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CCT Orders Onnoghen’s Arrest – “The Thrilling News Towards 2019 Election”

Published

5 years ago

February 14, 2019

Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) Ordered IGP & DG.DSS to Arrest Onnoghen

The embattled and suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria was asked & ordered by Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) to be arrested.

CCT chairman, Mr. Danladi Umar

CCT chairman, Mr. Danladi Umar, issued the bench warrant against Onnoghen following his absence in court yesterday for his arraignment.

At its last sitting, the tribunal ordered that Onnoghen must make himself available in court yesterday for arraignment over alleged failure to declare his assets.

When the matter came up for hearing, Onnoghen was not in court and his lawyers led by Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), prayed the court to take all pending applications relating to the trial, particularly, the issue of the tribunal’s jurisdiction to hear the matter.

Awomolo insisted that the issue of jurisdiction must be determined one way or another before the tribunal could proceed to take further motions.

Samuel Onnoghen [Suspended Chief Justice]

He, therefore, prayed the CCT to allow the issue of jurisdiction being the foundation of the trial to be resolved in the interest of justice. But, counsel to the federal government, Aliyu Umar (SAN), opposed the application and insisted that the issue of the defendant’s absence in court to take his plea, must first be addressed.

He said that until the defendant appears physically in court, the issue of jurisdiction and other motions cannot be taken, adding that while in court, Onnoghen has the right to refuse to take plea but has no right to refuse to appear in court.

The counsel recalled that since January 14, 2019 when Onnoghen ought to have been arraigned, he was not in court and that even after the service of the charge had been served on him in person, he still did not appear in court.

The government lawyer, who cited authorities to support his submission, promised to make the authorities available to the tribunal to enable it arrive at a just conclusion. In a surprise move, Umar brought out a prepared and written ruling and read almost immediately Aliyu Umar concluded his argument.

In the ruling, the CCT chairman ordered that a bench warrant be issued against Onnoghen for his arrest either by the IGP or the DG of DSS and to produce him before the tribunal tomorrow.

Umar said that Onnoghen must be in the dock tomorrow unfailingly, adding that he must first submit himself to the jurisdiction of the tribunal and raise whatever objection he has thereafter.

Shortly after the ruling, the federal government’s lawyer drew the attention of the chairman to the fact that the Friday is the eve of the presidential election but, Umar dismissed the information and insisted that Onnoghen must be brought before him on the next adjourned date. Umar, who did not allow the two other members of the tribunal to make input or react to the ruling, announced that the matter be adjourned till tomorrow.

Shortly after the ruling, some lawyers in their reactions condemned the tribunal chairman, accusing him of acting a script.

SOURCE: LEADERSHIP

Labour Force

Kogi Governor Approves Implementation of N30,000 Minimum Wage for workers

Published

2 years ago

February 16, 2022

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Kogi Governor Approves Implementation of N30,000 Minimum Wage for workers

Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, has approved the implementation of N30,000 as minimum wage for the workers in the state.

The secretary to the state government, Folashade Ayoade disclosed this on Tuesday after an extensive meeting with the organized labour in Lokoja

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She blamed the delay in the implementation on the inability for the committee to meet regularly due to the covid-19 pandemic which has been overcome.

The SSG equally commended the organised labour for their understanding and patience, which she said has resulted into the signing of the implementation of the new minimum wage.

Finance

CBN to End Forex Sales to Commercial Banks in 2022

Published

2 years ago

February 11, 2022

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Author: Eunice Johnson, Abuja

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has put Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) on notice that it will stop selling forex to them by the end of 2022. CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele made this known in Abuja on Thursday at the end of the Bankers’ Committee Meeting where he also introduced the RT200 Programme.

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Emefiele said the time had come for the banks to go out there and source for forex by funding entrepreneurs with ideas. The CBN, Emefiele said, will support the banks by granting rebates and other support until the banks find their feet in sourcing their forex by themselves.

He also disclosed that the apex bank’s policies and measures have led to a significant improvement in diaspora inflow from an average of US$6 million per week in December 2020 to an average of over US$100 million per week by January 2022. He added that the CBN would be reviewing these intervention programmes going forward to ensure that they continue to achieve the desired results.

He said international bodies, including some embassies and donor agencies, have been complicit in illegal forex transactions that have hindered the flow of foreign exchange into the country.

Customs Corner

Customs CG Deploys 37 Comptrollers as Comptroller Attah Heads Kebbi Command

Published

2 years ago

February 8, 2022

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Customs CG Deploys 37 Comptrollers as Comptroller Attah Heads Kebbi Command

Author: Gift Wada, Abuja

The Comptroller General of Customs Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd.) has approved the deployment of 37 Comptrollers to various Units, Departments and Commands across the country.

This was disclosed in a release signed on Tuesday by the Customs Deputy National, DC Timi Bomodi for the Comptroller General of Customs.

Among those deployed are the present National PRO of Customs Comptroller Joseph Attah who will assume the office of Area Controller of Kebbi Command, Comptroller AAS Oloyede who shall be moving from ICT/MOD to Tin Can Island Port Command, while Comptroller SI Bomoi to FCT Command. Other postings are Comptroller BA Jaiyeoba to Oyo/Osun Command, Comptroller A Dappa-Williams to Eastern Marine Command, Compt. MA Umar Kano/Jigawa, Compt. KC Egwuh ICT/MOD, Compt. LM Mark Enugu/Anambra/Ebonyi, Compt. T Tachio CTC Kano, Compt. AA Umar Western Marine, Compt. M Dansakwa North Eastern Marine, Compt. AC Ayalogu T & T and Compt. KD Ilesanmi will assume duty as Comptroller Board among others.

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Ali in postings released on 7th of February, charged the newly posted Comptrollers to justify the confidence reposed in them by NCS Management by bringing to bear their years of experience and training in trade facilitation and anti-smuggling activities on their new assignment.

Given the enormous expectations of government regarding revenue generation in the current year, the Comptroller General reiterated the need for all Area Controllers and Unit heads to take full charge of the affairs of their Commands by ensuring absolute compliance with extant fiscal policies while leveraging on the efficient management of data to optimize trade facilitation and revenue collection.

Furthermore, the CGC directed all officers to be extremely vigilant in protecting the lives and wellbeing of Nigerians by ensuring the full fortification of our borders against the incursion of smugglers and other cross border criminals.

Comptroller Ali Ibrahim Assumes Duty as New Customs FOU Zone ‘C’ Boss