By Nkechi Ojukwu The Archdeacon in charge of the St Stephen’s Church, Oka/Ibeme (Diocese of Isi Mbano) in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Ven. Amarachukwu Duru, JP, has decried the inability of the Federal Government to release Mazi Nnamdi kanu unconditionally despite repeated calls by well meaning Nigerians to that effect, especially after several appeals made by the late Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide. He noted that Government also did not heed a similar call by Iwuanyanwu’s immediate predecessor, Professor George Obiozor.…
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Rivers crisis: High Court Chief Judge Tsoho to appear before NJC probe panel
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, will on Tuesday, October 29, appear before the probe panel of the National Judicial Council, NJC, over judgements being churned out by his court in respect of cases on the Rivers political crisis. Justice Tsoho is expected to defend the court under his watch over some petitions brought before NJC by some lawyers and litigants, mainly on Rivers’ political disputes. The chief judge is to specifically explain why the Rivers cases are being heard in Abuja instead of the…
Read MoreGeorge To CJN: Time To End Judicial Rascality Is Now
Let me congratulate you on your confirmation by the Senate and your swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). As the Number One Judicial Officer in the world’s most populous black nation, a bonafide Lagosian and a jurist from a family of legal luminaries, I strongly believe that the judiciary will benefit from your wealth of knowledge. I am also convinced that with you at the helm of affairs of the third arm of government in Nigeria, the Judiciary will now take its rightful position,…
Read MoreCourts May Nullify LG Elections Conducted By State Governors – Fagbemi
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has cautioned that courts may nullify local government elections conducted by state governors if they failed to comply with legal requirements following the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy. Speaking at the 12th convocation of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, on Tuesday, Fagbemi emphasized that there is no truth to reports suggesting that state governors had been granted a three-month moratorium to delay the implementation of the court’s decision. The ruling ensures the financial autonomy of all 774 local…
Read MoreAbia Lawmaker apologizes for assaulting cab driver
A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, who assaulted an e-hailing (Bolt) driver who went to deliver a package to him has tendered a public apology. Ikwechegh admitted that his behaviour did not meet the standards expected of a public official. He issued the public apology on Monday, saying, “As a public servant, I recognise the trust placed in me by my constituents and the Nigerian people. My behaviour fell short of the standards expected of me, and for that, I am truly sorry.” He said he regretted…
Read MoreSoludo Makes History As First To Implement Minimum Wage Policy In Anambra
The era of abandonment and neglect for workers’ welfare in Anambra has officially ended. Under Governor Soludo, significant strides have been made to address long-standing issues related to workers’ welfare. Notably, Soludo has distinguished himself as the first governor in the history of Anambra State to implement a new minimum wage. In January of last year, Soludo took a bold step by implementing a 10% salary increase for all levels of state workers and pensioners. He cares deeply for the welfare of those dedicated to serving the state. Furthermore, from…
Read MoreActivist-NJoku Urges Imo Govt To Release Nonsonkwa, Drop Charges Against Him.
The continued detention of a Radio Presenter/Activist, Chinonso Uba popularly known as Nonsonkwa is still generating reactions from members of the public ,demanding the unconditional release of the On Air Personality,OAP. The Convener of a Human rights association under the aegis of Activists For Cognitive Justice And Acountability ,ACJA’, Comrade Paul Ikechukwu Njoku, has added his voice in urging the Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma to release the presenter and drop all the charges which he described as obnoxious and ambiguous that were levelled against him. Njoku made the call…
Read MoreI Said It 2 weeks Ago The Next Plan Is To Seize Rivers Revenue, Remove Fubara- Ugochinyere
According to a report from Symfoni TV. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a federal lawmaker, has voiced serious concerns following the Federal High Court in Abuja’s decision to reserve judgment in a contentious lawsuit brought forth by a faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Martin Amaewhule. This faction is seeking to halt the allocation of state funds, raising fears of significant repercussions for the local government and its citizens. In a live broadcast on Symfoni TV, Ugochinyere emphasized that he had previously alerted the public about an alleged plan…
Read MoreDokubo : Tinubu Betrayed Me, I’ll Realign With Northerns In 2027
Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has openly condemned the Yoruba community for allegedly betraying the Ijaw and Niger Delta people despite their support for President Bola Tinubu in the recent 2023 election. His remarks were conveyed in a widely circulated video, sparking significant public reactions. In the video, Dokubo expressed regret for once doubting past decisions by former Ijaw leaders, including ex-Governor Melford Okilo, to align with the North. Addressing the Ijaw people, he pledged to form a renewed alliance with the northern region, stating, “I apologize to…
Read MoreAbia LG election: Otti’s LP camp collapse into ZLP
The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) on Thursday, flagged off its Local Government Area (LGA) election campaign for the 17 LGA councils of the State. The campaign rally which attracted a mammoth crowd at the Enyimba Stadium, caused heavy gridlock around East Street and other major roads in Aba South LGA. Our correspondent gathered that Abia LP has been divided into two camps with one loyal to Governor Alex Otti while the other is loyal to the Julius Abure led National Working Committee. Information available to this medium has it that…
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