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25/08/2024

Court Freezes 32 Accounts Linked To Protests [FULL LIST]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has frozen 32 bank accounts allegedly linked to the recent protests across Nigeria.

The court order, granted on Thursday, directs banks to place a Post-No-Debit (PND) on the accounts and to apprehend the account holders or any persons transacting business on these accounts.

Justice Emeka Nwite’s ruling was in response to an ex-parte motion filed by the Counsel to the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Mohammed, who alleged that the accounts were used to promote terrorism financing, treasonable felonies, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking.

According to the judge, the court order aims to prevent the suspects from transferring or withdrawing funds from the accounts, which could jeopardize the investigation and possible prosecution.

He declared, “The banks are hereby directed by this honorable court to issue details of the account package(s) and to place a Post-No-Debit (PND) on the accounts, disable the ATM, while allowing inflow into the said accounts from the date of this court order.”

Meanwhile, in the application marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1219/2024, the affected accounts belong to individuals and companies, including PA.LIN.HO Global Service Ltd, Innocent Angel Lovet Chinyere Nkiru, Obidient Movement Multipurpose Cooperative Society, and Great Communicators Champion Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd.

The accounts frozen include: 4010073491 (Fidelity Bank), 1255130019 (Access Bank), 0006084167 (Abbey Mortgage Multipurpose Bank Plc), 0821931299 (FCMB), 1012007655 (FCMB), 0000575573 (A AG Mortgage Bank Plc), 1007871587 (UBA), 2037117333 (UBA), 5421031104 (ECOBANK), 0024541201 (Union Bank), 1022899050 (UBA), 8755008491 (Branch International Services Ltd), 5630208636 (Fidelity), 4936992542 (Fairmoney Microfinance Bank), 8755008499 (Branch International Financial Services Ltd), 2088228208 (UBA), 2115678044 (Zenith Bank), 3041823452 (First Bank), 1011828445 (New Edge Finance), 3024402748 (First Bank), 0161502459 (GTBank), 0040580047 (Access Bank), 0250291788 (Wema Bank), 6112464260 (Branch International Financial Services Ltd), 1000774097 (Sparkle Microfinance Bank Ltd), 3434649965 (Fairmoney Microfinance Bank), 2013556714 (KUDA Microfinance Bank), 3104962864 (Polaris Bank), 6112464267 (Branch International Finance Services Lit), 8137051249 (OPAY), and 8137051249 (PALMPAY).

Earlier, Detective Gregory Woji, in his affidavit in support of the ex-parte motion, disclosed that preliminary investigations revealed that some of the suspects arrested were being recruited by financiers to cause mayhem and destroy lives and property. Foreign nationals were also allegedly involved in these unscrupulous acts.

Woji stated: “Preliminary investigations revealed that some of the suspects arrested were being recruited by financiers to cause mayhem and destroy lives and property.

“It is in the interest of justice to grant this request by freezing the accounts of the suspects and ordering their immediate arrest upon sighting them, pending the outcome of the investigation and possible prosecution.”

24/08/2024

Breaking News...
Ahmed Rufai Abubakar Resigns As National Intelligence Agency Director-General
DG, National Intelligence Agency NIA, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar tenders resignation to President Tinubu
Rufai Abubakar was appointed NIA DG by former President Muhammadu Buhari on 10th January 2018

23/08/2024

Kudirat Kekere-Ekun: Profile Of The 23rd Chief Justice Of Nigeria
She is the second woman to be sworn-in as CJN

Hon. Mr. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo KEKERE-EKUN CFR was born in London, the United Kingdom on 7th May 1958.

Her parents are both indigenes of Lagos State, Nigeria. She is the eldest of eleven siblings from both parents. Her father, Alhaji Senator Hassan Adisa Babatunde Fasinro, OFR, LL.D, was a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and fervent Muslim, a legal practitioner, an author, a very dedicated family man of noble lineage and one of the founding fathers of Lagos. He died at 99 years old in March 2019.

Her mother, Mrs. Winifred Layiwola Ogundimu (née Savage), is a devout Christian. She studied nursing in the UK, where she qualified as a Public Health Nurse before returning to Nigeria in December 1965. Upon her return to Nigeria, she built her career in the civil service of Lagos State and retired years later, at the age of 60.

KMO Kekere-Ekun attended private primary schools before proceeding in 1970 to Queen’s College, Lagos, the best Federal Government College for girls in the country at the time. She studied Law at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, from 1977 to 1980 and obtained her LL.B in 1980.

