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Court rejects SSS’ request to elongate Emefiele’s detention
The High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Thursday struck out an application filed by the State Security Service (SSS) to secure an order to detain the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, for 14 more days.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the SSS had told the court in the application that the agency had uncovered fresh evidence that warrants the request for the order.
SSS had quietly filed the application marked FCT/HC/M/12105/2023, on Wednesday, to enlongate Mr Emefiele’s detention.
It was filed in a desperate bid by the SSS to legitimise its disobedience to an order of the Federal High Court in Lagos granting bail to Mr Emefiele earlier on Tuesday.
The Federal High Court in Lagos had, on Tuesday, granted bail to Mr Emefiele after he pleaded not guilty to charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition filed against him by the SSS.
It also ordered the federal prisons in Lagos to take custody of the embattled banker pending when he would meet his bail conditions.
But in violation of the court order, SSS operatives scuttled an attempt by prison officials to take custody of the defendant on the court premises, leading to a clash between the officers of the two federal agencies.
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the conduct of agents of the bodies involved in the clash and called for a probe with the a view of punishing the erring officers.
Hamza Muazu, an FCT High Court judge, heard SSS’ fresh application on Thursday.
Mr Muazu struck out the application for being an abuse of court processes and for want of jurisdiction.
When the judge questioned SSS lawyer, Victor Ejelonu, on the court’s jurisdiction in view of the provisions of Sections 293 and 296 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act which vests exclusive rights on the Magistrates’ Court to grant detention orders, the counsel withdrew the prayer.
Mr Emefiele, was on Tuesday granted bail in the sum of N20 million with one surety in like sum by the Federal High Court in Lagos State.
SSS vs Emefiele
The SSS has now held Mr Emefiele for 47 days after arresting him in Lagos on 10 June, a day after President Bola Tinubu’s ordered his suspension from office.
But he was not charged until about 35 days after his arrest and until after a court in Abuja gave the SSS an ultimatum to either release or prosecute him.
The agency filed charges of illegal possession of firearms against Mr Emefiele on the same day the court gave its order.
This set off a wave of disappointment among Nigerians who had heard the agency months earlier sensationally accuse the suspended CBN governor of much weightier terrorism and economic offences.
It finally arraigned him on the downgraded allegations of possession of firearms at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday.
UDP CHALLENGES APPOINTMENTS OF 6 PRESIDENTIAL ADVISERS AT SUPREME COURT
The opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has filed a lawsuit at the Supreme Court challenging the legality of the appointments of 6 presidential advisers.
The suit, filed by the UDP and Ebrima Dibba yesterday, is seeking for the Supreme Court to declare that the appointments of presidential advisers; Dembo Bojang, Lamin Cham, Henry Gomez, Dodou Sanno, Sulayman Camara and Lamin K Saidy are unconstitutional.
Both Ebrima Dibba and the UDP believe these appointments contravene Section 170 of the Constitution.
In a similar move, Madi K Ceesay, National Assembly member for Serekunda West and the UDP have also filed a suit against the appointments of Fatoumatta Jahumpa-Ceesay, Sheikh Tijan Hydara, Ousman Jatta alias Rambo, and General Lamin Bojang into the Foreign Service.
“The United Democratic Party is a party that believes in the rule of law and will continue to defend and uphold the constitution of The Gambia,” the party said in a statement yesterday.
Credit to: standard.gm
Asisat Oshoala: Super Falcons star makes World Cup history with super goal against Australia
Nigeria’s Asisat Oshoala continues her march towards becoming Africa’s greatest-ever female player after entering the FIFA Women’s World Cup history books with a goal against Australia to continue her perfect run in the competition
Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala made a superb cameo appearance for Nigeria against Australia and scored yet another World Cup goal to continue her perfect tournament record.
Oshoala makes crucial cameo against Australia
An injury prevented Oshoala from making the starting 11 for the Super Falcons against Australia, but she made good use of her time on the pitch to score Nigeria’s third goal of the game to give them some breathing space.
Only eight minutes after coming on for Uchenna Kanu, Oshoala pounced on a defensive mix-up from the Matilda’s to put Nigeria 3-1 up, with what proved to be the winning goal.
In doing so, Asisat scored the third World Cup goal of her career, putting her firmly in the history books.
Oshoala makes World Cup history with Australia goal
The goal after 72 minutes against Australia meant that the Barcelona Femeni star had now scored in all three World Cup appearances that she has made, adding to her goals in 2015 and 2019.
Oshoala’s strike against Australia added to her goals against Sweden in 2015 and South Korea in 2019, making her the first African woman to score at three different World Cup tournaments.
Oshoala continues to stake her claim as Africa’s greatest female player with yet another record, and the two-time UEFA Women’s Champions League winner will be hoping that she can take her performance against Australia into the latter stages of the competition to make more history with the Super Falcons.
FULL LIST: Senate unveils Tinubu’s 28 ministerial nominees
The names were read by the Senate President, GodsWill Akpabio, at the plenary on Thursday.
The latter containing the list of the ministerial nominees was personally delivered by the Chief of Staff and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Prominent people who made the list are the immediate past Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, and his colleague from Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, and former Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi.
