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Okpebholo Swears in Three Judges Left Unsworn by Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has made a significant move toward fulfilling his promises made during his inauguration by approving the swearing-in of three judges who had been overlooked by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki.
This decision comes after the three judges were among eight candidates cleared and recommended for appointment by the National Judicial Council (NJC) in June 2023, but were not sworn in before Obaseki left office.
The three judges are Ojo Maureen Osa, Godwin Jeff Okundamiya, and Edoghogho Eboigbe.
Their appointments are seen as crucial in reinforcing the state’s judiciary and upholding justice in Edo.
Okpebholo had made it clear in his inaugural address on November 12, 2024, that he was committed to ensuring that the judiciary functioned without unnecessary delays or hindrances.
During his speech, he directed the state’s Chief Judge, Daniel Okungbowa, to investigate why the judges were not sworn in by the previous administration, promising to take action swiftly.
A statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, confirmed that the three judges would be formally sworn in by Governor Okpebholo on December 2, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
The ceremony will take place at the State Executive Council Chambers at the Government House in Benin City.
Ikhilor emphasized that this decision reflects the governor’s firm belief in the rule of law, the importance of the separation of powers outlined in Nigeria’s Constitution, and his commitment to ensuring that the judiciary is empowered to carry out its role in delivering justice.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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