Judiciary

Adeleke Advises New Judges on Fair Judgement

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By Funmi Adekoya

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged the new Judges in state judiciary to dispense justice without fear or favour .

Governor Adeleke made the call at the swearing in of four new Judges of the State High Court in Abere, Osun State.


He described efficient Judiciary as the foundation of democracy saying democracy cannot thrive unless the Judiciary Independence in guaranteed.


The Governor said, his government is poised to support the Judiciary to discharge justice and to overcome her operational challenges while acknowledging the long list of needs of the Judiciary.


He reiterated his commitment to earlier promise of upgrade of judicial facilities and introduction of ICT in the dispensation of Justice.


While charging the judges to see their appointment as a call to service, the Governor promised to support the Judiciary unconditionally for it to deliver on its adjudication mandate.


Administering the oath of allegiance and Judicial oath on the four newly appointed Judges, Director of Cabinet, Mr Gbenga Adeniran asked them to discharge their duties without allowing their personal interests to influence their decisions.


Governor’s Office Correspondent, Funmi Adekoya reports that, the four new judges: Justice Muhammed Lasisi, Justice Michael Awe, Justice Fatimah Sódàmádé and Justice Joseph Owolabi after the oaths signed their oaths before the Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke in the presence of The Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi and The Chief Judge of Osun State, Justice Adepele Ojo. 


Responding on behalf of others, Justice Muhammad Lasisi lauded the Governor for his dynamic leadership style promising that the trust bestowed upon them will be guarded with all sense of objectivity, impartiality, fairness and justice.

Judiciary

Ariwoola Now Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria

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Following the resignation of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, swore in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria.

The swearing-in took place at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja.

Justice Ariwoola, who is the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court was formerly a Justice of the Court of Appeal before being elevated to the Supreme Court bench in 2011.

 He was born on August 22, 1958, and hails from Oyo State.

Justice Ariwoola will serve in an acting capacity until confirmed by the Senate under President Buhari’s request.

Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad suddenly resigned on Monday morning for an undisclosed health issue.

The President also conferred on the outgoing CJN, the National Honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger.

Among those in attendance were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, other Justices of the Supreme Court, Director-General of the State Security Service, Yusuf Bichi.

Culled / Olaitan Oye- Adeitan

News

New Excos Take Charge in Ondo NUJ

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A new State executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, ondo state council, led by Radio Nigeria journalist, Leke Adegbite, has been sworn in.  
Adegbite was sworn in alongside other state executive members to lead the union for the next three years.

Others sworn in were Hakeem Gbadamosi of the Nigerian Tribune as the vice Chairman, Ngozi Aduloju as the assistant secretary, Fatima Muraina of the Hope newspaper as the treasurer, and Lawani Arinmola as the Financial secretary.

The swearing in ceremony was performed by the NUJ President, Comrade Chris Isiguzo represented by his vice president, B zone Mrs Ronke Afebioye- Samo under the supervision of a legal professional, Iyiola Afolabi.

Performing the swearing in ceremony, Comrade Isiguzo urged the new executive to be magnanimous in victory.

He also urged the new Chairman,to reach out to all parties and be a leader of all members regardless of who they supported during the election process.

In a remark, the Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC , comrade Sunday Adeleye, promised that the labour Union would continue to support NUJ in all its activities.

In his acceptance speech, the new Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Prince Leke Adegbite promised to prioritize welfare and training for all members.

Prince Adegbite also promised to reposition the Union to be more enviable and become a union that all members would be proud of.

Highlight of the swearing in ceremony was the reading the oath of office by all members of the new State executive council of ondo NUJ.

The positions of Secretary and internal auditor are expected to be filled in through byelection.

Kayode Animasaun

Politics

Buhari Swears In Six New INEC Commissioners

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President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in six new National Commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commisssioners..

The brief swearing-in ceremony, which preceded the weekly virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, took place at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa,Abuja.

Present at swearing in of  the Commissioners were Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Senate President Senator Ahmad Lawan and Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila.

Also present at theremony were the  ceremony,were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha; the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari; the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (Rtd); and some of the Ministers scheduled to attend the FEC meeting.

Those sworn-in include Mohammed Haruna (Niger State); Mrs. Agbamuche Mbu (Delta); Okeagu Nnamdi (Abia); Major General Abubakar Alkali (Rtd.) (Adamawa); Professor Rada Gumus (Bayelsa) and Sam Elumeku (Ogun).

Speaking with newsmen  after the swearing-in ceremoney, Chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, said Nigerians should expect the best out of INEC with the full complement of its commissioners

“Well, it’s a good day for the Commission, with the swearing in of the six National Commissioners, we have the full complements of 12 National Commissioners. It’s coming three days to by-elections in four states of the Federation and as we plan for the Ekiti and Osun governorship elections.

“As we continue to prepare for the 2023 general elections, we’ll go on firing on all cylinders now that we have the full complement of commissioners and Nigerians should expect the best out of the Commission,” he said.

Immediately after the ceremony, President Buhari proceeded with the weekly virtual FEC meeting.

The Ministers at present at the meeting include Chibuike Amaechi (Transportation); Lai Mohammed (Information and Culture); Senator Chris Ngige (Labour and Employment); Festus Keyamo (Minister of State, Labour and Employment); Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu (Science and Technology Innovation), his state counterpart Mohammed Abdullahi; Uchechukwu Ogar (State, Mines and Steel Development); Olamilekan Adegbite (Mines and Steel);Abubakar Aliyu (Minister of Power) and his state counterpart Jeddy Agba; Babatunde Fashola (Works and Housing); Clement Agba (Minister of State Budget and National Planning).

The Head of Service Folashade Yemi-Esan and other Ministers were attending the meeting virtually from their various offices in Abuja

The council is expected to deliberate on memos emanating from the various Ministers in attendance for approval.

The Nation