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PROSECUTION OF CORRUPT PUBLIC OFFICERS: CDHR WANTS NJC INTERVENTION ON COURT ORDERS RESTRAINING EFCC TO CARRY OUT INVESTIGATION

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JOS BUILDING COLLASPSE: CDHR DEMANDS IMMEDIATE COMPENSATION FOR VICTIMS, SYMPATHISES WITH FAMILIES 

 

PROSECUTION OF CORRUPT PUBLIC OFFICERS: CDHR WANTS NJC INTERVENTION ON COURT ORDERS RESTRAINING EFCC TO CARRY OUT INVESTIGATION

 

The Nigeria leading anti-corruption agency, EFCC, has described several experte orders and restrained court orders from various Nigerian courts as bottlenecks impeding investigation and trial of corrupt public officers. This was contained in a report credited to the head of the antigraft agency, Olanipekun Olukoyede. According to the report, court restraining orders have continued to impede the investigation of corrupt officers currently ongoing in about 10 states of the Federation. The agency was not able to carry out investigations due to court orders restraining them. He made the remarks at a capacity building workshop for Justices and Judges in Abuja with the theme “Integrating Stakeholders in Curbing Economic and Financial Crimes”

Also, in another development, CDHR gathered that frequent adjournment of high-profile cases, contempt orders, and undue reliance on technical grounds delay investigation of corruption cases and dispensation of criminal justice.

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, however, calls the attention of the Chief Justice of the Federation and the National Judicial Council to beam their search lights into the activities of the courts handling EFCC cases. CDHR wants the NJC to put in place appropriate measures to caution the affected courts.

In as much as CDHR wants the antigraft agencies to adhere to the rules of law in carrying out the statutory responsibilities of sanitising the society against corruption, criminality, and indiscipline, the court processes shouldn’t mitigate again such. The courts should ease the antigraft investigation of corruption by giving them necessary legal support to make cases and adequately punish the offenders to serve as deterrent to others with similar tendencies in comiting Crimes.

CDHR also employs the Economic and Financial Crime Commission to reform the processes of their investigation in accordance with the provisions of the law. The agency should not be overzealous in the pursuit of achieving conviction at all costs to the extent of disobeying court orders to apprehend suspects. They must not disregard court orders even if such order is delivered by a drunken judge.

All antigraft agencies should also be proactive in their investigations. They should take the advantage of using existing anti-corruption instruments available in statute books like NFIU, ACTU, SCUML etc to discretely gather evidence without making it known to the public until when they are sure of winnable cases before hitting the courts vis-à-vis public.

It is also imperative for the government to adequately fund antigraft agencies as well as their operatives. Providing necessary equipment, training, protection, and other supports to motivate them to optimally carry out their functions without regard to what they commit to it.

E-Signed:
Comrade Debo Adeniran,
National President CDHR Nigeria.

Comrade Idris Afees Olayinka,
National Publicity Secretary CDHR Nigeria.

Sahara weekly online is published by First Sahara weekly international. contact saharaweekly@yahoo.com

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EID-EL-FITR: Abeokuta North LG Chairman Lanre Oyegbola Sodipo Urges Residents to Celebrate Responsibly, Hygienically

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EID-EL-FITR: Abeokuta North LG Chairman Lanre Oyegbola Sodipo Urges Residents to Celebrate Responsibly, Hygienically

 

 

The Executive Chairman of Abeokuta North Local Government, Hon. Lanre Oyegbola Sodipo, has called on residents of the local government to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr festival with a sense of responsibility, unity, and hygiene.

The Chairman disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Saturday.

He emphasized the importance of maintaining peace, cleanliness, and adherence to safety measures during the festivities.

Hon. Sodipo congratulated the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan, describing the period as one of deep spiritual reflection, sacrifice, and devotion to God.

He urged them to carry forward the values of patience, love, and self-discipline imbibed during Ramadan into their daily lives.

The chairman stressed the need for responsible celebrations, urging residents to avoid excessive gatherings that could lead to disorderliness or security challenges.

He encouraged families and communities to celebrate in ways that promote harmony and unity while respecting the rights of others.

Hon. Lanre Oyegbola emphasized the importance of hygiene and environmental cleanliness, particularly during the festive period.

He called on residents to properly dispose of waste, keep their surroundings clean, and observe all necessary public health guidelines to prevent the spread of diseases.

The chairman called for continuous prayers for peace, progress, and prosperity in Abeokuta North, Ogun State, and Nigeria as a whole.

He further advised motorists and road users to drive responsibly and obey traffic regulations during the celebrations to avoid accidents and loss of lives stressing that safety should be a priority for everyone during the festive period.

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Eid al- Fitri – Obasa Felicitates Muslims, Urges Support, Prayers for President Tinubu

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Eid al- Fitri – Obasa Felicitates Muslims, Urges Support, Prayers for President Tinubu

 

 

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has extended a heartfelt felicitation to Muslim faithfuls across Nigeria and beyond on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

The Lagos Speaker seized the occasion to urge Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora to continue supporting and praying for the country and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

While congratulating the Muslim ummah on the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr, Dr. Obasa, in a statement by his media office, emphasised the need to uphold the festival’s inherent values of forgiveness, compassion, charity, and patience beyond this season.

“As we celebrate with excitement and enthusiasm, let us remember that Eid al-Fitr is a moment of thanksgiving, joy, and spiritual renewal. Importantly, let us hold on to the spirits of love, tolerance, kindness, and compassion that we learnt in the holy month,” Obasa stated.

The Speaker urged Nigerians to pray for the country and the President for his transformative efforts and relentless sacrifices to enthrone and entrench a better nation.

“In President Tinubu, we have a leader who is committed to the progress, prosperity, and peaceful co-existence of all. All we need to do as a people is support and pray for him. I do not doubt that his visionary leadership and Renewed Hope blueprint will guide Nigeria back to the right path,” Dr Obasa stated.

Though on recess, the Speaker reiterated the commitment of the Lagos State House of Assembly to promoting religious harmony and policies that will engender and ensure the development and overall well-being of Lagosians nay Nigerians.

He assured that under his leadership, the state legislature will continue to work together in peace and harmony with the primary objective of ensuring economic prosperity while supporting initiatives that enhance the socio-economic growth of the state and Nigeria at large.

Concluding, Dr. Obasa said, “On behalf of my family, colleagues, and the management and staff of the Assembly, I wish our Muslim brothers and sisters a beautiful, bounteous, and blessed celebration.”

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BREAKING: How Illegal Vigilante Groups Carried Out Uromi Killings

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BREAKING: How Illegal Vigilante Groups Carried Out Uromi Killings

 

The Edo State government is on top of the security situation arising from the mob killings of innocent Nigerians at Uromi. The government has long banned all illegal vigilante groups operating in the state.

Governor Monday Okpebholo therefore ordered security agencies to take firm action against the groups. He has also suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP. Friday Ibadin (Rtd.), pending further investigations.

“The local vigilante group involved in the killings was never profiled or registered with the Edo State Security Corps,” and “Its actions do not reflect the principles of the Okpebholo administration”.

So far, 14 suspects have been arrested. A special police team set up by the Inspector General of Police is hunting others involved in the attack.

The Senator Okpehbholo led State government is assuring residents that justice would be served. It urged the public to remain calm while security agencies work to restore order.

BREAKING: How Illegal Vigilante Groups Carried Out Uromi Killings

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