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Court Reserves Judgement in Suit Against EFCC   The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, has reserved judgment in the suit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The case marked SC/CV/178/2023, was initially brought to the court by the Kogi State Government and was later joined by 18 other states. The seven-member panel of justices, led by …

Oluwo Chased Me Out of His Palace Like a Child – Ooni of Ife     The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has narrated how the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, chased out like a child during a recent visit to his palace. In a video circulating on social media, the Ooni recounted how he was dismissed …

CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF ALIVE AND DOING WELL – Hon Oburu Against rumours making the rounds on various media outlets on the purported death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, Nigerians are advised to disregard such ill-fated and unverified reports. It is true that the COAS has traveled overseas but that for his annual leave and …

Birnin Kebbi NBA Mourns Legal Luminary I.K. Sanusi, SAN   It is with a heavy heart that the EQUITY BAR announces the glorious exit of its illustrious member, I.K. Sanusi, SAN, who passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024, following an illness. Until his demise, Learned Silk I.K. Sanusi, was a distinguished and accomplished legal practitioner of immense worth and …

Update On GTB Services Due to the ongoing system upgrade of Guaranty Trust Bank LTD, GTB,  customers are left with no other choice than to join long queues at various branches of the bank, to perform their transactions. GTB has, however, given update on its services, saying that the Digital Banking Channels are available online.   In a post on …

Senate Reacts to Tragic Jigawa Tanker Explosion: Urges Sensitization and Relief Efforts   The Nigerian Senate has responded to the devastating tanker explosion near Dutse, Jigawa State, which claimed the lives of over 100 people. Expressing shock and concern over the incident, the Senate has issued a new directive to address the situation. In a motion sponsored by Senator Babangida …

250 horses from 7 countries for Gwandu Annual Horse Racing competition   No fewer than 250 horses from more than seven different countries are expected to participate in the maiden edition of Gwandu Emirate Annual Horse Racing and Cultural Festival, scheduled for Nov. 18, 2024. The competition, which is slated to hold between Nov. 18 and 23, 2024, in Birnin …

Senate President Akpabio Denies Impeachment Threats     In a boldly-worded statement, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has categorically refuted rumors of an imminent impeachment plot against him, dismissing the reports as nothing but “fake news” orchestrated by malicious sources.   Accompanied by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Senator Akpabio condemned the accusations as the handiwork …

Onion Business, a Major Contributor in Job Creation Globally – NOPPMAN Chairman The chairman of National Onion Producers and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN), Malam Aliyu NaTasamu, has described onion business as one of the major contributors in job creation globally. He pointed that the union is the apex of all stakeholders in the onion value in Nigeria, saying that …

OONI @ 50: PALACE UNVEILS PROGRAMME OF EVENTS The Ile-Oodua Palace of The Ooni Of Ife, Ile-Ife has on Tuesday unveiled the final programme of the events celebrating and commemorating the 50th birthday anniversary of the Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, The Ooni Of Ife. This second phase of the Ooni’s 50th birthday anniversary …