Author: Emmanuel

On Sunday, the Benue State Police Command issued a warning against holding protests anywhere in the state.

The leadership issued a strong warning against any kind of protest, saying that it had learned through information that certain people intended to hold a demonstration.

It mentioned that the state is going through a difficult time.

The command did not, however, specify whether or whether the planned demonstration was a reaction to the armed robbery that occurred in Otukpo last Friday.

Remember that last Friday, suspected armed robbers invaded five banks in the historic town of Otukpo, killing numerous persons, including an Otukpo Divisional Police Officer and three police officers.

Two of the thieves who were running away were confirmed dead by police following a gunfight with security personnel near the Otukpo/Taraku route.

Unverified rumors further stated that four of the alleged armed robbers who had fled had been taken into custody.

The planned protest was described as a plot to undermine police efforts to manage the “fragile security situation” in the state by Catherine Anene, the command spokesperson, in a statement headed “Benue Police Command Warns Against Protest At This Trying Time.”

The statement said, in part, “This is a plan to sabotage efforts of the police to control the delicate security situation that is currently being handled, according to CP. Bartholomew Nnamdi Onyeka, Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command.

He went on to say that a demonstration at this time would give thugs and other criminals a chance to wreak chaos.

The climate is not appropriate for a protest, hence the CP advises anyone planning one to abstain from such acts.

Additionally, the police chief has instructed Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to bolster security within their jurisdictions and thwart any attempts by demonstrators to incite disturbances.

He also urged all relevant parties, including as parents, youth leaders, religious leaders, and traditional rulers, to advise their wards and youngsters to abstain from any forms of protest during this delicate period.

CP Onyeka urged the populace to give the police pertinent information in a timely manner and reassured them of his commitment to combating crime. – #News

All unauthorized cow vendors and street vendors on the road setbacks along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have been ordered by Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State to leave the region within the next twenty-one days.

The expressway’s Kara, Isheri Warewa axis is where the illegal traders are located.

Abiodun stated that all of the traders’ shanties will be destroyed in order to properly clean up the axis if they did not leave after the 21-day deadline.

According to the governor, the shanties that the vendors had built pose a risk to public safety and the environment.

In addition, he claimed that street kids and drug dealers “rob innocent citizens of their valuables in broad daylight” by using the shanties as their illegal hiding places.

According to Abiodun, the cleanup is being done in advance of the setbacks being beautifully redesigned to go along with the Federal Government’s renovation of the expressway.

The command was given by Abiodun during a meeting with community leaders at the palace of the Olofin of Isheri, Oba Sulaiman Adekunle Bamgbade, in Isheri. The message was delivered on his behalf by Ola Oresanya, the Commissioner for Environment.

In a statement released on Sunday, the governor said that after multiple warnings, abatement notices, and other entreaties to relocate to government-approved markets failed, the decision to remove the street vendors and destroy all of their shanties was made in order to restore environmental sanity.

According to a press release issued by Rotimi Odunniyi, the Ministry of Environment’s press officer, Abiodun voiced worries about the animal vendors’ and other traders’ ongoing presence in the “filthy shanties,” which he claimed they had turned into their homes.

The governor stated that open defecation is becoming a common practice among the traders at the illegal market and warned that this trend could result in the spread of infectious diseases like cholera in nearby towns.

Abiodun emphasized, “So, my government will not wait and allow a small group of individuals to put the safety and health of our decent people at risk by trading outside approved markets.”

In response, Oba Bamgbola promised that the locals would support the government’s endeavors to eradicate the street vendors’ threat from the axis.

The monarch acknowledged that in addition to creating environmental problems, the shanties are being exploited by criminals as a means of attacking defenseless inhabitants and other gullible members of the public.

claims that the sale of cows, rams, and other animals is a common activity at the Kara market, which is located along the Lagos-Ibadan highway. – #LeadStories

Leading the Biafra Republic Government in Exile, Mazi Simon Ekpa, has charged the Nigerian government with a long history of marginalization, inequality, and injustice against the Igbo people.

