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Nigeria may collapse without a functional judiciary system – Mike Ozekhome

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1 year ago

December 14, 2024

Mr Ozekhome said this on Thursday in Abuja at the 2024 Conference of the National Association of Judiciary Correspondents (NAJUC).

He charged the judiciary to live up to expectations and ensure that their judgements reflect justice and are not based on technicalities.

Speaking on the role of courts in enforcing judgments, the law professor said court orders must be obeyed until set aside by a higher court.

He said the courts held a balance of scale between feuding parties; otherwise, there might have been chaos in the country. He also said the court was critical in ensuring that judgements were enforced and complied with.

He advised judges to avoid attending occasions organised by politically exposed persons with cases before them, just as he urged them to eschew corruption under any guise.

“I still want to believe at this point that in spite of all the issues the judiciary may have, it still remains the best of the three arms of government. If you remove the judiciary, Nigeria will collapse like a pack of cards.

“The role of the courts is very sacred in the functioning of society and must be held with the highest esteem,” he said.

According to him, the time has now come for Judges to form an association to defend themselves against unfounded allegations. He advocated the establishment of a ‘National Association of Serving Judges’ so that judges could defend themselves.

He called on lawyers to resist the temptation of writing incessant petitions against judges, urging them to appeal the cases instead.

Earlier, the chairman of NAJUC, Kayode Lawal, said that the annual conference was part of efforts to keep judiciary correspondents up to date.

“After the last edition of this conference, we noted with great concern the ugly trend in the court-of-court jurisdictions, easily conflicting decisions and orders on virtually the same issues and parties.

“It is worrisome, sad, and regrettable that the ugly development has continued to exist in spite of warnings from here and there,” Mr Lawal said.

(NAN)

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Otti Throughs a Lavish Banquet to Celebrate music Icon, Zigima King, Bright Chimezie

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9 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

It was a night of deserving honour to the Zigima that has shone for decades.

A night of entertainment, joy, excitement and laughter.

Thank you Governor Alex Otti for your intentional dedication to creating a new atmosphere of unity, peace and security, backed by visible transformation in all facets of governance.

Thank you for ensuring that Abia didn’t just rise from the ashes, but that it commenced a progressive journey to greatness in all spheres.

Thank you for choosing to inspire the younger generation by celebrating excellence and great accomplishments.

Happy birthday Bright Chimezie (Zigima)

Ferdinand Ekeoma

December 14, 2025.

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Wike at 58: “You’re a Shinning Star in my Cabinet, Tinubu hails Wike.

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2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.

President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.

The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.

President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.

The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.

President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.

“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers.

“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
December 13, 2025

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Lady cries out after her brother was knocked down by keke on his way to early morning test at UniAbuja, faces possible leg amputation

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2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

A visibly distressed lady has cried out over a tragic accident involving her younger brother, a student of the University of Abuja.

According to her account, the incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when students were struggling to get to school for a test allegedly scheduled around 5 a.m.

She explained that while her brother and a coursemate were trying to cross the road in front of the University of Abuja, a commercial tricycle (keke), reportedly driving against traffic, knocked them down.

As of the time she shared the video, her brother was said to be unconscious and already being prepared for surgery. Doctors, she stated, described his condition as critical, adding that there was a possibility his leg might have to be amputated.

The lady further claimed that although the tricycle rider was arrested, there were moves to release him, and that the school authorities had not reached out or offered any form of support since the incident.

She also revealed that the hospital initially rejected her brother due to the seriousness of his condition before eventually admitting him, while medical bills continued to pile up beyond what she could afford.

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