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Friday, October 27, 2017

Court orders el-Rufai, police to pay Choc City boss, Maikori N40m

Audu Maikori

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday awarded N40m to the President of Chocolate City Group, Audu Maikori, as compensation for his unlawful arrest and detention between February 17 and 18, 2017 and again March 10 and 13, 2017.

10 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2011

Nigeria’s new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which was signed into law by President Goodluck Jonathan on the 28 May 2011, contains far reaching provisions capable of transforming the clandestine system of governance that has, until now, been the norm of Nigeria’s public institutions. The underlying philosophy of the Act is that public officers are custodians of a public trust on behalf of a population who have a right to know what they do. In particular, the FOIA promises to remove the aura of mystery and exclusion with which public servants clothe the ordinary operations of government and public institutions and manage public records and information. This brief article highlights the ten most significant provisions of the FOIA

MANY IGBOS ARE COWARDS: TOO HASTY JUDGEMENT ON YORUBAS- RENO OMOKRI

Reno Omokri says Yorubas are a dauntless people

- Omokri says for long, many Igbos have looked at the Yorubas as cowards

Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie

Reported at page 7 of the Vanguard newspaper of 19th September, 2017, Bishop Okogie has this to say on Biafra agitation:

The president of the United Nation’s General Assembly, Your Excellencies, Heads of States and governments, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen.

Between S.L. Akintola and Obafemi Awolowo, By Femi Fani-Kayode

Obafemi Awolowo and S. L. Akintola

In an interview with the Punch newspaper on 30th November 2013, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo, a great nationalist, a two-time former Commissioner of Education of the old Western Region, a former Governor of Oyo state, one of our few remaining elderstatesman and a man that played a prominent role in the politics of both the First and Second republics said the following-

THE GREATEST PROBLEM OF AN AVERAGE IGBO PERSON- Natha-Alade

Richarmond O. Natha-Alad

Igbo people are blessed. They are not just blessed but blessed as other tribes of this nation and Africa in general.

As hardworking and determined an average Igbo man is, the inability to manage this blessing had made it a curse on many of our men from the Igbo extraction of Nigeria; just as the nation's crude oil that should ordinarily be a blessing to Nigerians had turned a curse; same oil had caused us divisions along ethnic, political, economic and religious lines and sentiments.

HOW IBADAN PROFESSOR SETS SAN BROTHER ABLAZED OVER PROPERTY

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria 64-year old Yinka Abiose, popularly called Mr. Boyd was killed by his elder brother, a professor of Dentistry, in Ibadan (Oyo state) over family property.

Alfred and Wilbert Peterson

A set of 54-year-old conjoined twins from Michigan are facing each other in court, as one of the siblings is contesting his brother’s right to engage in sexual acts without his consent.

AS the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, continues to stoutly oppose the coronation of 21 new kings in Ibadanland, the monarch has said he would not bless the new Obas who could not wait for their turn to become Olubadan but hurriedly presented themselves for coronation as inferior Obas by the Oyo State Government.

Africa's biggest hatchery and feed mill constructed by Olam Grains at the cost of over 150 million dollars was inaugurated in Kaduna by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday.

Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, will on September 18, swear in 30 legal practitioners that were recently conferred with the rank of Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs.

Trouble seems to be looming for Senate President, Bukola Saraki as posters calling for his recall have flooded Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.

SANs AND CORRUPTION TAINTED BRIEFS

The SANs were accused of blindly accepting “corruption-tainted briefs”, assisting accused persons in hiding their loot, and irresponsibly using technical manoeuvres to defeat the system.” But as if to prove Mr. Magu right, an

WHY COURT UPHELD DINO MALAYE'S RECALL PROCESS

Sen Dino Malaye (in middle)

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has given the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), permission to proceed with its planned recall of Sen. Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi).

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged state governors to ensure payment of outstanding salaries of workers in their states.

TRAVEL BAN ON MUSLIMS: TRUMP WINS AT SUPREME COURT

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed a victory to President Donald Trump by allowing his temporary bans on travellers from six Muslim-majority countries until it reviews it later this year.

Richarmond Natha-Alade

Following the audio message said to have been sent by President Buhari in Hausa Language for broadcast on BBC Hausa Station, which was also conveyed to all Nigerians, extending the presidency complimentary advice and wishes to all, the said message was greeted with a lot of criticisms and condemnations, particularly because of the language the President recorded the message. I was therefore moved to ask, why do Nigerians criticize and/or condemn everything?

"WE CAN BUILD A NEW NIGERIA"- Osinbajo JAJI Declaration

Prof Yemi Osinbajo

"WE CAN BUILD A NEW NIGERIA"

AT THE GRADUATION CEREMONY OF SENIOR COURSE 39 OF THE ARMED FORCES, COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE, JAJI, KADUNA STATE ON FRIDAY JUNE 23, 2017

NOTICE OF APPEAL FILED AGAINST SARAKI's VERDIT AT THE CCT

FRN V. SARAKI – NOTICE OF APPEAL

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL

IN THE ABUJA JUDICIAL DIVISION

HOLDEN AT ABUJA

APPEAL NO:…………………..

CHARGE NO: CCT/ABJ/01/15

BETWEEN

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA) APPELLANT

AND

DR. OLUBUKOLA ABUBAKAR SARAKI) RESPONDENT

NOTICE OF APPEAL

THOUSANDS OF IGBO MEN BESIEGED NNAMDI KANU'S COMPOUND- See why(VIDEO)

Thousands of pro-Biafra agitators yesterday gathered at the compound of the leader and founder of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.

