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Nigeria loses 2500 under-5 children daily from preventable causes - Osinbajo
By Doosuur Iwambe Nigeria loses 2,500 children under the age of 5 everyday due to largely preventable causes, including the lack of services that skilled birth attendants could provide, Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has said. According to the vice president, Nigeria makes up only 2 percent of the world population but accounts for 14 percent of the world’s maternal death burden.
Rape: The stark reality of being female in male-dominated society — Daily Times Nigeria
Adolescents worldwide often face tremendous sexual violence; a growing problem and a leading reproductive health concern. The prevalence of this violence ranges between 11 and 55% in Nigeria. In this report, DOOSUUR IWAMBE x-rays the psychological and mental effects of rape. Esther Anu (not real name) was 13-years-old when her uncle raped her. According to her, she was spending the holidays with her grandmother when the incident occurred.
NNPC remits N219.16bn, $193.05m into federation account — Daily Times Nigeria
*As FG denies promising to lower PMS pump price *Says it will no longer bear petrol subsidy burden The 57th edition of the monthly financial and operations report indicated that The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), remitted the sum of N219.16 billion to the federation account in the month of April.
Shi'ite: Keep Your Recommendation To Yourself, US, UK Told — Daily Times Nigeria
The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations for Transparency in Governance has asked the United Kingdom and United States governments to keep their recommendations on the issues surrounding the clash between men of the Nigerian Army and members of the Shi’ite movement in December 2015 where some persons were reportedly killed as its coming after relevant authorities have done justice to it.
Ogbeh calls for caution over NIFOR leadership — Daily Times Nigeria
Chief Audu Ogbeh Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has called on those agitating over the reversal of the appointment of Dr. Osasuyi Aisuehi as the executive director (ED) of the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) in Benin City, to desist from actions that could backfire against them.
We've revitalised 55 Primary Health Care facilities across the country - Shuaib — Daily Times Nigeria
Executive Director/CEO, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr Faisal Shuaib ***Says the agency effectively curb cholera outbreak in the North *** Reiterates NPHCDA commitment to do more in 2018 The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, Dr Faisal Shuaib, has said that about 55 Primary Health Care facilities have been revived under the agency revitalisation scheme.
NBA wants FG to pay more attention to human rights violation in the North — Daily Times Nigeria
NBA President, Mr Abubakar Mahmud The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Mr Abubakar Mahmoud, has called on the Federal government pay more attention to the human rights violation in the North East.He also urged the Federal Government to step up its efforts to ensure that normalcy is restored in the region.
Senate 'll scrutinize every aspect of 2018 Budget - Sen Shehu Sani — Daily Times Nigeria
**Says 2016/2017 performance didn’t meet expectationsThe Senate has said that it is not in a hurry to pass the 2018 Budget, but will be painstaking in carefully scrutinizing every aspect of the budget proposal to ensure that the right thing is done.The Senate Committee Chairman on Local and Foreign Loans, Senator Shehu Sani, disclosed this on Thursday during a courtesy visit to The Daily Times corporate office in Abuja.
Buhari orders total crackdown on drug traffickers — Daily Times Nigeria
#PMBinKano * As court jails 27-year-old woman for human trafficking There is no hiding place for drug traffickers as President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday instructed law enforcement agencies to deal decisively with all those who import, distribute and sell illicit drugs in the country.Speaking at an interactive meeting with religious leaders in Kano in the course of his two-day state visit, the President expressed concern about the growing problem of drugs abuse in the country.
Breaking: Justice Ademola suddenly retires as FHC Judge — Daily Times Nigeria
Justice-Adeniyi-Ademola * Retirement comes few days after NJC meeting Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court in Abuja, one of the Judges that was arrested during the October raid by the Department of the State Service (DSS) has voluntarily retired from the Bench.The Daily Times further gathered that Justice Ademola tendered his resignation letter to the National Judicial Council (NJC) on Wednesday evening after he had presided over several cases four of which were criminal matters.
Group wants EFCC, IGP, DSS to probe anti- graft chief — Daily Times Nigeria
A civil society organization, ?the Ant-corruption and Integrity Forum has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Nigerian Police and other relevant security agencies to investigate the allegation of fraud levelled against its former Board of Trustees Chairman, Prince kpokpogri.At a press conference in Abuja, the new chairman of the forum, Ambassador Chris Onwueme, accused the Kpokpogri of using organization to intimidate the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of...
Boko Haram: Chibok boy walks again after 3 months surgery in Dubai hospital — Daily Times Nigeria
Young Ali It was a season of joy, singing and giving praises to God on Monday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as family and friends gathered to watch young Ali Ahmadu, who three months ago was rolled into a plane on a wheelchair on his way to Dubai for medical treatment, walk out of another plane unaided.The boy, who was a victim of Boko Haram raid in Chibok community of Borno State had been on wheelchair for the past four years, but can now walk after three months of...