She subsequently attended the Nigerian Law School from 1980 to 1981 and was called to the Nigerian Bar on 10th July 1981. From 1981 to 1982, she was engaged in the compulsory NYSC at the Ministry of Justice, Benin City, Bendel State (now Edo State). Afterwards, she proceeded to the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) where she obtained a master’s degree in law in 1983.

After qualifying as a lawyer and obtaining a Master’s degree in law from LSE, she worked in private law practice for a few years. As a result of the toll of the demands of private practice on her domestic responsibilities, she decided to join the bench to be able to enjoy more predictable work hours. She applied and was appointed by the Lagos State Judiciary as a Senior Magistrate Grade II in December 1989. This marked the beginning of her career on the bench. She was subsequently appointed a Judge of the High Court of Lagos State on 19th July 1996.

On 22nd September 2004, she was elevated to the Court of Appeal. As a Justice of the Court of Appeal, she served in five different Divisions across the country. She was the pioneer Presiding Justice of the Makurdi Division of the Court of Appeal, and also served as the Presiding Justice of the Akure Division of the Court of Appeal before her elevation to the Supreme Court on 8th July 2013. She is the 5th woman to be promoted to the Apex Court after Aloma Mukhtar, Olufunlola Adekeye, Clara Bata Ogunbiyi and Mary Ukaego Peter-Odili.
-Justice Kekere-Ekun served as Chairman of the Robbery and Fi****ms Tribunal, Zone II, Ikeja, Lagos, from November 1996 till May 1999, when the Tribunals were abolished.

-She was one of 3 Judges of the Lagos State High Court first selected to try offences relating to financial crimes and money laundering under the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Establishment Act, 2004 and the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.

-In 2003, she served as a member of the Ethics Curriculum Planning Committee of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC), in collaboration with the Department for International Development (DFID) and UNODC. This committee produced the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.

-From February 2003-July 2004, she chaired the Public Complaints and Training Committee that was part of the UNODC pilot project on strengthening judicial integrity and capacity in Lagos State. This Committee investigated complaints against magistrates in the performance of their official duties.

-She served as a supervisory judge in charge of the Apapa Magisterial District in Lagos State from October 2002 till July 2004.

-She served as a member of the committee that drafted the High Court of Lagos State (Civil Procedure) Rules 2004 from April 2002 till December 2002.

-From December 2001 till December 2004, she served as a member of the Steering Committee of the Lagos State Multi-Door Court House, the first court-connected Alternative Dispute Resolution center in Africa.

-After her elevation to the Appeal Court, she served on the Information Technology Committee, which was to facilitate the computerization of the Court.

She is a recipient of many awards and belongs to several professional associations and groups, such as the:-National Association of Women Judges .International Association of Women JudgesBody of BenchersLife Bencher W.E.F.Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (Fellow)International Dispute Resolution Institute (Fellow)

She is also a member of the Ikoyi Club 1938 and married to Mr. Akin Kekere-Ekun, OFR (a former Managing Director of the now defunct Habib Bank Nigeria Plc) since December 1983. Their union is blessed with three children.

Landmark decisions
Kekere-Ekun upturned the decisions of the lower Court and tribunal, thereby preparing and delivering the judgement that sacked Emeka Ihedioha and affirmed Odidika Hope Uzodinma as Governor of Imo State.

She also prepared and delivered the judgement that affirmed Yahaya Bello as Governor of Kogi State following the imbroglio between the APC & Yahaya Bello against James Faleke after the death of Abubakar Audu.

She prepared and delivered the judgement that affirmed ex-Osun Governor, Gboyega Oyetola against Ademola Adeleke in 2020, citing the absence of the Tribunal chair in one of the sittings.

Kekere-Ekun also prepared and delivered the judgement that affirmed PDP's Nyesom Wike against Dakuku Peterside in 2016, after the tribunal and Appeal Court had nullified Wike's victory and called for a fresh election.

23/08/2024

Supreme Court Affirms Diri’s Election As Bayelsa Governor
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the re-election victory of the Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party.

The five-member panel of the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision dismissed the appeal of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Timipre Sylva, challenging the November 11, 2023 election.

01/08/2024

It's Unfair To Ask Nigerians Not To Protest — Activist Belema
Human Rights Activist and the Convener, Coalition of Women in Africa for Peace and Development, Belema Meshack-Hart has faulted the federal government on its position asking aggrieved Nigerians not to take to the streets to engage in protest.

Some groups across the country have been drumming for support on the social media to draw the attention of the federal government to what they tagged escalating hardship, increasing cost of living and drastic reduction in living standard, as well as insecurity.

The federal government in response to the planned protest has however urged the organisers to consider dropping the plan, saying the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is making efforts to address their demands.

Recall that the federal government had approved the release of 20 trucks of rice to each of the 36 states of the federation for distribution among needy citizens.