36 - year- old Tv star , Kim Kardashian and rapper husband Kanye West have hired the service of a surrogate mother for the birth of their third child , it was learnt .

FAYOSE SHOULD HAVE UNLIMITED ACCESS TO ANY MONEY IN HIS ACCOUNT

The Appeal Court sitting in Ado Ekiti, on Tuesday dismissed an interlocutory application brought before it by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeking to restrain the Zenith ‎Bank PLC from allowing Governor Ayodele Fayose access to his accounts domiciled in the bank.

Drama occurred in Iyana Ejigbo area of Lagos State recently as a man sacked his wife for refusing to scream while being raped by robbers in presence of her husband.

IN WHITE: SEN. DINO MALAYE

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will receive a petition to recall Senator Dino Melaye tomorrow (Wednesday).

THE FOOLISHNESS IN BIAFRA AGITATION- Sir Ogbonnaya

Sequel to the quit notice issued to by Northern Nigerians (Arewa) Youths to Igbos to leave the area on or before the 1st October, 2017, occasioning from the Biafra agitation, a lot of controversies had trailed the issuance of the said notice. Many Northern and Western Nigerians had gave comments in derision of the agitation, while the most interesting comments seems to be from members of the Eastern Nigeria who are not in support of the agitation.

SARAKI TRIAL: TECHNICALITIES OVER JUSTICE- NBA 2ND VP, Monday Ubani

Monday Ubani

Monday Ubani, the second vice president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) said the country was the ultimate loser due to the shoddy handling of the case

KIDNAPPERS NIG: WE CHARGE IN DOLLARS, WE ARE BILLIONAIREs- Evans and Gang

The Inspector-General’s Intelligence Response Team (IRT) led by ACP Abb Kyari had on Saturday confirmed his arrest saying Evans is one of the most wanted suspected kidnappers in Lagos and Nigeria. Kya who confirmed the arrest said the suspect was arrested at his Magodo residence in Lagos.

DNA TEST AND INFIDELITY OF SOME NIGERIAN WOMEN : PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF A MAN.
By Ayotunde Igiiwe SobogunRofa

On the DNA issue going on here, I will tell you personal experience and I want you to know that I just wanted to write this for people, especially unmarried guys and those who are already married with kids.

2face To Release New Song, 60% Proceeds To Go To IDP's

Nigerian Musical icon and legend, Innocent Idibia, more popularly known as Tuface has pledged to donate 60 percent of the proceeds from his song to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) , Nigeria, to assist Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).

The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has emerged the Vice-Chairman of the Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa.

‘My wife’s lover claims he slept with her five times, she says it’s four’

Peeved at her husband’s alcohol abuse and adulterous life, a 36 - year -old housewife, Queen Stephen , has approached an Igando Customary Court at a Lagos suburb , asking for the dissolution of their 12 - year marriage.

A bride who thought she could have her cake and eat it received the shock of her life on her wedding day .

KOLEOSO v. OMOWOOD INDUSTRIES LTD & ANOR(2017)

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DAMMY KRANE SPEAKS FOR THE FIRST TIME AFTER ARREST: APOLOGIZED TO FANS

The Nigerian Music artist, Dammy Krane had spoken for the first time upon arrest in the US last week. after he pleaded not guilty his count charges before the jury and requested for trial.

Court adjourns gay marriage trial of 53 persons

The Chediya Chief Magistrates’ Court in Zaria, Kaduna State, has adjourned till July 4, continuation of hearing in the case of 53 accused persons arrested for gay marriage.

A former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has blamed Nigerian intelligence agencies for the collapse of a six-storey building inside the premises of The Synagogue Church Of All Nations in Lagos in 2014.

Under the Whistleblower Policy set by the Federal Government to combat corruption in the country, the Nigerian government has paid out a total of N375,875,000 to 20 whistleblowers being commission for the recovery of N11,635,000,000.

President Mohammadu Buahari

The Senior Special Assistant to the President, Femi Adesina has during a recent interview disclosed that the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari made three promises to Nigerians prior to his election into office in 2015 and has fulfilled every one of the promises.

Controversial social media person, Kemi Olunloyo has been released after spending almost three months in Port Harcourt prison.

Bayelsa Governor, Seriake Dickson and wife, Rachael dedicate their quadruplets in Church (photos)

In September 2016, it was revealed that Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state and his wife, Rachael welcomed quadruplets (1 boy and 3 girls) in the U.S after several years of marriage. The babies were today dedicated at the King of Glory Chapel in the

The photo of a young man was caught on camera fleeing from the scene of the Saturday's terrorist attacks with a glass of beer in his hand has gone viral.

The founder of the Omega Fire Ministry, Apostle Johnson Suleman and his wife took to twitter to notify the world about their passion and love-endure for 13 years as they celebrates their 13th wedding anniversary on today.

Information Nigeria reports that the Mother of the Nigerian artist, Dammy Krane who has in the past weeks been in the news for offence relating to fraud, is praising God for the good name her son has.

VIDEO: DELE ADESINA, SAN, 100s OF LAWYERS EULOGISES A.B. MAHMOUD AND HIS NBA LEADERSHIP STYLE

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Pursuant to the success of the National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting of the Nigerian Bar Association at Lokoja, Kogi State Capital last week, the lawyers across Nigeria representing different branches of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA had expressed their satisfaction to the leadership style of the A.B. Mahmoud led administration.

According to vanguard report, a wild jubilation followed the end to a three week war between Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose and oil marketers in the state as the two parties reached pact and sheath swords after a peace meeting brokered by Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola at the government House in Oshogbo yesterday evening.