13 h. ago Benue APC elders back assembly’s decision to remove chief judge

A group known as the ‘Benue All Progressives Congress Elders’ Forum’ on Saturday expressed support for the Benue State House of Assembly’s recommendation to remove the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese. Speaking at a press conference in Makurdi, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party and spokesperson for the group, Senator Barnabas Gemade, Read More

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53 h. ago Benue CJ: Opposition mounts against sacking as Senate orders probe

More pressure mounted on the Benue State government on Thursday as the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria condemned the move to remove the state’s Chief Judge,  Justice Maurice Ikpambese, while the Senate ordered a probe. The Benue State House of Assembly had on Tuesday passed a resolution, recommending the removal of the CJ, following a Read More

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53 h. ago Senators urge calm as Akpabio, Kogi lawmaker clash at Senate

The Senate President, Godwill Akpabio, on Thursday, called security for the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Mrs Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, amid a heated argument over sitting arrangement at the plenary. An ensuing rowdiness threatened plenary proceedings as Akpoti-Uduaghan, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, refused to use the seat allocated to her, citing Order Read More

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57 h. ago Senate condemns unconstitutional removal of Benue chief judge

The Senate has strongly criticized the removal of Benue State’s Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, by the Benue State House read more Senate condemns unconstitutional removal of Benue chief judge

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59 h. ago Move to remove Benue CJ attack on judicial independence—JUSUN

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria has condemned the recent resolution by the Benue State House of Assembly recommending the removal of the state Chief Judge, Maurice Ikpambese, purportedly for inciting the ongoing judiciary strike. In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, JUSUN’s National President, Marwan Adamu, described the decision by the State Assembly Read More

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59 h. ago Senate urges NJC to resolve Benue chief judge removal crisis

The Senate has urged the National Judicial Council to resolve the purported removal of Benue Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, in line with constitutional provisions. It also urged its Committee on Judiciary and Human Rights to investigate the matter and report back in two weeks. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the resolutions followed Read More

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60 h. ago Senate calls on FG to honour late Afenifere leader Ayo Banjo

The Senate has urged the Federal Government to honour the memory of the late Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, by read more Senate calls on FG to honour late Afenifere leader Ayo Banjo

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61 h. ago Benue Assembly defends call for Chief Judge’s removal, criticises NBA’s response

Tribune Online Benue Assembly defends call for Chief Judge’s removal, criticises NBA’s response He frowned at the statement issued by Nigeria Bar Association, NBA Secretary Afam Osigwe condemning the action of the House. Benue Assembly defends call for Chief Judge’s removal, criticises NBA’s response Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Controversy, tension in Benue over attempts to remove Chief Judge

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Attempts by members of the Benue State House of Assembly to remove the Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, from office have not only generated tension and controversy in the state but have also been met with strong resistance. Recall that members of the State House of Assembly, on […] The post Controversy, tension in Benue over attempts to remove Chief Judge appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NJC Faults Benue Assembly, Voids Sack Of State’s Chief Judge

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has overruled the Benue State House of Assembly on its resolution recommending the removal of the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, from office. The Council, while faulting the recommendations for being unlawful, illegal and unconstitutional, drew the attention of the Benue State lawmakers to the clear and […]

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3 d. ago Senate Summons Security Chiefs Over Alleged USAID Terrorism Funding In Nigeria

The Senate has summoned security and intelligence chiefs to investigate allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was funding terrorism in Nigeria. The resolution was adopted following an Motion of Urgent National Security raised by Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, during plenary on Wednesday. Ndume emphasised the gravity […]

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3 d. ago Benue assembly suspends 13 members for opposing CJ’s removal

The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended the 13 members who dissociated themselves from the removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambase. The 13 members had met after the plenary on Tuesday to dissociate themselves from the removal of the chief judge. The 13 members who highlighted some reasons described the purported Read More

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3 d. ago Reps Set Up Panel To Probe Osun Crisis, Ask Security Agencies To Restore Order

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the crisis that engulfed Osun State over alleged attempt to take over the administration of local government councils by chairmen who were removed by court judgement in November 2022. The House also called on the Inspector General of Police, IGP […]

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3 d. ago PDP crisis: Court declines Anyanwu’s request to stop INEC from effecting removal

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday rejected the request of the embattled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission from giving effect to his removal as the party’s secretary. The Presiding Judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo, however, directed Anyanwu to notify INEC and other Read More

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3 d. ago NBA faults Benue Assembly’s resolution on Chief Judge’s removal

The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the resolution by the Benue State House of Assembly directing Governor Hyacinth Alia to remove Justice Maurice Ikpambwese as the state Chief Judge. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), and General Secretary, Mobolaji Ojibara, on Wednesday in Abuja, the NBA described the resolution as Read More

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3 d. ago Alleged misappropriation: Benue Assembly approves removal of Chief Justice Ikpambese

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Members of the Benue State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, approved the immediate removal of the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese for alleged gross misappropriation of funds amongst others. The House which took the decision during its plenary on Tuesday, also accused the Chief Judge of abuse of […] The post Alleged misappropriation: Benue Assembly approves removal of Chief Justice Ikpambese appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Adebanjo, Clark: Nigeria has lost two patriots, nationalists – Ortom

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom described the passing of two elder statesmen and respected figures in Nigerian history, Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Chief Edwin Clark as huge losses to the country. Ortom, in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Terver Akase, states that the two […] The post Adebanjo, Clark: Nigeria has lost two patriots, nationalists – Ortom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Benue Assembly recommends sacking of CJ over alleged misconduct

The Benue State House of Assembly has recommended the immediate removal of Chief Judge Maurice Ikpambese. Accused of “gross violation of the ethical code of conduct” and “despicable acts,” the recommendation follows a letter from Governor Hyacinth Alia and was made during a plenary session presided over by Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh. In the correspondence, which Read More

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5 d. ago Alleged Boko Haram Funding: Senator Ndume Charges FG To Investigate Foreign Agency

Lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to probe terrorism allegation made by US Congressman Scott Perry. Recall that Mr. Perry had recently accused former U.S president, Barack Obama of allegedly funding notorious terrorist group, Boko Haram through United States Agency for International Development. The Republican from Pennsylvania, made […] The post Alleged Boko Haram Funding: Senator Ndume Charges FG To Investigate Foreign Agency appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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