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Imo State is on the verge of appointing a new Chief Judge, as Governor Hope Uzodimma has directed the newly formed Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to begin the selection process. At a recent meeting in the New Exco Chambers of the Government House, Owerri, the Governor reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring effective justice delivery in the State. Uzodimma explained that the removal of the former Chief Judge by the Nigeria Judicial Council (NJC) was based on certain circumstances and underscored the vital role of the JSC in overseeing the conduct of Judges. He emphasized the importance of purging the judiciary…

A disturbing trend has emerged, threatening the fabric of society. Fake marriage certificates, obtained for various reasons, have become a growing concern. Behind the facade of matrimony, individuals seek to exploit the system for immigration benefits, financial gains, social status, and legal convenience. I present news like rap music to keep young people informed – Joshua Gapsiso0:00 / 0:00 But little do they know, this deceitful path leads to severe consequences. Option For Tayo, hiring the service of a marriage agent firm to obtain a certificate was the only option to live and work freely in America and the United…

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division has affirmed the January 18, 2018 order by Justice Abdu Kafarati of the Federal High Court, Abuja proscribing the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and designating it a terrorist organisation. A unanimous judgment of a three-member panel of Justices of the appellate court delivered on Thursday, held that the Federal Government acted lawfully in proscribing the group, whose activities threatened the nation’s continued existence and the security of citizens. In the lead judgment, Justice Hamma Barka resolved all the issues raised for determination against the appellant – IPOB declared the appeal unmeritorious and dismissed…

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has announced that admission processes for Law programmes is to be suspended in eight Nigerian Universities as a result of the sanctions by the Council of Legal Education (CLE). This decision follows violations of regulatory procedures by these institutions, which offer the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme. In a statement Wednesday, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB as Public Communications Advisor, mentioned that the affected universities will be barred from accepting fresh students into the law faculties for the next academic year. The affected institutions are: Kwara State University, Malete,Bingham University, Karu,Redeemers University, Ede,Western Delta…

Before the advent of the internal combustion engine, imagine two horses engaging in a conversation about the era of internal combustion engines. One of the horses envisions a transformative job landscape with new opportunities, while the other horse opposes the idea, seeing it as a potential threat to their relevance in transportation and a possible complete displacement from the realm of transportation. Horses have no position in the post-internal combustion engine era. That is my prediction for the future of the movie and music industries in Nigeria. The Nigerian movie industry is notably divided into two main sectors: Nollywood, primarily…

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) says corruption is prevalent in the Nigerian judiciary. A representative of the UNODC, Melissa Omene, said this on Friday at a judicial accountability event in Abuja. The event was organised by Tapinitiative, a not-for-profit organisation Speaking on a 2019 survey that was conducted by the UNODC and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Ms Omene said the survey “found that 20 per cent of those who had contact with the Nigerian judiciary were confronted with a request for the payment of a bribe. “Indeed, corruption in the Nigerian judiciary is extensive…

A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku, has said that the economic, security and other challenges confronting Nigeria cannot be resolved under the present constitution and governance structure. He stated this yesterday during an interview with journalists in his country home, Obosi village of Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State. The elder statesman said poverty, insecurity, dilapidated infrastructure and other serious challenges had assumed a nationwide dimension. He said the present constitution was a departure from the one the country’s founding fathers negotiated and agreed upon. “I am on record for saying that these challenges cannot be effectively…

A private security outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), has won another battle in the war against oil theft in the Niger Delta region. In less than one week, Tantita, operated by Chief Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo), has secured the forfeiture of two illegal bunkering vessels to the Federal Government. Two Federal High Courts sitting in Abuja have ordered the forfeiture of MT Kali and MT Harbor Spirit to the government. The courts also ordered the sale of the stolen crude oil contained in the impounded ocean-going equipment by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The courts directed…

Asenior Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation official has been slammed with bribery and tax-related charges in the United States, court filings seen by Peoples Gazette said. A jury recently returned a three-count indictment against Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo after the Federal Bureau of Investigation found that he used his position as a general manager in NNPC’s upstream department to obtain at least $2.1 million in bribes. The alleged bribe was to assist Addax Petroleum escape its $2.4 billion liability to Nigeria as part of an oil-lifting contract that began in 2001, the January 10, 2024, the grand jury indictment said before the…

Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal high court sitting in Lagos, has ordered three India nationals to pay the sum of N98.2 million and additional $325,000.00 to an 87-year-old businessman, Isaac Oluwole Oginni for breach of fair hearing and the clear provisions of section 262 of Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). Justice Faji also declared that the octogenarian remains a director of his three companies, Bolawole Enterprises Nigeria Limited, Lesag Nigeria Limited and Intermanagement Nigeria Limited. The Indians affected by the court order in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/1431/2019, are: Mr. Jai Bhagwan Gupta, and his two sons, Vineet Gupta…