We've released N540m to each state as health intervention - Health Minister — Daily Times Nigeria
*Says 774 Primary Healthcare centres to be revived20,000 HIV/AIDs patients to get free treatment The Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole has disclosed that the Federal Government under the Save One Million Lives Performance for Result Initiative (SOMLP) has released a whopping $1.5million (N540 million) as an intervention to each of the 36 states of the federation in its bid to addressing the critical health challenges in the country.Adewole stated this on Monday during the flag- off of...
NAPTIP boss wants stakeholders to cripple human traffickers' finance — Daily Times Nigeria
Director General of NAPTIP, Dame Julie Okah-Donli * Says its only solution to win war against humanity trafficking In its bid to curb the menace of human trafficking in the country, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP has said that human traffickers must be crippled economically by destination countries and international law enforcement agencies.The NAPTIP Director-General, Dame Julie Okah-Donli, stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while playing host to the...
Contempt: Court reserves judgment in suit seeking Saraki’s removal — Daily Times Nigeria
Senate President Bukola Saraki Doosuur Iwambe Abuja Justice Yusuf Halilu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama has reserved judgement in the suit instituted by the people of Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District praying it to sack the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, over his continued disobedience of court order directing immediate swearing in of Mr. Bassey Etim to represent the senatorial district in the Senate.Justice Halilu reserved judgement after...
Excitement as Chibok Boy walks again after six-hour surgery in Dubai — Daily Times Nigeria
For Ali Ahmadu, a victim of Boko Haram insurgency miracle still happens. Ali who had been left to die under a tree after the dreaded Boko Haram members inflicted injuries on his spinal cord is now walking again after a successful spinal cord surgery in Dubai ending his three years on wheelchair.
How Dasuki paid N2.1b to Dokpesi - Witness
Mr. Shuaibu Salisu Abdulmalik, second prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Chief Raymond Dokpesi and his company, DAAR Investment Company Ltd, over allegations of fraud before the Federal High Court, Abuja, Tuesdayv narrated how Dokpesi got the sum of N2.1billion from the Office of the National Security Adviser without executing any contract.
Judgegate: Court grants Justice Ademola, wife N100m bail
Justice Jude Okeke of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, Abuja, yesterday admitted bail to Justice Adeniyi Ademola and his wife, Olabowale, who is the Head of Service of Lagos State, Olabowale on self-recognisance in the sum of of N50million each. Justice Ademola and his wife Olabowale were arraigned before the court by the Federal Government on 11 count charge for fraudulently acquiring huge sums of money as gratification to impede the cause of justice.
Buhari swears in Onnoghen as Acting CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, swore in Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, pending his confirmation by the Senate. Onnoghen succeeded Justice Mahmud Mohammed, following his retirement at the age of 70. Before his swearing in, Justice Onnoghen was the most senior judge in the Supreme Court after Mohammed. It would also be the first time in the history of the country that a CJN would be appointed in acting capacity.
Ondo PDP crisis: Appeal panel gives verdict on Thursday
The new panel constituted to hear all appeals emanating from the Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will on Thursday, decide on whether or not it has jurisdiction to preside over all the appeals before it. The three member panel, presided over by Justice Ibrahim Salauwa, fixed the date after counsel to the concerned parties concluded arguments in respect of their applications at the resumed hearing yesterday.
Ondo PDP crisis: Disband new panel, Sheriff faction tells ACP
The Senator Ali Modu Sheriff-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, told the Justice Ibrahim Salauwa-led three member panel constituted to hear all appeals emanating from the Ondo State chapter of the party, that it lacked the jurisdiction to hear the appeals. President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, had set up a fresh panel after members of the previous one, headed by Justice Jummai Sankey disqualified themselves over bribery allegations.
N2.2bn scam: FG files charges against S’Court Chief Registrar, two others
The Federal Government, yesterday, filed criminal charges of conspiracy against the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Ahmed Gambo Saleh, and two others before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory [FCT], Abuja. In a nine-count charge, the government accused the suspects of fraud to the tune of N2.2 billion. Others named in the charge, no. CR/13/2016 and dated November 3, 2016, are Muhammed Abdulrahman Sharif and Rilwanu Lawal, all staff of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
Jimoh Ibrahim is Ondo PDP guber candidate -INEC
•Court says Jegede lacks locus standi to challenge Ibrahim •It’s victory for God –Candidate After series of legal fireworks and intrigues, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has finally recognised Jimoh Ibrahim Folorunso as candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the Ondo State governorship election. Ibrahim’s deputy is Alabi Ebenezer, a former party Chairman of PDP in Ondo State.
