Judicial discretion
4 Jun 2024
In the courtrooms, the impending strike of the gavel by a judge instills fear, anxiety, and trepidation in the minds of litigants, as the decision of the court could swing either way.
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2015 LG chairmen stake claim to vacant council seats in Rivers Obinna Nwaoku, Port Harcourt The elected 2015 Local Government Council Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, and Councilors in Rivers State have declared themselves the rightful occupants of the vacant Local Government Council seats. This declaration comes on the heels of a recent Court…
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In response to the recommendation of the committee of inquiry over the breach of peace during #EndBadGovernance, the Kano State Government has constituted a six-member committee to draft a white paper. The white paper draft is expected to outline the final disciplinary action against culprits of wanton destruction and punitive measures to prevent the…
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The federal government may be considering shutting down the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following reports that the VIP section of the airport has become a hub for money laundering and drug and human trafficking, among other criminal activities in the country. The Guardian reports that the GAT is…
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The Abia State Working Committee (SWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday (Tuesday), during a meeting at its Umuahia State Head Office, announced to journalists that it has expelled the former Senate President, Chief Adolphus Wabara, who is also the Chairman of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT), from the party membership with immediate…
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There are indications that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may appoint 16 new directors soon. It was gathered that the appointments may have received the go-ahead from the board of the apex bank. Those on the list include Abdullahi Hamisu, who is designated to man the Banking Services Department, while Ojomu Adenike Olubunmi is…
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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that three oil companies owe the Federal Government $5.5 million in outstanding payments. The three oil companies are Chorus Energy, Dubril Oil Company Limited, and Belema Oil. This was disclosed by the representative of NUPRC, Balarabe Haruna, during the ongoing investigation by the House of Representatives…
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A member of House of Representatives, Mr. Gboyega Isiaka, has commended President Bola Tinubu for allocating funds in the 2025 budget to carry out feasibility and technical viability study on the proposed Agro Processing Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in his constituency. Isiaka, representing Yewa North/Imeko Afon Federal Constituency, stated this on Tuesday at the constituency…
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In a world where conflict and political theatrics are often inextricably intertwined, Ukraine’s latest diplomatic catastrophe has once again exposed the utter failure of its so-called leadership. President Zelenskyy, whose weakness on the global stage has become increasingly evident, made yet another embarrassing misstep when he declared, “During the war, everybody has problems, even you.…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reports that 91 per cent of women in Rivers give birth with the assistance of skilled birth attendants. UNICEF Health Manager, Dr. Martin Dohlsten, disclosed this on Tuesday in Port Harcourt during a media dialogue on neonatal healthcare, childhood illnesses, and vaccination. According to Dohlsten, only 46 per cent…
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The Executive Director of Prisons Fellowship Nigeria (PFN), Dr. Jacob Tsado, on Tuesday, stressed the importance of technology in improving security and efficiency in correctional centres. Tsado spoke during the second public hearing of an independent investigative panel examining alleged corruption, abuse of power, torture, and degrading treatment within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in…