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Ariwoola debunks insinuation that Supreme Court Justices wrote petition against former CJN

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2 years ago

September 22, 2022

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***Says Justices were embarrassed by leaked memo

***Confirms paucity of funds as raised by the justices still persists

The newly confirmed Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has clarified the insinuation that there is crisis among Justices of the Supreme Court, as leaked memo to the immediate past CJN, Mohammed Tanko seemed to have suggested

Justice Ariwoola Who was confirmed as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by the senate on Wednesday made the clarification while responding to questions from Senators during his screening by the Senate
The Deputy President of the Senate , Ovie Omo -Agege, Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and other senators, had in their remarks before asking questions, expressed concern over embarrassment the purported petitions written to Justice Mohammed Tanko by 15 other Justices of the Supreme Court in June this year, caused Nigerians .
But Justice Ariwoola in response to the lawmakers’s remarked saying the Supreme Court Justices didn’t write petition to or against Justice Mohammed Tanko as CJN then, but an internal memo on how to address challenges being faced by them as regards welfare and lack of conducive working environment .
“Justices of the Supreme Court didn’t write petition to or against Justice Mohammed Tanko as CJN few months back but sent a memo where issues relating to welfare of each of the Justices and lack of conducive working environment of Justices at the Supreme Court generally were raised.
“We the Justices were embarrassed when we read content of our memo in the papers .
“It was never intended to be for public consumption since the motive behind the memo was not to fight or bring down anybody .
“When the hand written memo was signed by all the Justices , we didn’t allow anybody to see it , making its leakage to the media to be like a miracle to us “, he said .
He however said most of the issues raised in the memo are still not attended to due to paucity of fund and poor funding of the Supreme Court in particular and Judiciary generally.
“Some of the Justices appointed in 2020 , have not gotten official accommodation , making them to be coming to office from Satellite towns within the FCT.
“Judiciary of Nigeria must be properly funded , we should not beg for our entitlements .
“More Justices need to be appointed as out of 21 needed in the Supreme Court, only 13 are left and for expeditious consideration of cases , some of the cases should be allowed to stop at the Court of Appeal through constitution amendment to that effect .
“The National Assembly should please help in this regard by carrying out required constitution amendments needed “, he added.
On the delay in Justice administration, Justice Ariwoola said as Justice delayed is seen as Justice denied, so is Justice rushed, Justice denied.
According to him, the wheel of Justice may be slow but as long as it is steady, Justice will always be served on those who deserved it .
He added that appointment of Judicial officers, is different from dancing ‘palango ‘ as it takes a lawyer to be at the bar for a minimum of ten years before securing appointment as Judge of State or Federal High Court and minimum of 15 years for such appointment at the Court of Appeal.

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Senate endorses Omolola Oloworaran as PENCOM Director-General

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22 hours ago

November 21, 2024

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Omolola Oloworaran

The Senate has endorsed the nomination of Omolola Oloworaran as the substantive Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM).
President Bola Tinubu had nominated Oloworaran for the position and sought Senate approval through a formal request.
Her confirmation followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, presented during Thursday’s plenary session.
The committee’s chairman, Senator Cyril Fasuyi (APC, Ekiti North), stated that Oloworaran met all legal and professional requirements as outlined in the Pension Reform Act 2014. He emphasized that she fulfilled the criteria stipulated under sections 19(2), (5), (6), and 26 of the Act, qualifying her for the role.
“The nominee has demonstrated competence and meets the legal prerequisites for this position. The committee finds her to be a fit and proper person for appointment as Director-General of PENCOM,” Senator Fasuyi said.
During the session, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin put the committee’s recommendation to a voice vote, which received overwhelming support from the senators.
Oloworaran’s confirmation ensures continued leadership at PENCOM, an agency critical to Nigeria’s pension administration and reform initiatives.

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Edo Governor Okpebholo Appoints Gani Audu as Chief of Staff

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1 week ago

November 15, 2024

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Hon. Gani Audu

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as Chief of Staff, with the appointment taking immediate effect.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Fred Itua, made the disclosure through a press Statement on Thursday.
According to the statement the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, who made the announcement described Audu’s new role as integral to advancing Governor Okpebholo’s reform agenda for the state.

The statement reads: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly the good people of Edo State, that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect.”

Hon. Audu, born on August 18, 1969, brings a rich background in governance and administration to his new role. A graduate of Auchi Polytechnic with an HND (1994), he went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from Benson Idahosa University (2011) and an M.Sc. in Intelligence and Global Security from Baze University, Abuja (2024).

Audu’s political experience spans nearly two decades. He served as Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Council from 2004 to 2010, represented Etsako West Constituency 1 in the Edo State House of Assembly from 2015 to 2023, and was the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the 2020 Edo State elections.

This strategic appointment is expected to bolster the governor’s administrative team and support his vision of transformative governance in Edo State.

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President Tinubu Congratulates Donald Trump on Re-election as U.S. President

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2 weeks ago

November 6, 2024

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Bola Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America.
In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), on Wednesday, President Tinubu expressed his enthusiasm about strengthening Nigeria-U.S. relations amidst the complex global challenges and opportunities.

Trump, who claimed victory on Wednesday, pledged to “heal” the country as he was on the brink of defeating Kamala Harris in a remarkable White House comeback.

President Tinubu praised Trump’s victory, emphasizing that it reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership. He also commended the American people’s commitment to democracy.

Looking ahead, President Tinubu expressed confidence that Trump’s experience as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021 would foster beneficial and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between the U.S. and Africa. He expressed hope that this new era under President Trump would promote peace, economic cooperation, and address global challenges.

Acknowledging the significant influence of the United States in shaping global events, President Tinubu believes that Trump’s leadership will bring the world closer to peace and prosperity.