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September 18, 2023 CJN To Swear In Nine Appeal Court Justices September 20

CJN To Swear In Nine Appeal Court Justices September 20

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will on Wednesday, September 20, swear in nine newly appointed Justices of the Court of Appeal.

The new appellate court justices will be inaugurated at the Main Court auditorium of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Abuja.

A statement by the Supreme Court’s Director of Press and Information, Festus Akande, says that the CJN will swear them in by 11:00 a.m.

The new appellate court Justices are Hannatu Azumi Laja-Balogun from Kaduna State, Peter Chudi Obiora from Anambra State, Okon Efreti Abang from Akwa Ibom State, Lateef Adebayo Ganiyu from Oyo State, among others.

Meanwhile, Justice Amina Adamu Augie will formally retire from the Supreme Court’s Bench on Thursday, 21st September 2023, having attained the mandatory retirement age of 70 years on Sunday, 3rd September 2023.

 

September 18, 2023 Falana Asks FG To Prosecute Emefiele Over Cash Crunch

Falana Asks FG To Prosecute Emefiele Over Cash Crunch

Renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana is urging the Federal Government to take legal action against the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, as well as the management of the apex bank in connection with the cash shortage experienced in the country earlier this year.

In a formal statement, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria contends that both Emefiele and the CBN provided misleading information to the Nigerian public regarding the availability of cash, attributing it to redesigning the nation's currency.

Falana is additionally advocating for the CBN to undertake the reconstruction of the bank facilities that dissatisfied customers damaged in the aftermath of the cash shortage triggered by the currency redesign policy.

Furthermore, he calls for the apex bank to compensate the families of individuals who lost their lives due to the resulting public unrest.

September 18, 2023 President Tinubu Embarks On First UN General Assembly Outing In New York

President Tinubu Embarks On First UN General Assembly Outing In New York

President Bola Tinubu has touched down in New York, USA, marking his inaugural appearance as the President of Nigeria at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

This year's UNGA centres on "Rebuilding Trust and Reigniting Global Solidarity: Accelerating Action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress, and sustainability for all."

Tinubu's arrival at JF Kennedy International Airport in New York was noted at approximately 6:45 pm local time. Leading the Nigerian delegation, he is set to partake in high-level discussions during the 78th session of UNGA, spanning from the 18th to the 26th of September.

In a departure from customary protocol, only three officials were present at the airport to welcome the President. At the same time, other Nigerian officials awaited his arrival at the UN Plaza Millenium Hilton Hotel.

Among those receiving President Tinubu were the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and two others. Tuggar confirmed that President Tinubu will deliver his inaugural address to the Assembly the following evening.

President Tinubu will be the fifth African leader to address the gathering on day one and the fourteenth speaker among the twenty leaders slated to speak on Tuesday.

September 18, 2023 Again, FG Invites NLC Over Union’s Indefinite Strike Plan

Again, FG Invites NLC Over Union’s Indefinite Strike Plan

To address the impending indefinite strike due to the removal of fuel subsidies and prevailing hardships in the country, the Federal Government has extended an invitation to the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) once more.

This development was communicated by Olajide Oshundun, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment.

According to the statement, Minister Simon Lalong has instructed the Department of Trade Unions Services and Industrial Relations to facilitate a meeting with the leadership of NLC scheduled for Monday, September 18, 2023. Oshundun emphasised the significance of these discussions, emphasising the need for both parties to come together and address outstanding issues to prevent further economic disruption.

He further quoted the Minister reaffirming President Bola Tinubu's unwavering commitment to engaging with organised labour, considering their concerns through thorough consultations and negotiations. This approach is crucial in maintaining industrial harmony, a pivotal factor in realising the goals of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

It's worth noting that before this, the Minister had previously invited the NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) for discussions to avert the two-day strike on September 5th and 6th. Regrettably, only the TUC participated in the meeting.

 

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