The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has confirmed that the Federal Government has begun the implementation of the 300 per cent pay hike for judicial officers. Fagbemi made this confirmation on Monday at the 12th convocation ceremony of the Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, in Ekiti State. He described the move as an important first step in the President Bola Tinubu administration’s resolve to strengthen the judiciary. According to him, one ongoing concern before he took over the mantle of judicial leadership was the poor remuneration of officers. “I am again pleased to report that a major…
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Dangote Refinery has petitioned the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking the annulment of the import licenses granted to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL. It also requested the annulment of licenses to Matrix Petroleum Services Limited and A. A. Rano. The refinery wondered why the companies should be allowed to import petroleum products “despite the production of AGO and Jet-A1 that exceeds the current daily consumption of petroleum products in Nigeria by the Dangote Refinery.” Dangote Refinery’s suit is marked case number FHC/ABJ/CS/1324/2024 and is pursuing N100 billion in damages from the NMDPRA. BREAKING: Dangote Refinery in court…
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Customs, Senator Isah Jibrin, aka Echocho, has asked the newly elected chairmen and councillors under the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kogi East senatorial district of Kogi State to demonstrate true leadership by prioritising the needs of their communities and working diligently to create a lasting impact. The lawmaker, in the statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Mikhail Ibrahim, urged them to continue working towards the development of their respective local governments and to uphold the values of service, accountability, and dedication as they embark on their new responsibilities. Echocho, who…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described former Head of State Yakubu Gowon as a celebrated leader and likened him to the late British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Obasanjo, speaking at the African Biblical Leadership Initiative, ABLI, conference in Abuja on Monday, extolled Gowon’s exceptional leadership, noting that few leaders receive recognition during their lifetime. While lamenting the decline in global leadership standards, Obasanjo warned against state actors meddling in crucial matters without a deep understanding of their implications. He called for visionary and ethical leadership in Africa, stating: “Only a few leaders are appreciated in their lifetime. General Gowon, I…
Some children of senior citizens who are expecting their parents to be paid their gratuities since they retired from Cross River State civil service 12 years ago have appealed that the payments should not be publicised. They have expressed serious fears that publicity of the payment could alert kidnappers and armed robbers to visit their parents and dispossess them of the funds, kidnap or even kill them. Kidnappings in the state have not completely abated despite stringent security measures by Governor Bassey Otu’s government. Over a month ago, kidnappers abducted a heavily pregnant woman in Eseku community of Creek town,…
Rivers United head coach, Finidi George has hinted on the possibility of Brown Ideye joining the club. Former Super Eagles forward, Ideye has been training with the Port Harcourt club with a view of signing a contract. Finidi said the presence of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner has rubbed off positively on his players. “Brown is a player I’ve known for years, and his experience speaks for itself. We thought it would be beneficial for our players, especially the younger ones, to learn from someone who has competed at the highest level,” Finidi told Sports Boom in an…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has faulted the recent remarks by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, pertaining to the APC’s intention to capture Ondo State and, by extension, the entire South-West region. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba in a statement on Monday, described Ganduje’s comments as reckless and threatening. He emphasized that the South-West has historically been a stronghold of opposition and democracy, expressing concern over Ganduje’s threats made during his visit to Ondo State. “What Ganduje said about the APC’s plans to ‘capture’ Ondo and the South-West is both alarming and inappropriate,”…
Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has stated that some of his family’s greatest enemies are members of their own ethnic group, the Yoruba. Speaking at the 2024 Felaberation Festival in Lagos, he specifically mentioned former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the late business mogul, MKO Abiola, as significant adversaries of the Kuti family. He explained that his family does not adhere to tribalism as they were inspired by pan-Africanists during their upbringing. “Brothers and sisters, something very important is going on in our lives; ethnic problems. You call it tribalism. Please, do not bring the Anikulapos in your stupidity,” he said.…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says deficit of leadership is a major challenge confronting the world, Africa inclusive. Obasanjo made the assertion on Monday at the 11th African Biblical Leadership Initiative (ABLI) 2024 Conference, organised by the Bible Society of various countries across the world, hosted by Nigeria in Abuja. “If there is any shortage in supply of anything in the world today, it is leadership. “Deficit of leadership is our major problem in the world today and of course, Africa being part of the world, we are not exempted and if you like, Nigeria being part of Africa, we are…
Ikorodu City and Lobi Stars served up an exciting six-goal thriller at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Monday afternoon. Hosts Ikorodu City are the first team to score four goals in a single game at home in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season. Lobi Stars remain winless in three outings under former Super Eagles forward, Daniel Amokachi. Salau Yusuf gave Ikorodu City the lead after two minutes. The Oga Boys doubled their lead 17 minutes later with Emmanuel Solomon diverting Harrison Austin’s cross into the net. Lobi Stars however fought back with two goals in first…