Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has given a ruling voiding the impeachment of Phillip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State.
Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Omotosho emphasized that the Edo State House of Assembly had failed to adhere to due process in impeaching Shuaibu.
In his verdict, Justice Omotosho directed that Shaibu be immediately reinstated to his former office, declaring the appointment of the new Deputy Governor who replaced him null and void.
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The court determined that the allegations leading to the impeachment were legally insubstantial and did not constitute gross misconduct.
Furthermore, the court instructed the Inspector General of Police to ensure Shaibu’s security, enabling him to resume office and discharge his duties until the completion of his tenure.
Shaibu, responding to the court’s decision, expressed his commitment to fulfilling his responsibilities as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, emphasizing his loyalty to the state’s leadership and governance.
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JUST IN: Abuja court orders reinstatement of Shaibu as Edo deputy governor
Nigerian Govt committed to climate justice, energy transition – Minister
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, on Tuesday, declared that the Nigerian Government is totally committed to ensuring climate justice and just energy transition.
He gave the assurance while expressing concern over the effects of the ravaging climate change globally, noting that Nigeria as a developing country was worst hit by the changing conditions.
He said even though Nigeria and Africa as a whole contributed the least, in terms of emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, they were the worst hit by the impacts of climate change due to limited adaptive capacity to cope with the impacts.
The Minister, represented by Mrs Uduak Ekpa, made this known at the Coal City University, Enugu, during the maiden ‘Climate Justice and Just Energy Transition in Developing Countries Conference’, held in honour of Prof. Chinedum Nwajiuba’s 60th birthday.
Recall that Prof. Nwaniuba was the former Vice-Chancellor, Federal University, Ndufu Alike Ikwo, in Ebonyi State and later elected as the Chair of the Board, West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL
Lawal disclosed that climate justice and just energy transition was at the centre of the development discourse in Africa and globally because energy was a key driver of economic and social well being everywhere.
He declared that the federal government, in its effort to ensure a just and equitable energy transition, had launched the National Clean Cooking policy with the overall goal of providing sustainable adaptable forms of clean energy and low-carbon energy access to all Nigerians.
“Today’s event is uniquely special because we are honouring and celebrating an embodiment of excellence and leadership, an icon, a model and global masterpiece and a voice in climate change and energy space.
“Climate change is one of the most critical global challenges of our times with attendant environmental, cultural, political and socioeconomic consequences.
“This is evident as millions of vulnerable people face disproportionate challenges in terms of extreme events, health effects, food, water, and livelihood security, migration and forced displacement, loss of cultural identity, and other related risks.
“These disproportionately far-reaching consequences of climate change call for the urgent need for climate justice and just energy transition.
“Government on its part will continue to create enabling environment for all, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders, NGOs, CBOs, and international organizations in ensuring equitable access to resource and u of energy sources, strengthen energy infrastructure, create public awareness and education, build capacities and skills, engage community, create green jobs and address security concerns in meeting its national commitment.
“To this end, the Ministry is open for collaboration and partnership,” he said.
A former House of Representatives member, Hon Sam Onuigbo, while delivering a lecture with the topic, “Climate Change Act: Implications for Climate Action in Nigeria”, called for inclusion of climate change in school curriculum to ensure early awareness and understanding.
He declared that good legislation would equally play critical roles in tackling the climate change consequences in the country.
According to him, “Parliamentarians can play a crucial role in addressing this challenge, ensuring government accountability, and effectiveness as well as providing a vital knowledge link with constituents, both aspects being important in ensuring a country’s response and resilience to climate change.
“Parliamentarians also have the opportunity to promote the voice of citizens at home and during international negotiations.
“This aptly captures the critical role of legislators in the battle against climate change.
“Without legislators making the laws, providing oversight, engendering knowledge sharing with their constituents, and generally holding everyone accountable, no country will effectively meet its climate change goals and obligations.
“It is, therefore, appropriate to state here that, aware of the importance of the role of legislation for climate change, the government of the United Kingdom set the ball rolling in 2008 with the first standalone climate change legislation. Other countries of the world followed suit.”
Nigerian Govt committed to climate justice, energy transition – Minister
Police foil kidnap attempt in Abuja
A resident of El-Rufai Estate in the Bwari Area of the Federal Capital Territory identified as Nathaniel has been shot by kidnappers after an attempt to kidnap him was foiled.
The kidnappers numbering over 15 had invaded the estate around 2 am on Wednesday and shot sporadically.
Our correspondent gathered that the kidnappers had attempted to abduct many of the residents before their operation was thwarted by the operatives of the FCT police command in collaboration with troops.
A resident who gave his name as Saliu told our correspondent that the police and kidnappers engaged themselves in a fierce gun duel that lasted for about 30 minutes.
He added that the kidnappers were unable to abduct anyone from the estate but shot one resident they were trying to take away.
Saliu said, “Around 2 am on Wednesday, some kidnappers numbering about 15 came to the Elrufai Estate here. All of them were carrying guns and they were shooting non-stop.
“The kidnappers attempted to kidnap some persons. You know in this area we have experienced a lot of kidnappings in the past but recently the police have been very active.
