Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), acknowledged on Wednesday that the Supreme Court is overburdened with numerous issues that it often has no business dealing with. She further noted that these cases cause delays in the apex court's work. According to her, many of these cases should end in the Court of Appeal so that the Supreme Court has more room to rule on more important cases, especially those involving policy. While being vetted for confirmation by the Senate in Abuja, Kekere-Ekun mentioned several issues, including "interlocutory injunctions" and "pre-election matters," which the CJN maintained should be resolved at the Court of Appeal.

Sen. Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, oversaw the activity. The 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kekere-Ekun, who was selected as the second woman to the position, contended that the Supreme Court was constantly under pressure to conclude matters within 90 days. He observed that a significant portion of its time was spent sending a variety of cases to postpone its job, which made it more difficult for it to make crucial choices on important policy issues. The Supreme Court is a policy court that must make pronouncements on extremely unusual legal matters. She informed the senators, "I think a lot of cases, especially interlocutory matters, should end at the court of appeal."

"All other matters that are not policy matters should end at the court of appeals, including pre-election matters." Kekere-Ekun was not in favor of the idea of the Supreme Court's bench being expanded to accommodate more of these pointless cases. She clarified that despite this, people will continue to take advantage of the system since they thought there were more justices available to hear cases. She was adamant that the Supreme Court shouldn't hear a case that belongs elsewhere.

She advised politicians to follow due procedure during elections and play by the rules; according to the CJN, doing so will significantly reduce the number of pointless cases that reach the Supreme Court. Concerning corruption and the honesty of judges, the Chief Justice of Nigeria gave Nigerians her word that she would uphold discipline by making sure that dishonest judges were punished by the National Judicial Council (NJC).

"I'm renowned for my rigorous approach to discipline. I'll make sure the code of conduct is strictly followed, and I won't put up with any corruption. Kekere-Ekun further stated that the NJC would routinely evaluate judges' behavior as well as any other measures performed by judicial officers, such as promptly processing petitions that cast doubt on the officers' honesty. But the CJN recommended that the courts be "insulated from external influence" by the government taking fast care of judges' well-being to further safeguard the integrity of judicial officers.

Despite his huge transfer to Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe remained grounded when he was spotted giving his shirt to a ballboy after he was substituted. The Frenchman allowed his contract at PSG to expire and made the move of the summer by moving to the capital of Spain. The 25-year-old signed a contract that will keep him in Madrid through 2029, alongside players like Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham. Even though he is now playing for the Champions League winners and is one of the greatest football players in the world, Mbappe has a tender side that he revealed when he was replaced in his most recent game.

The attacker scored a crucial second goal in his team's 2-0 victory over Sociedad on Saturday. Before kickoff, Mbappe was seen chatting with a ball boy, who it is presumed asked for his shirt.

Unlike many of his contemporaries, he did not lose his cool when substituted late in the match. Rather, he made time for the child who approached him on the seat and requested his shirt. The ballboy was overjoyed when Mbappe duly complied, and he sprinted off holding the valuable jersey with a gleaming smile.

Madrid won 2-0 thanks to goals from Mbappe, keeping up their perfect start to the season. Now, four points behind Barcelona, who have won five of their last six games, they are in third place. Mbappe's tenure at Madrid, though, hasn't exactly gone smoothly. The French player received criticism following his goal against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup and a 1-1 draw with RCD Mallorca at the beginning of the season.

 To get back on track, he also failed to score against Real Valladolid and Las Palmas. However, he quickly doubled against Real Betis, presumably rediscovering the form that makes him one of the most dangerous marksmen in the league. With his goal against Sociedad, he now has three goals in his last two games. As the new Champions League season gets underway, he will be hoping to continue this winning streak. Mbappe isn't allowing his success to go to his head, no matter what.

Now that the Champions League is back, some of the top young players in the world are eager to make an impression on the competition. Real Madrid's new Brazilian forward Endrick scored a goal against Stuttgart, Germany, not long after turning eighteen, raising questions among supporters about whether or not he was the youngest player to score in the competition. Regretfully, Ansu Fati, the forward for Barcelona, still holds the record for Los Blancos supporters. He became the youngest player to score in the competition history when he defeated Inter Milan goalkeeper Handanovic from a distance at the age of 17 years and 40 days.

