At the resumed hearing on Tuesday, Imo, Bauchi, and Osun states joined the suit as co-plaintiffs while Anambra, Ebonyi, and Adamawa states announced their decisions to withdraw their suits.

The trio’s suits were struck out, accordingly, by the court.

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) who was present in court as the defendant, had craved the court’s indulgence to take the process they filed on Tuesday morning.

Justice Uwani Abba-Aji thereby granted leave to the defendant to use the reply on point of law filed on Tuesday.

The calls for the scrapping of the agency have continued to trigger debates among stakeholders.

However, the agency accused the governors of trying to derail the EFCC’s efforts at combating corruption which has continued to become a huge issue in Nigeria.

The Director of Public Affairs in the EFCC Wilson Uwujaren says the push for the scrapping of the agency is because governors are “feeling the heat” of the anti-graft body’s work.

According to him, if the agency is scrapped, Nigeria cannot survive.

“We are really shocked by what is happening,” Uwujaren said on Monday’s edition of Channels Television’s breakfast show The Morning Brief.

“Nigerians should see through this shenanigan and oppose it because I don’t see how this country can survive without the EFCC with the kind of corruption problem that we have. Nigeria cannot do without the EFCC.”

A confirmed police source told Channels Television that “Bobrisky ” spent the night in a cell at the police facility.

The source added that he is in FCID for safekeeping following his arrest by officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service while attempting to exit the country through the Seme border.

Adding that “He is here, for now, further directives were being awaited regarding his case”

The source disclosed that “Bobrisky was brought to the FCID, Alagbon, around 10 p.m. on Monday. Immigration arrested him at Seme Boarder and brought him for safekeeping.

Also Confirming Okuneye’s detention, the spokesperson for the FCID, Annex Lagos, Aminat Mayegun told our correspondent briefly on phone that” Yes, He is with us and we are to get a remand to keep him in custody today.”

A statement on Monday evening signed by the spokesperson for the Nigeria immigration service, Kenneth Udo, described Okuneye as a person of interest over recent issues of public concern.

“In keeping with its commitment to securing the borders, Nigeria Immigration Service intercepted Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, otherwise known as Bobrisky at the Seme Border over an attempt to exit the country.

The statement further explained that “He is undergoing interrogation and will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.

He was released from the Kuje Correctional facility in Abuja on Tuesday.

“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life as I step out of Kuje Custodial Centre, with a heart full of gratitude to Allah SWT for seeing me through this trial,” he said in a statement he signed.

The former lawmaker thanked friends and family for their support in a “particularly trying phase of my life”.

“My gratitude is deep, I’m alive and in good health and high spirits to be with my family, friends, and associates. I don’t take that for granted,” he said.

“I remain grateful and indebted to my family and friends who stood by me through this particularly trying phase of my life.”

The former lawmaker, who was the chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Fuel Subsidy, bagged the jail term for seeking the said amount from Otedola while probing the multi-billion naira fuel subsidy fraud in 2012.

In 2021, the Court of Appeal in Abuja sentenced him to a five-year jail term and discharged him on two out of the three counts on the corruption charge brought against him by the Federal Government.

He was also ordered to refund $500.000 to the Federal Government.

Lawan appealed the verdict at the Supreme Court.

However, in its judgment in January 2024, the apex court upheld the verdict.

While giving the lead judgment which was prepared by Justice John Okoro but read by Justice Tijjani Abubakar, the Supreme Court held that Lawan’s appeal lacked merit.

The court, therefore, dismissed it.

The minister disclosed at Katampe during the flag-off ceremony of the construction of the access road to the newly flag-off judges’ quarters.

He lamented that the number of persons who stay on the road is alarming which poses a threat to security in the metropolis.

He then issued an October 27, 2024 ultimatum to the concerned parties to vacate the streets.

Wike had on Monday, recalled how he revoked the certificate of occupancy (C of O) of some plots of land allocated to German construction giant, Julius Berger, in the Katampe District of Abuja.

The minister spoke at the official Flag-Off Ceremony of the Design and Construction of 40 Judges’ Quarters at the nation’s capital.

The event was attended by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun; and the President of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem; among other dignitaries.

Wike said 70% of funds for the project had been released after its approval by the Federal Executive Council last month. He said out of the 40 units to be constructed, 20 will be allocated to the FCT High Court, 10 to the Federal High Court, and 10 to the Court of Appeal.

The committee is expected to summon the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to explain the recent allegations.

It would be recalled that the NDLEA had days ago alleged that Senator Ashiru’s house in Ilorin, Kwara State, was raided, and illicit drugs were found.

