Court orders Interior Minister and NIS to ensure passport issuance within six weeks

 

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Interior Minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to ensure that applicants who meet all the requirements are issued international passports within six weeks, in line with Section 9(4) of the Immigration Act 2015.

 

Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order in a judgment on a fundamental rights enforcement suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/75/2023. The suit was filed by an aggrieved Nigerian, Benita Ngozi Ezumezu, against the NIS and the Interior Minister.

Andrew Tate forced to pay back £2,000,000 to police over unpaid tax

 

More than £2million has been seized from Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate over claims the brothers owe millions in unpaid tax from their online businesses. 

This comes after Westminster Magistrates Court ruled against them. 

The money is held in seven frozen bank accounts, from the Tates and a woman identified only as J. 

They paid under $12 million into an account in the name of J, and opened a second account in her name, but she had no role in their businesses. 

Aare Adetola Emmanuelking Honored with Prestigious OSCOTECH Fellowship Award

 

Esa-Oke, Osun State — The Chairman and CEO of Adron Group, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, has been conferred with the prestigious 2024 Osun State College of Technology (OSCOTECH) Fellowship Award (FOSCOT). The honor was presented during the institution's 8th Combined Convocation Ceremony, in recognition of his outstanding achievements and enduring contributions to society.

Lagos State Government signs human organ transplant bill into Law

 

The Lagos State government has signed the Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation bills into law.

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of the state, Lawal Pedro, who made this known during a briefing held at the Ministry of Justice in Alausa, Ikeja, the state capital, stated that the organ transplant law was aimed at combating illegal organ harvesting in the state.

Ogun State Government Issues Certificate of Occupancy to Adron Homes Estates in Shimawa

 

In a landmark gesture to showcase Ogun State's commitment to fostering a conducive environment for real estate development, the Ogun State Government, under the able leadership of His Excellency, Prince (Dr) Dapo Abiodun MFR, CON, has issued the Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) for Treasure Park and Gardens Phase 2 (City of David) and Treasure Park and Gardens phase 3 (Capetown Estate), to the foremost real estate developer in Nigeria, Adron Homes.

FIFA names Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host

 

The world footballing body, FIFA, has officially named Saudi Arabia as the host nation of the FIFA World Cup 2034.

This was disclosed at the Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting, which held on Wednesday, December 11. FIFA also confirmed Morocco, Spain, and Portugal as co-hosts of the 2030 World Cup.

Russia confirms it smuggled ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad out of Syria

 

Russian President, Vladimir Putin's allies have confirmed for the first time today that Russia helped President Bashar al-Assad flee Syria to Moscow. 

 

Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy foreign minister, claimed that Assad was transported out of Syria 'in the most secure way possible' over the weekend. 

Syrian dictator Assad reportedly transferred $135 billion to Russia before fleeing to Moscow

 

Syrian dictator, Bashar al-Assad illegally transferred $135 billion to Russia, Khalid Bey, an intelligence officer for the ousted Syrian regime, has told the Turkish newspaper Turkiye Gazetesi.

Rebel forces swept into the capital of Damascus on Sunday, December 8, ousting President Bashar al-Assad and taking control of the country.

Ahmadu Bello University Wins Northwest Zone of 7 for 7 National Values Campus Debate 2024

 

Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State, has emerged as the Northwest Zone champion of the 7 for 7 National Values Campus Debate 2024. ABU defeated the Nigerian Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, in a closely contested competition held on December 5, 2024, at the Kano State College of Education and Preliminary Studies (KASCEPS), Kano State.  

Adron Homes Leads Call for Innovation and Urbanization at Oyo State Real Estate Conference

 

The Chairman of Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, delivered a powerful address at the maiden edition of the Oyo State Real Estate Conference, organized by the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Housing and Urban Development, in collaboration with the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN), Oyo State Chapter.

Millionaire entrepreneur Dave Portnoy reveals his estranged wife still has 'full access' to all of his money 'forever'

 

Dave Portnoy has got everyone on the internet talking after he disclosed his unique setup with his estranged wife. 

The Barstool Sports founder revealed in an interview with Sage Steele that he still shares a bank account with his wife Renee, with whom he split with in 2017 but never formally got divorced from.