The actualization of the Biafra referendum, he claimed, could not be undone.

The information was revealed on Friday during a two-day extraordinary convention for the Biafra referendum in Helsinki, Finland, by Ekpa, a lawyer based in Finland and the Prime Minister of BRGIE.

The Biafra agitation, he added, has degraded into self-preservation as a result of the marginalization of Igbos in Nigeria.

Speaking at the ‘Biafra Helsinki Declaration’ convention on October 20–21, 2023, Ekpa said that the Nigerian government has not yet addressed the underlying causes of the Biafra agitation.

The Nigerian government, he claimed, was still treating the people of Biafra unfairly and with injustice.

The concept of “one Nigeria,” according to Ekpa, cannot last without equity and fairness.

As a result, Ekpa reported that Igbos had established BRGIE and Biafra De Facto Government (BDFG) to help the Southeast Asian nation and its people while Nigeria was in occupation.
The independence and liberty of Biafra should be permitted, he continued.

The current turmoil in Nigeria seems to be the subject of an international conspiracy to keep it quiet.

“Biafrans have once more been fighting for freedom for more than ten years. Terrorism for one’s own survival has replaced the original protest against marginalization.

Anger for self-preservation has replaced the original Biafra movement, which resurfaced more than ten years ago in opposition to marginalization and exclusion from government with relation to resource sharing and infrastructure development.

As for the underlying reasons for the unrest in the first place, they have not yet offered any compromises.

Worldwide, people have the right to voice their dissatisfaction with their governments, and the majority of rational nations react by engaging in conversation. That’s not the case in Nigeria, though.

No nation can be one without inclusiveness, equity, and justice, notwithstanding the discourse of “one Nigeria.”The opposite outcome was achieved by continuing the terror on Biafra rather than having a conversation and working persistently to resolve complaints.

“It is impossible to identify as a Nige­ria and deny certain regions of the nation the advantages of being a part of the same nation.”

– #RecentNews

In the first phase of its Renewed Hope locations Project, the Federal Government intends to build 34,500 homes in certain locations across the 36 states, according to Minister of Housing and Urban Development Ahmed Dangiwa.

Speaking to Caroline Adepoju, the acting Controller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), during a courtesy call in Abuja on Saturday, Mr. Dangiwa made this statement.

He declared that expanding the availability of good, affordable housing for all Nigerians was a top government objective.

“All Nigerian segments will be integrated and inclusive of our Renewed Hope Cities.”They will consist of low- to medium-income earners’ affordable one-, two-, and three-bedroom bungalows and multilevel apartments.

“Despite the obstacles, we intend to construct Renewed Hope Cities around the country. The first phase will consist of 34,500 residences in a few chosen cities and state capitals throughout the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

“To provide the elegance of terrace and detached bungalows and duplexes to high-income earners, we will leverage Public Private Partnerships with reputable developers,” the speaker stated.

Mr. Dangiwa claimed that in accordance with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the ministry has laid out precise, doable steps to enable Nigerians to achieve this.

“A primary goal is the reform of all federal housing agencies, including the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), which are overseen by the ministry and entrusted with providing affordable housing to Nigerians.”The objectives of your organization, which include providing all cadres of the diligent immigration officials with affordable housing, ought to be met and fulfilled by these two establishments.
Shelter, according to Ms. Adepoju, is a top necessity in any society.

We have therefore come to learn how our employees might profit from this new leadership. I am aware that there are initiatives in place that the Nigerian immigration service can take use of.

Ms. Adepoju stated, “Aside from that, I have come to appeal to you, sir, to the rescue of our personnel.”

“To offer the elegance of terrace and detached bungalows and duplexes to high-income earners, we will leverage Public Private Partnerships with reputable developers,” the speaker stated.

