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Tijani Ahmed-Anaje Removal as Ohinoyi, Kogi State AG Vows To Appeal The Court Ruling.

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A State High Court in Lokoja on Monday sacked the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Tijani Ahmed-Anaje.

Justice Umar Salisu, gave the order in a judgment he delivered in Lokoja with a charge to Ahmed-Anaje not to parade himself as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.

Mr Daudu Adeku-Ojiah, Hussain Yusuf and Abdulrahaam Suberu had in December challenged the appointment of Ahmed-Anaje by former governor Yahaya Bello as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.

Represented by Mr Lawal Rabana (SAN), the plaintiffs sued Gov. Ahmed Ododo, the State Attorney General, Muzi Abdullahi and the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. Ahmed-Anaje as 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants in the case which began in okene before its transfer to Lokoja.

The three plaintiffs had pleaded with the court to make a declaration that the procedure adopted in appointing the 3rd Defendant to the throne of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland was wrongful, unlawful.

They also argued that the process was contrary to Procedure of Ascension to the Throne of Ohinoyi of Ebira Land, Edict No 3 of 1997guiding the appointment of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.

They also sought for a DECLARATION that the purported recommendation of the 3rd Defendant by unknown king makers to the 1st Defendant as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland was contrary to the clear provisions of Section 4(1) Chieis (Appoininient, Deposition and Establishment of Traditional Councils in Kogi State) Law, 2006 and, therefore, null, void and of no effect whatsoever.

“A DECLARATION that the purported Ohi’s who participated in the selection,recommendation and the process leading to the purported appointment of the 3rd Defendant as Ohinoyi of Ebiraland are non-existent, null and void.

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They sought an order of Perpetual Injunction restraining the 1st and 2nd Defendant, by himself, agents, servants, privies or howsoever called from recognising, dealing with or according any rights or privileges to the 3rd Defendant as Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.

Gov. Ahmed Ododo, Abdullahi and Ahmed-Anaje, had objected to the claims of the plaintiff, through their Counsels, Muzi Abdullahi and Zakari Abbas, had asked the court to dismissed the case for lack of merit.

Justice Salisu, in his judgment , upheld the prayers of the claimants and ordered the Ahmed-Anaje to vacate the throne of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland pending a fresh selection by the king makers of the Ebiraland.

Over 70 candidates jostled for the stool of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in Kogi.

They were screened by a committee to replace the late Alhaji Ado Ibrahim who died on Oct. 29, 2024 at the age of 94.

The 70 eligible contestants were from four of the five eligible districts in Kogi: Okewe, Ohema, Erika, Aganiye and Adavi.

Reacting to the judgment, Gov. Ododo, called for calm in the state.

The state Attorney-General, Mr Muzi Abdullahi, who spoke to NAN in Lokoja, over the case, said that the governor has instructed him to appeal against the court verdict.

“We are confident that there will be a reversal of the judgement. The citizens should exercise restraint not to do any contrary to the Law.

“We don’t agree with the judgment because the judge didn’t consider some objections we raised before him.

“The judgment is neither here no there.

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“Tomorrow, by God’s grace. we are filing Notice and Grounds of appeal challenging the judgment of the court, ‘ The attorney-general said

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Judiciary must address persistent allegations of inefficiency, delayed justice, bias — CJN declares.

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The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, says it is worrisome that in spite of concerted efforts, allegations of corruption, delays in justice dispensation and bias still persists in the judiciary.

Justice Kekere-Ekun said this on Monday in Abuja while declaring open the 2025 hybrid refresher course for judges of superior courts of record.

“In spite of our collective efforts, challenges persist; Allegations of corruption, delays in the dispensation of justice, and perceptions of bias or inefficiency remain issues of concern,” she said.

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The CJN said the impact of the challenges was being felt deeply within the judicial system.

“They undermine public confidence, weaken the judiciary’s authority, and create a dangerous gulf between the courts and the society they serve.

“The onus is therefore on us to confront these challenges head-on and reaffirm our commitment to judicial excellence,” she said.

While noting that the judiciary served as the guardian of justice, the final arbiter in disputes, and the ultimate custodian of constitutional order, she added that it however, did not exist in a vacuum.

“Its authority and effectiveness are inextricably linked to the trust and confidence that the public reposes in it.

