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JUST IN: The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the sacking of the Chief Judge of Osun State by Governor Adeleke, describing it as unlawful and condemnable.

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3 weeks ago

November 18, 2023

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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the removal of Osun State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Oyebola Adepele Ojo, by Governor Ademola Adeleke, labelling it an “unlawful and unwarranted assault on the judiciary.”...Click Here To Continue Reading>>

In a statement issued by the NBA National Publicity Secretary, Akorede Habeeb Lawal, the association described Adeleke’s action as a “desecration of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).”

“The NBA unequivocally condemns this unlawful action by the Osun State Government,” the statement said. “It is an abuse of the rule of law and a blatant disregard for the provisions of the Constitution.”

The NBA said the procedures for removing a Chief Judge from office are clearly outlined in the Constitution and that the Osun State House of Assembly’s resolution asking Justice Ojo to “step aside” is not a recognized legal process.

The statement further pointed to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Elelu-Habeeb & Anor v AG Federation & Ors (2012), which explicitly stated that a State’s Chief Judge cannot be removed without recourse to the National Judicial Council (NJC).

The NBA expressed deep concern over the Osun State government’s disregard for the National Industrial Court’s interim injunction restraining Governor Adeleke from interfering with the office of the Chief Judge.

“This blatant disregard for court orders is deeply troubling and sets a dangerous precedent,” the statement added.

“The tenure of a judicial officer cannot and should not be subject to the whims and fancies of politicians,” the statement declared.

The association reiterated its non-recognition of Hon. Justice Olayinka Afolabi as the acting Chief Judge of Osun State, emphasizing the need to adhere strictly to the law in such matters.

“The NBA will not stand idly by while the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary are trampled upon.” “We shall take all necessary steps to ensure that this impunity and brazen abuse of office does not go unchallenged,” the NBA said.

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Breaking news: Tinubu has approved 4 new appointments.

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7 hours ago

December 7, 2023

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President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of four new members to the National Council on Privatization (NCP). The new members, who were appointed to represent the private sector on the Council, were announced in a statement by presidential media aide Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday evening....Click Here To Continue Reading>>

The appointed individuals are:

(1) Oluwole Osin — South-West

(2) Mohammed Mustapha Bintube — North-East

(3) Olayiwola Yahaya — North-Central

(4) Akwa Effion Okon — South-South

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The APC has responded to reports of a possible coalition between the PDP, SDP, and five other political parties.

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7 hours ago

December 7, 2023

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the proposed coalition of seven opposition parties, stating that it is not worried about their “gang-up.”...Click Here To Continue Reading>>

It was reported that an alliance was formed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), Peoples Allied Movement (PAM), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Young Progressives Party (YPP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), on Wednesday in Abuja at the National Secretariat of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

In response, Felix Morka, the APC national publicity secretary, said, “We are not concerned about that.” He added, “Whatever they (opposition) do is their business, and they should justify themselves before Nigerians.”

Morka acknowledged the APC’s own formation from various parties in 2013 but said the party would not be distracted by the new move by the “opposition elements.”

This follows a proposal made in November by the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for the opposition to unite due to concerns about the country’s potential slide into a one-party state.

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According to Atiku, the COP28 delegation has accused Tinubu of turning the climate change conference into an owambe party.

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4 days ago

December 4, 2023

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the reported over-bloated delegation led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai. In a statement released by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku criticized the size and nature of the delegation, suggesting that Tinubu lacked an understanding of the severity of Nigeria’s economic challenges.

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Atiku questioned the rationale behind converting a climate change conference into what he described as a “jamboree, all-comers, and ‘owambe’ party” with over 1,400 delegates. He characterized the situation as ridiculous and indicative of a governance approach lacking awareness and responsibility.

The statement highlighted the pressing economic hardships faced by Nigeria, emphasizing the need for leaders to align their actions with the available resources. Atiku criticized the use of borrowed funds for what he termed a “street party” held outside the country, calling attention to the disparity between the purpose of COP

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