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NOA holds the exclusive responsibility to issue the correct lyrics and rendition of the National Anthem- NOA DG

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As the Nigerian space is filled with different versions of the national anthem, while some even make a caricature of a national symbol of such magnitude, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) through a press release, signed by its Deputy Director, Press. Paul Odenyi boldly refute media reports insinuating that the Agency must give permission for use of the National Anthem. The correct interpretation of what the Director General said at Radio Kwara during an interview is that the agency as custodian of the National symbols, will issue correct and official…

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LG poll: Lawyer faults Cross River Assembly, electoral body’s alleged undemocratic acts

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As states justle to meet the federal government directive for the Institution of the third tier of government, in line with the Supreme Court verdict, a lawyer, Mr Eric Ifere, has faulted the alleged undemocratic acts by the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) and the state’s house of assembly.The lawyer, who is counsel to Mr Uket Ifere, a Labour Party (LP) chairmanship aspirant in the scheduled November 2, 2024 local government elections, stated this in a complaint letter written to Gov. Bassey Otu and others.Others copied in the…

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Ondo poll: Court orders INEC to allow Abure-led leadership access to portal

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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue the Julius Abure-led leadership of the Labour Party (LP), access code to its portal for the forthcoming Ondo governorship election.Delivering judgment, Justice Emeka Nwite, also directed that henceforth, INEC should accord the leadership of Abure all the rights and privileges due to any registered political party in the country.LP, under Abure’s leadership, had sued INEC as sole defendant in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1271/2024.The LP had claimed to have been excluded from participating in…

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Supreme Court to hear 16 state govts’ suit challenging EFCC’s Establishment Act, Oct 22

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The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, fixed October 22 for the hearing of a suit filed by no fewer than 16 state governments challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two others. A seven-man panel of justice, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, fixed the date after the states were joined as co-plaintiffs and leave granted for consolidation of the case in the suit originally filed by the Kogi State Government through its Attorney General (AG). The states that joined in the suit marked:…

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Alleged money laundering: Court shifts EFCC’s case against Obiano to Nov 13

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A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, shifted the alleged money laundering charge filed by the EFCC against former Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano, to Nov. 13 for continuation of trial.The matter, which is before Justice Inyang Ekwo, could not proceed because the court did not sit.The judge was said to be attending a seminar at the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja.Justice Ekwo had, on June 26, fixed today for the continuation of trial after the anti-graft agency’s lawyer, Sylvanus Tahir, SAN, led two witnesses in evidence in the…

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Ex-Petroleum Minister, Diezani’s suit against EFCC suffers setback

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A suit filed by the former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to challenge the order obtained by the EFCC for final forfeiture of her seized assets, was on Monday stalled at a Federal High Court, Abuja. The matter, which was before Justice Inyang Ekwo, was fixed for further mention in the day’s cause list. However, the case could not proceed because the court did not sit. Justice Ekwo was said to be attending a seminar at the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja. The matter was subsequently fixed for Nov.…

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Court vacates order stopping Kwara LG poll

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A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, set aside the interim order restraining the Kwara government from conducting local government elections scheduled for Sept. 21.Justice Peter Lifu, in a ruling, vacated the order on the grounds that it has expired by the provisions of the law, having lasted for more than 14 days.Justice Lifu agreed with the submissions of Johnson Usman, SAN, counsel to the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC), and the Kwara Attorney General (AG), Senior Sulyman, SAN.“It is on record that the same ex-parte order has been…

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Institute of Leadership Coaching and Strategy Holds Maiden Induction, Inaugurates Governing Council

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The Institute of Leadership Coaching and Strategy (ILCS) has held its maiden induction. The Governing Council of the Institute was also inaugurated same day. The occasion, which took place on Sunday, 15th September, 2024, was made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Those inducted are the founders of the Institute who constitutes its Governing Council and Pioneer Board Members. They are Dr Olasunkade Azeez, President of the Institute and Chairman of the Governing Council; Dr Adedayo Odukoya, Vice-Chairman; Alhaji Mikail Adegoke Mumuni, Member, Governing Council; Barrister Ifeoma Adeniyi, Member,…

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Group organises energy, oil and gas summit to stimulate investment, create jobs in Nigeria, Africa

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The African Peace Organisation (APO) is set to organise the 3rd edition of the International African Energy, Oil and Gas (IAEOG) Summit to promote business cooperation, stimulate investment and create jobs among African countries. The summit, which is billed to take place in Namibia, will further boost business cooperation with Nigeria as a follow up to the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The event is organised to address the poverty rate in Africa. This is coming against the report that in 2024, around 429 million people in the continent…

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Edo guber poll: Governor Ododo drums support for APC candidate, Monday Okpebholo

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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has described the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, as a true representation of the aspirations of the people of the state. Governor Ododo, who made the declaration at the APC youth rally in Igarra, headquarters of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area on Friday, promised to use his contacts and cultural ties with the people of Edo State to ensure the victory of the party and its candidate. The Special Adviser…

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