When Peter Ofori-Quaye scored for Olympiacos at the age of 17 years and 195 days, he set the record for the youngest goal scorer in the Champions League. Ofori-Quaye was surpassed in second position by George Ilenikhena, who coincidentally scored for Antwerp against Barcelona at the age of 17 years, 119 days.

Ten years have passed since Wizkid's album "Ayo" was published. Among the album's prominent tracks is "Ojuelegba," which has become a huge success.

The mid-tempo track emphasized his contemplation of his ascent to fame, which began in Lagos' Ojuelegba neighborhood. The song struck a chord with audiences because it contained catchy melodies in both Yoruba and Pidgin English while also spreading a message of thankfulness, optimism, and endurance.

Rappers Skepta, a British-Nigerian, and Drake, a Canadian, were drawn to Ojuelegba's commercial success and decided to freestyle on what would eventually become the unauthorized remix. The song will be essential in the internationalization of Nigerian mainstream pop music since, a year later, Drake will include Wizkid in his worldwide hit song "One Dance." Through this partnership, Wizkid and Afrobeats will gain international recognition, helping to steer the genre toward success on a global scale. Wizkid's "Ojuelegba," released ten years ago, has become a legendary song with noticeable effects on the Nigerian music scene.

Federal officials detain Sean "Diddy" Combs in New York City. It was confirmed that federal officials from Homeland Security Investigations arrested Sean "Diddy" Combs on Monday night in New York City. Federal investigators detained Sean Combs earlier this evening based on a sealed indictment that the Southern District of New York filed, according to a statement released by the US Attorney for that district, Damian Williams. "We expect to move to unseal the indictment in the morning and will have more to say at that time." Inside Midtown Manhattan's Park Hyatt hotel, Combs was taken into custody, according to sources.

Before being taken to court on Tuesday for his arraignment, he will spend the night in federal prison. Combs' arrest was triggered by an indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Manhattan, according to sources who spoke with our correspondent. The accusations are still under seal. In a statement, Combs' attorney Marc Agnifilo addressed the news and referred to it as "an unjust prosecution." "We are disappointed in the U.S. Attorney's Office for their choice to press Mr. Combs' case, which we feel is unfair. Sean Agnifilo stated in the statement, "Diddy" Combs is a music icon, self-made businessman, devoted family guy, and established philanthropist who has dedicated the last thirty years to creating an empire, loving his kids, and striving for the betterment of the Black community.

Although he is not a criminal, he is an imperfect guy. Mr. Combs has been incredibly cooperative during this investigation, and last week he moved to New York voluntarily in preparation for these allegations. Kindly hold off on making decisions until you have all the information. "These actions are those of an innocent man who has nothing to conceal, and he is eager to clear his name in court," Agnifilo continued. Since Cassie Ventura, Combs' long-term girlfriend, made accusations in a civil complaint, the man has been the subject of an inquiry for more than a year.

After that, at least ten more cases were filed. Combs has refuted every one of the accusations. Federal agents raided Combs' houses in Miami and Los Angeles back in March, according to earlier reports from the authorities. At the time, a spokesman for Homeland Security Investigations stated in a statement that the operation was carried out as a component of an "ongoing investigation."

Federal officials detain Sean "Diddy" Combs in New York City. "He is not a criminal," the attorney for Combs declared in a statement. By Luke Barr and Aaron Katersky At 3:43 AM on September 17, 2024, or 2:33 Arrested in New York City is Sean Combs. Federal officers equipped with Homeland Security confirmed that federal officials from Homeland Security Investigations arrested Sean "Diddy" Combs on Monday night in New York City. Federal investigators detained Sean Combs earlier this evening based on a sealed indictment that the Southern District of New York filed, according to a statement released by the US Attorney for that district, Damian Williams.

"We expect to move to unseal the indictment in the morning and will have more to say at that time." According to sources, Combs was taken into custody at the Park Hyatt hotel located in Midtown Manhattan. Before his Tuesday arraignment, he will be held in federal detention for the night. Combs' arrest was triggered by an indictment delivered by a federal grand jury in Manhattan. The charges are still under seal. Marc Agnifilo, Combs' attorney, responded to the news in a statement, labeling it "an unjust prosecution." "We find it disappointing that the U.S. Attorney's Office has chosen to press Mr. Combs's case notwithstanding our belief that it is unfair.