“Fortunately, the police came on time and they exchanged fire with those kidnappers. This lasted for about 30 minutes or so but at the end of the day, nobody was taken away by the kidnappers. However, the kidnappers shot one Nathaniel. They wanted to take him away but they couldn’t. ”
When contacted, the FCT police command spokesperson Josephine Adeh confirmed the incident.
She added that the police are on the trail of the kidnappers.
Adeh said, “We received a distress call and the DPO of Bwari mobilized his men along with the military and swiftly repelled the miscreants in a gun duel. No one was kidnapped.
“The police are on the trail of the kidnappers.”
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I feel vindicated – Bwala on Ndume’s removal as Senate’s Chief Whip
Former lawmaker, Daniel Bwala, says he feels vindicated after the Senate announced the removal of Senator Mohamed Ali Ndume representing Borno South as Chief Whip on Wednesday.
Ndume has since been replaced by Senator Tahir Mungono, who represents Borno North.
Ndume’s removal comes after his recent criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government.
He had, in an interview with journalists last week said, “Mr President is not in the picture of what is happening outside the Villa. He has been fenced off and caged. So many of us won’t go through the backdoor to engage him.
“The government is not doing anything about the food scarcity and it needs to do something urgently. We don’t have a food reserve. There is an unavailability of food. Food crisis is the worst crisis that any nation can encounter. If we add that to the security crisis, it will be severe.”
The submissions triggered a series of reactions from the pro-Tinubu camp, who described his statement as derogatory.
However, the Senate took the unanimous resolution to replace Ndume after a letter of complaint against his utterances by the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Headquarters, was read by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
But Bwala, who until recently became a supporter of Tinubu, in a terse post on his X handle, said: “Feeling vindicated” while sharing a newspaper report of Ndume’s removal.
I feel vindicated – Bwala on Ndume’s removal as Senate’s Chief Whip
Two Commissioners resign from Governor Otti’s cabinet
Two Commissioners in the cabinet of Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, have resigned their appointments.
They are Professor Monica Ironkwe, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Chima Oriaku, the Commissioner for Science and Technology.
No statement has been publicly issued by the immediate past Commissioners on why they left their former offices.
Also, no official press release was issued by the Abia State government confirming the news, or the rumours concerning the exit of the two former top appointees and why they left.
However, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha in a short reaction to enquiries on Wednesday morning, said that the two former Commissioners resigned their appointments from the cabinet and were not sacked, as being rumoured by some persons.
“The 2 Commissioners resigned from the cabinet. No one was sacked. Disregard the trending rumours”, the CPS, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha reacted.
Two Commissioners resign from Governor Otti’s cabinet
Edo Assembly appeals judgment reinstating Shaibu as deputy gov
The Edo State House of Assembly has appealed the judgement by Justice J. K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which set aside the impeachment of the state’s ex-deputy governor, Philip Shaibu.
The State Assembly has also filed a stay of execution on the judgment pending appeal.
Earlier today, Justice Omotosho voided Shuaibu’s impeachment as the deputy governor of the state.
Omotosho, while delivering judgment in the suit, ordered that Shaibu be reinstated to office because the state House of Assembly failed to comply with due process in impeaching him.
He also set aside the appointment of the new deputy governor who replaced Shaibu.
Shaibu fell out with Governor Godwin Obaseki over his ambition to succeed his boss. Despite Obaseki having his preferred candidate, Asue Ighodalo, Shaibu and nine others contested against Ighodalo, who eventually picked the ticket.
After that, the Edo State House of Assembly, had on Monday, April 8, 2024, impeached Shaibu following the adoption of the report of the seven-man investigative panel set up by the State Chief Judge to probe allegations of misconduct against the former deputy governor.
The investigative panel set up the EDHA was headed by Justice S.A. Omonua (retd.) and probed Shaibu on allegations of perjury and leaking of government secrets, ending its sittings with the former deputy governor refusing to appear before it.
Shaibu was impeached by the vote of 18 out of 19 members of the Assembly present at plenary, while one abstained from the headcount and voting process.
Recall that the state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, had upon the impeachment of Shaibu picked Marvellous Omobayo as his deputy to complete his second tenure in office, which ends on November 11, 2024.
Israel ready for govt, private sector partnerships in Nigeria- Envoy
The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, said on Wednesday that Israel is open to partnering with the Federal Government and the private sector in areas that benefit both countries.
He said this was part of his country’s efforts to eradicate poverty and insecurity in the world.
Freeman, who was represented by the Consul of Israel in Nigeria, Inbar Lipman Garden, spoke at the Nigeria-Israel Business Forum’s Annual General meeting in Abuja.
He said, “Having gone through the agenda for the day, I can attest to the fact that you have eloquent professionals and great speakers to address the issues of the day. Israel is proud to be partnering development of the Nigerian economic and business sector. We are ready to partner with the government and the private sectors in areas of mutual benefit to our countries.
“I implore you to take advantage of today’s presentations and join us in a quest to eradicate poverty and insecurity in the world. We look forward to receiving the dividends of this gathering, hoping it will improve the trade business between our countries.”
