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An application has been filed by Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, to stop the Federal Government from further prosecuting him on the charge of illegal firearm possession and ammunition.
Emefiele, through his lawyers led by Joseph Daudu (SAN), filed the application to Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos, who granted him bail.
Emefiele’s application was filed on Tuesday, Aug 8, and has been served on the federal government on Wednesday, August 9.
He is also seeking an order of the court discharging him of all offenses prosecuted by the Government who is in “brazen disobedience” of the subsisting orders of the court granting him bail on July 25, 2023.
Emefiele also asked for a further order prohibiting the FG from continuing to enjoy any form of indulgence from the courts except and unless it complies with the bail ruling.
He asked the court to stay further proceedings in the present charge until he exhausts all the remedies available to him in law to compel the government and the DSS to obey the order of the court admitting him to bail or remanding him in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Centre until he perfects his bail terms.
The applicant also says that the processes seeks to preserve and protect the efficacy, majesty and integrity of the court as well as the rule of law in our democracy.
Recall that the federal Government, last week, filed an application before the court seeking leave to appeal against the order granting bail to the suspended CBN governor.
In the application filed by a deputy director of public prosecutions of the Federation, Nkiru Jones-Nebo, the government also asked the court to stay the execution of the order remanding Emefiele in the custody of the Nigeria Correctional Services and to make an order remanding him instead in the custody of the DSS.
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Gov Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has approved the release of bond certificates worth N2.1 billion to pensioners.
The approved bond certificates cover retirees under the contributory pension scheme at the state and local government levels.
The Osun State Head of Service, Samuel Ayanleye Aina, in a statement on Wednesday, made this revelation.
Aina said beneficiaries should be presented with the bond certificates at the LG service commission hall on Thursday.
Aina explained that the beneficiaries of bond certificates are retired Staff of Local Government Areas, Local Council Development Areas, Area Councils, Ministries, Departments & Agencies (MDAs), Secondary Schools, Tertiary Institutions and Parastatals.
He noted that “The Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has graciously approved the release of bond certificates worth N2.1bn for the payment of accrued right benefits of another batch of Retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme at the State and Local Government levels.”
Aina said the governor’s move aligned with one of the campaign promises, adding that Adeleke wants to guarantee that the welfare of pensioners and active workers in the state is given adequate attention during his tenure.
“Accordingly, His Excellency, the Governor, will preside over the presentation of the Bond Certificates to the beneficiaries tomorrow, Thursday, 10th August, 023,t the Local Government Service Commission Hall, Abere at 10.00 a.m,” Aina added.
Ex-BBNaija housemate, Tacha has lost a N500,000 bet after the Super Falcons were defeated by England.
626BLAZE reports that Super Falcons lost 4-2 on penalty to England in their round of 16 clash at the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia on Monday morning after regulation and extra time ended goalless.
Before the match began, Tacha announced that she would be placing a N500,000 bet on Super Falcons to beat England.
On her Twitter handle, she wrote “I’m about to bet 500k on ya heads Ohh‼ So abeeg‼ Bring it home #ENGNGA #FIFAWWC #ENG #NGA.”
After Nigeria’s defeat, she wrote “Jesus,” with sad emoji in another tweet.
President Bola Tinubu has reacted after the Super Falcons of Nigeria were knocked out of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
He commended them for their bravery and performance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
TORI earlier reported that European champions England defeated nine-time Africa Cup of Nation winners Nigeria on penalties for a place in the quarter-finals of the ongoing tournament.
The Super Falcons held the European champions to a goalless draw for 120 minutes until the Nigerian team lost to the English side 4-2 on penalties.
Reacting in a tweet via his verified Twitter handle on Monday, President Tinubu commended the team for their effort despite crashing out of the Women’s World Cup.
The Nigerian leader said the brilliant performance of the team did not go unnoticed despite the final outcome, adding that the players have made Nigeria proud on the global stage.
He wrote: “I must commend the effort by our Super Falcons @NGSuper_Falcons at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Your brilliant performance did not go unnoticed despite the final outcome. You made Nigeria proud on the global stage!”
Frodd, the Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, has made a postulation.
He postulated that Biggie would disqualify fellow housemate, Ilebaye today (Sunday) after she fought with CeeC on Saturday night.
Recall that CeeC and Ilebaye had a physical altercation after the Saturday night party.
Ilebaye pulled CeeC’s hair during the altercation and also pushed Doyin out of the way while heading to the diary room.
In a chat with fellow housemates, Kiddwaya, Seyi, Whitemoney and Mercy, Frodd said Ilebaye won’t get a strike after Biggie’s initial warning, stressing that her action is an automatic disqualification.
He said, “This thing [Ilebaye’s action] no be strike o. Biggie’s warning has nullified strike. This is straight-up one-on-one… CeeC sef caused that thing. CeeC provoked her [Ilebaye].”
Recall that Ilebaye fought with Angel on Wednesday night. Before then, she has also had confrontations with Venita and Tolanibaj.