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Just In: Ogun State Governor Donates N10 Million To Legionnaires-Support For Fallen Heroes’ Families

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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, inaugurated the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem on Monday, reaffirming his commitment to prioritize the welfare of both serving and retired personnel. At the emblem launch held at the Governor’s Office in Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun donated N10 million to the Legionnaires and urged Nigerians to support the families left behind by fallen heroes…..CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

 

 

 

Expressing gratitude to the Nigerian Armed Forces for their commitment, the governor pledged to address the accommodation needs of the Legionnaires, promising to provide a suitable facility for them. He emphasized the importance of supporting the families of fallen heroes, ensuring they receive necessary assistance and opportunities for fulfilling lives.

Governor Abiodun stated, “We owe it to them to ensure they are cared for and allowed to transition seamlessly to civilian life.” He acknowledged the armed forces’ unwavering commitment to preserving peace and unity, highlighting their efforts in maintaining stability and citizen safety.

Assuring continued collaboration with the armed forces to address security challenges in the state, Governor Abiodun emphasized his administration’s commitment to providing support and resources for effective and efficient duty execution.

Master Warrant Officer Orukotan Olumuyiwa (rtd), the state Chairman of the Nigeria Legion, acknowledged the rise in widows and orphans due to security challenges, commending the state government’s efforts in economic repositioning. He called for collective efforts to alleviate the hardships faced by the families of fallen heroes.

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Federal High Court Declares Christmas Break, Names Judges To Handle Cases – Full List.

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The Federal High Court has announced that its 2026 Christmas vacation will begin on Monday, December 21, and end on Tuesday, January 5, 2027.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The court is expected to resume regular sittings on Wednesday, January 6, 2027.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Information of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Dr Catherine Oby Christopher.

According to the statement, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, approved the vacation arrangement and the appointment of judges who will handle cases during the period.

Christopher explained that only designated judicial divisions would remain operational throughout the vacation to provide essential judicial services.

She added that the vacation judges would handle only matters involving the enforcement of fundamental human rights, the arrest or release of vessels, and other issues of urgent national importance, including the trial of pre-election cases.

The statement read:

“Pursuant to the provisions of Order 46, Rule 4(c) of the Federal High Court (Civil) Procedure Rules, 2019, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, KSS, OFR, FCIArb. (UK), has approved the Christmas Vacation of the Court for the year 2026 and the roster of Judges designated to sit during the vacation period.

“The Christmas Vacation shall commence on Monday, 21st December 2026, and end on Tuesday, 5th January, 2027.

“Regular court sittings shall resume on Wednesday, 6th January 2027.

“During the vacation period, only the designated Judicial Divisions shall remain operational to provide judicial services to the litigating public.

“It is important to note that, during the vacation period, the Vacation Judges shall entertain only matters relating to the enforcement of fundamental rights, the arrest or release of vessels, and other matters of urgent national importance such as trial of pre-election cases.”

Full List Of Federal High Court Vacation Judges

The judges designated to handle cases during the Christmas vacation are as follows:

Abuja Judicial Division

  1. Justice I. E. Ekwo

  2. Justice O. A. Egwuatu

Lagos Judicial Division

  1. Justice Akintayo Aluko

  2. Justice Ogazi F. Nkemakonam

Port Harcourt Judicial Division

  1. Justice P. M. Ayua

  2. Justice A. T. Mohammed

Enugu Judicial Division

  1. Justice F. O. G. Ogunbanjo

  2. Justice M. T. Segun-Bello

The statement added that the Chief Judge extended Christmas and New Year greetings to all judges and members of the court.

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“Behave Yourself!” – Seyi Tinubu Fires Back At Isaac Fayose Over Port Harcourt ‘City Boy’ Walk.

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Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has criticised political commentator Isaac Fayose over his remarks about the City Boy movement’s walk in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Fayose had taken to social media to question the gathering, describing it as a waste of time and expressing doubts about the number of people who attended the event.

Responding in the comment section of the post, Seyi urged the businessman to conduct himself properly instead of criticising the group’s activities.

He defended the Port Harcourt walk, describing it as a successful and peaceful gathering organised by young Nigerians in support of President Tinubu and his administration.

Seyi wrote: “My content creator Egbon e behave ara yin o. You and I both know that those gallant men and women were there for the city boy walk in PH, which was a success by the way. Vote APC.”

In a related development, Fayose has alleged that he is being targeted with false accusations because of his support for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

The younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, made the allegation in a video shared on his verified Facebook page on Sunday.

He was reacting to a post by an unnamed blogger linking him to a rape allegation, which he denied, describing it as a fabrication intended to damage his reputation because of his refusal to withdraw support for Obi.

Fayose further alleged that individuals who turn down offers from the All Progressives Congress (APC) are often subjected to smear campaigns.

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“Show Us What You Have Done For Southeast” – Cubana Chief Priest Challenges Umahi.

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Celebrity barman and socialite, Cubana Chief Priest, has challenged the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to provide evidence of projects he has executed in the South-East region.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Chief Priest made the challenge in a video shared on social media, where he criticised the minister over the state of infrastructure in the region.

The socialite alleged that a bridge had stopped serving its intended purpose following work carried out on it under Umahi’s supervision.

He also accused the minister of promising votes for President Bola Tinubu without demonstrating sufficient development to convince residents of the region to support the President.

Chief Priest questioned what Umahi was relying on to persuade people in the South-East to vote for Tinubu. He also alleged that the minister was positioning his son to succeed Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru.

“Minister of Works, show us project wey you do for your region; our bridge is no longer bridging since you touched it. Let us go,” he said.

The socialite further criticised the alleged plan to position Umahi’s son for the governorship, arguing that political leadership should not be treated as a family affair.

He also questioned the level of development in Ebonyi State and the wider South-East, accusing the minister of failing to address the region’s challenges.

“Pharaoh, let our people go, honorable Minister of Works; Pharaoh, let the people of the Southeast go,” he added.

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