The accusation followed contributions by Senator Ashiru on the floor of the Senate on the 15th of October, during a debate on the Bill to establish the National Institute for Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation, where the 68-year-old senator described the NDLEA as “the most corrupt and compromised agency.”

Senator Ashiru who during plenary came under order 42, raised allegations by the NDLEA in its press statement issued on October 21, describing it as an act of witch-hunting.

He noted that the agency singled him out for personal attacks and impugned his privilege as a senator to freely contribute to debates on the floor of the Senate.

He further stated that the agency has resorted to subterfuge and gas-lighting, viewing it as an attempt to cow the Senate of its rights to freely debate issues of National interest and hear opinions on the floor.

The Senate President who expressed doubts about the timing of the agency’s allegations, clarified that he would not Jump to any conclusion.

In a voice vote, the lawmakers resolved to take appropriate actions after recommendations tendered by the newly set up ad-hoc committee in one week.

The exercise is expected to last till December 20, 2024, the examination body said in a statement on Tuesday.

“The examination will adopt the hybrid mode of delivering the examination, which implies that the objective or multiple-choice questions would be rendered onscreen and candidates would be required to give their responses on the screen, while the essay and practical questions will be rendered on-screen, likewise, but candidates would have to give their responses using the answer booklets provided,” said a WAEC spokesperson, Adesina Fadekemi.

Meanwhile, the examination diet has provided an option for candidates
who wish to use Paper and Pen mode, for the whole examination papers.

The Council informed all intending candidates that the registration period has been extended to Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

“Similarly, the ‘Walk-in-Candidate’ opportunity (for candidates who register 24 hours before the particular paper of their choice is due to be taken) will be open at the end of the registration,” the body said.

The Service in a statement on Monday night said the social media sensation was arrested while trying to flee Nigeria.

A spokesman for the Service, DCI KT Udo, described Bobrisky as a person of interest over recent issues of public concern.

Udo said, “He is undergoing interrogation and will be handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action.

“The Service assures the public that it will continue to be civil and professional in its statutory responsibility of manning the country’s borders.”

A blogger, Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, had alleged in viral videos that some officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) collected ₦15 million from Bobrisky during his naira spraying ordeal in April for the anti-graft agency to drop money laundering charges against him.

After that, a court sentenced the crossdresser to six months imprisonment and he was released in August.

The blogger also alleged that Bobrisky paid some millions of naira to secure a choice place in prison.

Bobrisky has since denied the allegations while the EFCC and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) had ordered investigations into the allegations by the blogger.

The House of Representatives also waded in and invited those involved for a probe while the Federal Government suspended some NCoS senior officers.

On September 30, 2024, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, inaugurated a committee to probe allegations of gross misconduct against the NCoS.

The panel submitted its report on Monday saying the social media sensation served his six-month jail term in prison but he enjoyed several privileges including access to television and a fridge.

Job Purpose

• Ensures that stock gets to their destinations safely, on time, and in the most cost-effective way.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

• Transport/Logistics Monitoring
• Planning and supervising the shipments from production to the end-user
• Scheduling daily and weekly routes
• Tracking orders using functional systems (e.g. barcodes, phone calls, e-maps, and tracking software)
• Monitor and report on transportation costs
• Ensure shipping documents are properly filed
• Report maintenance and repair needs for vehicles and equipment
• Research and suggest cost-effective shipping methods
• Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules, and completed orders
• Ensure compliance with company policies and shipping legislation
• Stay up-to-date with safety regulations
• Ensure and document dispatched and received stocks organizing meetings with the vendors for updates, service improvements, negotiations, and other logistics-related matters
• Representing the company in transport/logistics calls as assigned

Key Performance Indicators

• Targeted stock delivery time against actual stock delivery time
• Targeted stock dispatch time against actual stock dispatch time
• Targeted cost of transportation against the actual cost of transportation per trip
• Timely submission of reports

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of supply chain tracks
• Knowledge of Cost management principles
• Knowledge of warehouse legislation, as well as policies and procedures
• Knowledge of dispatching orders and tracking vehicles
• Knowledge of warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations
• Knowledge of QSR/Food Industry trends/ practices

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or HND in Business Administration or any related discipline is required
• Possession of any relevant certification is essential
• Minimum of 2 years experience in  a similar role

Position Overview

• We are seeking a dedicated and experienced School Administrator to join our team and help manage the day-to-day operations of our school.
• The School Administrator will play a key role in managing administrative tasks, coordinating school activities, and supporting the overall educational environment.
• The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

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• Manage administrative duties, including record-keeping, staff scheduling, and student admissions.
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• Serve as a point of contact for parents, addressing their concerns and providing updates.
• Support teachers and staff in coordinating school events, meetings, and professional development activities.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in school administration or a similar role.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other administrative tools.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks effectively.