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Tinubu Appoints Kekere-Ekun as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria

Tinubu Appoints Kekere-Ekun as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), following the retirement of Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. The ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, on Friday. Kekere-Ekun's appointment is subject to Senate confirmation, which would make her the 23rd CJN and the second female to hold the position. She succeeds Justice Ariwoola, who retired after reaching the mandatory age of 70 years, having assumed office on June 27, 2022. President Tinubu had earlier thanked Justice Ariwoola for his dedicated public service. The appointment of Kekere-Ekun marks…
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Mother, Five Children Die After Consuming Contaminated Local Delicacy in Kano

Mother, Five Children Die After Consuming Contaminated Local Delicacy in Kano

A devastating incident has occurred in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, where a widow, Alhakatu Abdulkarim, and her five children lost their lives after eating a local delicacy, Danwake. The victims, who included Bashir, Firdausi, Hafsat, Usman, and Jamilu, passed away shortly after consuming the suspected contaminated food. According to the Kano State Police Command's spokesman, Abdullahi Haruna, the victims were rushed to Gwarzo General Hospital, where they were pronounced dead by medical professionals. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the deaths, with the police awaiting a medical report from the hospital. Preliminary reports…
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Re: Zero Protest in Southeast Not Due to Political Maneuvering; Don’t Take Credit

Re: Zero Protest in Southeast Not Due to Political Maneuvering; Don’t Take Credit

PRESS STATEMENT - July 4, 2024 The Southeast Zone of the National Youth Alliance (NYA) is compelled to respond to the recent press briefing by Governor Hope Uzodimma, Chairman of the Southeast Governors Forum, regarding the Southeast region's indifference to the ongoing nationwide protests. We categorically state that the absence of protests in the Southeast is not a result of political influence or maneuvering, but rather a manifestation of the people's detachment from the Nigerian state. Any politician or group claiming credit for this development is either being dishonest or insensitive to the region's challenges. The NYA emphasizes that this…
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INSECURITY: Resign Now And Face Investigation, NYA Fires Back At Gov  Uzodimma, Condemns Attempt To Intimidate Nonsonkwa

INSECURITY: Resign Now And Face Investigation, NYA Fires Back At Gov Uzodimma, Condemns Attempt To Intimidate Nonsonkwa

August 3, 2024 The Southeast Zonal Chapter of the National Youth Alliance (NYA) vehemently condemns Governor Hope Uzodinma's attempt to intimidate our Imo State Chairman, Comrade Chinonso Uba Nonsonkwa, and the entire NYA leadership and members in Imo State. Governor Uzodinma's catastrophic failure to protect lives and properties in Imo State since his controversial assumption of office in January 2020 is well-documented. His gross ineptitude has transformed the state into a killing field, where hoodlums and thugs reign supreme, causing unimaginable hardship and pain to the people. The Governor's inability to bring a single perpetrator to justice is a glaring…
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#EndBadGovernance Protesters Take to the Streets, Block Major Abuja Highway

#EndBadGovernance Protesters Take to the Streets, Block Major Abuja Highway

In a bold move, protesters affiliated with the #EndBadGovernance movement have blocked Kaduna Road, a critical highway connecting Kaduna to Abuja, according to Premium Times. This demonstration comes just three days before the scheduled 10-day nationwide protest, which aims to address Nigeria's economic challenges. The protesters, armed with placards bearing powerful messages such as "We Are Not Slaves," "Enough is Enough," and "Hardship Is Unbearable," expressed their discontent with the current state of affairs. They chanted anti-government slogans, indicating their unwillingness to wait for the planned protest on Thursday. The organizers of the nationwide protests are demanding improvements in the…
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