Super Eagles Move Up One Spot Latest FIFA Ranking

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2 years ago

June 29, 2023

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up one spot in the latest rankings released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) on Friday.

The three-time African champions climbed up to 39th position gaining a total of 5.68 to move up a place from their position last April.

In the latest ranking, Jose Peserio’s men stay above Erling Haaland’s Norway, the Black Stars of Ghana, the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.

The slight improvement was a result of the team’s victory against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone this month.

The Super Eagles defeated the Leone Stars 3-2 in Monrovia to secure a place at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Atlas Lions of Morocco remain the number one team on the continent, with the Terangha Lions of Senegal and Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in second and third position, respectively.

The Desert Foxes of Algeria and Pharaohs of Egypt complete the top five teams.

FULL LIST: FJSC Releases Names Of 62 Candidates Shortlisted For Judicial Positions

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4 minutes ago

September 20, 2025

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The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has released the names of 62 candidates shortlisted for appointment to the Federal High Court bench. These candidates shortlisted for judicial positions are under consideration.

Contents:

Shortlisted Candidates by State
Abia
Akwa Ibom
Cross River
Enugu
Imo
Kaduna
Kwara
Nasarawa
Plateau
Sokoto
Oyo
Taraba
Zamfara
FCT

The announcement, carried in national newspapers on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, and sighted by TRIBUNE ONLINE invites public comments on the integrity, reputation, and suitability of the nominees within 14 days.

The FJSC, headquartered at the Supreme Court Complex in Abuja’s Three Arms Zone, emphasized that the candidates were shortlisted following a rigorous computer-based test conducted by the Federal High Court.

While the publication specifies appointments for 14 judges, the larger list of 62 nominees, organised by state and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), reflects a competitive selection process from diverse professional backgrounds, including private practice, government ministries, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and state judiciaries. These candidates shortlisted for judicial positions reflect the diversity and rigor of the selection process.

This initiative aligns with an existing policy by the FJSC, State Judicial Service Commissions, and the FCT Judicial Service Committee to publicise candidate shortlists in national newspapers, soliciting feedback to ensure only qualified and unimpeachable individuals ascend to the bench.

Shortlisted Candidates by State

Abia

1) Esowe-Osunwa Nneka Marilyn – Federal High Court, Abuja
2) Igboko Chinelo Conchita – Federal Ministry of Works (Legal Adviser’s Office), Lagos
3)Enyidiya Uma-Onwunta – High Court of Justice, Abia State
4) Uguru Eme Uguru – High Court of Justice, Abia State

Akwa Ibom

1) Kuyik Uduak Usoro – Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja
2) Ekaete Mercy Efobi – Federal High Court, Lagos Division
3) Kufre Ekpenyong Uduak – EFCC, Sokoto Zonal Office
3) Mary Ukeje Emenike – High Court of Justice, Abia State

Cross River

1) Mercy Toney Ene – Cross River State Judiciary, Calabar
2) Ekeng Bassey Kooffreh – Private Practice, Calabar
3) Joy Bassey Ikpeme – Ministry of Justice, Calabar
4) Nkechi Yvonne Usani – Cross River State Customary Court of Appeal, Calabar

Enugu

1) Ifeoma Chinyere Uzoefuna – National Judicial Institute, Abuja
2) Chika Vivienne Nnamani – National Counter Terrorism Centre, Abuja
3) Nnesochi Nweze-Iloekwe – Enugu State Judiciary, Enugu
4) Osinachi Donatus Nwoye – Private Practice, Enugu

Imo

1) Blessing Nkechi Ezeala – Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja
2) Eunice Ugonma Fidelis-Iwuagwu – Private Practice, Port Harcourt
3) Chioma Angela Onuegbu – Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja
4) Izuchukwu Obiefuna Akwazie – Private Practice, Onitsha, Anambra State

Kaduna

1) Shehu Umaru Adamu – Federal High Court, Bauchi Division
2) Fidelia Yakandi Akaahs – National Industrial Court,
3) Kaduna Division
Yakusak Aduak – Nigerian Law School, Yola Campus
4) Samson Irimiya Magaji – Ministry of Justice, Kaduna State
5) Aliyu Lamido – Kaduna State Judiciary, Kaduna

Kwara

1) Sulaiman Amida Hassan – Federal High Court Headquarters, Abuja
2) Ronke Shakirat Olayide Odogun – Private Practice, Lagos
3) Ayoola Idowu Akande – Ministry of Justice, Kwara State
4) Adebola Mercy Feyisayo (Mrs) – Kwara State Judiciary, Ilorin
5) Nuhu Abubakar Babatunde – Ministry of Justice, Kwara State
6) Rasheed Omotayo Rasheedat – Court of Appeal, Kaduna Division

Nasarawa

1) David Nguntsu Meshi – Private Practice, Nasarawa State
2) Edward Liman Ali – Nasarawa State Sharia Court of Appeal, Lafia
3) Suleiman Jibirl – Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja
4) Muhammed Bashiru Ramalan – National Agency for the Great Green Wall, Abuja
5) Ibrahim Vera Eneabo – High Court of Justice, FCT-Abuja
6) Mohammed Ibrahim Buba – EFCC Headquarters, Abuja
6) Shehu Othman Yakubu – Federal High Court, Sokoto Division
7) Abubakar Saidu Ibrahim – Private Practice, Bauchi State
8) Anzewu Simon Aliyu – Private Practice, Nasarawa State

