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Tinubu, others dragged to court over Customs boss’ tenure extension

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A human rights activist and social crusader, Dr Bolaji Akinyemi, has approached a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos to challenge the legality of the extension of the tenure of the Comptroller of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, by President Bola Tinubu.

The suit numbered FHC/L/CS/1495/2025, was brought pursuant to the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2009, and relevant sections of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023.

The suit named President Bola Tinubu, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Customs Service Governing Board, Office of the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs and Excise Services, and the Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, as respondents.

Addressing journalists in Enugu on Tuesday, the claimant’s counsels, Newworth LLP (legal practitioners) said the originating summons challenged the purported extension or continued stay in office of the Customs Comptroller General, Adeniyi, beyond May 5, 2025, which marked the end of his statutory tenure.

According to the plaintiff’s counsels, the issues for determination are: “Whether the President has the constitutional or statutory authority under Section 14(1) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act (2023 as amended) to extend the tenure of Mr. Adeniyi after he proceeds on terminal leave.

“Whether Mr. Adeniyi can legally continue to act in the capacity of Comptroller General beyond his exit date without violating the rights and due process expectations of Nigerians, particularly Dr. Akinyemi, who claims this impinges on his right to life, dignity, and democratic governance.”

The suit is asking the court to declare that the Customs boss’ extension or continued stay in office is illegal and unconstitutional, as well as restraining orders barring both the President and Adeniyi from executing or accepting any such tenure extension.

The plaintiff’s counsel added, “This suit underscores a growing concern over the abuse of executive powers in the appointment and tenure elongation of key public office holders, often at the expense of the Constitution, institutional integrity, and the public interest.

“This is not just about one office holder—it is about preserving legality, transparency, and accountability in the governance of our nation. Customs is a vital institution, and illegality at the top compromises national security, economic stability, and citizens’ trust.”

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Man in shock after lady he lodged with in a hotel in Abuja flees with his car and other valuables

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A Nigerian man is currently in shock after a young lady identified as Precious Chinyere , whom he took to a hotel in the Asokoro area in the FCT for a romantic getaway allegedly fled with his car and other personal belongings on Thursday, February 5,

The distraught man and Precious had visited the hotel and opted for a short time stay. Things took a different in the evening when the man noticed Precious had left the hotel room without notifying him and took along with her some of his personal belongings including phones and laptop and also his car.

The victim immediately reported the incident to the police.

When contacted, the spokesperson of the FCT police command, SP Josephine Adeh, told LIB that the matter is currently being investigated and that efforts are being made to apprehend the suspect.

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US Reacts As De@th Toll In Kwara Terror Attacks Hits 200

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The United States Mission in Nigeria has condemned the k!lling of more than 200 civilians in recent attacks on communities in Kwara State.

Recall that terrorists launched de@dly attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday night, k!lling unsuspecting citizens.

It was gathered that the gunmen invaded the villages, opened fire on residents and burned homes.

According to reports, the de@th toll from the unfortunate incident hit 200 on Thursday night.

Reacting, the US Mission Nigeria condemned the k!lling via a post on its official X handle.

The post reads, “The United States condemns the horrific attack in Kwara state in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people, with the de@th toll still unconfirmed and many still unaccounted for.

“We express our deepest condolences to the families of those affected by this senseless violence.

“We welcome President Tinubu’s order to deploy security forces to protect villages in the area and his directive to federal and state officials to provide aid to the community and bring the perpetrators of this atrocity to justice.”

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“I’ll never settle for a barber, yahoo boy or a poor man” — nail tech’s list of men she says she can’t marry sparks reactions online

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A Nigerian nail technician has set social media talking after openly listing the kind of men she says she can never settle for.

In a now-viral post, she stated clearly that she refuses to “settle for less” and went on to mention professions and traits she considers a no-go area.

According to her, she can never settle for a barber, an aza man, a yahoo boy, a mechanic, an actor, a laundry man, a hype man, or a plumber. She also added that she wouldn’t marry a man with a high body count or a poor man.

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