Speaking virtually, the Nigerian Ambassador in Tel-Aviv, Agatha Afokelu, urged Nigerians to take advantage of the partnership offered by the Israeli government.
Afokelu also said Nigerians should start thinking of what to export to Israel.
He said, “For me, again, it is a great opportunity this time. I urge Nigerians to use this advantage to think of products to export to Israel.
“Now that the door is open for us, I heard the speech of the representative of Ambassador Freeman, and she said that they are open to receive us, they are open for business. So I encourage all members to be ready. We are also ready to receive you, to make you feel at home, to make you happy.”
The president of the forum, PatGrace Owusi said the forum had helped to improve the economy of the two countries.
He said, “Over the years, by the grace of God, we have done so much. The forum has helped to improve the economic standards of the two countries. We are glad that Nigeria can fly to Israel today without heading because the Basra agreement was signed.
“We are glad that today, Nigerian people can go to Israel and do business because of the economic agreement that was signed. This was piloted by this organization.
“And today, we want to look into some vital issues. Israel needs Nigeria, and Nigeria needs Israel. Fish needs water and water needs fish. Without water, fish do not exist. And without fish, water does not exist. It exists with nothing.”
Eight arrested for cultism, drug peddling in Kogi poly
The joint security team of Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, arrested three students of the institution and five others suspected to be members of a secret society and hard drug peddlers. The arrests were made during the ongoing second-semester examination for the 2023/2024 academic session. A statement issued on Wednesday by
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Schools shut in Bangladesh after deadly riots
Universities and other educational institutions were shut down across Bangladesh Wednesday after riots earlier on Tuesday claimed six lives.
Violent protests had broken out in the country’s capital, Dhaka, on Tuesday, July 16, over the allocation of government jobs.
The Dhaka University which was at the centre of the violence, suspended classes immediately and the government later asked that all other universities shut down by Wednesday.
The University Grants Commission said the measure was necessary to protect students.
Authorities have confirmed that no fewer than six people were killed in the violent demonstrations on Tuesday when student protesters clashed with pro-government student activists and with police.
The violence was reported around Dhaka, the southeastern city of Chattogram and the northern city of Rangpur.
The Police establishment in Dhaka raided the headquarters of the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party on suspicion that the party played a part in the violence.
The police arrested seven members of the party’s student wing in connection with two buses that were torched in the course of the riot on Tuesday.
Protests had started late last month over a quota system that reserves 30 percent of government jobs for relatives of veterans of Bangladesh’s 1971 war of independence from Pakistan.
At present, 56% of government jobs in Bangladesh are reserved under various quotas, including 10% for women, 10% for people from underdeveloped districts, 5% for Indigenous communities, and 1% for people with disabilities; but it is the 30 percent for families of veterans that irritate students.
The demonstration demanding an end to quota was peaceful until it turned violent on Tuesday when protesters at Dhaka University clashed with police and counter-protests organized by the student wing of the governing Awami League party.
Apart from the six who died, about 100 other people were injured when the violence spread overnight from Dhaka first to Jahangir Nagar University in Savar, outside Dhaka, and then to other parts of the country.
The complaints of the protesters include the argument that the veterans’ families quota is too discriminatory and benefits supporters of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, whose Awami League party led the country’s independence movement.
Most people in Bangladesh prefer government jobs because they are considered more stable and with higher pay than private sector jobs.
The quota system was temporarily halted in 2018 after a court order which was itself a result of earlier mass student protests that year, but last month, Bangladesh’s High Court nullified that earlier court decision, annoying students who face high youth unemployment rates.
Schools shut in Bangladesh after deadly riots
Oyo fixes July 22 for teachers recruitment exam
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board has said the computer-based test for the recruitment of teachers into primary schools in the state, will begin on Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26, 2024.
The Chairman, OyoSUBEB, Nureni Adeniran, made this known in Ibadan on Wednesday.
Adeniran said 50,097 applicants scaled the application exercise to take part in the computer-based tests for the available positions.
He said the specific date and time for individual applicant had already been communicated to them through their emails and or phone numbers.
He, therefore, advised applicants to check their emails and phones for confirmation regularly.
He added that the venue for the exam is the University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre, Computer Based Testing Centre, Ajibode, Ibadan.
He said, “The Board has approved that the University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre, Computer Based testing centre, should conduct the computer-based tests for the applicants because of its long-standing pedigree in such examinations.”
Adeniran instructed all applicants to print copies of their CBT examination schedule and their application print-out, bearing their passports from the job portal.
The OYOSUBEB boss said the two print-outs would admit applicants into the CBT examination hall.
He also said applicants must adhere strictly to the time and date sent to them by the Board, as loitering around the centre would not be condoned.
The Chairman maintained that successful candidates from the computer-based tests would be required to appear for oral interviews.
Adeniran reiterated the Board’s commitment to a credible exercise, saying, “No applicant should rely on hear-says. The Board will always give you updates on each step of the exercise, so please beware of scammers.”
Meanwhile, Adeniran said the Board is making efforts to conclude the exercise on time so that successful candidates could be quickly injected into the system, to join in the ongoing reforms of the basic education system in the state.
