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President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Federal Government will continue to partner with the judiciary to improve the efficeincy of the justice system. The President who was represented by the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, said this at the opening ceremony of the Biennial All Nigeria Judges’ Conference which was held at the Andrews Otutu Obaseki Auditorium of the National Judicial Institute, Mohammed Bello Center, Abuja. “My Lords, I bring you the warm felicitations of President Muhammadu Buhari who would have been here in person but for his state engagement today in South Africa, which is why I have…

Impounds 129 motorcycles (Okada) over the weekend Nabs fake policeman at Oshodi Seeks citizen’s support to combat crime in Lagos The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce) has said that motorists who have developed the habit and passion for driving against traffic (one-way) should be bold and courageous enough to face the mobile court. Speaking at the agency’s headquarters Monday at Safety Arena, Bolade Oshodi, Lagos, the chairman of the agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye in a swift reaction to an online video of one Mr. George Udeze on his Facebook page who alleged that Taskforce had impounded…

The publicity secretary of the Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has been sacked for congratulating Prof Charles Soludo on his victory in the just concluded governorship election. The latest development was disclosed by the chairman of the APC, Mr. Basil Ejidike while briefing journalists in Awka. According to Ejidike, the publicity secretary Mr. Okelo Madukaife had been suspended earlier in June, therefore he had no reason to pose as an official of the APC. Ejidike said: “Okelo was suspended in June this year. Someone who was suspended from the party went on air claiming to be…

The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of 17 internet fraudsters before Justice I.M Buba of the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu, Enugu. The defendants are Ohazuruike Christian, Emeli Ikenna, Echebiri Ifeanyichukwu Victor, Echefulam Uche, Augustine Dimgba Ikeoha, Orji Patrick Onyebuchi, Egwu Collins Somto and Echezona Emmanuel Nwoye. Others include Ameh David Owenchochi, Tasie Henry Nzube, Ene Ndukaku Chinwendu, Innocent Chukwuemeka, Onyebuchi Victor Okwaodu, Ikeja Eyerinbi, Chukwu Miracle, Emmanuel Murewa and Ejike Prince. They were arraigned on Thursday November 11, 2021on separate one count charges bordering on criminal impersonation and…

Norwich City have confirmed Dean Smith as the club’s new head coach on a two-and-a-half year deal. The former Aston Villa boss, 50, succeeds Daniel Farke, who was sacked with the Canaries bottom of the Premier League, five points adrift of safety. Craig Shakespeare, who worked with Smith at Villa Park, will join him as his assistant at Carrow Road. “It has been a whirlwind seven days,” said Smith, who was dismissed by Villa on 7 November. “I’m really pleased to be back and working for Norwich City in the Premier League. “Clearly, there has been some wonderful work that…

Three men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act after a man was killed in a car explosion outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital. A taxi carrying one passenger pulled up just before 11:00 GMT on Remembrance Sunday, as a national two minutes’ silence was due to begin, and exploded. The passenger was declared dead at the scene and is yet to be formally identified. The male driver was injured and is in hospital in a stable condition. Detectives from Counter Terrorism Police North West said three men – aged 29, 26 and 21 – were detained in the Kensington area of…

Taliban forces held a military parade in Kabul on Sunday using captured American-made armoured vehicles and Russian helicopters in a display that showed their ongoing transformation from an insurgent force to a regular standing army. The Taliban operated as insurgent fighters for two decades but have used the large stock of weapons and equipment left behind when the former Western-backed government collapsed in August to overhaul their forces. The parade was linked to the graduation of 250 freshly trained soldiers, defence ministry spokesman Enayatullah Khwarazmi said. The exercise involved dozens of U.S.-made M117 armoured security vehicles driving slowly up and…

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote’s  younger brother Sani Dangote is dead. Dangote’s late brother was Vice President of Dangote Group before his death. It was gathered that Sani died at a hospital in the United States of America hospital on Sunday evening. He reportedly had a long battle with a terminal illness yet to be disclosed. Sani, during his lifetime, was a businessman with investments in key sectors of the economy including manufacturing, agriculture, banking, and oil services. FEC approves $2.7bn for NNPC’s acquisition of stake in Dangote Refinery He was on the board of several other companies including Nigerian Textile Mills…

Alvaro Morata’s late goal helped Spain qualify for the 2022 World Cup and consigned Sweden to the play-offs. Sweden goalkeeper Robin Olsen tipped Dani Olmo’s shot on to the crossbar with Morata on hand to tap the ball in after 86 minutes. Luis Enrique’s side needed just a point to top Group B while Sweden needed to win to finish above their opponents. The result means Spain have qualified for a 12th consecutive World Cup finals. Sweden will have another chance to reach Qatar in the European play-offs in March. Spain started the brighter with winger Pablo Sarabia curling an…

Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic scored a dramatic late winner as Serbia booked their place at next year’s World Cup and condemned Portugal to the play-offs. Hosts Portugal only needed a draw to qualify and looked to have done enough, with Renato Sanches’ opener cancelled out by Dusan Tadic’s equaliser. Mitrovic, who started the game on the bench, was sent on at half-time but Portugal were wise to his threat and kept him largely quiet. However, the home side let their concentration slip in the final seconds and Mitrovic pulled away from his marker to meet Tadic’s deep ball and send…