Agnifilo added in the statement, "Sean "Diddy" Combs is a music icon, self-made businessman, devoted family guy, and established philanthropist who has dedicated the last thirty years to creating an empire, raising his children, and uplifting the Black community. MORE: A lieutenant provides testimony in the trial of the policemen suspected of fatally beating Tyre Nichols, saying, "He is not a criminal; he is an imperfect person." To his credit, Mr. Combs has cooperated fully with the inquiry, moving to New York last week on his own will in anticipation of the charges. Please wait to decide until you have all the information.

"These actions are those of an innocent man who has nothing to conceal, and he is eager to clear his name in court," Agnifilo continued. Since Cassie Ventura, Combs' long-term girlfriend, made accusations in a civil complaint, the man has been the subject of an inquiry for more than a year. Following were at least ten more lawsuits. In each case, Combs has refuted the accusations. Authorities had previously stated that federal agents had raided Combs' residences in Miami and Los Angeles back in March.

At the time, a spokesman for Homeland Security Investigations stated in a statement that the operation was carried out as a component of an "ongoing investigation." ADDITIONAL: Additional dangers in Springfield, Ohio Fear permeates the neighborhood when a college closes its campus. During the court-approved searches of Combs' two houses in late March, law enforcement and federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations had taken several electronic devices into custody. According to the sources, the hip-hop and liquor magnate was the target of FBI sex trafficking investigations, which included searches conducted in Los Angeles and Miami. As part of an investigation headed by prosecutors in the Southern District of New York, HSI officers flooded Combs' residences and collected evidence.

Captain Adeola Ogunmola Sowemimo is a remarkable success in a male-dominated industry. She pilots long-haul flights for Qatar Airways and is the first female pilot from Nigeria to operate a Boeing 787. Her experience demonstrates that anyone can achieve great things, regardless of gender, with the correct support, hard effort, and determination.

Women are assuming roles that were formerly seen as "for men only" all around the world. This change is also occurring in the aviation industry, and Captain Adeola is a prime example of how women can thrive in traditionally male-dominated fields.

Captain Adeola is a 31-year-old making history. She is the first female Nigerian pilot for Qatar Airways, operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

This cutting-edge aircraft can travel at Mach 0.85, or roughly 1,024 km/h. With this amazing aircraft, Adeola transports 250 passengers around the globe securely. It wasn't a simple road for her to become a Dreamliner pilot. The tale of Adeola is one of tenacity, bravery, and a passion for aviation. On October 16, 1990, Adeola was born in Kaduna, Nigeria. Due to difficulties including religious disagreements, she attended multiple schools in Kaduna and Ibadan. Adeola persevered in her studies and graduated from First Baptist Model High School in Kaduna in 2007 despite these obstacles.

She enrolled in a pre-degree program at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Oyo State after finishing her secondary education However, she enrolled at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology in Zaria once her love of flying took over. She finished her aviation training in 2009 and 2010 and then proceeded to Sunrise Aviation Inc. in Florida, USA, for additional training. Adeola began her flying career in Nigeria after completing her pilot training. Adeola started flying Boeing 737s as a First Officer with Medview Airlines in Lagos in 2013. Her rapid skill advancement led to her being promoted to pilot the Boeing 767-300ER. However, her greatest achievement occurred in 2018 when she became the first Nigerian woman to pilot a Boeing when she joined Qatar Airways.

Her abilities have allowed her to fly the Boeing 767 on transatlantic flights, and in 2020 she began operating the Lagos to Abuja route for Qatar Airways. Adeola now stands with other notable African women pilots such as Asli Hassan Abade, the first female aviator in Somalia, and Chinyere Kalu, the first female commercial pilot in Nigeria. In addition to being a skilled pilot, Captain Adeola is a mother and a wife. On April 22, 2017, she wed Seun Funmi Olamilekan Sowemimo, and the two of them are parents to a family.

