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Top Nigerian Stories (Featuring NNPC, naira-dollar, New CJN, And More)
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Here is EKO HOT BLOG’s roundup of top stories in Nigeria today, Thursday, August 22, 2024.
Rivers State High Court Issues Restraining Order Against APC Congresses
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has granted an ex parte order restraining the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Abdullahi Umar-Ganduje and Secretary Surajudeen Ojibola-Basiru, from proceeding with the planned Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses scheduled for October 11, 16, and 26, 2024.
The lawsuit, filed by Peter Ohochukwu and Haija Ndidi-Chukwuma, also names the APC, the Inspector General of Police, Nigeria Police, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as defendants.
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ariwoola, Retires
Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has retired upon reaching the age of 70. Justice Ariwoola was born on August 22, 1954. 
Naira Depreciates Sharply Against Dollar
The Naira fell significantly against the Dollar on Thursday, with the exchange rate dropping to N1586.11 per dollar from N1543.84 the previous day. This represents a N42.27 depreciation against the Dollar.
Supreme Court to Deliver Final Judgments on Bayelsa and Kogi Governorship Disputes
The Supreme Court of Nigeria will deliver final judgments on the disputes arising from the 2023 governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi States on Friday, August 23. The court had previously heard arguments from various parties and reserved judgments.
President Tinubu Expected to Swear in New CJN
President Bola Tinubu is expected to swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of the Federation on Friday.
Justice Kekere-Ekun, the most senior Justice of the Court, will succeed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.
Oando Plc Acquires Nigerian Agip Oil Company
Oando Plc, a Nigerian multinational energy company, has acquired a 100% stake in the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) from Eni, an Italian energy company, for $783 million. The announcement was made by Wale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive Officer of Oando.
CNPP Calls for Forensic Audit of NNPC
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has called for an independent forensic audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) covering the period from 2020 to date.
his follows a demand from the NNPC for the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) to pay an outstanding N4.56 trillion for selling petrol at a subsidized price between August 2023 and June 2024.
Benue State High Court Issues Injunction Against PDP Congress
A Benue State High Court in Makurdi has issued an injunction preventing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from conducting its state congress in Benue State.
The order was issued in response to a lawsuit filed by a group of plaintiffs against the PDP and its officials.
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