by 19 state governors challenging the constitutionality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will define Nigeria’s federalism. The lawyers, who have been vocal against corruption in Nigeria, argue that the EFCC’s enabling act was enacted without input from state assemblies, violating the principles of federalism and state autonomy. In a statement signed by Co-National Convener Barr. Real S. Dennis, the group expressed support for the governors’ demand for constitutional compliance, state sovereignty, and accountability from the EFCC and other…
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Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has finished 14th in this year’s Ballon d’Or rankings. Lookman is the only African player to make the 30-man shortlist this year. The Atalanta wide made the cut after a sensational campaign with club and country. He was named the Serie A club’s Player of the Year, finishing the campaign with 11 goals and seven assists in 31 league outings. Lookman caught the eye of Europe after he netted a hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen, who came into the game unbeaten. Last year, Lookman’s compatriot Victor Osimhen finished in 8th place…
The Niger State Police Command said it has neutralised a suspected armed robber during a gun duel and recovered an AK-47 and pump-action rifles around the Boyi area of Gurara Local Government Area of the state. The command made this disclosure through its Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, in Minna, who explained that the gang of suspected armed robbers ransacked residences around the toll-gate area of Boyi and robbed occupants of their valuables. According to him: ” On October 28, 2024, at about 5 am, a distress call was received that, since at about 2:30 am, some suspected armed…
France Football have unveiled some of the players in the 30-man rankings for the 2024 Ballon d’ Or award on Monday night in Paris. Chelsea star Cole Palmer and Arsenal stars Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Declan Rice were included in the list. Palmer occupied the 25th position, while Odegaard, Saka, Saliba and Rice occupied the 19, 21, 24 and 25 positions,respectively. Here are the list of 2024 Ballon d’Or final power rankings released by France Football so far: 15 – Nico Williams 16 – Granit Xhaka 17 – Fede Valverde 18 – Emi Martinez 19 – Martin…
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, will on Tuesday, October 29, appear before the probe panel of the National Judicial Council, NJC, over judgements being churned out by his court in respect of cases on the Rivers political crisis. Justice Tsoho is expected to defend the court under his watch over some petitions brought before NJC by some lawyers and litigants, mainly on Rivers’ political disputes. The chief judge is to specifically explain why the Rivers cases are being heard in Abuja instead of the Port Harcourt division of the court. One of the lawyers…
Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT on Monday, threw his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to actualise local government autonomy. The minister disclosed this on Monday when he inaugurated the upgrading of War College/Army Checkpoint Road and other ancillary roads in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, Abuja. Wike, who said he had no apology backing the move for local government autonomy, urged residents of local government areas to hold their council leaders accountable. He lauded the good working relationship himself and the Minister of State, FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud have with the chairmen of the six…
The Jigawa Government said it has prosecuted 403 persons arrested in connection with the EndBadGovernance protests in August this year. The state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Bello Abdulkadir-Fanini, made this known on Monday while speaking with newsmen in Dutse. He said that the suspects were sentenced to various community services, while others with criminal cases were admitted to bail as investigations continued. The commissioner explained that, as of mid-September, no single person arrested in connection with the protest was still in detention in the state. “In the period under review, that is, September 1, 2024, to date, the ministry…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, on Monday expressed sadness over the tragic news of a road accident in Zambia that claimed the lives of seven players from Chavuma Town Council Football Club. Recall that Zambia’s football association (FAZ) had expressed its “deep shock” at the accident, which occurred over the weekend. The squad was traveling to a third-tier league game in the northwest of the country when the accident occurred. Reacting to the sad news, Motsepe conveyed his and CAF’s deepest condolences to the families of the seven players, FAZ, and the Zambian people. “It is…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, on Monday warned the newly-installed Mogajis and Baales in the ancient city against involving themselves in negative conduct that can tarnish their image. The traditional ruler gave this admonition during the installation of nine Mogajis and five Baales in Ibadanland. DAILY POST reports that the event took place at the Olubadan palace located at Oke Aremo in Ibadan. The event was witnessed by the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Abimbola Ajibola; Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko; Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Kolawole Adegbola; Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Olubunmi Dada-Isioye;…
Mr Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power has assured that in the next five days, electricity would be restored to the 17 northern states suffering blackout due vandalisation of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line. The minister gave the assurance on Monday while briefing State House correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. According to him, the vandalized transmission line would be repaired “within three to five days”. He said that the president had already instructed the National Security Adviser, NSA and security chiefs to provide the required security for the people that will fix the demolished line. The minister assured that…