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Benue :Court fixes September 26 to hear suit challenging executive order

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A Benue State High Court presided over by Justice Theresa Igoche has fixed September 26, 2024, to hear the suit challenging the executive order in Benue State.

A Human Rights activist, Mr. Adebayo Ogorry, and others had dragged the Benue State Government, the Governor of Benue State and the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice and Public Order to court, arguing that the law severely infringed on fundamental rights of citizens.

DAILY POST recalls that Governor Hyacinth Alia had in February signed the executive order banning public gatherings and holding of all forms of events, including wakes, ceremonies and religious occasions beyond the hour of 10 pm, as well as prohibiting several other activities.

When the matter came up on Monday, Terna Agerzua who held the brief of Mohammed Ndarani, as counsel to the Benue State Governor and Benue State Government, drew the attention of the court to his motion for extension of time to file his memorandum of appearance and defense to the suit for Governor of Benue State and Benue State Government.

Jones Okwe who appeared for the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice and Public Order, Benue State, also moved his application for extension of time to regularise his processes.

The Presiding Judge, Justice Theresa Igoche granted both applications.

Joseph Ogizi, who held the brief of Abdul Mohammed, for plaintiffs informed the court that though the matter was fixed for hearing, the defendants in the suit served on him processes the day before, and shortly before sitting.

He asked the court for a short adjournment to enable him to file his response to the processes served on him.

After listening to the submission of Ogizi, Justice Theresa Igoche adjourned the matter until September 26 for definite hearing.

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JUST IN: The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, Adewale Ajao, has ordered the arrest of a woman accused of subjecting a 14-year-old girl to physical abuse and starvation in Abuja.

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The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, Adewale Ajao, has ordered the arrest of a woman accused of subjecting a 14-year-old girl to physical abuse and starvation in Abuja.

Commisioner of Police, FCT Ordered the Arrest Over Teen Maid’s Abuse After Viral Video showing the girl, identified as Bashariya, narrating her ordeal in Hausa.

The abused 14-year-old Bashariya, is a maid from Zamfara State . The video showed the girl sustaining injuries from the abuse. Nigeria Police vow swift action, urging citizens to report abuse and protect vulnerable children across communities.

 

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My sister was married to the late igwe of Isuaniocha, we used to go to Ofala Festival all the time. I Have Igbo In My Family, So You Can’t Intimidate Me—- Sen Oluremi Tinubu( First Lady of Nigeria)

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‎Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has sparked conversations nationwide following a bold remark during her interaction with South-East midwives in Enugu which was aired on Channels Television.
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‎While addressing issues about ethnic sentiments and her interactions with various regions, the First Lady declared, “Don’t do shakara for me here I have Igbo in my family, so you can’t intimidate me.”
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‎The statement was made in a light-hearted yet firm tone, as she discussed issues of national unity, inclusion, and her personal connection to Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups.
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‎According to her, her family ties cut across ethnic lines, reinforcing her belief in the need for national cohesion and mutual respect.
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‎“I have always advocated for a united Nigeria, We may speak different languages, but we are one people. My family reflects that diversity, so no one can play the ethnic card with me.”
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BREAKING: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Honored with Chieftaincy Title in Enugu state.(Ugosimba 1 of Enugu)

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Just a month after her husband President Tinubu was given a chieftaincy title in Anambra as “Dike Simba 1 of Anambra” Her Excelency the wife of the president has been given her own chieftaincy title in Enugu.

Her husband, President Tinubu is Dike Simba 1 of Anambra
Now she, First lady Tinubu is Ugo Simba 1 of Enugu

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