Amid opposition, Senate amends CCB, CCT Acts
Senate yesterday amended the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, and Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, Acts amid opposition by some senators. But as the senators were amending the Acts, their leader, Bukola Saraki, had his application before the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal, challenging the jurisdiction of CCT to try him over false assets declaration charges dismissed.
Judgegate: Agbakoba, Agbaje call for Amaechi’s resignation
Senior lawyers are divided on whether or not the Minister of Transport, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi should step aside, following allegations that he tried to influence the outcome of some election petition cases. Two justices of the Supreme Court, Inyang Okoro and Sylvester Ngwuta had accused the minister of offering them bribe to help influence the apex court’s decisions in some election cases.
New policy empowers NJC to suspend judges
National Judicial Council, NJC yesterday launched the National Judicial Policy, NJP, with a mandate to place a judge under investigation on interim suspension. Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmoud Mohammed, at the launch said NJP covers issues such as judicial appointment, judicial discipline, judicial code of conduct and judicial education and training.
JUDGEGATE: Major purge imminent in judiciary
There were strong indications at the weekend, that the Federal Government may conduct a purge of suspected and proven corrupt judges in the nation’s judicial system. Sunday Mirror reliably gathered that government is having a second and more detailed look at the report of the late Justice Kayode Eso on the nation’s judiciary in which over 100 judicial officers was recommended for sack.
Ondo PDP primary, Court asks Jegede to wait …reserves ruling on three separate applications
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, yesterday, reserved ruling on three separate applications seeking to join, stay execution and appeal against the judgment that made Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State.
Judgegate: NBA makes U-turn
In what appeared to be a U-turn on its earlier stand, Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, yesterday, called on judges accused of alleged corruption to excuse themselves from further judicial functions. Seven judges were rounded up recently by the Department of State Services, DSS, in a sting operation aimed at cleansing the judiciary of corrupt elements. The move was, however, criticised by NBA, calling it an attempt by the Executive to ridicule and subjugate the judicial arm of government.
Lawyer slams N50bn suit against Buhari, AGF, DSS •Save your proof for trial: Malami replies judges
Attorney General of the Federation , Abubakar Malami, has reacted to the allegations by some of the arrested judges that their arrest was targeted at getting back at them. Speaking to our correspondent in a telephone interview through his Media Adviser, Comrade Salihu Isah, Malami advised the judges to keep whatever prove they have for the court.
Court declares Jimoh Ibrahim Ondo PDP candidate
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday, gave a specific order to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept Jimoh Ibrahim as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State. Justice Abang who gave the order in a ruling on an application brought by the Chairman and Secretary of the PDP in Ondo State – Prince Biyi Poroye and Ademola A.
Arms deal: EFCC lines up 4 more witnesses against Badeh
Economic and Financial Crimes C o m m i s s i o n EFCC, Wednesday told Justice Okon Abang of Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that it has four additional witnesses to prove the allegation of money laundering charges against the former Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh and his company, Iyalikam Nigeria Limited.
Edo guber: INEC, CSO warn politicians against do-or-die politics
Former acting chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and a national commissioner, Hajia Amina Zakare, Wednesday charged politicians in the country to desist from engaging in politics of do-or-die. Also, the Coalition of Network of Civil Society in Nigeria Wednesday told politicians to avoid all forms of violence and malpractices during election.
Judges not above the law -AGF
Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, yesterday said no one is above the law in the country. The minister, who spoke at the inauguration ceremony of the “Country expert review committee for the second cycle of the review of implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption said nobody, no matter how highly placed is above the law. He was reacting to last weekend’s arrest of seven judges across the country by the Department of State Services, DSS.
DSS releases arrested judges on bail
The seven judges, arrested by the Department of State Services, DSS, have been released on bail. Our correspondent learnt yesterday that they were released last night. A source at the Supreme Court confirmed to our correspondent during a telephone interview that the judges had been allowed to go home. DSS failed to arraign the seven judicial officers before a law court yesterday.
CJN cautions lawyers against reporting judges to Buhari
Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, yesterday warned lawyers in the country to desist from writing petitions against judicial officers directly to President Muhammadu Buhari. The CJN who stated this in his speech at the opening of the new legal year and conferment of Senior Advocate on 22 lawyers, said the constitution clearly placed the power to exercise discretionary control over judicial officers in the NJC.
Court fixes Oct 21 to hear suit
Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High mCourt sitting in Abuja yesterday, fixed October 21, to entertain the suit filed by the embattled former Chairman, Appropriation Committee, House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin,challenging his suspension from the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives had on Wednesday, suspended Abdulmumin Jibrin, a lawmaker from Kano at the centre of the unfolding budget padding scandal, for 180 legislative days.
