August 23, 2024
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I will restore trust in Nigerian judiciary – Kekere-Ekun pledges
By Olamilekan Adigun The newly sworn-in acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Friday vowed to increase Nigerians’ trust in the judicial system. She made the pledge after taking her oath of office at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The CJN noted that the task ahead would not be hers […]
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Supreme Court Affirms Diri As Bayelsa Governor
By Olamilekan Adigun The election of Senator Douye Diri as Bayelsa State Governor has been upheld by the Supreme Court. The apex court on Friday, dismissed the appeal brought by the Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Timipre Sylvia. The lead judgment delivered by Justice Garba Lawal held that the appeal by Sylvia […]
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Tinubu Swears In Justice Kekere-Ekun As CJN
By Olamilekan Adigun President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). She is to act in an acting capacity pending confirmation by the Senate. She was sworn in Abuja around 11:38 am, becoming the second female Justice to hold the position. She succeeds Ariwoola, who assumed […]
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Another Nigeria’s Jet Seized by Chinese Firm in Canada
By Olamilekan Adigun The Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd, a Chinese firm involved in the controversial seizure of three Nigerian aircraft in France and other assets in some other countries has seized another Nigeria jet in Canada, DailyTrust reports. It would be recalled that the Chinese company. after a French court order, seized three presidential […]
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Ariwoola’s Tenure One of the Worst in Nigeria’s History – HURIWA
By Olamilekan Adigun The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has slammed the retired Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, describing his tenure as one of the worst in the history of Nigeria. The association cited nepotism, alleged corruption, and a blatant disregard for the principles of fairness and justice as the […]
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EFCC Arrests 35-Year-Old Billionaire For Fraud, Seizes Cars, Houses
By Olamilekan Adigun An Abuja based billionaire, Hyginus Nkwocha, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged internet fraud and money laundering. The arrest was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale. Oyewale added, “Nkwocha, 35, was arrested on Wednesday at Ever Green Estate, behind […]