The minister stated that the ministry would use FMBN resources to help with finance.

– #RecentNews

The hearing in the lawsuit to include nine royal families in the choice of the next Alaafin of Oyo was delayed on Thursday due to the absence of the presiding judge.

The transfer of Oba Lamidi Atanda Olayiwola Adeyemi, who went to be with his ancestors in April 2022 at the age of 83, left the Alaafin stool vacant.

Nine of the eleven royal houses of the Abiodun Atiba dynasty have demanded that their kinsmen be included in the selection process, even though the 46th Alaafin of Oyo selection process has already begun.

The nine families contended that it was improper to let Alowolodu and Agunloye be the only two families that could produce Oyo’s Alaafin.

Three of the nine families—known as the Atiba 9—had sued to have their names included in the selection process at the Oyo State High Court in Oyo Town.

In order to incorporate the nine royal families, they are asking for an injunction compelling the state government to review the Alaafin of Oyo Chieftaincy Declaration. The State Executive Council Resolution from 1976, which declared the declaration to be faulty for excluding the nine families, serves as the foundation for their claim.

In order to invalidate the proclamation and make it unfit for the purpose of choosing a new Alaafin, the families are requesting an order.

However, the hearing on Thursday was delayed because the presiding judge was not present.

The court then set a new hearing date of November 28. – #LeadStories

On Thursday, Nyesome Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, met with Adewale Adeniyi, the acting comptroller general of the Nigeria Customs Service, to request land in the FCT for the construction of schools.

The service’s national public relations officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, made a statement on Friday that included this information.

Adeniyi outlined the significance of FCT in the development of the country in the statement, congratulating Wike on his appointment.

He said, “I think we can get it right in Nigeria by getting it right in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which holds a pivotal position in the country.”

“We believe Nigerians will look forward to a smart and proud FCT, and we anticipate transparency and integrity,” he continued.
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With more than 2,500 service members stationed in Abuja, the CGC underlined the importance of policies that help the service carry out its mandates in the Federal Capital Territory.

In an attempt to address the issue, he continued, “I am pleading with the minister to grant land so that primary and secondary schools can be built for the offspring of customs officers in Abuja.

Wike responded by assuring the CGC of his promise to set aside land for buildings that will meet the needs of the service.

Wike further pledged his unwavering support to ensure the success of his term.

The former governor of River State stated that the land allocation letter from NCS had just been received by his ministry and would, he said, be approved in due course.

“Like the Nigeria Customs Service, our policies are to make money to fund projects in Abuja, but we are willing to grant NCS’ request in light of the CGC’s good intentions to build schools to guarantee high-quality education,” Wike said. – #LeadStories #News

As the Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for the appeal of an election petition filed by former vice president Atiku Abubakar, the front-runner of the Peoples Democratic Party in the February presidential election, the legal struggle to remove President Bola Tinubu will continue at the court on Monday.

The hearing proceedings in Atiku’s appeal will take place before the Supreme Court sitting in Abuja on October 23, according to a notice sent to the parties on Thursday by Supreme Court Registrar Zainab Garba.

The notice stated, “Take notice that the above appeal/motion is scheduled for hearing before the Nigerian Supreme Court, which will convene in Abuja on Monday, October 23, 2023.”

“And further take notice that this notice is deemed sufficiently served on you in accordance with Order 2 Rule 1(2) of the Supreme Court Rules 1985, as amended, if it is left at your address of service or sent by registered post. Section 26 of the Interpretation Act, 1964 shall apply, since the date of service by post is material.”

It was also confirmed by Dr. Festus Akande, the Director of Information for the Supreme Court, that Atiku’s election challenge was scheduled for hearing on Monday.

The notification was made in response to concerns raised by the House of Representatives regarding the supreme court’s workload.

As of right now, the Supreme Court consists of 11 justices, rather than the 21 necessary by section 230(2) of the 1999 Constitution.