Additionally, the government has also approved the N70,000 minimum wage bill brought before it by the National Assembly for commencement of implementation, a policy believed to be aiming at enhancing the take-home pay of workers across the country.

Also, the federal government said it has set up centres for citizens to purchase 50kg of rice at a 50% discounted race to help families have more to feed.

Featuring on AIT current affairs programme, Democracy Today on Thursday, July 25, Belema while admitting that the cost of living has soared, causing hardship in many families said the federal government should not resort to threat but engage the leaders of the planned protest on a roundtable discussion instead of using the security agencies to threaten them.

"Those in government flaunt their wealth, they are not cutting the cost governance, but you see a family man looking for two thousand naira to feed his family and you are saying they should not protest? You can't beat a baby and tell him not to cry", he stated.

While advising that the media handlers of the federal government should come up with strategies to educate the masses on what the government is doing to alleviate the suffering of the masses, he also urged that President Bola Tinubu should engage with the agitated citizens and educate them better on what plans he has put in place on a short, middle and long-time basis to address the growing hunger.

He appealed to the government to reduce the governance cost, reduce long convoys of those in government and engage meaningfully to assuage their pains.

He also challenged the security agencies to handle peaceful protesters with utmost professionalism to ensure that it does not escalate into chaos and anarchy.

01/08/2024

Nigerians In UK Kick Off Protest In London, Demand Change
UK-based Nigerians have begun the protest, which will be replicated across Nigeria from August 1 to 10.

Protesters assembled at the Nigeria High Commission in London on Wednesday, displaying placards with slogans like "Nigeria's economy at an all-time low", "Nigeria needs saving", and "Protect citizens' rights", to voice their concerns about the country's governance and demand change.

Omoyele Sowore, the convener of had released a list of demands from Nigerians to President Bola Tinubu's administration, aimed at addressing the country's governance challenges. The demands, posted on Sowore's social media account, are a result of inputs from Nigerians participating in the campaign.

The demands include: “Scrap the 1999 Constitution and replace it with a People-made CONSTITUTION for the Federal Republic of Nigeria through a Sovereign National Conference to be immediately followed by a National Referendum.

“Toss the Senate arm of the Nigerian Legislative System, keep the House of Representatives (HOR), and make lawmaking a part-time endeavour.

“Pay Nigerian Workers a minimum wage of nothing less than N250,000 monthly.

“Invest heavily in education and give Nigerian students grants, not loans. Aggressively pursue free and compulsory education for children across Nigeria.

“Release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu unconditionally and demilitarize the South East.

“Renationalise publicly owned enterprises sold to government officials and cronies.

“Reinstate a corruption-free subsidy regime to reduce hunger, starvation and multidimensional poverty.

“Probe past and present Nigerian leaders who have looted the treasury, recover their loot, and deposit it in a special account to fund education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

“Restructuring of Nigeria to accommodate Nigeria’s diversity, resource control, decentralisation and regional development.”

17/07/2024

Northern Group Writes I.G Of Police, DSS On The Planned Protest.
Northern Group Writes Inspector-General Of Police, DSS To Formally Notify About August 1 Nationwide Protest

A northern group, the Northern Initiative for Growth has formally notified the Inspector General of Police at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja of their intention to hold a peaceful protest across Northern Nigeria on August 1st, 2024.

The northerners said the protest aimed to shine a spotlight on pressing regional issues and advocate for meaningful reforms.

"This protest is our democratic right to address critical issues affecting our region," stated a spokesperson from the Northern Initiative for Growth Northern.

"We seek to foster positive change through peaceful means."

In light of the upcoming demonstration, the northern group urged the Inspector General of Police to ensure maximum security and order throughout the event.

They have specifically requested that all State Police Commissioners in Northern Nigeria deploy sufficient personnel along designated protest routes.

"It is imperative that the constitutional rights of all participants are respected," emphasized the spokesperson.

"We urge law enforcement to exercise restraint and avoid any form of excessive force."

Acknowledging the importance of maintaining public safety and preventing disruptions, the initiative highlighted their commitment to ensuring a peaceful protest environment.

They expressed confidence in the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force to enforce necessary security measures effectively.

"We rely on your leadership to protect protesters and uphold law and order," the spokesperson continued.
"This protest should serve as a constructive dialogue for change without unnecessary disturbances."

17/07/2024

Breaking News...
Court Reinstates Philip Shaibu As Edo Deputy Governor
•orders IGP to immediately restore his security

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday morning, reinstated Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, following his earlier impeachment by the Edo State House of Assembly.

