A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Olisa Agbakoba, on Friday urged the newly sworn-in Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to ensure radical and transformational judicial reforms. Agbakoba said the judiciary urgently needs a radical transformation which Kekere-Ekun should champion. He noted that the CJN who attempted to champion judicial reform was the late Justice Dahiru Musdapher. In a statement, he signed and forwarded to DAILY POST, titled: Need for Transformational Judicial Reforms is urgent,” Agbakoba said: “We are witnessing yet another ritual of handing over of the Judicial baton with the swearing in of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.…
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Journalists in Cross River State have called on the state governor, Prince Bassey Otu to focus more on the issue of security of lives and property. Their call was contained in a communique, signed by Ubon Ekanem and two others, and released at the end of their meeting yesterday at their Secretariat in Calabar. Commending the governor for the feats he has made in one year, they drew his attention to the resurgence of criminal activities in some parts of the state. They pinpointed the security concerns raised by residents of Idim Ita and Itonde communities in Calabar South Local…
For the third time, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Yakubu Ajaka failed in his bid to invalidate the November 11, 2023 governorship election of Usman Ahmed Ododo. The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed his joint appeal with the SDP for lacking in merit and substance. A lead judgment delivered by Justice Sadiq Abubakar Umar threw out the appeal of Ajaka after resolving all three issues in the dispute against him. The Supreme Court in the unanimous decision held that Ajaka failed to give cogent and verifiable evidence in the series of allegations against Ododo. Besides, Justice…
The eight members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, who were kidnapped by unknown assailants on their way from Uyo in Akwa State to Sokoto State have been released. The Director-General of NYSC, YD Ahmed, who addressed the press on Friday, warned Corps Members against travelling at night. He said the welfare and security of all members will continue to be the priority of the scheme. “You will remember when these four members were travelling from Uyo in Akwa Ibom to Sokoto,” he started. “They were kidnapped on 17 August 2024 on Funtua Bisau Road in Zamfara State. “While…
The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, IVEC, Sam Olumekun, has urged the media to continuously shape democracy and uphold electoral integrity. Olumekun made the call at an engagement with journalists on Friday in Benin. He said the engagement was to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process in the Sept. 21 governorship election in Edo. According to Olumekun, who was represented by Chief Press Secretary, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the media’s role in shaping Nigeria’s democracy, particularly during elections, is crucial. Olumekun highlighted the media’s responsibilities, which included educating voters, facilitating informed choices, and ensuring…
Arsenal’s move for Real Sociedad midfielder, Mikel Merino, appears close, with Real Sociedad manager, Imanol Aguacil sending him an emotional farewell message. Aguacil said goodbye to him in his news conference on Friday. He said: “I said ‘thank you very much’ to Mikel. As a Real coach, I want this type of farewell. “He came at the age of 22, without making it, he has had six incredible years, with a brutal performance, a cup and five participations in Europe, he has left money, thirty-odd million, he feels Real and he has gone to Arsenal”. The deal is worth £32.5m…
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, on Friday charged the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun and the Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Yusuf Bichi to explain the whereabouts of Nigerian anonymous whistleblower, PIDONIGERIA. Ezekwesili said the IGP or DSS DG should explain to Nigerians why either of the agencies arrested the undercover journalist because they owe a duty to be transparent and accountable. The disappearance of PIDOMNIGERIA was made public by a fellow undercover journalist, David Hundeyin. However, Ezekwesili posted on her X page: “IG of @PoliceNG and DG of @OfficialDSSNG you have a…
Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Gbenga Elegbeleye has charged clubs to use the knowledge gained in the recent workshop in Abuja to improve the quality of play in the new season. Elegbeleye made the admonition at the end of the workshop organised by the league body for the coaches, team Managers and captains of the clubs ahead of the season’s kick-off. “We are investing in the series of workshops which began with the club’s Media Directors, the Chief Security Officers and Chairmen of Club Supporters because we aim to have a better season than we have had…
William Troost-Ekong has penned an emotional farewell message to his former club, PAOK Thessaloniki. Troost-Ekong is leaving the Greek Super League champions after just one season. The Nigeria international has already pitched his tent with the Saudi Professional Football League side, Al Khalood. The centre-back will sign a two-year contract with the option of an additional year. Troost-Ekong took to social media to bid PAOK goodbye, saying, “Dear PAOK, after an amazing year and season in Thessaloniki, I want to thank everyone for the opportunity to share and be part of those moments with you,”he wrote on X. “I want…
Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun on Friday promised to take the judiciary to greater heights and improve on its image. Kekere-Ekun assured that Nigerians would be proud of the judiciary after her tenure in office. President Bola Tinubu on Friday swore-in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Acting CJN pending her confirmation by the senate. Kekere-Ekun was sworn-in at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja. Addressing journalists after she was sworn-in, the Acting CJN said: “My expectation is to take the judiciary to higher heights, we will improve the reputation that it has and…