The immediate past Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Adamu Abdu-Kafarati is dead. The jurist who retired from the bench on July 25, 2019, died on Thursday February 25, after observing the evening prayer in his Abuja home. A statement released by his family reads “Innalillahi Wa inna ilaihi Rajiun.It is with deep sorry that I announced the passing away of our elder statesman, Hon Justice Abdul Kafarati the immediate-past Chief Justice of High Court of the Federation and former Bauchi State Attorney General which occurred this night (Thursday) after magrib Salat at Abuja.” May his soul rest in peace.
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JUST IN: Former-USA Gymnastics Coach Charged With Human Trafficking, Sex Crimes Commits Suicide
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US Carries Out Military Airstrike Against Iranian-Backed Militia In Syria
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Panic In Nigeria As Boko Haram Issues FG One Week Deadline To Secure Release Of Pastor In Its Captivity
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Stock-fish Dealers Urge FG To Grant Importers Access To Foreign Exchange
The Stock-fish Dealers Association on Thursday urged the Federal Government to grant importers of Stock-fish, access to the Foreign Exchange (FOREX). The group made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of a two-day Seafood Seminar in Lagos. Chairman of the association, Mr Gregory Ilobinso, said access to FOREX ensures ease in conducting their businesses. “Stock-fish is one of 43 products that cannot access foreign exchange. “If importers want to bring in Stock-fish, then we have to have an approved ‘Form M’ from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with evidence of U.S. dollars to finance the import. “It takes from six months to one year to get a Form M approved, and because of this, we cannot stock up
BREAKING: Court Sentences Colonel To 4½ Years
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University Of Abuja Lecturer Meets His Waterloo, Beaten By Banking And Finance Students For Collecting Answer Scripts 45 Minutes Into 3-hour Exam
University of Abuja lecturer allegedly beaten by Banking and Finance students for reportedly collecting answer scripts 45 minutes into a 3-hour exam (video) A video making rounds online captured moment a University of Abuja lecturer was allegedly beaten by Banking and Finance students for reportedly collecting their answer scripts 45 minutes into a 3-hour exam. It was alleged that the exam which was supposed to last for 3 hours was cut shut to 45 minutes for no reason, provoking the students to anger.
“Someone Who Came Through Supreme Court Must Obey Rule Of Law”, Okorocha Drags Uzodinma
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