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The Federal Ministry of Youth Development has announced the launch of its Compressed Natural Gas e-portal for youths in the commercial transport sector, particularly those interested in operating CNG-powered tricycles across the country. The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, disclosed this at a press conference in his office on Monday. The PUNCH
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The ECOWAS Court of Justice on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, which sought N50 million in compensation from the Federal Government for each victim of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. In March 2022, terrorists bombed an Abuja-Kaduna railway near Rigasa, Kaduna, attacking over 970 passengers onboard. The incident led
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The ECOWAS Court of Justice on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, which sought N50 million in compensation from the Federal Government for each victim of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. In March 2022, terrorists bombed an Abuja-Kaduna railway near Rigasa, Kaduna, attacking over 970 passengers onboard. The incident led
An Abuja High Court on Tuesday adjourned until November 11, hearing in a motion filed by a former governor of Taraba, Darius Ishaku, challenging jurisdiction to hear the alleged N27 billion fraud preferred against him. DAILY POST recalls that the Economic and financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arraigned Ishaku and a former Permanent Secretary of Bureau
Alleged N27bn fraud: Court adjourns ex-Taraba governor’s suit to Nov 11
An Abuja High Court on Tuesday adjourned until November 11, hearing in a motion filed by a former governor of Taraba, Darius Ishaku, challenging jurisdiction to hear the alleged N27 billion fraud preferred against him.
DAILY POST recalls that the Economic and financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arraigned Ishaku and a former Permanent Secretary of Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero on a -15- count charge.
The presiding judge, Sylvanus Oriji adjourned the matter after both counsel to the defendants told the court that they had filed preliminary objections before the court.
Justice Oriji adjourned until November 13 for hearing of the two motions.
At the resumed hearing of the matter on Tuesday, the prosecution counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, told the court that the matter was slated for trial.
He however told the court that he was served with preliminary objections by both counsel for the defendants.
“The defence counsel knew very well that the case was slated for today as agreed by all the parties on October 3.
“They filed these motions on the day of the trial thereby scuttling the matter .
“I seek the court’s direction. If I am allowed, I will address the court in 30 minutes but if it is adjournment, I will abide by the court ‘s direction ” he told the court.
Responding, the first defence counsel, Paul Harris Ogbole told the court that he served the motion on the prosecution only Monday.
“We were aware of today’s date but in the cause of our research, we filed the motion which borders on jurisdiction.
“I am not sure that the matter will likely go on today because we will also want him to reply” he told the court.
Similarly, Adeola Adedipe , SAN, the second defence counsel told the court that his motion was served on November 1.
Alleged N27bn fraud: Court adjourns ex-Taraba governor’s suit to Nov 11
The new Controller of Nigeria Correctional Service in Abia State, Mr Henry Onyenze has appealed to the State government to provide operational vehicles, palliatives and building of court cells. The new Controller made the appeal at Government House Umuahia when he paid a courtesy call to the Governor. He also solicited the installation of solar
Nigeria Correctional Service in Abia begs Gov Otti for vehicles, lighting facilities
The new Controller of Nigeria Correctional Service in Abia State, Mr Henry Onyenze has appealed to the State government to provide operational vehicles, palliatives and building of court cells.
The new Controller made the appeal at Government House Umuahia when he paid a courtesy call to the Governor.
He also solicited the installation of solar lights in custodial facilities in the state to improve lighting as well as ensure the safety of inmates and staff of the Service.
Onyenze thanked Governor Alex Otti for facilitating resources and programs which he said, have been enabling the Nigeria Correctional Service to provide safe, secure and humane custody for prison inmates in Abia State.
Receiving the new Controller at Government House, Governor Otti who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Caleb Ajagba appreciated the important roles the Nigeria Correctional Service play in character reformation and reintegration of the citizens.
He promised to support the new Controller and his personnel to succeed in their duties and reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies in the state.
Also speaking, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ikechuckwu Uwanna who was represented by Mrs Chibuzor Ehiemere, Director of Public Prosecution in the Ministry of Justice said his office would like to receive the list for amnesty.
The Attorney General stressed that receiving the list would enable the committee on the prerogative of mercy to look into it, pointing out that it would help in decongesting Correctional facilities.
According to Uwanna, congestion is one of the major challenges confronting the justice system.
Nigeria Correctional Service in Abia begs Gov Otti for vehicles, lighting facilities