Supreme Court nullifies National Lottery Act

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Supreme Court, on Friday, nullified the National Lottery Act 2005 enacted by the National Assembly. A seven-member panel of the Supreme Court in a unanimous judgment held that the National Lottery Act 2005 should no longer be enforced in all states, except the Federal Capital Territory, in respect of which the National Assembly is empowered to make laws. The apex court, in the lead judgment delivered by Justice Mohammed Idris, held that the National Assembly lacked the powers to legislate on issues relating to lottery and games of chance.…

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Ecobank In $285,006 Scandal

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. EFCC receives petition as scandal threatens bank’s corporate ethics   Ecobank Nigeria Plc’s customer, Moriah Trust Limited and its alter ego David Nwedu have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate and uncover all fraudulent/illegal transactions allegedly perpetuated by Ecobank Nigeria Plc in the domiciliary account of Moriah Trust Limited with regard to $285,006 Advance Payment Guarantee Bond (APG) and bring to book every official of the bank who aided and abated such criminal and illegal transactions. The petition titled “CRIMINAL COMPLAINT AGAINST ECOBANK NIGERIA PLC…

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FIRE-FOR-FIRE: K1 De Ultimate, King Saheed Osupa Exchange Banters In Fresh Fuji Controversy

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. Supporters take debate, crossfire to social media   The Fuji music industry is embroiled in fresh supremacy war that has already stirred the exchange of banters between Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate and Alhaji Saheed Osupa also known as KSO. Platforms Africa reports that the bickering has also polarised the Fuji followership with supporters of the two musicians taking the debate and crossfire to the social media. ‘I Was Just A Kid That Followed Their Dreams,’ Rafael Nadal Speaks On Career Lagos Reiterates Constant…

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‘I Was Just A Kid That Followed Their Dreams,’ Rafael Nadal Speaks On Career

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. retires as the second-most successful men’s singles player of all time   Rafael Nadal says he would like to be remembered as “a kid who followed their dreams” as the tennis great bid a poignant farewell to the sport. The 22-time Grand Slam champion’s 23-year career came to an end in Malaga on Tuesday night after Spain were beaten by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals. Nadal retires as the second-most successful men’s singles player of all time, behind only long-time rival Novak Djokovic. The 38-year-old said he…

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Lagos Reiterates Constant Staff Training, Kicks Off Muslim Pilgrims Board Program

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Commissioner for Home Affairs, Hon. Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode has given assurances that the State Government would continue to give utmost priority to training and re-training of its staff in order to keep them abreast of global best practices in service delivery. He gave this assurances on Tuesday, during the flag-off of a two-day in-house training programme organised by the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for its members of staff, at the Shamsi Adisa Thomas (SAT) Mosque Hall, Ikeja. The two-day training ends on Wednesday. A statement released by the Board’s…

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‘N977 To N936/Litre,’ Petrol Landing Cost Crashes, Marketers Retain High Price

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“Unlike their practice anytime there is hike in petrol price, no marketer including NNPC has changed its pump price to reflect the new low price…Why are we like this?” Nigerians react   The landing cost of premium motor spirit (PMS) popularly known as petrol has slumped from N977 to N935.94 per litre. Platforms Africa reports this quoting latest data released by the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN). What To Know About Viral Photo Allegedly Showing Tinubu On Hospital Bed ‘From 1.3 CGPA To First Class Degree,’ Inspiring Story…

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What To Know About Viral Photo Allegedly Showing Tinubu On Hospital Bed

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“To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return. Strong sources say he moves but little. Tulumbu, what happened to him?” message that followed the viral photo and secret Google reverse image search exposed about the image   An image circulating on Facebook seems to show Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu, lying in a hospital bed. Many of the posts featuring the image are written in Hausa, a language commonly spoken in northern Nigeria. Four Facts Checking Phone Immediately After Waking Up Reveals About You FACT CHECK: Did Kaka’s ex-Wife…

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NPA Boss Dantsoho Elected First Nigerian Chairman of PMAWCA

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‘Feat, testament to acceptance of Tinubu’s reforms,’ everything Minister Oyetola said about the historic event   The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has emerged the first Nigerian to be elected Chairman of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA). Platforms Africa reports that this recognition came during the closing ceremony of the 44th annual council and 19th roundtable of Directors General of PMAWCA in Conakry-Guinea. ‘From 1.3 CGPA To First Class Degree,’ Inspiring Story of UNILORIN Student Why Tinubu Should Call…

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‘From 1.3 CGPA To First Class Degree,’ Inspiring Story of UNILORIN Student

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‘How I did it,’ Ebiomofari Janet opens up on the better-by-far journey of academic transformation from a poor start that could have signified the end from the beginning.   Ebiomofari Omowumi Janet, a graduate from the Department of Agriculture at the University of Ilorin, transformed her academic journey from 1.3 CGPA to achieving a first-class degree. Her resilience, hard work, and determination have inspired many, earning her recognition and award of excellence. Janet’s story highlights the power of setting goals, effective time management, and unwavering commitment to good results. Triplets…

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Simon Ekpa, Self-Declared Prime Minister Of Biafra, Arrested For Terrorism Activities

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The self-declared Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government-in-exile, Simon Ekpa and four other individuals have been arrested in Finland over terror-related activities. A local report in Finland said that Ekpa was remanded in custody by the district court of Päijät-Häme on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent. In a Thursday statement published on its website, the Central Criminal Police in Finland said it arrested five persons on suspicion of terrorist crimes. The police said the main suspect was arrested “on suspicion of public incitement to…

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