Professor Fidelis Oditah is Wrong about the EFCC By Dele Oyewale Professor Fidelis Oditah’s recent interactive discussion on a wide range of issues on Arise News, are quite engaging. As a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN and an international legal mind, his views on national issues cannot be disregarded. Benjamin Disraeli, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom once said, “with words we govern men”. Thus, Oditah’ s words are important and cannot be dismissed as empty effusion lacking weight or impact. However, the learned Professor’s submission on what he called the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC’s three fundamental…
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FG Inaugurates 10-Man Inter-Ministerial Committee To Enforce Supreme Court Judgement On Local Governments Autonomy The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to enforce the Supreme Court judgement delivered on 11th July, 2024 granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. The members of the committee are as follows: 1. Secretary to the Government of the Federation – Chairman 2. Hon. Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy -Member 3. Attorney General of the Federation & Minister of Justice – Member 4. Hon. Minister of Budget & Economic…
FG Inaugurates 10-Man Inter-Ministerial Committee To Enforce Supreme Court Judgement On Local Governments Autonomy The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to enforce the Supreme Court judgement delivered on 11th July, 2024 granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. The members of the committee are as follows: 1. Secretary to the Government of the Federation – Chairman 2. Hon. Minister of Finance & Coordinating Minister of the Economy -Member 3. Attorney General of the Federation & Minister of Justice – Member 4. Hon. Minister of Budget & Economic…
President Tinubu Order Release Of Minors Arrested For Hunger Protests Following the outrage that trailed the arrest and arraignment of minors over the #EndBadGovernance protests held in several parts of the country in August, President Bola Tinubu on Monday directed the immediate release of all the children. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House correspondents on Monday after the President swore in seven newly appointed ministers cleared by the Senate. The minister said the President ordered the immediate release of the minors without prejudice to whatever legal processes that are ongoing. The President also…
The Outcry Over the Arraignment of Underage Offenders in Nigeria: Distinguishing Between Facts and Emotions. By Abayomi Odunowo. The Disturbing Reality of Underage Offenders in Nigeria, the heartbreaking images of underage offenders fainting in courtrooms have ignited widespread outrage among citizens and advocacy groups alike. These incidents raise profound questions about the nation’s legal system and the treatment of its youngest citizens. At the core of this controversy lies a troubling problem: the legal framework allows for the prosecution of children as young as seven years old. The constitution of Nigeria recognizes the need for juvenile justice, yet the visuals…
EFCC justifies Arest of Edo Accountant-General, others The arrest of Edo State’s Accountant General, Julius Anelu, and two other top officials was carried out to quickly save state in view of “huge and suspicious from the state treasured by the outgoing administration”. An impeccable source within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which pleaded anonymity, informed that the arrests were made to save the state rather than ground the activities of the state. The EFCC had arrested the Accountant General of Edo State, Julius Anelu, and two other top government officials over alleged financial imprieprieties. “Out of N24.6bn paid…
Oyo NACJ Condoles NUJ Chairman, Babalola on Mother’s Death The Nigeria Association of Christian Journalists, Oyo State Chapter has expressed its condolences to Chief Ademola Babalola, Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Oyo State Council on the demise of his mother, Mrs Wulemotu Aweni Babalola who passed on early Sunday morning. NACJ expressed its condolences in a release signed by its Chairman, Lekan Shobo Shobowale, and made available to journalists through its spokesperson, adeola Badru. “As we all know, the death of one’s parents, particularly, one’s mother, could be painful. On this, we empathise with you. “Though Mama joined the Saints…
Gov. Abiodun Hails NBS Reports on Ogun IGR …says it showcases Ogun’s economic resilience, growth Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun has hailed the reports of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which listed the state among the best in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in the country. Speaking during the public unveiling and commissioning of the Olumo Courts service apartments and associated facilities in Abeokuta on Saturday, Governor Abiodun quoting the NBS report, noted that Ogun State’s internally generated revenue has surpassed that of several states, showcasing its economic resilience and growth. The governor said through various policies that…
Upholding Rule Of Law: Nigeria Police Force Ensures Due Process And Compassion In Handling 76 Suspects The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has recently arraigned 76 individuals in court on charges, including terrorism, arson, and treasonable felony. These serious allegations encompass offences such as the destruction of public property and threats to national security. In managing the detention and arraignment of these suspects, the NPF has rigorously adhered to legal provisions to ensure fairness and accountability under the rule of law. The suspects were initially presented in court, where they were formally charged, and a remand order was issued by the…
2027: If I Want To Contest For Any Position, I will Say It Myself – Makinde To Supporters, PDP Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to work together and unite their bases, saying the 2027 general election would be APC versus Nigerians. The governor noted that with a united PDP, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would have an uphill task in the election, especially going by the harsh economic situation Nigerians are facing. He said that the people of Nigeria would speak against the ruling party in 2027 as…