In order to guarantee efficient administration of justice throughout the nation, the green chamber decided to request that the federal government select new justices for the Supreme Court.

A motion of urgent public interest was made by Representative Patrick Umoh of the Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency in Akwa Ibom State, and it was followed by the House’s resolution.

The following motion is labeled: “Urgent need for the Federal Government to appoint new justices to the Supreme Court to ensure efficient and timely delivery of justice in the nation.” The Supreme Court of Nigeria, according to Umoh, is the highest court in the nation and has the authority to hear cases and provide decisions pertaining to the entire country of Nigeria.

“The Federal Government to appoint nine new justices to the Supreme Court in order to expedite the hearing and determination of matters for effective and efficient justice delivery in Nigeria,” the House said in its resolution.

It further directed its Committee on Federal Judiciary to guarantee adherence to the resolution.

The Supreme Court is currently composed of 11 justices, which is 10 justices short of the 21 justices required by the Constitution. Umoh had noted this prior to the House motion.

As required by the Constitution, the court must hear and rule on electoral matters from around the nation in a short amount of time during this post-election season, according to the resolution.

“Being aware that there are a significant number of cases pending before the Supreme Court in 2023, which prevents parties from having a hearing date for matters filed within the year, with the exception of election petitions;

“Concerned that the absence of new justices to the Supreme Court has crippled the court’s ability to deliver justice quickly, effectively, and efficiently; hindered business dealings and economic growth; restricted citizens’ access to justice; placed extreme mental and physical strain on the court’s current justices; and impacted the court’s ability to formulate policy;”

“Applauded the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for his commitment to upholding the law and bolstering the judiciary, as well as his signing of the constitutional amendment harmonizing the retirement age and benefits of judicial officers.”

All Progressives Congress candidate Tinubu was proclaimed the victor of the election on February 25 by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Atiku, who finished second in the race, has filed an appeal with the presidential election tribunal to have the results of the election void.

Nonetheless, the tribunal unanimously affirmed Tinubu’s election victory and rejected the complaints submitted by Atiku and Obi as being without merit.

Atiku and Obi challenged the lower court’s decision to the Supreme Court because they were unhappy with it.

Former vice president Atiku criticized the tribunal’s decision on Tinubu’s eligibility for the election, votes from the Federal Capital Territory, and other issues in his 35 grounds of appeal, which were submitted by his principal attorney, Chris Uche, SAN.

He implored the supreme court to vacate the ruling rendered by the subordinate court.

Along with requesting permission from the Supreme Court to submit the President’s academic transcripts from Chicago State University as “fresh and additional evidence” to back up his appeal contesting the results of the contested poll, the PDP candidate was also trying to overturn Tinubu’s election.

The former vice president asked the court for permission to depose on behalf of CSU Registrar Caleb Westberg under oath on Tinubu’s academic records in an application that was submitted on October 5.

In an attempt to disqualify the President from running in the election, the appellant had questioned the validity of the CSU certificate that the President had provided to the INEC, claiming that the document had been faked.

The president’s lead attorney, Wole Olanipekun SAN, revealed that Tinubu’s legal team was informed of the supreme court’s hearing on the appeals.

“We recently received notice from the Supreme Court that the appeal hearing will take place on Monday. Pre-hearings are not available in appeals; in fact, there is nothing akin to them. This hearing is an appeal. He stated that the appeal will be heard on Monday. The Supreme Court does not list matters for mention.

He had previously declared that all the paperwork required to be filed on behalf of their customer had been completed.

The senior counsel encouraged Nigerians to wait for the appeals’ verdict, as his team had anticipated.

As a seasoned attorney and respected figurehead, he declared, “I don’t preempt matters before the court.” Let’s approach the bridge before going over it. Regarding cases that are pending in court, I remain silent. I’ll give you a quote on that. As a practicing attorney, I am.

“Appearing in court is our duty. With God’s grace, we shall be present at the Supreme Court when they summon us. Monday will soon be here.