“Without public confidence, the judiciary’s moral authority is diminished, and its ability to discharge its constitutional mandate is impaired.

“However, public trust is neither assumed nor conferred, it must be earned and safeguarded through judicial integrity, professionalism, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to justice.”

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“As judicial officers, we bear the solemn responsibility of ensuring that justice is dispensed with fairness, impartiality, and efficiency.

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“It is not enough to be impartial; we must also be seen to be impartial. The perception of bias or impropriety can be as damaging as the reality itself,” Mrs Kekere-Ekun said.

Speaking, the Administrator of the National Judicial Institute, retired Justice Salisu Abdullahi said that the theme of the course, “Strengthening Public Trust and Confidence in the Judiciary,” was apt.

He said this was because public trust was the very foundation upon which the judiciary’s legitimacy was built.

“However, trust in the Judiciary, like any cherished value, is neither automatic nor enduring without deliberate action.”

He told the participants that public confidence must be earned through conduct that exemplified impartiality, integrity, and diligence.

Mr Abdullahi said that the course would afford the judges the opportunity to reflect and deliberate on diverse issues, which had the capacity to diminish the trust and confidence reposed in the Judiciary.

“It will inevitably foster the proffering of workable solutions to address identifiable challenges, and also aid the mapping out of actionable strategies for bolstering the citizenry’s faith in the judicial system,” he said.

The refresher course is part of the institute’s effort at ensuring continuous professional development of judicial officers.

NAN also reports that participants include judges of the Federal High Court, National Industrial Court and State High Courts, as well as Kadis of the Sharia Court of Appeal and judges of the Customary Court of Appeal.

(NAN)

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Benue Government drags Dangote to court over refusal inability to settle it,s shares values at 65.8 billion.

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By: Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi,

The Benue State Government has dragged Dangote Cement PLC Plant Gboko in Benue to court to Reclaim their sharing holdings in the company.

The legal action was instituted through Benue Investment and Property Company Limited BIPC headed by it’s Managing Director Dr Raymond Asemakaha.

Speaking during press conference on Monday in Makurdi, Benue capita city, the Managing Director Dr Raymond Asemakaha has revealed demanding for the allotment which stands at 111,438, units of shares values at 65.8 billion is the entitlements of the state accumulated over the years.

Dr Asemakaha insisted we shall implored legal battle to ensure our entitlement is reclaimed hence Dangote Cement PLC is indisposed to show commitment to the case.

He explained the shares is dated back to 2005 they consciously refused to own up to their obligation saying several letters were written to Dangote Industries in respect of the matter ironically non was replied to the effect.

According to Asemakaha the agreement reached in 2005 between Benue State Government and Dangote Cement plant, Deputy Managing director were supposed to have been appointed from the state as well as Ten percent equity Shares non was implemented neither.

In his words the National privatalization policy during 0lusegun 0lusegun regime spelt out unavoically then as Federal government jointly with Benue Cement Company maintaining shares were divided accordingly.

However implementation of privatilation policy in 2005 when Dangote Cement industry bought the lion shares everything change they reneged on all frontiers.

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” For the purpose of reference and clarity in respect to Dangote Cement PLC in 2006 entered into a Terms of Settlement with BIPC detailing the holdings and managerial positions as basis for the withdrawal of Suit No 1st. /APP/02/ 2006 filed against at security Tribunal:

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Nnamdi Kanu confronts judge as court suspend ‘terrorism’ case indefinitely

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By John Audu, Abuja.

Binta Nyako, judge of a federal high court in Abuja, has adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), indefinitely.

Nyako adjourned the suit on Monday following Kanu’s insistence that the judge cannot preside over his case since she had recused herself.

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BREAKING: Fubara Backs Down, Withdraws Appeal on 2024 Rivers Budget Ruling

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By Mohammed Salifu,Abuja.

A five-man panel of the Supreme Court led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji has dismissed the appeal filed by the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, challenging the leadership of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule.

Justice Uwani Abba-Aji while dismissing the appeal awarded a cost of two million naira against the governor payable to the Rivers State House of Assembly as the first respondent and Martin Amaewhule as the second respondent.

The dismissal of the appeal by Fubara was hinged on the withdrawal of the suit by his counsel, Yusuf Ali.

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