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Women Journalists in the country have challenged the newly sworn-in Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to use her position to promote the rule of law, equality and justice for the Nigerian citizenry irrespective of their status. The media practitioners said unless the rule of law, equity and justice are promoted, national security and peace may continue to elude the nation. The women journalists operating under the umbrella of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ expressed happiness with President Bola Tinubu for the prompt inauguration of Justice Kekere-Ekun as acting CJN. In a statement on Monday in…

Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command have foiled two bandits’ attacks and rescued five kidnapped victims in Malumfashi local government area of the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the command’s Spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, on Monday in Katsina. He said the police also neutralised two bandits. ”On Sunday, a distress call was received at the Malumfashi Divisional police headquarters, from Layin Minister Village that bandits attacked and kidnapped five people. “Upon receipt of the report, operatives were quickly dispatched to the scene. On noticing the presence of the police operatives, the hoodlums opened fire and…

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State visited LEA Primary and Junior Secondary School in Kuriga over the weekend, where over 180 students were kidnapped by bandits and regained their freedom after two weeks in captivity. The governor was warmly received by enthusiastic students, teachers, and appreciative community members. Over 180 students of LEA Primary and Junior Secondary School in Kuriga, were on March 24, 2024, over 180 students were kidnapped by bandits and regained their freedom after two weeks in captivity. Governor Sani, during his visit, engaged directly with the students, inquiring about their experiences since their return and their…

An indigenous oil company, Matrix Energy Limited, has filed suits before the Federal Capital Territory High Court seeking N20 billion as damages over reports linking it to the alleged importation of low grade fuel from Malta to Nigeria. The company and its Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Alhaji Abdulkadir Adisa Aliu, who are the plaintiffs in the suits numbered CV/3718/2024 and CV/3719/2024, described the reports published by two media houses as libelous. In a suit filed by their counsel, Ahmed Raji, SAN, the plaintiffs are praying the court for an order restraining the two media houses from further publishing libelous reports…

A former England manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson, is dead. Eriksson’s family confirmed his death on Monday in a terse statement. “Sven-Goran Eriksson has passed away,” the statement read. “After a long illness, SGE died during the morning at home surrounded by family.” The 76-year-old had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. At the beginning of 2024, the Swede revealed he only had a year to live “at best”. During his career, Eriksson managed top European clubs like Benfica, Roma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria and Lazio. BREAKING: Former England manager, Sven-Goran Eriksson is dead

The Austin Agada-led All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has nominated 23 chairmanship and 276 councillorship candidates for the forthcoming local government election scheduled for October 5th in the state. The exercise took place in all the ward headquarters across the 23 local government areas of the state on Saturday, August 24, 2024. In a statement Monday in Abuja, the Agada faction said the primary election was conducted through consensus/affirmations in most local governments and council wards. Speaking on the development, Hon. Samuel Atsuku, who participated in the primary election in Tarka Local Government, attributed the success of the…

Activist politician, Omoyele Sowore on Monday accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of being evil. Sowore was reacting to the decision of Abuja Federal High Court to secretly detain 75 peaceful EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters for attempting to overthrow Tinubu. He disclosed that some of the affected protesters are aged 15 and 16. Nigerians had filed out for 10 days to protest against hungry and hardship under the Tinubu’s administration. Some protesters were arrested and charged for terrorism, treason and treasonable Felony. An affidavit sworn to by a police officer attached to the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja in Abuja, Gregory Woje…

Cyriel Dessers has been named in Scottish Premiership Team of the Week, DAILY POST reports. Dessers grabbed a brace in Napoli’s 6-0 thrashing of Ross County on Saturday. It’s the first time Dessers will make the selection this season. The Nigerian is one of Rangers’ six players in the Team of the Week. The quintet of Jack Butland, Alistair Johnson, Tom Lawrence, Rabbi Matondo and Vaclav Cerny are the other Light Blue star, who made the shortlist. Dessers has scored four goals in six league appearances for Rangers this season. Scotland: Dessers makes Scottish Premiership Team of the Week

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has backed a recent proposal presented by Senator Ned Nwoko for the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to be replaced with a National Social Security Agency under the Office of the president. HURIWA highlighted the urgent need to reimagine Nigeria’s approach to social welfare as the nation faces worsening poverty, widespread unemployment, and a pervasive sense of despair among its citizens. DAILY POST reports that in an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, had emphasized the need for a fundamental overhaul of Nigeria’s social safety net.…

Former England manager, Glenn Hoddle, has warned Chelsea not to get carried away by their emphatic 6-2 win over Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday. Hoddle insisted that every game Chelsea will play going forward won’t be like the Wolves encounter. Recall that Chelsea bounced back in style at Molineux following their 2-0 defeat to Manchester City last week. Noni Madueke scored a hat-trick, while the likes of Cole Palmer, Joao Felix and Nicholas Jackson all scored a goal each. “Going forward they looked really good. We have said they’ve got good players but every game in this Premier…