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Supreme Court angry over mischievous reports against justices, judiciary.

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The Supreme Court has once again issued a stern warning against the dissemination of falsehoods and mischievous reports targeted at justices on its bench and the judiciary as an institution.

The apex court, on Saturday, reiterated that it will no longer tolerate the deliberate propagation of untruths intended to undermine the integrity of individual justices and the judiciary.

Apparently responding to a narrative circulating on social media, which alleged that one of its justices travelled to Benin City in relation to a political case recently filed before the court, the Supreme Court urged commentators on judicial matters to always exercise responsibility, discretion, and restraint in their remarks.

A statement issued on Saturday and signed by Dr Festus Akande, Director of Information and Public Relations of the Supreme Court, expressed displeasure over the spread of falsehoods on social media concerning the Justice in question.

The statement read in part: “The attention of the Supreme Court has been drawn to a disturbing and false narrative being circulated on social media and certain online platforms alleging that a justice of the Supreme Court travelled to Benin City on account of a political case recently filed before the court.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the Honourable Justice in question travelled to Benin City on Thursday, 12th June, 2025 to attend the funeral rites of the late mother of Mr. Hannibal Uwaifo, a senior member of the Bar and immediate past President of the African Bar Association.

“Prior to the journey, the said justice formally sought and obtained permission from the Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria to embark on the trip. This private visit was strictly for the purposes of condolence and bereavement as is customary and humane.

“The Honourable Justice neither attended any political meeting nor solicited for inclusion on any panel as falsely alleged. In fact, apart from the funeral service held at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church and a brief stop at the service of songs, the Honourable Justice retired to his hotel room without attending any further gatherings or receptions.

“The image being circulated purportedly as evidence merely shows the justice returning alone to his hotel, hardly a basis for the sensational claims being peddled.

“The Supreme Court wishes to state unequivocally that this sort of baseless speculation and malicious conjecture, especially when publicly propagated by persons who ought to know better, is not only unhelpful but also deeply harmful to the integrity of the Judiciary.

“We strongly urge members of the public, especially commentators on judicial matters to exercise responsibility and discretion. Where there is any doubt or lack of clarity, the appropriate step is to seek verification from the Supreme Court through its official communication channels rather than resorting to the spread of falsehoods aimed at maligning the image of the justices or bringing the judiciary into disrepute.

“The judiciary remains committed to upholding the rule of law and will not be distracted by deliberate attempts to undermine its credibility.”

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Explain to Nigerians your disappearance for five days – ADC to Tinubu

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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Sunday challenged President Bola Tinubu to explain to Nigerians his whereabouts after the BRICS summit in Brazil.

On June 28, 2025, Tinubu departed Nigeria on a two-nation visit to St. Lucia and Brazil.

From St. Lucia, Tinubu reportedly headed for the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janiero in Brazil.

A statement by the Nigerian Presidency said the BRICS summit in Brazil held between July 6 and 7th.

After the summit ended, Tinubu’s whereabouts was unknown until the early hours of Sunday when he returned to Nigeria.

The Presidency failed to issue any explanation to Nigerians on Tinubu whereabouts for five days.

Reacting to the development on Sunday, ADC, in a statement by its spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, challenged Tinubu to tell Nigerians where he was during the five days period.

Abdullahi said the ADC is extending a “weary welcome” to Tinubu for finally returning to the country five days after the end of the 2025 BRICS Summit which was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The statement said, “Since the summit ended on Monday, July 7th, all the other world leaders who were in attendance returned home, briefed their citizens, and got back to work. But our President?

“He only reappeared in Abuja in the early hours of Sunday, July 13—without a word, without a briefing, or any explanation as to why his return to the country had been delayed.

“A whole five days is significant in the life of a country, especially a country like ours battling with several existential challenges of insecurity and a tottering economy that has made life increasingly difficult for the majority of Nigerians.”

The party stressed that since Tinubu was not on holidays during his trip, he owes Nigerians a duty to explain his whereabouts for those days.

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Why there are abandoned projects in Niger-Delta – Jonathan

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has attributed the high number of abandoned projects across the Niger Delta region to the frequent changes in the leadership of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC.

Jonathan stated this on Saturday at the plenary session of the NDDC’s 25th anniversary celebration held in Port Harcourt.

The ex-President also called for continuity in the leadership of the NDDC to ensure that development projects are completed and not left abandoned.

According to him, the regular changes of Chief Executive Officers (CEO) of the NDDC had adversely affected project completion, adding that it has been a problem for development.

The erstwhile Nigerian leader, however, pointed out that the projects were not abandoned because the NDDC managers intended to do so, but rather because frequent leadership changes made it inevitable.

He further stated that when proper planning became unfeasible and time constrained, agencies tend to resort to contractor-driven initiatives, as opposed to planning-based development.

According to him, for over 25 years, the NDDC has had 11 CEOs, meaning that, on average, each served for two years and three months.

“The question is: how can one plan? How can significant projects for the region be completed within two years and three months in office?” he asked.

Jonathan commended President Bola Tinubu for retaining Dr Samuel Ogbuku as the Managing Director of the NDDC, thereby demonstrating his commitment to the development of the Niger Delta.

He noted that the people of the Niger Delta were celebrating because Ogbuku had remained in office since his appointment by the then-President Muhammadu Buhari in November 2022.

He explained that the Managing Director officially assumed duties on Jan. 4, 2023, while Tinubu assumed office in May 2023.

“If President Tinubu were not interested in developing the region, he would have removed him and appointed someone else.

“Ogbuku would have spent only five months in office. Nobody would have heard of Ogbuku.

“We remember the former Chairman, Onyema Ugochukwu, and the former Managing Director, Timi Alaibe, because they served for a reasonable period and made impact during their tenure,” he added.

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Anglican Church bars political rhetoric in services

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The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has given an order restraining the use of its pulpits and platforms for political rhetoric.

The church, through its director of communication, Korede Akintunde, in a memo shared on social media, said it had unveiled new guidelines for all parishes on how to receive politicians and public figures.

The order, dated July 11, followed an episcopal consultation held in the diocese of Nike, Enugu state, and was signed by the primate of the Anglican Church, Henry Ndukuba.

The order reportedly comes following the comments made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on July 6 at St. James’ Anglican Church, Asokoro, during a thanksgiving service to mark the completion of projects commissioned by President Bola Tinubu.

The minister, at the event reportedly aimed at the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying the former Anambra governor’s time has passed and suggesting that Nigerians follow him without knowing who he is.

While affirming its openness to all people regardless of political affiliation, the church said the pulpit must not be used for partisan statements.

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