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Flouting court orders won’t be tolerated, Kekere-Ekun warns
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has issued a stern warning to individuals and institutions against disobedience to court orders, asserting that compliance with judicial directives is non-negotiable. Justice Kekere-Ekun emphasised that no one, regardless of social status, would be allowed to treat the courts with disdain, noting that disobedience to court orders
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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has issued a stern warning to individuals and institutions against disobedience to court orders, asserting that compliance with judicial directives is non-negotiable. Justice Kekere-Ekun emphasised that no one, regardless of social status, would be allowed to treat the courts with disdain, noting that disobedience to court orders
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- October 1, 2024
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Blockchain: Algorand Supports Plateau State’s Digital Transformation
The Algorand Foundation, a global blockchain leader, has pledged its support to the Plateau State government to achieve the digitaliSation efforts of Governor Caleb Mutfwang. This, it said, it intends to do by enhancing governance through the development of decentralized identity (DiD) solutions. The initiative was announced during a decentralized identity stakeholders meeting held at the New Government House in Little Mayfield, Jos. At the meeting, the foundation emphasized that this initiative aims to improve citizens’…
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- October 1, 2024
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Abuja Trade Fair: Dangote Refinery Says Participants Thronging Pavilion for Enquiries
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Dangote refinery has said that participants at the 2024 Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) had been thronging the pavilion of the Dangote Group to make inquiries about the company, and its oil refinery, which recently commenced the discharge of petroleum products. Dangote Group is one of the major sponsors of the 19th Trade Fair organised by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI). The company’s other companies include: Dangote Fertiliser, Dangote…
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- October 1, 2024
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FERMA Implements New PMS in Public Service
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), is in the forefront of the implementation of the Performance Management System (PMS) in the Public Service, the organisation has said. The PMS Consultant to FERMA, Mrs. Titi Akisanya, disclosed this during the PMS appraisal session with FERMA management at the Agency’s headquarters. The PMS has been at the centre of government reforms in recent years as an integral modern tool for planning, management, budgeting and improving…
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- October 1, 2024
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Report: Chevron Paid More to African Petrostates Than US in 2023
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Chevron Corporation paid $6.25 billion in taxes and shared oil production to Nigeria, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea in 2023, three times more than the company paid to the US government. Chevron revealed the figures for the first time in a filing earlier under Section 1504 of the Dodd Frank Act, which was finalised in 2020 and had a publication deadline, Bloomberg reported. Australia, where Chevron operates giant liquefied natural gas operations, topped the…
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- October 1, 2024
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Chelsea plot £40m Osimhen swoop
Chelsea are plotting a January swoop for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming the Blues’ interest, The PUNCH reports. Romano told Caught Offside that Chelsea might be preparing a £40million bid for the Napoli striker when the transfer window reopens in January. He, however, clarified that no negotiations are currently ongoing
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Chelsea are plotting a January swoop for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming the Blues’ interest, The PUNCH reports. Romano told Caught Offside that Chelsea might be preparing a £40million bid for the Napoli striker when the transfer window reopens in January. He, however, clarified that no negotiations are currently ongoing
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- October 1, 2024
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Alleged N27bn fraud: Ex-Taraba gov Ishaku remanded in custody
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday remanded former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku and former Permanent Secretary of the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The duo was arrested on September 27 for allegedly diverting N27bn belonging
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A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday remanded former Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku and former Permanent Secretary of the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The duo was arrested on September 27 for allegedly diverting N27bn belonging
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Joshua drops six places, Ajagba 10th in WBA rankings
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has plummeted six places in the latest WBO rankings following his defeat to Daniel Dubois, while Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba is the 10th, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Joshua, who went into the fight as the world No. 1 and hot favourite, suffered a shocking fifth-round knockout loss to Dubois at
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Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has plummeted six places in the latest WBO rankings following his defeat to Daniel Dubois, while Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba is the 10th, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Joshua, who went into the fight as the world No. 1 and hot favourite, suffered a shocking fifth-round knockout loss to Dubois at
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Oshoala scores fifth away goal in Bay FC win
Asisat Oshoala continues to exhibit infectious road strength in the National Women’s Soccer League after recording her fifth away goal for Bay FC in their 1-0 win at Seattle Reign FC on Sunday, The PUNCH reports. The Nigeria striker clinically converted from the spot as Bay held off a late push from the home team
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Asisat Oshoala continues to exhibit infectious road strength in the National Women’s Soccer League after recording her fifth away goal for Bay FC in their 1-0 win at Seattle Reign FC on Sunday, The PUNCH reports. The Nigeria striker clinically converted from the spot as Bay held off a late push from the home team
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Parties sign peace accord ahead of Benue LG poll
Three of the five political parties expected to participate in Saturday’s local government election in Benue State signed a peace accord on Monday. The political parties are the All Progressives Congress; the Peoples Democratic Party; and the Labour Party. However, representatives of the African Action Congress; the All Progressives Grand Alliance; the New Nigeria Peoples
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Three of the five political parties expected to participate in Saturday’s local government election in Benue State signed a peace accord on Monday. The political parties are the All Progressives Congress; the Peoples Democratic Party; and the Labour Party. However, representatives of the African Action Congress; the All Progressives Grand Alliance; the New Nigeria Peoples
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