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Rivers: NDF accuses Wike of destabilising state through judicial rulings

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Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike

Rivers: NDF accuses Wike of destabilising state through judicial rulings

The National Democratic Front (NDF) has issued a public plea to the Chief Judge of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to intervene in what they describe as a severe erosion of integrity within Nigeria’s judiciary.

The NDF accused former Rivers State Governor and current FCT minister, Nyesom Wike of undermining the judicial system for personal gain, alleging his actions threaten both President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the judiciary.

In a statement on Thursday, October 31, 2024, signed by its Spokesperson Engr. Ikenna Ellis Ezenekwe, the NDF condemned the recent surge in “conflicting and compromised judicial rulings” surrounding the Rivers State crisis, particularly those allegedly aimed at benefiting Wike’s political agenda.

The group pointed specifically to recent court decisions, including an order to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) halting monthly allocations to Rivers State.

“It’s disturbing that such an order was issued on a matter still under deliberation,” the group declared.

The NDF further stated: “It’s scandalous that court orders, seemingly bought and paid for, could halt the funds essential to basic services in Rivers State. Health clinics, schools, and public safety resources now hang in the balance—all because of one man’s vendetta.

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“The Nigerian judiciary’s integrity is at stake, and continued exploitation will have severe repercussions, not only for Rivers State but for the nation as a whole.”

The group warned that depriving Rivers State of critical funds endangers the lives of countless citizens, particularly rural communities, market traders, and low-income families.

According to them, the halting of funds would likely cripple essential services in health, education, and infrastructure, leaving rural farmers and market women to bear the brunt of the judiciary’s instability.

The NDF urged Justice Kekere-Ekun to investigate the motivations behind recent judicial rulings linked to Rivers State, noting that unchecked political influence could plunge the already volatile Niger Delta region into chaos.

The NDF also drew attention to the recent spate of violence and property damage across Rivers State, which they attribute to Wike’s influence and “mischief.”

“Rivers State is still healing from recent violence and property damage tied to conflicting rulings around local government elections. And this continued legal manipulation could easily spark further unrest,” the group said.

The NDF called on the CJN to uphold the judiciary’s independence, free from “the grip of political godfathers.”

Failure to act, the group warned, would not only risk further degradation of the judiciary’s credibility but could invite political violence and economic instability back into Rivers State.

“The people of Rivers deserve a judiciary that serves justice, not political whims,” the statement concluded, further pressing for judicial accountability to prevent the return of the region’s turbulent past.

“Madam Chief Judge, the soul of the Nigerian judiciary is at stake. Do not allow political marauders to reduce the last bastion of the common man’s hope to a mere pawn on a chessboard of ambition.

“You must halt this desecration of our justice system. Stand with the people, protect our democracy, and let the Nigerian judiciary emerge unscathed from these tribulations,” the statement concluded.

Rivers: NDF accuses Wike of destabilising state through judicial rulings

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200,000 repentant terrorists surrender, drop arms in North East – CDS

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Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa

200,000 repentant terrorists surrender, drop arms in North East – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has disclosed that about 200,000 repentant terrorists have so far dropped their arms and surrendered to troops in the North East, noting that the twin strategy of kinetic and non-kinetic operations was responsible for this achievement.

The CDS made this known at the Security and Justice Symposium organised by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in collaboration with the British High Commission, which began at the National Counterterrorism Centre in Abuja on Tuesday.

He disclosed that the theme of the symposium, ”Securing Peace, Ensuring Justice, Protection, Conduct, and Accountability,” speaks volumes about the deluge of security challenges the armed forces and security agencies are facing.

His words, “All the challenges we are facing today have to do with fairness, equity, justice, and accountability.

“There will not be peace without justice, equity, fairness, and accountability. In our operations, we are conducting both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies, which have to a large extent yielded significant successes, and we want to particularly thank the National Security Adviser for his great support in this regard.

“Nigeria is going through so many challenges, and we feel we’re able to address this, and everybody has a sense of belonging. A lot of the security challenges we are having, we are sure, will go down. I want to thank the National Security Advisor for all the support he’s given us, both the kinetic and the non-kinetic.

“We have said it; the kinetic aspect is just less than 30%. The non-kinetic has a lot to play. The non-kinetic, because when you have democracy, people must have the evidence of democracy. As long as it tells people to sleep well and be peaceful, and they are hungry, their children cannot eat, and all this creates more problems.

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“The issue of informants. We have to look at how we tackle this issue of informants. Because these are the people who have created the issue.

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Robbers kill two members in shoot-out with Delta police

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Robbers kill two members in shoot-out with Delta police

The spokesperson for the police in Delta State, SP Bright Edafe, has confirmed the death of two robbery suspects in the state.

Mr Edafe, who disclosed this to journalists on Tuesday in Warri, said that the deceased were killed from the bullets shot by their gang members.

According to him, the incident occurred on Wednesday at Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.

Mr Edafe explained that the deceased were leading the police surveillance team attached to the Ekpan Division to their hideout when they were caught during a shoot-out.

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“The suspects were arrested at Effurun roundabout with a bag containing 57 live cartridges and other items. They were leading the surveillance team to their hideout at Warri/Sapele road when their gang members, on sighting the vehicle of the police team, engaged them in a shootout.During the gun duel, the arrested suspects that were leading the police team were fatally wounded by the gun shot of their colleagues. The two injured suspects were taken to the hospital and later died while receiving treatment,” he said.

Mr Edafe said that items recovered from the hoodlums hideout included: one English pump action gun, one locally made cut-to-size gun and eight live cartridges.

Others were: six iPhones, Smart phones and a Rolex wrist watch.

He said that the command had intensified manhunt on the fleeing members of the gang.

 

Robbers kill two members in shoot-out with Delta police

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Akwa Ibom businessman abducted, driver killed, police orderly injured

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Dr. Samuel Ekerenam
Akwa Ibom businessman abducted, driver killed, police orderly injured
Gunmen kidnapped a prominent businessman, Dr. Samuel Ekerenam and k!lled his driver in Eket town, the headquarter of Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
Ekerena, the owner of Hephzibah Mall, was abducted about 10:00pm on Saturday, 23 November, 2024.
It was gathered that the gunmen trailed the victim to the shopping complex, shooting sporadically to scare the passers-by away before whisking him away to an unknown destination.
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The body of Ekerenam’s driver was discovered in the pool of his blood, while his police orderly was severely wounded in the gun attack.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, ASP Timfon John, who confirmed the incident on Monday, November 25, said the Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph Eribo has deployed tactical operatives to comb for the abducted businessman.
The PPRO added that the police were on top of the game and very soon the kidnap victim would be rescued and the perpetrators made to face the full weight of the law.

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