Plateau

1) Peres David Mann – Private Practice, Plateau State
2) Judith Nendelmun Binjin-Eigege – National Judicial Institute, Abuja
3) Eunice Vou Dalyop – EFCC Headquarters, Abuja
4) Simi Drenkat – National Industrial Court, Abuju

Sokoto

1)Muhammad Barau Saidu – Sokoto State Judicial Service Commission, Sokoto
2) Sanusi Musa Galadanchi – EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office,

Oyo

1) Muhammad Marafa – High Court of Justice, Sokoto State
2) Anas Aliyu Abbas – Private Practice, Sokoto State

Taraba

1) Ibrahim Aji Joshua – Federal High Court, Abuja
2) Mary Dynaise Gomwalk – Federal High Court, Abuja
3) Galumje Edingah – Federal High Court, Abuja
4) Punarimam Babatunde Balogun (nee Yakubu) – High Court of Justice, FCT-Abuja

Zamfara

1) Saidu Umar Gummi – High Court of Justice, Gusau
2) Musa Usman Abubakar – Baze University, Abuja
3) Hayatu Sani – Nigerian Deposit Insurance Company, Abuja
4) Nasiru Ahmad – Federal Inland Revenue Service, Kaduna
Federal Capital

FCT

1) Yahaya Saidu – FCT Customary Court of Appeal, Abuja
2) Aisha Salihu – Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Abuja
3) Aisha Mohammed – FCT Customary Court of Appeal, Abuja
4) Suleiman Onozasi Munirat – FCT Customary Court of Appeal, Abuja
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Journalists Are Indispensable Companions, Says Osun Amotekun Commander

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11 hours ago

September 19, 2025

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Osun State Commander of the Western Nigeria Security Network and Amotekun Corps, Chief Adekunle Omoyele, has described journalists as indispensable companions for any organisation or individual who is poised to succeed

Dr. Omoyele, who spoke while receiving the executive members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, OSBC Chapel, expressed his commitment to maintaining a cordial relationship with journalists.

The Commander, who has been partnering with the union since he assumed his present position, also used the avenue to express his readiness to collaborate with men of the pen professional to ensure the forthcoming press-week of NUJ, OSBC Chapel is successful.

Omoyele, while expressing his readiness to host the Church Service ushering in the 2025 Press Week of the NUJ, OSBC Chapel, slated for September 28, 2025,
appreciated the union for maintaining and sustaining the cordiality between the two organisations.

Earlier in his remarks, chairman of the chapel, Comrade Lateef Agboola, informed the Amotekun Commander that his team was in his office to renew the cordial relationship between the Amotekun Osun and the NUJ, OSBC Chapel.

Agboola felicitated with Dr Omoyele on his installation as the Onijegun of Ijegun, Iseyin, by the Aseyin of Iseyinland, Oba Sefiu Olawale Oyebola, Olayeri the third, in May this year.

Other executive members of the entourage were: Deputy Chairman of the chapel, Comrade Olawumi Olaniyi; General Secretary, Comrade Kamil Raheem and the treasurer, Comrade Bukola Osunwo.

Highlight of the visit was the presentation of the frame to Dr Omoyele to identify with him on his installation as the Onijegun of Ijegun in Iseyin.

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Edo Seals Market Square Over Unpaid Taxes

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12 hours ago

September 19, 2025

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The Edo State Internal Revenue Service has sealed the premises of Market Square over alleged N27m million naira unpaid taxes.

In a statement on Friday, Edo EIRS Head, Corporate Communications, Courage Eboigbe, said the outstanding sum was as a result of an audit conducted by the EIRS on Market Square, covering the period from 2018 to 2023 for Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) and Withholding Tax liabilities.

The statement read: “The Edo State Internal Revenue Service on Friday, September 19, 2025, sealed the premises of Market Square (Sunday Foods) for non-payment of taxes amounting to N27,005,117.97.

“The outstanding sum is the result of an audit exercise conducted by the EIRS on Market Square, covering the period from 2018 to 2023 for Pay-As-You-Earn and Withholding Tax liabilities.

“The audit findings and subsequent tax assessment were communicated to the company. As Market Square did not object to this assessment, it became final and conclusive.

“Following the company’s refusal to settle its debt, the revenue service has now, pursuant to a court order, sealed the premises to recover the outstanding tax due to the Edo State Government.

“The EIRS is prepared to unseal the premises immediately upon confirmation of full payment.’

Eboigbe, who said payment of taxes is a fundamental civic responsibility for all individuals and organizations engaged in economic activities in Edo State, stated that tax revenue is essential for the government to provide critical infrastructure and services for the public.

While noting that tax compliance significantly enhances business operations and upholds a positive corporate image, he said that EIRS commends all compliant taxpayers and urged others to meet their tax obligations promptly.