Breaking News:Court Orders Department of State Services (DSS) to Either Release Emefiele or Bring Charges Against Him within One Week

 

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has given an order to the Department of State Services (DSS) regarding Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). According to NAIJALINKNEWS, the judge has instructed the DSS to either bring criminal charges against Emefiele and take him to court or release him from custody. The judge, Justice Hamza Muazu, has given the DSS one week to comply with this directive. The court's decision came after an application made by Emefiele's lawyer, Joseph Daudu, who also demanded a compensation of N5M for the alleged unlawful detention.

Justice Muazu acknowledged that the DSS has the authority to make arrests, detain individuals, and prevent internal crimes. However, the judge emphasized that these actions must be carried out in accordance with the law. He specified that the arrest power of the DSS is not without limits and that there are specific conditions that must be met for a Nigerian citizen to be lawfully held and for a specific duration.

Since his arrest on June 9, Emefiele has remained in detention following the suspension by President Bola Tinubu, who also initiated an investigation into the activities of the CBN. President Tinubu instructed Emefiele to transfer his responsibilities to Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, the deputy governor of the operations directorate.

Court Restrains Federal Government from Demolishing Trademore Estate Amidst Abuja Flooding.

 

On Wednesday, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Jikwoyi issued a restraining order to the Federal Government, preventing them from proceeding with their plan to demolish Trademore Estate, Lugbe. The estate, which was identified as a natural pathway for floods, filed an ex-parte application through their legal team led by Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN. Justice Zubairu Mohammed delivered the court's ruling, granting an interim injunction that prohibits all defendants, their employees, agents, officials, and anyone claiming authority from them, from trespassing or demolishing Trademore Estate (also known as Plot 1981, Sabon Lugbe, Abuja).

Cited as 1st to 4th defendants in the motion marked: M/1162/2023, are; the Minister of FCT, the Federal Capital Territory Development Authority (FCDA), Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) and the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).

The court also ordered all parties involved to maintain the existing state of affairs until the substantive lawsuit brought by the estate is heard and determined. It is worth noting that on June 23, heavy rainfall caused 116 houses in the estate to be submerged, prompting the declaration of the estate as a "disaster zone" by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Mr. Olusade Adesola, on June 27. Adesola assured that the FCT administration would address the problem. Similarly, the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Malam Shehu Ahmed, announced plans to demolish all structures situated on waterways throughout the nation's capital. Ahmed stated that buildings within the Trademore Estate had been previously marked for demolition on multiple occasions, accompanied by warnings and eviction notices for the residents to vacate.

Breaking News:First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu to Visit Trademore Estate in Response to Flooding Crisis, Bringing Support Through Renewed Hope Initiative.

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria

According to information reaching Naijalinknews from the leadership of the Trademore Residents' Association, in response to the recurring flooding in Trademore Estate Lugbe Abuja, it has been announced that Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, will be visiting the residents. Her visit is aimed at providing support through her NGO, Renewed Hope Initiative. The visit is scheduled for Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 11am. The venue for the event is the Estate's 2nd Gate. All residents and invitees are kindly requested to be seated by 10:30am, in accordance with protocol guidelines.

 

Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke, is dead

 

Veteran Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke has died.On Wednesday, Joseph Okechukwu, her colleague, confirmed her passing through a post on his verified Twitter account

Okechukwu wrote, “REST IN PEACE, Nwanyi oma. I’m shattered beyond words. The fact that I was about to pay for your flight ticket to come to finish what we started only to hear you went to be with Lord just last night is one of the toughest things I’ve ever had to deal with in recent times.

“I pray I’m able to recover from this shock. Life is really just a mist. One minute you have it, the next you don’t. For the more than 20 years that I’ve known you, you’ve been such an amazing, decent, and lovely soul to be around.

“I never imagined you’d exit so unceremoniously. Words fail me. Sleep on, Cynthia. May your gentle soul rest on till we meet again in glory.”

Recall that Okereke was kidnapped in Enugu alongside fellow actor Clemson Cornel, but they were later released unhurt by their abductors days after they were declared missing.

Breaking News: Vice President Osinbajo Assumes the Role of Global Advisor at GEAPP.

The Global Energy Alliance For People and Planet (GEAPP) has named former Vice President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, as a Global Advisor. In a statement on Twitter, GEAPP stated that Osinbajo will provide guidance in advancing their objective of accelerating the adoption of clean energy in emerging economies. As a strong advocate for equitable energy transitions in Africa, Prof Osinbajo will collaborate with the Energy Alliance to facilitate increased investment in the clean energy sector and enhance Africa's participation in the global carbon market through the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative. Simon Harford, CEO of Energy Alliance, commended Prof Osinbajo's expertise, leadership, and global network, recognizing him as a valuable catalyst for their mission.

In response to the appointment, the former Vice President expressed his excitement in a tweet, announcing his role as Global Advisor to the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet. He emphasized the collaborative efforts to attract investment into the clean energy sector and bolster Africa's presence in the global carbon market. Prof Osinbajo also acknowledged GEAPP's commitment to supporting developing nations in transitioning to clean energy by employing models that ensure universal energy access, foster economic growth, create jobs, promote sustainable livelihoods, and address urgent climate goals.