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Rochas Okorocha To Remain In Custody Until After APC Primaries As Court Denies Him Bail

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2 years ago

May 28, 2022

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, on Friday, refused to grant bail to APC presidential aspirant Rochas Okorocha, currently in EFCC’s custody.

Justice Inyang Ekwo, instead, ordered Mr. Okorocha, through his lawyer, Ola Olanipekun, to put the anti-graft agency on notice.

Mr. Olanipekun had in an ex parte motion marked FHC/ABJ/CR/28/2022, prayed the court to grant Mr. Okorocha bail on liberal terms pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice filed on May 25.

The ex parte motion was dated and filed on May 26.

But Mr. Ekwo held that since the matter would come up on Monday, making an order for the release of the lawmaker on bail would be unnecessary.

The senior lawyer also hinted that he had also filed a motion on notice, seeking his client’s bail.

The judge, who fixed May 30 for the hearing of the motions, directed the lawyer to put the EFCC on notice.

Mr. Ekwo had, in the last adjourned date, given the anti-corruption agency May 30 as the last time the matter would be adjourned following the EFCC’s complaint that it had been unable to serve Mr. Okorocha despite several efforts.

The judge had threatened to strike out the case if the EFCC failed to produce the senator on the next adjourned date, after two adjournments for his arraignment.

Operatives of the EFCC besieged Mr. Okorocha’s residence on Wednesday following his refusal to honor the EFCC’s invitation after he was accused of jumping the administrative bail earlier granted to him.

Mr. Okorocha has whisked away after some hours and remanded in EFCC’s custody. The APC presidential aspirant is standing trial alongside others on allegations bordering on money laundering while he served as governor of Imo.

He and others were expected to be arraigned on Monday.

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JUST IN: Education Minister Reverses 18-Year Age Limit For Admission

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7 hours ago

November 5, 2024

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The newly appointed Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced the removal of the 18-year age limit for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

He also indicated the possibility of a comprehensive review of the nation’s education policy.

However, Alausa made it clear that there would be no reversal of the Federal Government’s decision to invalidate over 22,700 degree certificates acquired by Nigerians from unrecognized universities in neighboring Togo and the Benin Republic.

Speaking at his inaugural ministerial press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Alausa emphasized that practical education is key to tackling Nigeria’s unemployment crisis. He stated that tertiary institutions must stop producing graduates without ensuring job opportunities for them.

The minister also revealed plans for the federal government to partner with private sector players to provide training opportunities for students and help them realize their full potential.

Additionally, Alausa announced that universities focused on agriculture would be empowered to implement commercial farming practices as part of efforts to address the country’s food security challenges.

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JUST IN: 114 Released #EndBadGovernance Protesters Arrive Presidential Villa

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9 hours ago

November 5, 2024

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One hundred and fourteen #EndBadGovernance protesters, including minors and adults acquitted by the Federal High Court in Abuja, have arrived at the Presidential Villa.

The protesters, initially arraigned by the Police Force, were released following a court ruling by Justice Obiora Egwatu.

The case was dismissed at the request of the Attorney General of the Federation (“AGF”), Lateef Fagbemi.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is set to officially receive the released protesters.

They are then handed over to their respective Governors, specifically Uba Sani of Kaduna and Abba Yusuf of Kano.

Ministers present at the State House Auditorium in Abuja for the reception include: Tunji Alausa (“Minister of Education”); Nentawe Yilwatda (“Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction”); Balarabe Lawal (“Minister of Environment”) and Tanko Sununu (“Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction”).

Also, Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement for the Northwest, Abdullahi Yakasai, is in attendance.

Other dignitaries present are Deputy Senate President Jubrin Barau and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abubakar Bichi.

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