Meanwhile, the House of Representatives’ proposal for the nomination of Supreme Court justices has received support from both the Supreme Court and the Nigerian Bar Association.

The NBA’s spokesperson, Habib Lawal, praised the parliamentarians’ resolution.

“Any call for the Supreme Court to fill its vacant seats is consistent with the Nigerian Bar Association’s persistent call—led by Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, OON, SAN—that the Court be staffed to its full constitutional complement of 21 seats,” he stated. The NBA, therefore, encourages everyone to take any step to guarantee that this is accomplished as soon as is reasonably possible.

Dr. Akande, the director of information for the Supreme Court, stated that the court desperately needed judges.

He was hopeful that with the anticipated appointment of additional justices, “the jinx would be broken” and the court would have its complete complement.

The 11 justices of the Supreme Court are named Akande. To satisfy the complete complement of the court, we require 11 more. By 2020, when they were 20, we were almost at full complement. Hopefully, this time the jinx is broken. More justice at the highest court is required.

The absence of justices in the highest court, according to Adegoke Rasheed, SAN, is peculiar.

Order has been restored in the House of Representatives. Our Supreme Court has eleven justices, which is unprecedented. It was expected that these justices would have been appointed earlier. There ought to be a enough number of employees at that level. Despite the fact that the constitution specifies that there should be 21 justices, it should be done and selecting them is not difficult.

They’re to remind the president of the Supreme Court scarcity, according to Adedipe Ifedayo, SAN. Although they have done a good job of bringing it up, I’m not comfortable with them giving him a deadline. Justices should be replaced since they are retiring. We must not overburden them. – #News

Dr. Olasupo Olusi has been appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Industry (BOI) by President Bola Tinubu.

Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s Special Advisor on Media and Publicity, announced the appointment in an Abuja statement on Thursday.

He added that Olusi’s appointment came about as a result of Mr. Olukayode Pitan, the former managing director of BOI, resigning.

He stated that the appointment was made for a four-year initial term.

The statement said, “Over the past 20 years, Olusi has worked as a development finance expert and economist for the World Bank.
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Olusi worked as the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance’s economic advisor from 2011 until 2015.

“He graduated from Hull University in the United Kingdom.”

In addition, Olusi graduated from Durham University in the United Kingdom in 2005 with a doctorate in finance and economics and a master’s degree in international money, finance, and investment.

“The President charged the newly appointed BOI Chief Executive with making sure Nigerians running businesses of all sizes across all sectors had fair and equal access to much-needed support.” – #News

Nnajiofor Nweke, a father suspected of being responsible for the death of a teacher at Alihami Secondary School in Agbor, Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta State, has been placed under arrest by the Delta State Police Command.

The regrettable event happened on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, after the suspect’s son was disciplined for allegedly stealing palm wine.

A representative for the Delta State Police Command stated that the suspect’s son, DSP Bright Edafe, and other students pilfered two kegs of palm wine from a nearby store.

After this incident was quickly reported to the school administration, who named the students involved, they implemented a punitive strategy that included physical punishment.

The suspect arrived at the school brandishing a cane and began flogging the teachers after finding out about the disciplinary actions implemented against his child.

During the assault, one of the teachers gave way and passed away.

Edafe wrote, “Parenting gone wrong! evolved into a homicide investigation. On October 18, 2023, the father of a student at Alihame Mixed Secondary School Agbor, Nnajiofor Nweke, whose name is withheld, went to a palm wine shop with other students and is suspected of stealing two kegs of palm wine.
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The students were flogged after the issue was brought to the attention of the school administration. With a cane in hand, the suspect arrived at the school in protest and began flogging the teachers.

“One of the educators passed away by slumping. The suspect is presently being investigated by SCID for what appears to be a murder case. Observe the topic I discuss about parenting a lot these days. He doesn’t buy markets now. – #Metro