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A drug baron on the wanted list of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency identified as Joachin Mbonu, has been arrested. Mbonu was arrested by operatives of the NDLEA in his village mansion in Imo state on July 5. A statement on Tuesday by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said Mbonu was arrested along with
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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has asked Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and 36 States Governors to stop giving cars and houses to judges. SERAP said Wike and the Governors are usurping the authority and responsibilities of the National Judicial Council, NJC through giving cars and houses to judges. This
Tinubu told to stop Wike, Govs from giving cars, houses to Judges
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has asked Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and 36 States Governors to stop giving cars and houses to judges.
SERAP said Wike and the Governors are usurping the authority and responsibilities of the National Judicial Council, NJC through giving cars and houses to judges.
This was contained in an open letter signed by SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, made available to DAILY POST on Sunday.
The letter was also copied to Ms. Margaret Satterthwaite, UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers.
SERAP said it shall consider appropriate legal actions to compel Tinubu’s government and the attorneys general of the 36 states to comply with the organization’s request in the public interest.
SERAP argued that “Politicians ought to keep their hands off the judiciary and respect and protect its integrity and independence. Politicians must treat judges with dignity and respect.”
According to the statement, such practices of gifting judges cars and houses are clearly antithetical to the constitutional principles of separation of powers, checks and balances and the rule of law, and may create the perception that the judiciary is subservient to the executive.
SERAP, therefore, urged Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to challenge in court the constitutionality and legality of the practices by members of the executive of giving cars and houses to judges in Abuja and across the states.
SERAP said, “The Nigerian Constitution and international standards make clear that the judiciary is neither subservient to the executive nor the legislature.”
“Undermining the fundamental principle of separation of powers risks constraining the ability of the judiciary to act as a check on the executive.”
“Your government has the constitutional and international obligations to promote public confidence in the judiciary and safeguard the rule of law.”
Tinubu told to stop Wike, Govs from giving cars, houses to Judges
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, has declared that while he supported the removal of fuel subsidy, strong mitigating measures against negative impacts on average Nigerians still needed to be put in place by the government. Expected mitigating measures that should be put in place according to the Senator, include strategic investments
Hardship: Senator Musa seeks mitigations against subsidy removal
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, has declared that while he supported the removal of fuel subsidy, strong mitigating measures against negative impacts on average Nigerians still needed to be put in place by the government.
Expected mitigating measures that should be put in place according to the Senator, include strategic investments in social welfare programs, improvements in security, and support for economic growth at all levels.
The Senator made the call in a personally signed statement issued on Sunday to clarify his support for subsidy removal and commitment to addressing citizens’ concerns.
The statement reads: “When I said, ‘removing subsidy is the best thing that happened to Nigeria’, my assertion was not intended to overlook or diminish the economic challenges faced by Nigerians.
“Rather, it was a statement grounded in the reality that, for years, subsidy payments have lined the pockets of a few powerful individuals at the expense of the nation.
“Hundreds of billions of naira that should have been channeled into vital infrastructure, education, and healthcare ended up benefiting a few privileged, depriving over 230 million Nigerians of necessary resources and opportunities.
“The removal of the subsidy is a step towards eliminating systemic corruption and redirecting resources to where they are truly needed.
“However, I agree that it must be accompanied by strong measures to mitigate the impact on everyday Nigerians.
“This includes strategic investments in social welfare programs, improvements in security, and support for economic growth at all levels, and that has been my focus.
“I am deeply aware of the pressing issues of insecurity affecting even my Senatorial District for many years and other parts of the country.
“I have not and will not remain silent on these matters, and I am committed to amplifying our voices and pushing for comprehensive strategies that address safety, economic empowerment, and equitable development.”
Hardship: Senator Musa seeks mitigations against subsidy removal
A new study shows that jobs in the renewable energy industry have surged to 16.2 million, marking the highest annual growth rate on record. The newly released Renewable Energy and Jobs—Annual Review 2024 from the International Renewable Energy Agency and the International Labour Organisation indicated that 2023 saw the largest-ever increase in renewable energy jobs,
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A new study shows that jobs in the renewable energy industry have surged to 16.2 million, marking the highest annual growth rate on record. The newly released Renewable Energy and Jobs—Annual Review 2024 from the International Renewable Energy Agency and the International Labour Organisation indicated that 2023 saw the largest-ever increase in renewable energy jobs,