Senate Confirms Ariwoola, 68, As Chief Justice Of Nigeria

The Senate has confirmed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). He was named in acting capacity to replace Mr Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad who retired on June 27. Ariwoola clocked 68 years old on August 22. At the resumption of plenary on Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir moved two motions for the upper chamber to screen Ariwoola. When they were put to a voice vote by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, the motions were approved by the Senators. Lawan called for the screening exercise…

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PDP Crisis: Wike’s Group Pulls Out Of PDP Presidential Campaign Council

From all indications, the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appears to be increasing by the day because early on Wednesday, the group loyal to the Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike reportedly pulled out of the campaign council of the party’s presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, following a meeting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. According to media reports, members of Wike’s team vowed not to play any role in Atiku’s campaign for the 2023 general elections, insisting that the party’s National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu must resign,…

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On Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral Service: Observations And Lessons For Africa

By Fr Obi Chindo The ‘whole world’ was present in the Queen’s burial service. Significantly, all the world leaders, political and religious heads from all over the world and from all walks of life were seated accordingly before the service began. I observed there was no poster of the deceased queen, no order of service except that provided by the church, no sackcloth by the family of the queen (at least to identify her immediate family) and no Ashoebi for Queen’s family, well wishers and relatives. The service was solemn…

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Russia Begins Partial Mobilization Amidst World Leaders’ Condemnation Of Ukraine Invasion

By NewsBits (with agency report) Contrary to speculation earlier in the week that the ongoing Russian – Ukrainian War may soon come to an end on a peace table, Russia has made fresh moves to strengthen its military power in order to protect itself. Russia’s latest preparation tagged “partial mobilization,” was informed by what Russian leadership described as the western countries’ plan to use Ukraine to destroy Russia. The hope earlier in the week that peaceful options may have been accepted by Russia drew from the bitter experiences of Russian…

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Peter Obi Support Network Reacts To Mahdi Shehu Hate Rant

Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi The Peter Obi Support Network (POSN) views with shock and disappointment a video of Mahdi Shehu resorting to ethnic and religious dog whistle campaign for his preferred candidate. Mahdi Shehu is an elder statesman, and so someone of his repute should be careful with his messaging so as not to heat up the polity. Comrade Sani Saeed Altukry, the Spokesman, Peter Obi Support Network (POSN) in a press statement made available to NewsBits said, the statements from Mahdi Shehu are dangerous for a country…

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Pioneer General Staff Officer Nigerian Army, Col Anwunah Passes On At 87 Years

By Tony Adibe The death has been announced of Colonel Barrister Sir Patrick Anwunah, a pioneer Nigerian Officer, General Staff Officer 1, Nigerian Army. Col Anwunah, who was also the Quartermaster General and Chief of Logistics, the defunct Biafran Army, died on September 16, 2022, at the age of 87. A release issued by one of the sons, Mr. Chike Anwunah on behalf of the Anwunah family, reads: “With immense sadness, the Anwunah family wishes to announce the passing of Col Barr. Sir Patrick Anwunah, a Pioneer Nigerian Officer, General…

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