The Court presided over by Hon. Justice James Omotosho held that the removal of the Plaintiff, Shaibu from office as Deputy Governor of Edo State and the subsequent appointment of Omobayo Godwins as his replacement by the Governor of Edo State was illegal, unconstitutional, null and void.

The Court held that there was a breach of the provisions of the procedure laid out in Section 188(1) to (9) in the way and manner the impeachment process was conducted. The court noted that the ouster clause in Section 188(10) limiting the jurisdiction is not a stand alone provision.

The Court referred to the decision of the Nigerian Supreme Court in Inakoju v. Adeleke(2007).

Justice Omotosho held that the impeachment was politically motivated, because of Shaibu's aspiration to contest the office of Governor of Edo State.

The Court, therefore, ordered the 1st Defendant, the Inspector General of Police to immediately restore the security of the Plaintiff, Shaibu as Deputy Governor of Edo State.

As at the time of filing this report, supporters of Shaibu were seen within the court premises, Abuja celebrating the court verdict.

16/07/2024

Go ahead, spend funds: Oko-Jumbo Assembly charges Gov Fubara, faults Amaewhule
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, has condemned the resolution by the Martin Amaewhule-led House, barring Governor Siminalayi Fubara from spending public funds.

The Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo stated this in his opening remark during plenary on Tuesday.

He said what Amaewhule and 24 others whom he described as former members of the House did, was unfounded and without validity.

Oko-Jumbo argued that the group had no legal capacity or moral basis, to bar the governor from spending public funds.

He insisted that Amaewhule and 24 others are not members of the Assembly, following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in December, 2023.

Buttressing his argument, he said the section of the constitution which deals with the issue of defection is self-executing.

He added that the section was further made effective following the declaration of the 25 seats vacant by Edison Ehie, who was legally recognised by a court as the Speaker, before his assumption

He stated that the Assembly led by him, is the legally recognised section, which of course manages the statutory allocation of the house.

Oko-Jumbo explained that Governor Fubara had duly presented the said appropriation bill to the house when Edison Ehie was the speaker, and that same was passed and signed into law.

He said that the house is awaiting the presentation of the medium-term expenditure framework ahead of the 2025 fiscal year.

He urged the public to ignore the Amaewhule pronouncement, and called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to without delay conduct the bye-election to fill the 25 vacant seats in the house.

It would be recalled that on Monday, the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly, shut down all expenditures of the Rivers State governor.

This followed a seven-day ultimatum the lawmakers gave the governor to present his budget before the House.

The Leader of the House, Major Jack had raised the motion, after informing the House about the expiration of the seven-day ultimatum given to the governor to present the 2024 budget before the House.

After deliberation, the House voted to shut down the Rivers State Consolidated Revenue Account, thus preventing Governor Fubara’s administration from spending any money on behalf of the state.

Fubara had some months back, presented the budget to a set of lawmakers loyal to him. The House of Assembly members were then led by Edison Ehie who is now the governor’s chief of staff.

Ehie and the lawmakers had then passed the budget estimates which Fubara later signed into law.

16/07/2024

FG Repatriates 190 Nigerians From UAE

The Federal Government has repatriated a total of 190 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

According to a statement by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), signed by its Director General, Director, North Central Zone, Bashir Garga, on Tuesday, the returnees were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 5:57 am, by a combined team of government officials led by NEMA.

NEMA said the returnees have been profiled and documented by the relevant agencies, and sensitized to “behave with decorum and responsibility” on their return to Nigeria.

“The federal government urges all Nigerians, wherever they may be, to act as exemplary ambassadors of their country, upholding the fundamental values of patriotism, rule of law, decency and integrity.”

It would be recalled that in October 2022, FG repatriated a total of 542 from UAE.

Nigerians Can Obtain UAE Visas
Meanwhile, the Federal Government said it has reached an agreement with the UAE to allow Nigerian passport holders to obtain visas for travel to that Arab nation starting July 15, 2024.

The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Monday when he briefed State House correspondents following the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

“Following successful talks and extensive, mutually beneficial negotiations between the Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, an agreement was reached allowing for the resumption of travel to the UAE for Nigerian passport holders,” he said.

“This agreement includes updated controls and conditions to facilitate obtaining a UAE visa.

“The resumption of visas will be effective from July 15, 2024.”

The minister added that Nigerians wishing to learn more about the updated visa conditions from the UAE can visit the country’s website.

The announcement comes more than two years after the UAE suspended visa issuance to Nigerians following a period of protracted diplomatic row with Africa’s most populous nation.

It also comes about two months after UAE national carrier Emirates Airlines announced the resumption of flights to Nigeria. The airline said in May that its daily Lagos-Dubai flights would resume from October 1, 2024.

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