Monday 7 November 2016

Why we suspends judges accused of corruption : CJN.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, on Monday said the Judiciary remained resolute and committed to upholding its independence.
The CJN said this on the occasion of the swearing-in of Amina Augie and Ejembi Eko as justices of the Supreme Court in Abuja
Mohammed said all courts in the country were empowered to adjudicate with utmost fairness and justice as prescribed in the Constitution and the law.
He said, “Certainly, the decision of the National Judicial Council at its last meeting reflects our desire to preserve this independence.
“Hence, we proclaimed to the World that any Judicial officer that is standing trial will cease to perform judicial functions.
“The Council took this stand following communications it received from the Attorney General of the Federal that he was embarking on the prosecution of the affected judicial officers for the offences disclosed against them.”
He said, “We must not forget that we operate a constitutional democracy, which clearly prescribes the powers accorded to each organ of the State.
“I therefore wish to state without fear of contradiction that the third arm of government will remain resolute in its commitment and resolve to uphold its independence.”
On his advice to the new justices, Mohammed urged them to continue to be diligent in the discharge of their duties.
“You must remain blind to personality and status, and remain the hope of all men, whether common or uncommon.
“Hence, the integrity and impartiality of our courts must not be in question or compromised.
“I am confident that with the institutions and initiatives that we have put in place, the Nigerian Judiciary will evolve to meet the high standards demanded by our citizens.”
Eko before his appointment was a Justice of the Court of Appeal.
He also served in the High Court of Justice, Benue State Judiciary, between 1989 and 2007.
Eko, the Benue born, obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law/Jurisprudence from the University of Ife, Ile-Ife, between 1973 and 1976.
On her part, Augie until her elevation to the apex court was a justice of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division.
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Why we suspends judges accused of corruption : CJN.

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, on Monday said the Judiciary remained resolute and committed to upholding its independence.
The CJN said this on the occasion of the swearing-in of Amina Augie and Ejembi Eko as justices of the Supreme Court in Abuja
Mohammed said all courts in the country were empowered to adjudicate with utmost fairness and justice as prescribed in the Constitution and the law.
He said, “Certainly, the decision of the National Judicial Council at its last meeting reflects our desire to preserve this independence.
“Hence, we proclaimed to the World that any Judicial officer that is standing trial will cease to perform judicial functions.
“The Council took this stand following communications it received from the Attorney General of the Federal that he was embarking on the prosecution of the affected judicial officers for the offences disclosed against them.”
He said, “We must not forget that we operate a constitutional democracy, which clearly prescribes the powers accorded to each organ of the State.
“I therefore wish to state without fear of contradiction that the third arm of government will remain resolute in its commitment and resolve to uphold its independence.”
On his advice to the new justices, Mohammed urged them to continue to be diligent in the discharge of their duties.
“You must remain blind to personality and status, and remain the hope of all men, whether common or uncommon.
“Hence, the integrity and impartiality of our courts must not be in question or compromised.
“I am confident that with the institutions and initiatives that we have put in place, the Nigerian Judiciary will evolve to meet the high standards demanded by our citizens.”
Eko before his appointment was a Justice of the Court of Appeal.
He also served in the High Court of Justice, Benue State Judiciary, between 1989 and 2007.
Eko, the Benue born, obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law/Jurisprudence from the University of Ife, Ile-Ife, between 1973 and 1976.
On her part, Augie until her elevation to the apex court was a justice of the Court of Appeal, Lagos Division.
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Buhari hail Gov Oshiomole over his performance both in politics and unionism .

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday expressed the hope that the ruling All Progressives Congress would find another assignment for the outgoing Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole. 
He said it would result to wasting Oshiomole’s energy if he was allowed to retire immediately after his tenure as a state governor. 
According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President spoke at the Palace of the new Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, shortly before he embarked on the inauguration of projects in the state.
Buhari said the country would be the loser if the APC failed to utilise the people’s governor’s wisdom, skill and energy. 
He said, “It will be a pity to waste his energy by him retiring. I hope there will be a higher assignment for him to do more for the nation.
“I congratulate the governor for his hard work; Oshiomhole is a hard working governor. We will need his services in Abuja. 
“Thank you for inviting me, most especially during this time in the country. 
“You have served two terms and you are about to leave. You deserve a place in history. I hope the APC will look for a place for you because your service for the country is far from over.”
Buhari also congratulated the Oba on his enthronement and extended the support of the Federal government to him in his bid to improve the lives of Edo people. 
The Oba in his speech expressed delighted on the president’s visit, noting that it was the first since his recent coronation.”
“We believe this is a sign of better things to come. I appreciate your contribution to my coronation,” Oba Ewuare II said.
The royal father who commended the President for appointing Edo indigenes into positions in government appealed for the establishment of an export and import processing zone for agro-allied industries in the state. 
He said the venture would stimulate the nation’s economy and create jobs.
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Sunday 6 November 2016

Gov Fayose visit another APC chieftain ex-Governor Segun Oni, says Yoruba regional integration is not negotiable.



Gov. Ayodele Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, yesterday paid a surprise visit to another Apc chieftain,the former state Governor, Segun Oni, at his Ifaki Ekiti country home.
Fayose teamed up with Dr. Kayode Fayemi of the then Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) during the 2009 rerun governorship election, which fuelled the ember of political hostility between the duo.
As a pay back, Oni also worked with Fayemi during the 2014 governorship poll, but Fayose eventually triumphed in the poll.
According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Idowu Adelusi, Fayose said it was a mere courtesy visit and proper for him as a governor and leader.
The visit which took place around 2.30p.m. had the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Chief Dipo 
Anisulowo, on the entourage.
The governor who went with only three vehicles in his convoy, said he and Oni had a useful discussion claiming that a governor is the leader of all, saying: “leadership comes first, Ekiti comes first and leadership is about sacrifice to make for the purpose of unity. That is exactly what I am doing.”
He said further that “there is a difference between leadership and politics. To me, the state comes first, every leader willing to make the state first, I will visit him. I am the governor of the state and everybody is my subject. My visit to Oni has nothing to do with politics.
When it comes to how to move the state forward, we must firstly remove our political garment.”
Oni who warmly received Fayose, said he was overwhelmed with the visit which he claimed was brotherly.
According to him, “It is a brotherly visit, I am happy for that. It is a welcome development  and good for the state. We are both leaders of the state.”
Shortly after he came to office, Fayose restored the portrait of Oni which was removed by Fayemi from the Governor’s Office.
Fayose also restored all his benefits as former governor of the state.




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Ondo governorship election without Jegede will not work - Says Gov Mimiko.



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