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The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) Dr. Monday Ubani has advised lawyers to be circumspect over calls for the cancellation of the 2022 NBA-SPIDEL Conference scheduled to hold in Sokoto in protest against the murder of a female student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education by irate youths in Sokoto, Deborah Samuel. This is even as the State Governor, Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has continued to intensify efforts towards ensuring that the peaceful atmosphere in the state of the Caliphate is not breached by the unfortunate incident.

Tambuwal, immediately after the unfortunate incident happened, first met with the Chairman of the state chapter of the Christians Association of Nigeria, CAN, Rev. Nuhu Iliya, before meeting with the Council of Ulamas in the State. The Governor has also met with various strategic political and religious leaders, opinion molders and relevant stakeholders in the state, during which his message centered, primarily, on the need to ensure peaceful coexistence among all the people in the state. The Chairman of the NBA section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) Dr. Ubani maintained that it is preposterous for lawyers to call for the cancellation of the 2022 NBA-SPIDEL Conference scheduled to hold in Sokoto in protest against the killing of Deborah which was carried out by law breakers in the state.

According to him, “the barbaric act was not authorized or approved by the State Government to our knowledge. In fact the State Government has issued a statement condemning the act and requested that the crime perpetrators be brought to book. "Arrest of two persons have been made and we await the outcome of the process. Gentlemen let us all be circumspect over the sad Sokoto incident. "The barbaric Killing is condemnable as no individual has any right, under our present jurisprudence, to take life except in accordance with due process.

"Assuming but not conceding that the said lady has committed a written and known crime, the state alone has the requisite power to prosecute and punish the alleged crime. Extra judicial killing is not allowed by our laws.” "Having said that, it will be preposterous for someone who is a lawyer to be suggesting that we should cancel our conference that is billed to take place in Sokoto because of the acts of law breakers in the state.” “I have sent a text (MESSAGE) to the Governor and the AG (Attorney-General of Sokoto), and requesting for a statement that our safety is guaranteed. "I am in touch with the President of the Bar, Mr Olumide Akpata and if there is any need to take a drastic decision about the conference in Sokoto we will ensure prompt communication to the constituency. 

“It is absolutely wrong for our colleagues, without locus, to be calling for boycott of the conference when the state government that is hosting is not complicit in this heinous crime unless there is evidence to the contrary.

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari “over his failure to probe allegations that over N1.48 trillion reportedly spent on maintaining the country’s four refineries between 2015 and 2020 may have been stolen, mismanaged or diverted into private pockets.”

The government reportedly spent N10.23 billion in June 2020 on three refineries that processed zero crude. Also in 2021, the government approved $1.5 billion (about N600 billion) to repair the Port Harcourt refinery. Despite the huge spending, the refineries are still not working while fuel scarcity persists. In the suit number FHC/L/CS/806/2022 filed last week at the Federal High Court, Lagos, SERAP is seeking “an order of mandamus to direct and compel President Buhari to investigate the spending on Nigeria’s refineries, and alleged mismanagement of public funds budgeted for maintaining the refineries since 1999.”

SERAP is also seeking “an order of mandamus to compel President Buhari to ensure the prosecution of anyone suspected to be responsible for the importation and distribution of dirty fuel into Nigeria and to identify and ensure access to justice and effective remedies to affected victims. SERAP is arguing that “It is in the public interest to ensure justice and accountability for alleged corruption and mismanagement in the oil sector, which has resulted in the importation and distribution of dirty fuel and protracted fuel scarcity in the country.”

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said he "could not be prouder" of his quadruple-chasing side after they beat Chelsea on penalties to win the FA Cup. The Reds replicated their shootout win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final by triumphing 6-5 on spot-kicks after a goalless 90 minutes and extra time.

"I couldn't be more proud of my boys, the shift they put in, how hard they fought," Klopp told BBC Sport. "It was an incredible game, a nerve-wracking shootout, my nails are gone." Klopp, 54, became the first German manager ever to lift the FA Cup after edging out compatriot Thomas Tuchel in a Wembley final for the second time in less than three months.

As in February's final, the shootout went to sudden death with Alisson's save from Mason Mount handing Liverpool the advantage before Konstantinos Tsimikas slotted home the winning penalty. "It was intense - Chelsea would have deserved it exactly the same way we did, just like in the Carabao Cup - that's how small the margins are," added Klopp.

"Chelsea played outstanding but in the end there must be one winner and that was us today."

Bringing home people oriented projects is the hallmark of Good Representation. It can only take a man of Honour who cherishes friendship, togetherness and coexistence to ever think of fixing the Bridge.

Rt. Hon Jerry Alagboso is the man behind the reconstruction of the 70-meters long Urasi Bridge that links Amaruru in Orsu LGA, Imo State and Ezinifite in Nnewi South LGA, Anambra State. That is Brotherhood in action.