SEE FULL LIST BELOW:
1. Abubakar Momoh
2. Amb Yusuf Maitama
3. Architect Ahmad Dangiwa
4. Hanatu Musawa
5. Chief Uche Nnaji
6. Beta Edu
7. Doris Aniche
8. David Umahi
9. Nyesom Wike
10 Mohamed Badaru
11. Nasir El-Rufai
12. Ekperikpe Ekpo
13. Nkiru onyejiocha
14. Olubumi Ojo
15. Stella okotekpe
16. Uju Kennedy
17. Bello Mohammed Goroyo
18. Dele Alake
19. Lateef Fagbemi
20. Mohammed Idris
21. Olawale Edun
22. Adebayo Adelabu
23. Imma Suleiman
24. Ali Pate
25. Joseph Utsev
26. Abubaka kyari
27. John Eno
28. Sani Abubakar Danladi
credit to: Punch news paper
Australia vs Nigeria 2-3: Women’s World Cup 2023 – as it happened
This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Australia vs Nigeria FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 match on Thursday, July 27.
Full-time
Nigeria win – and they deserved it!
The Super Eagles produced a fine defensive display in the second half to beat a talented Australian side. They were ultimately more clinical in their attacks, and Asisat Oshoala’s class, after being subbed on, sealed the deal.
Thank you to both sides for a riveting, scintillating game of football.
Full time: Australia 2-3 Nigeria
credit to: aljazeera
Jaliba FC takes Africell Champions tournament in nerve-racking shootout
In a thrilling and heart-stopping final, Jaliba FC emerged victorious in the prestigious Africell Champions tournament Friday. The tournament captivated football fans with its daily dose of thrilling encounters as champions of the country’s biggest nawettan zones clash.
The final match played at the Bakau mini stadium left spectators on the edge of their seats as the two football giants, Jaliba FC and Jeshwang City Boys ,battled fiercely for the coveted title.
Despite Jeshwang city boys’ overwhelming dominance in both defense, midfield and a splendid attacking prowess, luck proved to be elusive in the critical moments of the match when their dominance faltered in the face of Jaliba FC’s goalkeeper’s heroic display in the shootouts that ensured after a spirited goalless draw.
In the penalty shootout, Jaliba FC’s goalkeeper N’fansu Manneh (The Wall) put his consummating skills to task, demonstrating his unwavering composure and unparalleled reflexes. Manneh made a mesmerising save of the decisive shot to deny Kemo Gomez and Jeshwang City the opportunity to clinch victory.
The stadium erupted in thunderous applause as Jaliba FC’s players celebrated around their star goalkeeper, acknowledging the pivotal role he played in securing their triumph.
The tournament not only produce an exciting final but a gallery of upcoming talents from various teams. From Jaliba FC is the young prodigy Muhammad Fayenkeh, who is touted as the next big sensation in Gambian football. His team mates Abdou Karim Sanneh and Domingo Manneh exhibited exceptional dribbling skills and an innate ability to fine the back of the net.
Their goal-scoring prowess was a driving force behind the team’s successful journey to the final.
On the other hand, Jeshwang City Boys had their own gems in resolute center-back Kemo Gomez, midfield maestro Sheriff Ceesay who pulled the strings with intelligent passes. There was also the magician Bubacarr Gumaneh whose explosive runs and ingenious set-pieces mesmerised the audience. Clinical finisher Samba Njie completes the ensemble from Jeshwang with his ability to find the back of the net when it matters most. Despite their loss, Jeshwang City boys were the darlings of the tournament with many spectators voting them as the most talented side.
The finals will forever be remembered as a testament to the unpredictable nature of football where a match can be dominated, yet the outcome goes another way, often in one flash of brilliance.
Jaliba FC’s victory was exactly like that. The Brikama team trooped out of Bakau in a convoy of cars with tooting horns and loud singing right through the streets of Brikama, symbolising the power of resilience and teamwork.
The Africell sponsored champion tournament had been a rollercoaster of emotions, and in the end, Jaliba FC stood tall, etching their name in Gambian football history as the worthy champions of the first Africell champions’ tournament.
Credit to: standard.gm
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup: When is the game between Australia and Nigeria and how can I watch on TV?
Nigeria target their first victory of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup when they lock on with co-host Australia.
The Super Falcons began their campaign on an awe-inspiring note – holding Canada to a 0-0 draw in a thrilling fixture – with goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie saving a penalty.
Buoyed by that performance against the reigning Olympics queens, the Africans would be aiming to subdue Tony Gustavsson’s ladies.
The Matildas would rue several missed scoring chances against Ireland in their opening Group B fixture, nonetheless, would be pleased with their slim 1-0 result over the debutants.
Australia have only played Nigeria once in the history of this tournament. In that fixture at the 2015 edition, they triumphed 2-0 courtesy of Kyah’s Simon double.
WHEN IS THE GAME
The match between Australia and Nigeria is scheduled for 11:00 (West African Time) on Thursday, July 27.
WHAT CHANNELS CAN I WATCH THE GAME ON TV?
27/7/23 11:00 WAT – 03:00NIG Australia vs Nigeria Super Sports
Credit to: soccernet.ng
FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2023 UPDATE
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