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August 15, 2023 Federal Government Aims to Drop Firearms Possession Charge Against Emefiele

Federal Government Aims to Drop Firearms Possession Charge Against Emefiele

The federal government is withdrawing the illegal firearms possession charge filed against Godwin Emefiele, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) suspended governor. The decision was presented on Tuesday during an oral application at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos.

Abubakar Mohammed, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Federal Ministry of Justice, informed Judge Nicholas Oweibo that the withdrawal request was based on the outcome of further government investigations.

Afterwards, Mohammed disclosed to reporters that additional charges and counts might be forthcoming against the suspended bank chief due to the ongoing investigations.

On July 25th, Emefiele was formally charged with two counts related to the "illegal possession" of firearms and live ammunition. He was subsequently granted bail amounting to N20 million. Nonetheless, he was promptly rearrested by the State Security Service (SSS) right after leaving the courtroom, disregarding a court order to detain him at the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS).

The rearrest led to a dispute between the two federal agencies, culminating in a physical altercation. More information will follow as the situation develops.

August 15, 2023 Venus Williams Earns Biggest Win In Four Years

Venus Williams Earns Biggest Win In Four Years

American veteran Venus Williams beat a top-20 player for the first time in four years with victory over Russia's Veronika Kudermetova in Cincinnati.

Williams, 43, fought back from a double breakdown in each set to win 6-4 7-5 against 16th-ranked Kudermetova.

The seven-time major singles champion smiled broadly as she celebrated winning at a US tournament for the first time in more than three years.

"I love this game; it's what I do," said Williams, ranked 533rd.

"The last few years have been difficult regarding injuries, but I love to be out here, be strong and be myself. I'm getting there."

Williams will play China's Qinwen Zheng or Belarus' Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the second round.

The former world number one will look to win back-to-back matches on the WTA Tour for the first time since the 2019 event in Cincinnati.

That was also the tournament when she last won against a top-20 opponent, beating then world number five Kiki Bertens on her way to the quarter-finals.

August 15, 2023 Governor Sanwo-Olu Appoints Six New Special Advisers

Governor Sanwo-Olu Appoints Six New Special Advisers

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has named six new Special Advisers to fulfil distinct roles across various Ministries in the state, operating in a "non-cabinet" capacity.

The appointments, which come into immediate effect, were disclosed through a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin.

The newly appointed Special Advisers include: - Dr Iyabo Ayoola (Central Internal Audit), Olalekan Balogun (Economic Planning & Budget), and Akinyemi Ajigbotafe (Community Development). Additionally, Very Reverend Bukola Adebiyi (Christian Religion); Dr. Abdullahi Jebe (Muslim Religion), and Ismail Odesanya (Dawn Commission & South-West Integration) have also been selected for advisory roles.

The SSG has called upon the appointees to harmonize their contributions with Governor Sanwo-Olu's vision of achieving a Greater Lagos.

This appointment not only bolsters the governance team but also underlines the commitment to pursuing the state's development objectives.

August 15, 2023 Ohanaeze Urges Nigerians To Brace Up for Surprises in Tribunal Verdict

Ohanaeze Urges Nigerians To Brace Up for Surprises in Tribunal Verdict

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the prominent Igbo socio-cultural group, expressed unease regarding the recent presidential election, noting that the introduction of electronic vote transmission was anticipated to improve the electoral process, yet the "result left many Nigerians disheartened and demoralized."

As Nigerians await the judgment from the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT), Ohanaeze urged citizens to brace themselves for potential surprises in the verdict. The organization underscored the necessity of managing expectations and maintaining resilience in the face of potential outcomes that might not align with public desires.

Highlighting the potential impact of the tribunal's decision on national sentiment and stability, Ohanaeze emphasized the importance of a balanced perspective. It cautioned that unmet high expectations could lead to disillusionment and unrest.

In light of the disappointment following the 2023 presidential election, Ohanaeze released this statement to promote realistic expectations and resilience, fostering a stable and peaceful environment after the court's ruling.

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