Following the creation of Kogi State in 1991, there have been dichotomies between the Magistracy and the Area Courts Division of Kogi State judiciary This dichotomy had raised dust on the requirements in the selections of both Area Courts Division Judges and the Magistrate Courts as is done in other states or other climes. It is against this background that Hon Benu Solomon, President, Upper Area Court Idah in what he titles “The Unimaginable Dichotomy Between The Magistracy And The Area Courts Division Of The Kogi State”, xrays the implications of such practice and other issues. Let us read his…
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The Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Sam Okutepa Jibrin has decried on the sorry state of the justice system in Nigeria. Sam Okutepa disclosed this while reacting generally how Supreme court was recently influenced to have made some dubious decisions. Recall that in Imo State, Nigerians now have the one they call “supreme Court Governor” and in Kogi State, same supreme court has also produced “Helicopter Governor”. In a reaction to all of these ugly developments, Sam Okutepa has called for urgent review of Nigerian judicial system in order to put an end to this disturbing scenario. In his apt reaction,…
One of the well known Pro President Muhammadu Buhari Supporters, who is also a political analyst, King Sadiq Attah Umar, has publicly apologized to his political friend, Mr Eric Amodu who warned him that ‘though Goodluck wasn’t the best option for Nigeria at a time but that President Buhari can’t/couldn’t be a better option to him. According, to Umar, having xrayed President Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration in the last five years and also under studied his administration left over during his military regime, he has come to term that he has nothing serious to offer Nigeria and Nigerians. He however…
The management of NPOWER has announced the names of successful Candidates who met criteria for selection for the batch C programme. According to the source, shortlisted candidates are to write attitude test online before final selection into the programme. Prospective candidates are directed to kindly follow the steps below to know if shortlisted. “Applicants who applied for the program should input the email and phone number you used to register for the programme into the NPOWER programme stage 2 portal link”. Candidates who have challenge in login are advised to use Npower verified social media handles to tender their requests…
The Former Nigerian Vice President, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, along Reno Omokiri and Senator Shehu Sani have reacted to the recent fuel price hike that has generated public outcry. Recall that Nigerian government amidst covid-19 pandemic has on Wenesday 2nd September, 2020 announced the fuel hike from N145 to N151 per litre. This ugly development has generated public reactions among Nigerians. In his own reaction, Atiku Abubakar says, ” I reject the increased electricity tariffs. Coming out of the lockdown, Nigerians need a stimulus, not an impetuous disregard for the challenges they face. Many Nigerians have not earned an income…
Minister in charge of Npower, Hajiya Sadiya Farouq Umar, has revealed that both Batches A and B are to receive July stipend. Hajiya Sadiya disclosed this on her official twitter handle while giving stewardship of his activities during last week weekend. According to her tweet, she said, “During the week, approval was given for the payment of outstanding stipends for the exited N-Power Batches A and B beneficiaries. Details would be announced in due course even as we continue the review of Batch C applications. Have a good week” However, the exited Batches A and B have remained resolute on…
A Non Governmental organisation known as “The Goal Africa” ( TGA), has announced the introduction of Football Reality Tv Show for African’ football fans. In a chat with ourworldgist’s Reporter, the media spoke person of “The Goal Africa”, Mr Eze, said “the show is to foster unity amongst African Football Fans and also empower football fans across the world. He said, the show is first of its kind in Africa and it promises to be fun, sporty and engaging. Eze added that the idea behind the TV reality show is that, the Housemates would be harbored in a house for…
President Donald Trump has on Tuesday being 1st September, 2020 refuted fake news flying around that he had a “series of ministrokes” in November 2019 that resulted in him seeking treatment at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The claim stems from Michael Schmidt’s forthcoming book, which says that VP Mike Pence was on “standby” in case Trump went under anesthesia. “According to a forthcoming book by New York Times reporter Michael Schmidt, West Wing staffers were told to put Vice President Mike Pence on standby ‘to take over the powers of the presidency temporarily if Donald Trump had…
The Former Commissioner For Culture and Tourism Hon Ugbede Paul Ebije has congratulated Governor Yahaya Bello and Chief Edward Onoja on their victory at the Supreme Court. Hon Ugbede Paul Ebije urged all the worrying parties to drop their differences and work towards a better Kogi State. He said, in electoral contest, there must be a winner and the winner is expected to be magnanimous in victory. He however, expressed confidence, that his Bosses will extend their hands in fellowship to the worrying parties towards a greater Kogi state that every Kogite would be proud of.
Following the Supreme Court judgement which produced HELICOPTER In Governor In Kogi State barely six months after same supreme court produced Imo State Governor on a platter of gold, the Aspirant of Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Engr Musa Wada has thanked his supporters for their unalloyed support during and after the election. In his word, Engr Musa Wada says, “It has been an absolute honour running for the highest office in our dear state. we won, but unfortunately, we became victims of a defective electoral and judicial system in Nigeria – influenced by the federal might and money. Tough times…