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States can’t overturn S’Court ruling on LG financial autonomy- AGF
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has affirmed that no state or individual possesses the authority to overturn the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy. Speaking in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday during a media chat, Fagbemi stressed that the apex court’s decision is binding and non-negotiable, and all parties must comply. His remarks…
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WAEC begins computer-based examination for private candidates Oct 25
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says from October 25, 2024, it will commence its Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CBWASSCE) for private candidates. The exercise is expected to last till December 20, 2024, the examination body said in a statement on Tuesday. “The examination will adopt the hybrid mode of delivering the examination, which implies that the…
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EFCC recovers over N400bn from looters, fraudsters in one year
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over N400 billion in various currencies from from looters and fraudsters in the last one year. The feat was achieved under the leadership of Ola Olukoyede, the current Chairman of the Commission. It is one of the largest recoveries from the agency within a period of one year in history of…
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BREAKING: S’Court reserves judgment in suit challeging EFCC’s legality
… Anambra, Ebonyi, Adamawa Withdraw Suit The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the suit filed by 16 states challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two others to a date to be communicated to the parties. At the resumed hearing on Tuesday, Imo, Bauchi, and Osun states joined the suit as…
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BREAKING: Farouk Lawan regains freedom after serving jail term
A former House of Representatives member, Farouk Lawan, has been released after completing a five-year prison sentence for soliciting and accepting a bribe of $500,000. He represented Bagwai/Shanono federal Constituency of Kano state in the green chamber from 1999 to 2015. He was convicted for attempting to extort a $3 million bribe from Femi Otedola, a billionaire oil tycoon from…
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Abiru delivers 22 classrooms, 40-bed PHC, modern medical equipment to Lagos East constituents
The senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has handed over fully equipped 2 blocks of 22 classrooms at the Wright Memorial Nursery and Primary School, Somolu. Abiru also handed over a 40-bed Primary Health Centre constructed inside the popular Mascara Health Centre, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA. He was joined at the well-attended event by the Special Senior Assistant to…
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PDP Reconciliation Committee to brief NWC Today
As the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scheduled to meet on Thursday, the Chief Olagunsoye Oyinlola-led Reconciliation Committee is expected to brief the Party’s National Working Committee about its findings and possible recommendations today (Tuesday). This is coming ahead of a crucial meeting of the PDP Governors Forum (PDP-GF) scheduled for today. The Reconciliation Committee…
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AFCON Qualifying: CAF decides on Libya vs Nigeria botched match Wednesday
The Confederation of African Football will on Wednesday announce its decision on the botched AFCON qualifying Group D between Libya and Nigeria, which was scheduled for Benina Martyrs Stadium on October 15. According to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel, the apex continental football body will announce the final decision regarding the players’ ordeal during the first leg in Nigeria in October, which…
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S’Court rules on 19 govs’ suit against EFCC Today
Following the suit filed by the 19 state governments contesting the constitutionality of the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the country, the Supreme Court is set to rule on their request today. The governors and the EFCC are eagerly awaiting the judgment of the apex court, which would confirm the legality or otherwise of the…
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NBA announces 12-year contract extension with Nike on apparel, marketing
The NBA and Women’s NBA announced a 12-year contract extension with global partner Nike Inc. through 2037 to provide uniforms, apparel, merchandising, marketing and content for the leagues. The exclusive apparel extension comes on the eve of the start of the NBA’s 79th season and a day after the New York Liberty won the WNBA crown and also covers the…
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