Adeola has demonstrated that it is possible to balance her personal and professional lives, even though it is not an easy feat. There is more to Captain Adeola Ogunmola Sowemimo than meets the eye. She is a symbol of optimism, tenacity, and the belief that everything is possible for women who set their minds to it. Young African girls can draw inspiration from her tale and realize that, with enough work, they too can achieve their goals. Adeola's experience serves as a reminder that no matter how high the barrier, it can be broken with perseverance and hard effort.

The Nigerian economy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received plaudits from Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus.

She pointed out that the nation's exports are rising and imports are falling, suggesting a growing economy. The actress underlined that trade has advanced in Nigeria under Tinubu's leadership, emphasizing a change in focus from consumption to production.

"Our exports are increasing, and our imports are decreasing," she wrote. That indicates that the economy is growing. As of today, 2024, our exports have reached N38.59 trillion, while our imports totaled N24.44 trillion. We now have a record eight-month trade surplus of over N14 trillion as a result. It has never happened in Nigeria. Never. The change from consumption to production is welcome.

Her evaluation is conducted against the backdrop of the nation's tremendous hardship and inflation. Millions of people participated in a movement known as "End Hunger Protests" last month to express their opposition to the nation's deteriorating conditions.

Never to be forgotten is the message Sylvester Stallone left behind: "Let me tell you something you already know... It's not always sunshine and rainbows in the world. No matter how strong you are, this place will bring you to your knees and hold you there forever if you allow it to. It's a really cruel and ugly place. Nobody is going to hit as hard as life—not me, nor you. However, it's not about how hard you strike.

It all comes down to how much you can withstand and yet keep going forward, as well as how hard you can be hit. That's the winning mentality. Go out there and get what you deserve if you already know what that worth is. However, you have to be prepared to accept setbacks and refrain from placing blame or claiming that someone else is the reason you aren't where you want to be. That's what cowards do, not you. You're not worthy of that.

Sylvester Stallone was so impoverished that he turned to selling his dog for $25, went homeless, and sold his wife's jewelry. Despite his financial difficulties, he turned down two additional offers and $125,000 after writing Rocky because they wouldn't let him start. After all, a studio offered him $35,000 for the screenplay and gave him the lead role.

Early in his career, Sylvester Stallone had to sell his dog, Butkus, for $40 because he was so short on funds. He paid $15K to repurchase the dog and gave him a part in the film Rocky after selling the screenplay for the film. Five years ago, Stallone told the tale of how, in 1971, at a difficult time, he fell in love with his dog, Butkus.

"I had two pairs of pants that barely fit, shoes with holes in them, and thoughts of success that were as far away as the sun when I was 26 years old, completely broke, and going nowhere very quickly. However, I had my dog, BUTKUS, who was my closest confidant and greatest buddy. He was the only living creature who accepted me for who I was and always smiled at my jokes." "We shared a flophouse above a subway stop, were both underweight and were always hungry.

I once said that this apartment had... Roaches are running, hot and cold. I couldn't afford food, so as circumstances became even worse, I had to sell him for $40 in front of a 7-Eleven. The Rocky screenplay then sold, and I was able to repurchase him, almost like a contemporary miracle. However, the new owner charged me $15,000 since he saw that I was desperate, but he was well worth the money." Butkus even had the opportunity to star in the first two films before he died in 1981; Rocky won an Oscar, and the two remained together forever.

The Orange Health Insurance Scheme (ORANGHIS) was introduced by Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the governor of Ondo State, to offer complete healthcare coverage to the state's population who work in the informal sector, such as farmers, market vendors, craftspeople, private sector employees, and market women. Governor Aiyedatiwa underlined during the launch at the International Culture and Event Centre (Dome) in Akure that ORANGHIS will cover a variety of medical services, including surgeries like appendicitis, hernias, and fibroid operations, as well as treatment for malaria, respiratory tract infections, hypertension, and diabetes. Immunizations, neonatal care, and prenatal and postoperative services are also included in the program.

Declaring, "I am delighted that we have been able to create a sustainable source of funding that lowers the financial barriers to healthcare for our residents," he reaffirmed the administration's commitment to providing access to affordable healthcare. With the Orange Health Insurance Scheme, which is intended for people working in the unorganized sector, I can introduce new ideas into our healthcare delivery system based on this foundation.  The Governor emphasized the value of teamwork in enhancing the affordability and accessibility of healthcare. "Health is an essential human right and a crucial measure of human progress," he continued.