The Naira appreciated against the Dollar at the foreign exchange market to end the week on a positive note. FMDQ data showed that the Naira gained at N1570.14 per dollar on Friday from N1586.11 exchanged on Thursday. This represents a N15.97 gain against the dollar compared to N1586.11 exchanged on Thursday. Similarly, at the black …
Osun Amotekun arrests three suspects for alleged theft of vehicle parts
Three men, Sodiq Oyedokun, Ojoko Ayomiposi and Busari Ayomide have been arrested by personnel of the Osun Amotekun Corps for alleged theft of vehicle parts. According to a statement made on Friday in Osogbo by the Osun Amotekun Corps Commander, CSP, Isaac Omoyele (rtd), the trio aged between 21 and 24 years were nabbed in …
Police apprehend suspected gun-runner in Bauchi
Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command, in a joint operation with quasi-security outfits, have arrested a 54-year-old suspected gun-runner identified as Jinta Sati Dan-Anacha. Spokesman of the Command, SP Ahmed Wakili, disclosed in a statement on Friday that Dan-Anacha, a resident of Anguwan Bauchi in Jos, Plateau State was apprehended by a sister security …
Kidnapped corps members have been rescued – NYSC DG Ahmed
The eight members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, who were kidnapped by unknown assailants on their way from Uyo in Akwa State to Sokoto State have been released. The Director-General of NYSC, YD Ahmed, who addressed the press on Friday, warned Corps Members against travelling at night. He said the welfare and security …
Meet the new Nigeria’s female CJN, Justice Kekere-Ekun
Nigeria has appointed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as its 23rd Chief Justice of the Federation, marking a significant milestone as the country welcomes its second female Chief Justice in history. This historic appointment, announced by President Bola Tinubu on Friday, is seen as a progressive step forward in promoting gender equality within the nation’s highest judicial …
Russian ferry loaded with fuel fall in Ukrainian attack
A Russian ferry loaded with fuel has been sunk by a Ukrainian attack, the Telegraph reports. According to the report, the vessel was carrying 30 fuel tanks in the Russian port of Kavkaz in southern Krasnodar when the fire broke out. Also damaged were jetty and port structures in the area, while any potential casualties …
President Tinubu to swear in new Chief Justice today
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja early Friday morning following a brief work stay in France. The president arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 2:25 am. Later today, President Tinubu is set to swear in the new Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, at the State House Council Chambers. This ceremony will mark the …
Four die in Taraba boat mishap
Four women have drowned in a boat accident that occurred on the River Benue in Taraba State The incident occurred in the Mayo Ranewo area of Ardo-Kola Local Government Council on Wednesday. The ill-fated boat, which was reportedly carrying over 30 passengers, set out from Mayo Ranewo and was en route to Belango in Karim-Lamido …
Chief Justice of Nigeria Olukayode retires
The 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has retired from service. Ariwoola’s retirement followed his attainment of 70 years. Justice Ariwoola was born on 22 August 1954. On 22 November 2011, he was elevated to the bench of the Supreme Court and was appointed substantive CJN on 27 June 2022. Ariwoola was …
Chief of Defence Staff, others bag NIM fellowship
The Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered has conferred the status of fellowship on the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and 149 other Nigerians. The recipients were conferred at the NIM 2024 Awards, Fellows and Spouses Day Luncheon on Thursday in Lagos. The event was themed, “Integrating Sustainability into Strategic Decision Making: A Path …