BREAKING: Anambra Govt Withdraws Suit Seeking To Declare EFCC Illegal

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October 22, 2024

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BREAKING: Anambra Govt Withdraws Suit Seeking To Declare EFCC Illegal—-The Anambra State Government has officially withdrawn from a lawsuit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The state’s Attorney General, Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje, made this known on Tuesday morning, informing the Supreme Court of the decision, which was formalized in a notice dated October 20, 2024.

Anambra’s withdrawal comes amid a broader legal battle initiated by Kogi State, with Osun State seeking to consolidate its own grievances against the EFCC in the same case.

Osun’s Attorney-General, Mr. Oluwole Bada, indicated to the Supreme Court that his state was pursuing the same reliefs as Kogi.

Several other states are still involved in the case, including Kogi, Kebbi, Katsina, Jigawa, Oyo, Benue, Plateau, Cross River, Ondo, Niger, Edo, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Ebonyi, Imo, and Nasarawa. However, Sokoto State, originally a co-plaintiff, did not send a representative.

The case revolves around the legality of the EFCC, established by an Act of the National Assembly on December 12, 2002.

The 16 states involved in the lawsuit argue that the EFCC’s creation violated Section 12 of the 1999 Constitution, which requires majority approval from state Houses of Assembly. They claim that this constitutional provision was overlooked, rendering the EFCC’s operations unlawful.

Notably, the Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, did not oppose Anambra’s withdrawal from the case, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal dispute.

(Vanguard)

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JUST IN: Donald Trump Threatens NATO Exit After Rift Over Iran War—-US president Donald Trump brands alliance a “paper tiger” and lashes out at Britain as Keir Starmer defends NATO.

Donald Trump says he is strongly considering pulling the United States out of North Atlantic Treaty Organization after allies refused to support US military action against Iran.

In an interview with Britain’s Daily Telegraph, Trump described NATO as a “paper tiger” and said removing the US from the alliance was now “beyond reconsideration.” He accused European allies of failing to back Washington during the conflict with Iran and criticised their refusal to send warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump also took aim at Britain, mocking the state of its navy and criticising Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s focus on renewable energy.

“You don’t even have a navy,” Trump said. “All Starmer wants is costly windmills.”

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BREAKING: Dangote Refinery Hikes Petrol And Diesel Prices Amid Economic Strain

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BREAKING: Dangote Refinery Hikes Petrol And Diesel Prices Amid Economic Strain—-Dangote Petroleum Refinery has revised its ex-depot prices, increasing the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to ₦1,175 per litre, while Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, has been raised to ₦1,620 per litre.

The latest revision marks the fourth consecutive price review in less than two weeks amid global market volatility, according to a report by Petroleumprice.ng.

Quoting industry sources, the report noted that the new pricing template has been communicated to marketers, following earlier adjustments this month.

Under the revised structure, the ₦1,175 per litre petrol price reflects a significant jump from the previous ₦995 per litre, while diesel has surged sharply from its prior ₦1,430 per litre level, underlining the continued upward trend in domestic fuel pricing.

The development is likely to have a ripple effect across Nigeria’s downstream petroleum market, as depot operators and fuel marketers adjust supply costs in response to the revised prices announced by the country’s largest refining facility.

The refinery had yet to issue an official statement on the development as of the time of filing this report.

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Fears grew that the Middle East conflict could last for some time after US President Donald Trump said only the “unconditional surrender” of Iran would end the war.

He added at the weekend that the spike in prices was a “small price to pay” to eliminate Iran’s nuclear threat, reiterating the White House’s insistence that the rise is temporary.

Since the beginning of the war, WTI is up more than 75 per cent and Brent more than 60 per cent.

Attacks on oilfields were reported in southern Iraq and in the northern autonomous Kurdistan region, which forced a US-run oilfield to cease production, while the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait have started reducing output.

That came with maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz — through which a fifth of global crude and gas passes — halted since the war began on February 28.

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