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Justice Amina Augie, the sixth female justice of the Supreme Court, retired on September 22, 2023, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. Known for her incisive and analytical judgments, she has been highly praised by the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. At a recent event hosted by the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, Justice Augie expressed concerns about the perceived collapse of the judiciary. She shared harrowing experiences from her tenure, including threats from her own staff while serving as the Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal in Lagos. Justice Augie recounted an incident where her staff threatened to kill her after she attempted to enforce discipline and integrity within her office. Despite these threats, she took decisive action by investigating and documenting the misconduct, leading to the transfer of several staff members who had been entrenched in their positions for decades. Her efforts were supported by higher judicial authoritie...

The United States has decided to drop its $10 million reward for the arrest of Syria’s new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, following the recent uprising that ousted President Bashar al-Assad. The announcement was made by Barbara Leaf, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, after US officials visited Damascus to engage with the new administration. This visit marks the first time US diplomats have been in Syria since al-Assad was removed from power earlier this month by a rapid offensive led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group. Despite the US designating HTS as a terrorist organization in 2018, al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Julani, has assured US officials that he will work to ensure that terrorist groups do not pose a threat. The United States via the diplomat, Leaf explained the decision to rescind the reward, stating it was based on "positive messages" received during the discussions with the new Syrian leadership. She emphasized the importance of an ...

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recently seized over 1,600 bags of fake rice valued at an estimated ₦5 billion. This significant bust led to the closure of eight rice shops and a warehouse in Karu Local Government Area. NAFDAC gives reason for the seizure saying that investigations revealed that these facilities were involved in the production and distribution of counterfeit rice. Following this discovery, the agency conducted further raids in Wuse and Garki markets in Abuja, as directed by NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye. During the raids, officials found fake rice being repackaged in bags branded with well-known names such as Big Bull, Royal Stallion, and Tomato Aposo, aiming to deceive consumers. Additionally, empty rice bags bearing these popular brand names were discovered at the Karu facility, indicating the scale of the operation and the intent to mislead unsuspecting buyers. NAFDAC's swift action in shutting down...