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Nigerian judge sanctioned, high court registrar sacked, another demoted

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Nigerian judge sanctioned, high court registrar sacked, another demoted

The Judicial Service Commission in Kano has taken disciplinary action against magistrates and registrars for misconduct.

The sanction was announced in a statement by Baba Jibo-Ibrahim, the JSC spokesperson.

The decision was part of the resolutions reached at the JSC’s 82nd meeting held on Wednesday.

In line with its mandate to ensure discipline and integrity, the JSC adopted the recommendations of the investigation panel set up by the Judiciary Public Complaints Committee, said the statement.

The JSC resolved to apply a series of disciplinary measures and administrative decisions.

“Court registrar Salisu Sule was demoted by one grade level after the JPCC found overwhelming evidence of misconduct in four separate complaints bordering on insults, intimidation, and abuse of office.

“The two reinstated magistrates are chief magistrate Mustapha Sa’ad-Datti and chief magistrate Rabi Abdulkadir,” said the statement.

An investigation by the JSC revealed that Mr Sule consistently used the name of the judiciary to harass and intimidate the public in the course of his duties.

“The JSC had issued a warning letter to him dated December 19, 2024, and has now resolved to impose this stiffer sanction, demoting him by one grade level with immediate effect,” the statement explained.

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It added that after careful review, the JSC resolved that Messrs Sa’ad-Datti and Abdulkadir should resume sitting and continue their judicial duties.

“They are, however, admonished to uphold the highest standards of integrity, diligence, and professionalism in the discharge of their judicial functions,” stated the JSC.

Ahmad Aliyu Danmaraya, a principal registrar attached to the Kano High Court Headquarters, was directed to proceed on compulsory retirement with immediate effect for acts of gross misconduct.

“The JPCC found Danmaraya guilty of forging an affidavit, affixing the high court stamp and seal, and inscribing a fake receipt number, knowing fully well that he is not a commissioner for oaths,” said the statement.

JPCC also recalled Alkali Mustapha Kiru of the Sharia Court for a period of one year after the JSC found that he delivered a ruling to close a case due to the plaintiff’s failure to produce a witness in court.

“After closing the case, he issued a writ of possession in respect of the disputed farmland, which clearly violates the principles of fair hearing. Kiru imprisoned the petitioner off-record for three weeks for challenging the issuance of the writ of possession to the defendant,” the statement disclosed.

The statement said the JSC issued a warning to Alkali Nasiru Ahmad after the JPCC found him to be negligent in handling a case. It also cited his non-adherence to the practice and procedures in criminal matters, which could lead to a miscarriage of justice for the warning.

The JSC also issued a warning letter to senior magistrate Sakina Aminu regarding two cases for assigning a police prosecutor in her proceedings.

“Aminu is cautioned against acting contrary to the express directives of the chief judge or any superior officer to whom she reports,” said the statement. “She is further advised to maintain a cordial working relationship with state counsel posted to her court and to fully comply with the chief judge’s circular prohibiting the engagement of police prosecutors in handling cases before her court.”

The JSC reiterated its commitment to promoting accountability and professionalism within the judiciary and zero tolerance for misconduct.

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Nigerians to get 3-month single-entry US visa under new policy

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The United States Department of State on Tuesday announced updates to its reciprocal non-immigrant visa policy, impacting several countries, including Nigeria.

In a statement on Tuesday, the US Embassy in Nigeria said effective immediately, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of Nigeria will be single-entry visas with a three-month validity period.

The statement, however, said that those US non-immigrant visas issued before July 8, 2025, will retain their status and validity.

The US was earlier considering imposing a visa ban on Nigeria.

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“We wish to underscore that, as is standard globally, visa reciprocity is a continuous process and is subject to review and change at any time, such as increasing or decreasing permitted entries and duration of validity,” the statement published on its website said.

The US visa criteria and standards are designed to protect the integrity of US immigration systems, it stressed, adding, “These standards are based on global technical and security benchmarks.

It said that the US Mission was working with the Government of Nigeria to ensure that Nigeria could meet the criteria.

“Nigerian travellers are encouraged to respect and adhere to the terms of their visas, and ensure travel documents are authentic, accurate, and up to date,” it said.

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Pregnant 300-level student accused of setting boyfriend ablaze

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Pregnant 300-level student accused of setting boyfriend ablaze

Tragedy struck in the Choba area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, over the weekend when a pregnant 300-level student of the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), identified as Cynthia Chukwundah, allegedly burnt her boyfriend, Sunny Amadi (32), to death.

While the exact circumstances leading to Cynthia’s actions are unclear, some neighbours told Daily Trust it might have resulted from a minor argument between the couple.

It was gathered that the deceased is the father of the child Cynthia is carrying.

Residents of the area reported that Cynthia, who fled the scene immediately after the incident, was later arrested by the police operatives and she is also receiving treatment for burns she sustained during the incident.

The incident, which occurred a few minutes after 11pm, saw some public-spirited neighbours rush the deceased to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) for medical treatment, where he unfortunately died.

The police spokesperson in Rivers State, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday.

She stated that Cynthia is currently receiving treatment at a hospital due to injuries sustained during the incident.

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Due to her critical condition, she is currently unable to provide a detailed account of the incident but will do so once her condition is stable.

SP Iringe-Koko’s statement read:

“The Rivers State Police Command is aware of and deeply concerned about a report depicting a fire incident that occurred at No. 11B Okoro Street, Choba, Port Harcourt.

“According to the report, one Cynthia Chukwundah, a 300-level female undergraduate of the University of Port Harcourt, allegedly set her boyfriend, one Saint Sunny Amadi, a 32-year-old male from Elibrada community in Emohua LGA, ablaze in a room, resulting in severe injuries.

‘’He was rushed to the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) for medical treatment.

“Upon receiving the report at about 1112 hours, police detectives from Choba Division promptly visited the scene and the victim, who was in critical condition at the hospital. ‘’Unfortunately, the victim later succumbed to injuries and died while on admission.

“The police have located Cynthia, who is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital due to injuries she also sustained during the incident.

‘’She is also heavily pregnant with the deceased’s child. Due to her critical condition, she is unable to provide a detailed account of the incident but will do so when her condition is stable.

“The probable cause of the fire incident is yet to be ascertained, and a thorough investigation has been launched to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further developments will be made public as more information becomes available.”

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