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The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed for a second reading a bill seeking to establish a regulatory body for organ harvesting, transplants, and donations in Nigeria. Titled A Bill for an Act to Make Provisions for a Regulatory Body for Organ Harvesting, Transplanting, and Donations and for Related Matters, the proposed legislation aims to
The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, has called for improved policing that will impact positively on the criminal justice administration sector. Justice Majebi made the call weekend when the new Commissioner of Police in Kogi State Miller Dantawaye, paid a courtesy visit to his office at the Kogi State high Court in
Effective policing vital for criminal justice administration – Kogi Chief Judge, Mejebi
The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, has called for improved policing that will impact positively on the criminal justice administration sector.
Justice Majebi made the call weekend when the new Commissioner of Police in Kogi State Miller Dantawaye, paid a courtesy visit to his office at the Kogi State high Court in Lokoja.
He made a case for well-equipped and trained police personnel to boost the justice system in Kogi State.
Justice Majebi went further to emphasize the importance of the visit stating that any noticeable grey areas amongst agencies in the criminal administration sector would be sorted out.
According to him “It is no longer acceptable for the judiciary to be bashed for poor prosecution of cases. The essence of the visit is that in the Administration of Criminal Justice in the state, we are all partners and we always appreciate our partners who are performing and we urge those who are not to tell us their reasons for failing so that we can address them collectively.
“This is because the judiciary is always blamed in matters after court pronouncements despite the judiciary having other critical stakeholders. It is the facts presented before the court that qualify the court to either say the suspect is acquitted or jailed.
“But once a suspect is freed by the court, the judge is accused of taking bribe not knowing that he was left with the skeleton of the matter after the flesh and blood have been sucked. But here in Kogi State, we have Judges with a high reputation who are ready to sacrifice their blood for justice”.
Cautioning the Police on handling cases, especially trivial civil matters which shouldn’t have been taken to court, he reminded the number one cop in the state that individuals and institutions are liable for violation of people’s rights.
He cited issues of wrongful and prolonged detentions, especially over matters that should be resolved through Alternative Dispute Resolution, ADR, though cautioned against its abuse.
“As we always advice other stakeholders in the criminal justice administration through comments made by our Judges on false imprisonment, long period of detention of people, award of damages against individuals and institutions who contravene the law, police officers must be very careful and diligent in their duties”.
Justice Majebi reminded the commissioner of the need for absolute compliance with the 1999 Constitution (as amended) while advocating that the Police be “regularly lectured on the basic requirements of the constitution on crime, its prevention, management and prosecution of cases.
Earlier in his remarks, the new Commissioner of Police, Miller Dantawaye, argued that when he assumed office he ordered the decongestion of Police cells around various formations in the state.
He said the police would not succeed without the judiciary and demanded for “a strong synergy to achieve goals together”.
“To avoid over congestion in our cells, I have warned and directed already that, particularly in civil cases, I will have a problem with whoever populates my cells. The Inspector General of Police has warned against such civil cases and Kogi State Police Command must comply with the Inspector General of Police’ directive” he added.
Effective policing vital for criminal justice administration – Kogi Chief Judge, Mejebi
The Borno State Urban Planning and Development Board (BSUPDB) has banned street hawking and other illegal activities in Maiduguri metropolis. This was contained in a statement issued by the General Manager of the board, Limán Mustapha, on Friday in Maiduguri, the state capital. Mustapha said the ban was in accordance with the Borno State Urban
Borno Govt bans street hawking
The Borno State Urban Planning and Development Board (BSUPDB) has banned street hawking and other illegal activities in Maiduguri metropolis.
This was contained in a statement issued by the General Manager of the board, Limán Mustapha, on Friday in Maiduguri, the state capital.
Mustapha said the ban was in accordance with the Borno State Urban Planning and Development Law of 2002.
According to him, the board prohibited street hawking, the operation of tricycles, and generator repair activities around the Post Office and Monday Market areas of Maiduguri.
He added that the board also banned any activities on pedestrian walkways, junctions, and roundabouts, as well as the sale of engine oil on road reserves, the dumping of sand or building materials, and the mixing of cement on roads. Additionally, the construction of boreholes by roadsides was prohibited.
The General Manager further stated that those affected by the order had been asked to vacate the occupied sites with immediate effect.
“The board has no alternative but to arrest and prosecute defaulters in a court of law.
“This measure aims to ensure a clean, safe, and organized urban environment in Maiduguri and other parts of the state,” he said.
Mustapha urged residents and business owners to comply with the ban to avoid legal action.
Borno Govt bans street hawking
The Super Eagles will rely on Victor Boniface, Ademola Lookman, and Moses Simon in their attack against Libya in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, following the injury of Victor Osimhen. Lookman and Boniface featured prominently in the Eagles’ last two matches against the Benin Republic in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and Rwanda in
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The Super Eagles will rely on Victor Boniface, Ademola Lookman, and Moses Simon in their attack against Libya in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, following the injury of Victor Osimhen. Lookman and Boniface featured prominently in the Eagles’ last two matches against the Benin Republic in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and Rwanda in