Nigeria, UK sign MoU on return of assets
Federal Government yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the British Government on the modalities for the return of Nigerian stolen assets. Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami, signed on behalf Nigeria, while Minister of State for Immigration, Robert Goodwill, signed on behalf of Britain. Goodwill, during the exercise, which held at the Ministry of Justice, stated that the MoU provided the mechanism by which monies could be returned.
Again, court stops PDP convention
Again, Justice Okon Abang of the Abuja Federal High Court yesterday granted an order of interlocutory injunction restraining the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, from conducting its planned National Convention until September 7. Justice Abang made the order after the plaintiffs, comprising the factional national chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff, and others, moved their motion praying for the interlocutory order.
Court stops PDP convention …as party screens George, Dokpesi, others
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday restrained the Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, from going ahead with its plan to conduct a national convention tomorrow. Justice Abang, who delivered the ruling on the proceedings that lasted for about eight hours held that the interim order would subsist till the motion filed by the Ali Modu Sheriff-led faction seeking an interlocutory injunction against the convention is heard and determined.
Again, Ekiti erupts in protest against Fayose
Another round of protest rocked Ekiti State yesterday in support of the actions of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, against Governor Ayodele Fayose. The protesters, made up of members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Conference of Nigerian Political Parties, CNPP, as well as students, youth groups, artisans and other residents, accused the governor of looting the state treasury, adding that they had lost confidence in the government.
IPMAN leadership crisis moves to Appeal Court
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has fixed September 22, 2016 to hear the appeal filed by Chief Lawson Obasi, challenging the judgment of an FCT High Court that restrained him from parading himself as President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigerian, IPMAN, Justice Valentine Ashi of the FCT High Court had about two years ago entered judgment in favour of Dr. Chinedu Okoronkwo, as National President of the association.
Abia Crisis: I didn’t authorise certificate of return to Ogah - AGF
Attorney General of the Federation, AGF and Minister for Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), Sunday described as untrue and malicious rumours making the rounds that he gave directives to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to issue a certificate of return to Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah, declaring him governor-elect of Abia State.
Court strikes out Buhari’s certificate case
Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Abuja Division of Federal High Court yesterday struck out the suit filed before it by one Nnamdi Nwokocha Ahaiwe seeking the sack President Muhammadu Buhari as President of Nigeria allegedly for not possessing the basic academic qualification for contesting in the 2015 presidential elections.
Ex-Air chief Amosu, 10 others docked
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday arraigned a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu and 10 others before a Federal High Court Lagos over the conversion of N22.8bn. Amosu was arraigned alongside AVM Jacob Adigun, Air Cmdr Gbadebo Owodunni and eight companies. The companies are: Delfina Oil and Gas Ltd, Mcallan Oil And Gas Ltd, Hebron Housing and Properties Company Ltd., Trapezites BDC, Fonds and Pricey Ltd and Deegee Oil and Gas Ltd.
Again, court sacks Modu Sheriff as PDP chairman
Justice Valentine Ashi of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, sitting in Apo, yesterday sacked factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff.
Court rules on Buhari’s certificate suit today
Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja will today rule on the stay of execution on an earlier ruling it delivered in a suit challenging the authenticity of the academic credentials of President Muhammadu Buhari. When the matter came up for hearing yesterday, all the parties in the case were not present in court. Justice Ademola attributed the absence of the parties to the fact that they may not have been served hearing notices on the new adjourned date.
Judge disciplines lawyer, orders him to face wall in open court
His voice conveyed the seriousness of the message. Silence ruled the entire court room. Pin-drop silence. Again, he roared like a wounded lion or like a village headmaster whose order must be obeyed. His Lordship, the alpha and omega of his court, was furious and both counsels and litigants knew. “Turn and face the wall,” he ordered. Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has disciplined one of the lawyers appearing before him for not dressing properly.
AGF to senate: Your allegations over Saraki’s planned arraignment baseless, untrue
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister for Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, yesterday described as baseless and untrue, the position of the senate over moves to arraign Dr. Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu and others for alleged forgery. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Salisu Othman Isah, the AGF stated that he is not unaware of the doctrine of separation of powers.
Arms scam: Court grants Army General N10m bail
Justice Mahawai Baba of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory yesterday granted bail to the detained former Air Officer in charge of Tactical Air command, Makurdi, Air vice Marshal Rufus Ojuawo, in the sum of N10 million and a surety in like sum. The surety, according to the judge, must be a civil servant not below the rank of an Assistant Director.
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