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●Adopt national minimum standards The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, together with key stakeholders in the justice sector, have taken significant steps to ensure uniformity in the implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015. Fagbemi announced this development at the weekend in Abuja, at the end of the stakeholders meeting …

Marc Agnifilo, the lawyer representing American hip-hop star Sean Puffy Combs aka Puff Daddy, said on Monday that his client was the victim of a “racially motivated prosecution.” Agnifilo in his chat with the media said his client was targeted because of his status as a “successful black man”. He added that Puff Daddy, who has been indicted on charges …

As part of its expansion plans into Francophone Africa, Network International, a digital trade facilitator in the Middle East and Africa, has set up a unit in Morocco. With more than 30 years of experience leading the industry, Network International is dedicated to using cutting-edge technology specifically designed to meet the demands of Moroccan financial institutions and companies to accelerate …

President Bola Tinubu on Monday installed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in the country’s judicial history. The ceremony held in Abuja follows Kekere-Ekun’s inauguration by the Senate on September 25. The new CJN took the oath of office and signed the oath register in the Council Room of State House in …

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday presented starkly contrasting visions of America’s future in their recent speeches. Trump, speaking in Pennsylvania on Sunday, advocated a police crackdown on crime, and stressed the need for authorities to act “very harshly.” This rhetoric received thunderous applause from the audience as he recounted examples of brazen daylight robbery …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has deployed personnel and equipment to prevent a breakdown of law and order ahead of the #FearlessInOctober protests planned for Tuesday across the country. The command spokesperson, Josephine Addeh, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said traffic will be diverted in areas expected to see large crowds, including the …

The Julius Abure faction of the Labor Party criticized President Bola Tinubu’s government on Monday, urging him to carry out a thorough evaluation of his administration and dismiss ministers and heads of institutions who have failed to move the country forward. Considering the current economic situation, the faction rated the APC-led government as scoring only 2.5 out of 10. Speaking …

Social media has revolutionized the way people interact, share ideas, and even run businesses. With more than five billion users worldwide, platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook have created a vast marketplace where content creators can reach a wide audience. Beyond likes, shares, and comments, social media has also become a fast-growing monetization hub, and savvy content creators are …

The Nigerian equity market started the week positively on Monday September 30, 2024 as investors made N57 billion at the end of trading on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). This follows a surge in share prices, including AFRIPRUD (Africa Prudential Plc), ABBEYBDS (Abbey Mortgage Bank Plc) and NSLTECH (Secure Electronic Technology) on the trading floor. After five …

The Naira started the week on a losing note and traded at N1541.94/$1 on Monday 30 September 2024 against the American dollar at the official window The local currency traded at N1541.94/$1 at the official window according to data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). This shows that N1,541.94/$1 is N1.94 lower than the N1,540/$1 the currency traded …