Author: Opalim Lifted

Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday ordered parties in the suit filed by three aggrieved FBN Holdings Plc shareholders over the annual general meeting of the company held on August 15, 2023, to file written addresses on whether he can proceed with the hearing of the matter. At the resumed hearing of the suit yesterday, Justice Aluko informed parties of the pendency of the Notice of Appeal filed by FBN Holdings Plc, asking him to stay further proceedings in the matter. Justice Aluko therefore asked counsel in the matter to address him on whether…

Olukayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has ordered the redeployment of newly promoted deputy and acting inspector general of police across all commands and formations and tasked them with professionalism and human-focused policing nationwide. Chronicle NG reports that ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force PRO, said this on Tuesday in a statement. The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, following the promotion of deserving officers to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police by the Police Service Commission, has ordered the posting and redeployment of seven (7) DIGs to various departments. DIG Bala Ciroma has been redeployed to head the Department…

The attention of the Lagos State Taskforce has been drawn to a report making the rounds that officials of the agency were involved in the killing of an unidentified individual along the Mile 2 axis this morning. Chronicle NG reports that Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, Lagos Taskforce PRO, said this on Tuesday in a statement. The Agency would like to clearly state that none of its officials were posted out for operations today except for officers posted to Freedom Park, Ojota, and Maryland to maintain peace and orderliness where a rally by the Nigerian Labour Congress has been scheduled. The Chairman of…

Group flays an attempt at disparaging Osinbajo over Tinubu’s decisions on ministerial appointments and the sacking of agency boss. The Era of Change (EOC), in a statement on Sunday, September 3, 2023, condemned recent attempts by those it addressed as “faceless individuals hiding under the media guise to disparage the immediate former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, over recent decisions of the Tinubu administration to drop a ministerial nominee and the sack of an agency head. The national coordinator of EOC, Amb. Yahaya Umar, noted that the party politics within the APC should not be used to…

Former Netherlands Head Coach Louis Van Gaal has made some damning charges against the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. Argentina won their first World Cup since 1986, defeating reigning champions France in an exhausting final at the Lusail Stadium on December 18. It was a wonderful turnaround for Messi, who made it all the way despite his team losing 2-1 to Saudi Arabia in their opening group encounter. They subsequently defeated Mexico and Poland to go to the knockout stages. The Albiceleste defeated Australia in the round of 16, Van Gaal’s Netherlands in the quarterfinals, and Croatia in the final…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) demolished shanties at Kabusa Junction in Dutse District, Abuja. Mr. Mukhtar Galadima, Director, Department of Development Control, FCTA, who led the operation, told journalists that the removal of the illegal structures was to sanitize the area. Galadima explained that the shanties have taken over the entire roundabout, negatively affecting the serene environment around the junction. He added that the demolition was in line with directives from the Minister of the FCT Administration, Mr. Nyesom Wike, that illegal structures, particularly shanties, should not be allowed in the city. He also said that the areas taken…

Civil servants working for the Lagos State Government have withdrawn from the Nigeria Labour Congress’ (NLC) two-day warning strike. The NLC has stated that if the Federal Government does not relieve the suffering of the people, it will go on an indefinite strike after a two-day nationwide warning strike starting on Tuesday and Wednesday. The proposed warning strike has been abandoned by the Trade Union Congress (TUC). Since they are TUC members, the civil servants of Lagos State have chosen not to participate in the strike. All of its members were advised not to go on strike on Tuesday in…

Apple’s latest iPhone is expected to have a USB-C charging port when it is unveiled on September 12th. Unlike competitors like Samsung, the company now uses its own Lightning adaptor on its phones. To save consumers money and reduce waste, European Union legislation mandates that phone makers adopt a standard charging connection by December 2024. The majority of new Apple products, including the most recent iPads, already utilize USB-C, although the company has advocated against the EU regulation. An Apple spokesperson told reporters when it was first announced in September 2021: “Strict regulation mandating just one type of connector stifles…

Men’s football players for Spain have criticized Luis Rubiales’ “unacceptable behaviour” as federation head. After Spain’s victory in the Women’s World Cup final last month, Rubiales, 46, kissed midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips, drawing harsh criticism. In response to the kiss, which Hermoso claimed was not consensual, Rubiales has repeatedly refused to step down. The men’s team has stated their “regret and solidarity with the players whose success has been tarnished”. In a statement made on behalf of the Spain team, forward Alvaro Morata said, “We want to denounce what we consider reprehensible behaviour on the part of Mr.…

Record rainfall in central Spain produced catastrophic floods that closed highways, metro lines, and connections for high-speed trains, leaving at least three people dead and three missing, according to police on Monday. Emergency services said that helicopters were dispatched to Toledo, which is located about 50 kilometres (31 miles) southwest of Madrid, to rescue residents who had taken refuge on their homes’ roofs. In the provinces of Madrid, Castile-La Mancha, Catalonia, and Valencia, the torrential deluge on Sunday and early Monday turned roadways into rivers of mud that carried away cars and trash cans. In numerous locations, hail also fell.…