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Tinubu Cancels Return Trip to France
President Bola Tinubu has cancelled his return journey to France, He was expected to return to France after arriving Nigeria earlier today, Friday, August 23 to swear-in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Guardian reports that a flight tracking service had indicated that his aircraft was scheduled to depart…
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Supreme Court Rules on Judgment Challenging Uzodimma’s Emergence as Imo Governor (video)
The Supreme Court has upheld the reelection of Governor Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Imo State. The judgement was delivered on Friday, August 23 by a five-man panel of the court. The apex court dismissed the appeal by the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate, Athan Achonu for…
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Pastor Jerry Eze Builds 18 Houses for Widows Across Nigeria, N100 Million for Business Startups (video)
The Lead Pastor of the Streams of Joy International and convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declaration, NSPPD, Pastor Jerry Eze, has donated 18 brand new houses to widows across the country, to mark his 42nd birthday. The gesture was captured in a video shared on his social media platforms, showcasing the homes…
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How My Recent Baptism Makes Me Feel – Billionaire Heiress, DJ Cuppy (photos)
Popular Nigerian disc jockey and billionaire heiress, Florence Otedola aka Cuppy has dedicated her life to God. The singer who was baptized recently shared photos of the ceremony on her Instagram page on Friday, August 23, 2024. The 31-year-old stated that she is now a new creation who has been reborn by the grace of…
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What Tinubu Said at the Swearing in of Justice Kekere-Ekun (photos)
Today, August 24, President Tinubu administered the oath of office on Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), pending her confirmation by the Senate. The swearing-in of the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria and the second female justice to hold the office took place at the Council Chamber of the State…
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BREAKING NEWS ! Supreme Court Delivers Judgment on Bayelsa Governorship Election
The Supreme Court today, Friday, August 23, affirmed the election of Douye Diri as the Governor of Bayelsa State. Nigeria’s highest court dismissed the appeal filed by Timipre Sylva, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Garba Lawal, who authored the lead judgment, stated that the appeal from Sylva and the APC was not…
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‘Sour Memories of Uzodinma’s Win From 4th Position, Little is Expected’ – HURIWA Speaks of New CJN
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has slammed Justice Kudirat Motonmori Kekere-Ekun following her appointment as the new Acting CJN. HURIWA stated that Justice Kekere-Ekun’s career is not without controversy “as she is widely remembered for delivering the judgment in the 2019 Imo State gubernatorial case, where a candidate who came fourth in the election…
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First Lady Set to Gift 1,000 Abia, Delta Petty Traders N50,000 Each
The wife of the President, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu has given financial aid to 1,000 petty traders in Abia and Delta States. The grant was given to women to assist them in growing their businesses and contributing to the national economy. The financial aid, which was made through the Renewed Hope Initiative Economic Empowerment Programme of…
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Tinubu Set to Return to France Hours After Searing in New CJN
Tinubu swore-in Justice Kekere-Ekun at about 11:38 am at the State House in Abuja, making her the second Nigerian female jurist to serve as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. The first woman was Justice Aloma Mariam Mukhtar, who was the Chief Justice of Nigeria between July 2012 and November, 2014. She will operate in an acting capacity…
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Naira Appreciates to N1600 in the Parallel Market
Yesterday, the Naira strengthened to N1,600 per dollar in the parallel market, up from N1,615 per dollar on Wednesday. However, the Naira depreciated to N1,586.11 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM rose to N1,586.11 per dollar from N1,543.84 per dollar…