Tinubu appoints Olatunji Bello as CEO of FCCPC
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Olatunji Bello as the chief executive officer (CEO) and executive vice-chairman (EVC) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).
Tinubu appointed Bello pending confirmation by the senate.
In a statement announcing the appointment, Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president, media and publicity, said Bello is a lawyer, administrator, and renowned journalist.
“He is the former secretary to the Lagos State Government and holds a Master’s degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos. He studied Law at the same university and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002,” Ngelale said.
Sultan of Sokoto must be protected, says Shettima
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Sultan of Sokoto represents an idea that must be jealously guarded and projected for the growth of the nation.
Shettima spoke at the ‘Inaugural North West Peace and Security Summit’ in Katsina on Monday.
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The event was organised by the north-west governors’ forum and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
On Monday, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) had alleged that the Sokoto state government is plotting to dethrone Muhammad Abubakar as the Sultan of Sokoto.
Wire fraud: Court orders Nigerian’s extradition to US
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The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an application by the Attorney General of the Federation to extradite one Samuel Abiodun to the United States of America to face trial for alleged wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Justice Akintayo Aluko gave the order on June 14, 2024, following the AGF’s application filed by Kehinde Fagbemi of the Federal Ministry of Justice.
Specifically, the Federal Government prayed for the surrender/extradition of Abiodun to face two counts of “wire fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1343, carrying a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years; and conspiracy to commit money laundering, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1956 (h), carrying a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years.”
Abiodun, through his counsel, Demola Adekoya, denied the allegations, and challenged, among others, the court’s power to order his extradition.
Enekwechi eyes Olympic medal after African dominance
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Three-time African shot put champion Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has set his sights on the Paris 2024 Olympics podium after claiming his third title at the ongoing Africa Senior Athletics Championship in Cameroon, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
Enekwechi extended his dominance on the continent to six years, taking the first gold medal of the 2024 African Championships in Douala, Cameroon, on Friday.
The 31-year-old, who had won the last two editions of the Championships (Asaba 2018 and Mauritius 2022), bettered his Championships record of 21.20 m set two years ago in Saint Pierre by 2 cm, striking gold with a new record of 21.22 m.
Aside from winning his third consecutive African title, the Nigerian has consistently broken the championship record with his winning throws at every edition he has attended (Asaba 2018: 21.08 m; Mauritius 2022: 21.20 m; and Douala 2024: 21.22 m).