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November 16, 2024 Court Removes MC Oluomo as NURTW National President

Court Removes MC Oluomo as NURTW National President

 The Court of Appeal has nullified the appointment of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

This decision affirms an earlier ruling by the National Industrial Court, which had recognized Tajudeen Baruwa as the rightful leader of the union.

MC Oluomo had recently been elected by the Southwest Zone of the NURTW during the Quadrennial Delegate Conference held in Osogbo, Osun State. Following the election, he assumed office at the union’s headquarters in Abuja.

However, a three-member panel of appellate court judges dismissed the appeal filed by MC Oluomo’s faction, thereby upholding Baruwa’s position as the union’s president. The court also imposed a fine of ₦100,000 on the appellants.

The judgment effectively solidifies Baruwa’s leadership while nullifying recent efforts to unseat him.

The court’s ruling stated:

“This is an appeal against the judgment/decision of the National Industrial Court Sitting in Abuja, in Suit No. NICN/ABJ/263/2023 delivered on the 11th March, 2024, by Justice O. O. Oyewumi.

“Upon reading the Record of Appeal compiled and transmitted before this court, together with the respective briefs of argument;

“And after hearing O. I. Olorundare, SAN, with F.T. Sotikare, Esq, Jimoh Balogun, Esq, O. D. Emole, Esq, and I. Yunanah, Esq for the appellants;

“Tolu Babaleye, Esq, with Adeniyi Adejoke, Esq, Maku Oluwatoyin, Esq, and B. T. Ataine, Esq for the respondents, it is hereby ordered that:

“This appeal is devoid of merit and the same is hereby dismissed.”

With this judgment, Tajudeen Baruwa remains the recognized National President of the NURTW.

November 14, 2024 Alleged Fraud: EFCC Grants Bail to Yahaya Bello’s Co-Defendants, Seeks Adjournment to Nov 27

Alleged Fraud: EFCC Grants Bail to Yahaya Bello’s Co-Defendants, Seeks Adjournment to Nov 27

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has requested an adjournment in its case against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, explaining that the 30-day period for the previously issued summons is still active. The commission has granted administrative bail to his co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, and asked the court to extend the time for Bello to appear.

At the hearing before Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, EFCC Counsel Jamiu Agoro noted that the court’s summons from October 3 had not yet expired. "We believe it is premature to proceed while the 30-day window is still open. We've agreed to reconvene on November 27, 2024, my lord," he stated.

Agoro also mentioned that the initial date of November 20 was unsuitable for the prosecution team. Counsel for the second defendant, Aliyu Saiki, SAN, confirmed that his client had received administrative bail from the EFCC and had no objections to the adjournment. ZE Abass, representing the third defendant, also agreed to the adjournment.

The prosecution further requested permission to serve notice of hearing at the first defendant’s last known address.

After considering all submissions, Justice Anenih granted the EFCC’s request for adjournment and approved the hearing notice. "I have reviewed the application for adjournment and issuance of hearing notice, and I grant it," she stated, rescheduling the case for arraignment on November 27.

Bello, alongside co-defendants Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, faces a fresh 16-count charge filed by the EFCC.

RELATED: Alleged Money Laundering: FG Files New Charges Against Yahaya Bello

November 14, 2024 Governor Okpebholo Orders Immediate Freeze on Edo State Bank Accounts

Governor Okpebholo Orders Immediate Freeze on Edo State Bank Accounts

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State ordered an immediate freeze on all state-owned bank accounts on Thursday, effective until further notice. The directive mandates strict compliance from commercial banks and heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

The Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, disclosed the order in a statement, emphasizing that anyone, including MDA heads or civil servants, who disregards the directive will face severe consequences. "All bank accounts in commercial banks are frozen. Banks must comply with this order to ensure that not a single penny is withdrawn from government coffers until further notice," the statement reads.

The governor is conducting an investigation and reconciliation process and will decide on future actions for the accounts based on these findings.

Additionally, Itua announced that Governor Okpebholo has ordered the reversal of the "Ministry of Roads and Bridges" to its original name, "Ministry of Works." This change undoes a renaming initiated by the previous administration under Governor Godwin Obaseki. Governor Okpebholo noted the irony of the name given that no significant road or bridge projects were completed by Obaseki’s administration.

“We will continue reviewing the actions taken by the previous administration and make further decisions that serve the state’s best interests,” the statement concluded.

RELATED: Okpebholo Disbands Boards of Edo MDAs

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