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BREAKING: CJN Ariwoola retires, advocates burden reduction on S’Court 

The immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Thursday advocated the need for measures to be put in place to reduce the burden on the Supreme Court. He explained that there are too many cases before the apex court which ought to have terminated at the appellate court. Justice Ariwoola stated this at a valedictory session…

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EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu to return from France today for Kekere-Ekun’s inauguration as new CJN

Barring any last-minute changes, President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to the country this evening from France. On his return, he will on Friday preside over the inauguration of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria. Presidency sources told WESTERN POST that Tinubu who traveled to France on Monday will hurriedly return to Abuja because he…

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Justify recent improvement in your remuneration- NBA tells Judiciary

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the Judiciary to justify the recent improvement in its remuneration. In a statement signed by the NBA president, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Yakubu Maikyau, the association noted that the judiciary must make a deliberate and conscious effort to work back into the hearts of Nigerians and revive public confidence in that arm…

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TUC President faults Police for inviting Ajaero

The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has faulted the invitation of the President of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, by the police, accusing the Nigerian government of intimidating the labour movement. The police on Monday invited Ajaero for questioning over allegations of terrorism financing, treasonable felony, cybercrime and other related offences. Speaking on Channels TV…

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BREAKING: FG increases nigerian passport fees

The Federal Government has increased the fees for the Nigerian Passport effective from September 1, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the spokesman for the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kenneth Udo, on the X handle of the NIS. Accpreong to him, the increment aims to ensure the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport. The…

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Former ICPC chairman, Justice Ayoola, dies at 90

Justice Emmanuel Olayinka Ayoola, a former chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has passed away at the age of 90. The news of his death was announced in a statement issued by the current ICPC chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), on Wednesday evening. Justice Ayoola, who celebrated his 90th birthday in October 2023,…

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Olaopa recommends strategies to transforming civil service 

The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Wednesday, recommended strategies that could be deployed in transforming Nigerian civil service. Olaopa, who is a Professor of Public Administration, said the proper implementation of the strategies would make the civil service to significantly contribute to good governance in the country. Speaking on the topic “Reengineering the Engine…

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Like Ex-US President Reagan, Tinubu will prove doubters wrong, his policies will yield great dividends – IMPI

The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s policies will eventually have a positive impact on the Nigerian economy despite the short-term pains. The policy think tank reached this conclusion after analyzing the President’s nationwide broadcast following the August 1 to 10 protests. In a policy statement signed by its Chairman, Niyi Akinsiju, IMPI compared…

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