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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima, Sanwo-Olu headline NBA 2024 conference
Vice President Kashim Shettima and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu attended the opening ceremony of the annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association. The conference is being held at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, with the theme: “Pressing Forward: A National Posture for Rebuilding Nigeria.” The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi; the…
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SERAP asks 36 Govs, Wike to disclose details of Chinese loans, lliabilities, repayment
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the 36 governors and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike to disclose details of any Chinese loans, liabilities, and other external borrowing obtained, and guaranteed by the Federal Government as well the terms and conditions for any such borrowing including the provisions on collateral. SERAP made this call on Sunday in a…
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Shettima seeks strong family ties for national unity
Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on parents and couples to exercise patience and love in their families which will reflect on the larger Nigerian society. Shettima who was a special guest at the wedding of Keziah Kefas, daughter of Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, in Jalingo, on Saturday also reflected on the bittersweet nature of parenthood. This…
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NBA kicks off 2024 annual general conference in Lagos
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) kicked off its 2024 Annual General Conference with the opening of registration for delegates to the conference and a thanksgiving Jumat Service at the Central Mosque on Lagos Island. There was a health walk at 7am and a pre-conference NEC meeting scheduled for the Nigeria Law School, after which delegates will attend a welcome cocktail…
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JUST IN: NIA Director-General Ahmed Rufai Abubakar resigns
By Kunle Sanni Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has reportedly submitted his resignation to President Bola Tinubu. This news was announced through a post on the official X (formerly known as Twitter) account of the National Television Authority (NTA) on Saturday. Details surrounding Abubakar’s resignation, including the reasons for it and whether President Tinubu…
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FG seeks public-private partnerships to develop airports, says Keyamo
The Federal Government of Nigeria can no longer shoulder the financial burden of developing and expanding airports alone, according to Barr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. Speaking at the 2024 Airport Business Summit and Expo (ABSE) on Friday, Keyamo highlighted the critical need for public-private partnerships (PPPs) to effectively fund infrastructure projects in the aviation sector.…
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President Tinubu pledges continued support for Nigerian military
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to equipping and empowering the Nigerian military, emphasizing the need for strategic leadership to address the complex security and development challenges facing the nation. Speaking on Friday during the graduation ceremony of Course 32 participants at the National Defence College in Abuja, President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, highlighted his administration’s…
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Tinubu urges new Acting CJN to defend judiciary’s independence
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called on the newly appointed acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to uphold the independence of the judiciary and remain committed to the Nigerian Constitution. The President made this appeal during the swearing-in ceremony held on Friday at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. Justice Kekere-Ekun, who has become…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu swears in Justice Kekere-Ekun as Acting CJN
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria. She is the second female justice to hold the position. Justice Aloma Mukhtar was the first in 2012. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Friday at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu returned to Abuja, the nation’s…
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Tinubu returns to Abuja, set to swear in new Chief Justice
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja, the nation’s capital, after a brief working visit to France. He arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 2:25 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024. The President is scheduled to swear in the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) later this morning at the Council Chambers of the State House. This…
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