Court of Appeal Declines Stay of Proceedings in Agada’s Case
Makurdi, November 27, 2024:
The Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, has declined to entertain an application filed by Matthew Burkaa, SAN, seeking a stay of proceedings in the enforcement of fundamental rights case brought by Hon. Augustine Agada. The judgment of the Benue State High Court 4, scheduled for delivery on November 28, 2024, remains unaffected.
Knockout Moments: Women’s Boxing Hits Its Prime
Women’s boxing has long been a vibrant, yet often overlooked, dimension of the global sporting landscape. In 2024, however, it broke through barriers, captivating audiences worldwide and reaching unprecedented levels of popularity in both viewership and participation. Leading this charge were iconic fighters like Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor, whose performances not only trended across social media but also sparked curiosity about the sport’s technicalities, rules, and culture.
Unmasking Pneumonia: A Silent Health Threat on the Rise
A Smearbusters Editorial
Pneumonia, a common yet deadly respiratory condition, has resurfaced as a topic of intense public interest in recent weeks. Search terms like walking pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, and comparisons such as pneumonia vs. bronchitis and pneumonia vs. tuberculosis are trending across the United States, particularly in Maryland, where search interest has peaked. This heightened curiosity reveals an underlying concern about respiratory health and the need for informed public discourse about pneumonia and its far-reaching impact.
A Cry for Justice: Securing Idoma Land Against Rising Threats
The tragic and untimely murder of Barrister Mark Ofikwu has shaken the Idoma community of Benue State, Nigeria to its core. As a celebrated legal luminary and staunch advocate for justice, his death is not just a personal loss but a grave wound to the collective psyche of Idoma land. At Smearbusters, we view this act not only as a tragedy but as a rallying cry for decisive action to combat the pervasive insecurity threatening our homeland.
Makurdi, Benue State – November 21, 2024:
Written by Daniel Ihomun
The Court of Appeal in Makurdi has dismissed an appeal by Moses Agaba challenging a ruling by the Chief Judge of Benue State, which declared the interim injunction against Hon. Augustine Agada, APC State Chairman, as abated.