SANs disagree over prosecution of indicted retired judges

Some senior lawyers in the country have disagreed over the prosecution of judges who were recently recommended for compulsory retirement for falsifying their ages. The National Judicial Council, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, in a statement on 15 November, disclosed that two heads of the court had been
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Some senior lawyers in the country have disagreed over the prosecution of judges who were recently recommended for compulsory retirement for falsifying their ages. The National Judicial Council, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, in a statement on 15 November, disclosed that two heads of the court had been

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Drug detection scanners gulp N1bn

The Federal Government has spent over N1.2 billion on drug detection scanners at Nigeria’s major international airports in 2024. According to details sourced from BudgIT’s accountability platform, Govspendng on Friday, a payment of N1,222,537,600.81 was made on July 8, 2024, to Aricent Integrated Solutions Ltd. The transaction covered the supply of “two units of full-body
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The Federal Government has spent over N1.2 billion on drug detection scanners at Nigeria’s major international airports in 2024. According to details sourced from BudgIT’s accountability platform, Govspendng on Friday, a payment of N1,222,537,600.81 was made on July 8, 2024, to Aricent Integrated Solutions Ltd. The transaction covered the supply of “two units of full-body

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LP, ADC divided over President’s New Year message

The leadership of the Labour Party and African Democratic Congress have expressed divergent views over President Bola Tinubu’s failure to tell Nigerians how long the economic hardship would last in his nationwide broadcast on New Year’s Day. Tinubu had appealed to Nigerians to ignore side distractions that were capable of undermining the nation’s growth and
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The leadership of the Labour Party and African Democratic Congress have expressed divergent views over President Bola Tinubu’s failure to tell Nigerians how long the economic hardship would last in his nationwide broadcast on New Year’s Day. Tinubu had appealed to Nigerians to ignore side distractions that were capable of undermining the nation’s growth and

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Olympic sprinter Kerley arrested by police

United States Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley was tasered and arrested by police following a confrontation with officers in Miami, Florida. The 29-year-old, who won 100m bronze at last summer’s Paris Games, faces charges of battery, resisting a police officer and breach of the peace following the incident on Thursday evening. Officers were investigating another incident
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United States Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley was tasered and arrested by police following a confrontation with officers in Miami, Florida. The 29-year-old, who won 100m bronze at last summer’s Paris Games, faces charges of battery, resisting a police officer and breach of the peace following the incident on Thursday evening. Officers were investigating another incident

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Klitschko third opponent to back Joshua against Fury

Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has become the third high-profile boxer to back Anthony Joshua to defeat Tyson Fury in their potential 2025 showdown, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Ukrainian legend, who lost his world titles to Fury in 2015 before being stopped by Joshua in his final fight two years later, believes AJ’s all-round
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Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has become the third high-profile boxer to back Anthony Joshua to defeat Tyson Fury in their potential 2025 showdown, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Ukrainian legend, who lost his world titles to Fury in 2015 before being stopped by Joshua in his final fight two years later, believes AJ’s all-round

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Valencia complete Sadiq transfer

Spanish La Liga side Valencia have completed the signing of Nigeria international Umar Sadiq on loan from Real Sociedad for the remainder of the season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The struggling Los Che, who have scored just 17 goals in 18 league games this season, will pay €1m loan fee for the striker with an
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Spanish La Liga side Valencia have completed the signing of Nigeria international Umar Sadiq on loan from Real Sociedad for the remainder of the season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The struggling Los Che, who have scored just 17 goals in 18 league games this season, will pay €1m loan fee for the striker with an

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Lineker hails Iwobi’s terrific season

Former England striker Gary Lineker has praised Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi for his outstanding performances at Fulham this season, while the Nigerian continues to enjoy his best Premier League campaign yet, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking on his podcast The Rest is Football, Lineker highlighted Iwobi’s impressive displays, saying, “Iwobi has had a terrific
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Former England striker Gary Lineker has praised Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi for his outstanding performances at Fulham this season, while the Nigerian continues to enjoy his best Premier League campaign yet, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking on his podcast The Rest is Football, Lineker highlighted Iwobi’s impressive displays, saying, “Iwobi has had a terrific

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Ali, Ismail in Ogunmodede’s 26-man CHAN list

Super Eagles B stand-in coach Daniel Ogunmodede has invited 26 players, including veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali and Remo Stars defender Sadiq Ismail, to begin preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Team captain Nduka Harrison Junior, goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, defender Ifeanyi
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Super Eagles B stand-in coach Daniel Ogunmodede has invited 26 players, including veteran midfielder Rabiu Ali and Remo Stars defender Sadiq Ismail, to begin preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Team captain Nduka Harrison Junior, goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena, defender Ifeanyi

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Osimhen scores 10th league goal in Galatasaray win

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen scored his 10th Turkish Super Lig goal from the penalty spot as Galatasaray maintained their unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory over Gotzepe at the RAMS Park, Istanbul on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria international converted from 12 yards after Kaan Ayhan was fouled by Djalma Silva to
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Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen scored his 10th Turkish Super Lig goal from the penalty spot as Galatasaray maintained their unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory over Gotzepe at the RAMS Park, Istanbul on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria international converted from 12 yards after Kaan Ayhan was fouled by Djalma Silva to

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Veterinary doctor arrested over alleged N26m theftp

Operatives of the Ojodu Division under the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a veterinary doctor, identified as David Tom, for allegedly committing burglary and stealing properties valued at N24 million. The spokesperson for the state police command, CSP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the arrest on Saturday, said the doctor was nabbed after carrying out
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Operatives of the Ojodu Division under the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a veterinary doctor, identified as David Tom, for allegedly committing burglary and stealing properties valued at N24 million. The spokesperson for the state police command, CSP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the arrest on Saturday, said the doctor was nabbed after carrying out

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