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…Says dismissed suit, academic exercise Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Rivers State Government has reacted to the dismissal of the appeal on the 2024 budget of the State by the Supreme Court on Monday, as an academic exercise. Commissioner for Information, Joe Johnson Warisenibo, who stated this in a statement after the court judgment, explained that since the 2024 budget had lost its cycle, Governor Siminilaye Fubara, decided to withdraw the suit. The statement read: “the 2024 budget became spent on the 31st December of 2024 fiscal year. “The appeal is of no useful purpose. The only reasonable thing left to do…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed furry and disappointed over what he called poor knowledge of the law by Nigeria courts after his trial was adjourned sine die by Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Federal High Court on Monday. Kanu voiced his frustration over what he described as a disturbing lack of legal knowledge that continues to cripple Nigeria’s justice system. The IPOB Leader in an emotional outburst, faulted the action of the court, emphasising that the Chief Justice of Nigeria has no authority to dictate judicial decisions to Justice Binta Nyako. Kanu insisted that…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the President of Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), Igboayaka O. Igboayaka. In a release signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer Mr. Joshua Ukandu, Igboayaka was arrested by the command based on a petition submitted to the commissioner of police, which alleged that he disseminated false information capable of truncating peace and destabilising communities in Ebonyi State. Mr. Ukandu noted that the command is currently investigating these allegations, and once the investigation is concluded, Igboayaka will be charged to court. He reiterated the command’s commitment to carrying out its…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has inducted no fewer than 55 new Special Marshals and decorated two personalities with the investiture of Honourary Special Marshals in Enugu State. Addressing the inductees on Sunday in Enugu, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, called on the newly-inducted Special Marshals to always be good ambassadors of the Corps as they discharge their duties to humanity and the nation. Mohammed, represented by the Zonal Commanding Officer, FRSC Zone 9, Assistant Corps Marshal, Anthony Oko, urged the new Special Marshals to ensure that the standard of dedication and discipline remained uncompromised.…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Supreme Court Abuja, Monday, dismissed an appeal filed by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, challenging the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly; and the voiding of the 2024 Rivers budget passed by three lawmakers recognised by the Governor. Governor Fubara was also ordered by the apex court to pay two million naira to the Assembly and Amaewhule by a five-member panel led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji. Earlier, Fubara’s lawyer, Yusuf Ali, had withdrawn the suit for being “overtaken by events.” Ikengaonline reports that Bode Olanipekun, counsel to Amaewhule, did not oppose the request to…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A non-governmental organisation, Media Practitioners Health Initiative (MEPHI), has congratulated the newly elected National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Alhasan Yahaya, on his recent election. In a congratulatory letter signed by its Coordinator, Uche Ugboajah, MEPHI tasked the new NUJ leadership to prioritise improved access to healthcare for Nigerian journalists. The group noted that the welfare of journalists, particularly their health, is crucial to the effective discharge of their duties, and urged the NUJ to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to promote healthy newsrooms across the country. MEPHI expressed its readiness to partner with…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has approved the appointment of Prof Michael Ugota Awoke as Vice Chancellor of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU). This followed the recommendations of the Governing Council of the University. Awoke is a Professor of Agricultural Economics and Former Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics of the State University. He hails from Ameka in Ezza South LGA and was the pioneer Director of Works and Study Programme of the University. Also appointed are Prof. Ike Elechi Ogba as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic, and Prof. Michael Ajanwachukwu as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration. Others are …
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Human Rights lawyer and activist, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has described the arrest of Chief Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, by the Anambra State Government as unlawful and a gross violation of his fundamental right to practice any religion of his choice. Ejiofor, in a statement on Sunday made available to journalists in Awka, Anambra State, said the arrest not only tramples on the native doctor’s fundamental rights but also raises serious questions about the abuse of state power for political or personal vendetta. He also expressed concerns about the potential misuse of the…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu In 1954 Sir John Verity lost his job because he won an argument. It was in his ninth year in office as Chief Justice of colonial Nigeria. Sir John arrived in Nigeria in October 1945 from the British Guyana, where he had served in a similar position since 1941. At the time, Nigeria was still a unitary system under colonial rule. Two years before Sir John’s arrival in Nigeria, the Native Courts (Colony) Ordinance of 1943 had created a “Supreme Court of Justice” for the Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria. Taslim Elias, the distinguished academic who…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A famous Anambra native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popularly called “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki,” has been arrested by security operatives of Anambra State’s Agunechemba. Ikengaonline learned that the arrest followed allegations that he prepares charms for kidnappers who masquerade as Yahoo boys in terrorizing the state. According to a post on Soludo TV, Akwa Okuko was arrested on Saturday evening in Oba, Idemili South, Anambra State. The post stated that he is being detained by security operatives for further investigation. “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki n’Oba denies Okeite and has been detained for further investigation by the security agency,” the post…