Rt. Hon. Jerry Alagboso as a smart thinker and good representative saw the Economic importance of the link Bridge, called the attention of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency, FERMA and age longed bridge was constructed to the glory of God.

The Economic importance of the reconstructed Bridge cannot be over emphasized as it helps ease the stress of transporting of farm products from the villages to the cities of the different sister communities.

Rt. Hon. Jerry Alagboso is the Honorable Member representing Orlu/Orsu/Oru-East at the Green Chamber. Today, he is vying to represent the good people of Imo West Senatorial District and his people oriented projects are speaking for him.

We call on PDP delegates to listen to the voice of reason and vote for Credibility in the forthcoming Primaries.

Jerry Alagboso Media Crew

More troubles for a former Governor of Imo State His Excellency Dr. Ikedi Ohakim as some Okigwe youths rejects his Senatorial ambition. Hear them...

Communique from Okigwe zone Youth Movement

We Reject H/E Dr. Ikedi Ohakim For Okigwe zone Senate in 2023

The Okigwe zone Youth Movement converged at Okigwe Township Stadium, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State on Friday, 13th  May 2022, to reject Dr. Ikedi Ohakim aspiration to represent Okigwe zone in the Red chamber of the national Assembly in 2023. 

We wish to make the following statements. 

1. We reinstate our firm  belief and vision to contribute our own quota in the general good of Okigwe zone.

2. We have carefully looked into the activities of our dear brother, H/E Dr Ikedi Ohakim as a former Governor of Imo State who contributed greatly to sorry State of our cherished zone

3. We strongly believe that H/E Dr Ikedi Ohakim failed the people of Okigwe zone hence, has no business going to Red chamber of the national Assembly to represent us in 2023.

4. We want to make it explicit clear that Chief Ikedi Ohakim should buy his face in shame for aspiring to represent Okigwe zone at the Senate in 2023.

5.we know that Okigwe zone have a lot of vibrant and youthful aspirants that are capable of giving us quality and purposeful representation.

6. We equally want the Governor Hope Uzodimma and Okigwe zone stakeholders to bear it at the back of their minds that we shall vote against APC should they go ahead to field Dr. Ikedi Ohakim as it's candidate in 2023.

7. We are fully aware of all the plots by those powers that be to force Chief Ikedi Ohakim on us, hence we reject him outrightly.

8. We place the interest of our cherished Okigwe zone above our own interest and this is why we want the Governor Hope Uzodimma and other critical stakeholders in our zone to take note.

In reaching  this decision, we want the leadership of the APC to abide by this resolutions.

We enjoin the APC leaders to take into consideration the overall interest of the party and the future well being of the people above personal interest.

Signed:

Comr. Chiemela Ndukuba - Isiala Mbano

Comr.Emeka Ohaegbu- Ehime Mbano

Comr. Chukwu Uche- Obowo

Comr. Ikenna Ohaeriaku- Ihite Uboma

Comr. Onyenze Ikechukwu- Onuimo

Comr. Echefu Amadi- Okigwe

H.E Rochas Okorocha is a man with a good personality and has a great sense of values.

Senator Rochas Okorocha maintains the following core personal values—kindness, honesty, Humility, integrity and many more.

Sen. Rochas possesses Kindness, one of humankind’s most admirable traits. 

It can be found in the aid he has offered to those in need, and in the silent service of a parent or friend. It is not just sweetness or niceness but something deeper and more profound. 

Rochas Okorocha gives people strength and hope where there are only burdens and despair.

Affording food and education for one’s family can be a challenge for many in the developing world. But such is the case for many people that Sen. Rochas Okorocha started an organization to help alleviate this burden.

Sen. Rochas Okorocha has the value of humility, despite his status as a high-ranking politician, he remains humble and down to earth, relating to everyone from all walks of life.

A good leader is humble, approachable, and welcomes all kinds of people into their life.

He is a spiritual person, as evidenced by the many religious centers he has built for Christians and Muslims.

He is so selfless that he sometimes puts the needs and wishes of others before his own.

Also, his generosity and devotion to others, coupled with a strict adherence to his values, make him an admirable man.

As a Senator, Okorocha has always helped others and believes that kindness is the way to treat people. His humility, spirituality, compassion for the poor and indigent ones, integrity, selflessness, growth, listening, respect, vision and justice are just some of the qualities that make him a great man.

Rochas Okorocha, the distinguished senator from Imo state, is a man of kind and humble heart. He is a spiritual man, who treats everyone with respect. His life is that of integrity; he never gives up on fighting for justice and has a great vision for our country. We hope that if he becomes president of Nigeria, he will make our dreams come true.

Senator Rochas Okorocha’s values are the values of a New Nigeria. We hope to be greater than we were, and that time is now.