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Benue :Court fixes September 26 to hear suit challenging executive order

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A Benue State High Court presided over by Justice Theresa Igoche has fixed September 26, 2024, to hear the suit challenging the executive order in Benue State.

A Human Rights activist, Mr. Adebayo Ogorry, and others had dragged the Benue State Government, the Governor of Benue State and the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice and Public Order to court, arguing that the law severely infringed on fundamental rights of citizens.

DAILY POST recalls that Governor Hyacinth Alia had in February signed the executive order banning public gatherings and holding of all forms of events, including wakes, ceremonies and religious occasions beyond the hour of 10 pm, as well as prohibiting several other activities.

When the matter came up on Monday, Terna Agerzua who held the brief of Mohammed Ndarani, as counsel to the Benue State Governor and Benue State Government, drew the attention of the court to his motion for extension of time to file his memorandum of appearance and defense to the suit for Governor of Benue State and Benue State Government.

Jones Okwe who appeared for the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice and Public Order, Benue State, also moved his application for extension of time to regularise his processes.

The Presiding Judge, Justice Theresa Igoche granted both applications.

Joseph Ogizi, who held the brief of Abdul Mohammed, for plaintiffs informed the court that though the matter was fixed for hearing, the defendants in the suit served on him processes the day before, and shortly before sitting.

He asked the court for a short adjournment to enable him to file his response to the processes served on him.

After listening to the submission of Ogizi, Justice Theresa Igoche adjourned the matter until September 26 for definite hearing.

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Tope Alabi’s Daughter Ayomikun Ties the Knot in Intimate Ceremony Gospel music legend Tope Alabi’s daughter, Ayomikun, has exchanged vows with her beloved husband, Oluwole, in a private wedding ceremony.

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Tope Alabi’s Daughter Ayomikun Ties the Knot in Intimate Ceremony Gospel music legend Tope Alabi’s daughter, Ayomikun, has exchanged vows with her beloved husband, Oluwole, in a private wedding ceremony.

Although the nuptials were initially kept under wraps, clips from the joyous celebration have begun circulating online, giving fans a glimpse into the magical day.

The wedding festivities were attended by several celebrities, including Nollywood star Funke Akindele, who was spotted dancing and having a great time. Tope Alabi shared a heartwarming moment with her radiant daughter, beaming with pride as they posed for photos together.

In one captivating image, Tope Alabi stunned in a soft blue ensemble, complete with a stylish stoned cap, while Ayomikun looked breathtaking in her exquisitely beaded white wedding gown.

The duo’s infectious smiles lit up the frame, capturing the joy and love that filled the air on Ayomikun’s special day.

Photo source: Instagram

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Drama as labourer accused of threatening to k!ll his boss, feigns madness, str!ps and runs out of Akure court

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A dramatic scene unfolded at an Akure Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State as a 23-year-old labourer, Ayomide Daniel, who was accused of threatening to k!ll his boss, feigned insanity and ran out of the court.

The suspect who was arraigned before Magistrate R.I. Adelakin, on Tuesday, March 12, 2025, suddenly put up a strange behaviour in court by refusing to alter any word and looking weird.

However, when the charges were about to be read to him, Daniel started shouting awkwardly, throwing the audience into confusion, thus altering proceedings.

The defendant, who was just dramatising, turned his back to the court and ran outside displaying full madness.

He removed his clothes and str!pped himself nak3d, as he began to eat dried leaves and nylons.

The suspect’s strange display caught the attention of people present at the court premises, though nobody could move closer to him, including his mother.

The suspect, whose address was not given, was charged to court by the police on a single charge of threat to life.

The prosecutor, Inspector Folashade Adeyemi, said on March 10, in Akure, the defendant threatened the life of one Alexandral Udokwu and attacked him with a broken bottle.

The offence contravenes Section 86 of the Criminal Code Law of Ondo State, 2006.

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Malami fires back at Obasanjo over corruption allegations on presidential pardons

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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari of enabling unprecedented levels of corruption, specifically criticizing the presidential pardons granted to ex-governors Joshua Dariye and Jolly Nyame, both convicted of embezzlement.

Obasanjo alleged that former Attorney General Abubakar Malami played a key role in these pardons, suggesting that the process was influenced by corruption.

In response, Malami dismissed these claims, stating that the pardon process is governed by a designated committee responsible for such decisions, and his role was limited to presenting the committee’s report to the Council of State.

Malami emphasized that allegations of corruption should be substantiated with specific evidence, criticizing the trend of baseless accusations against public officials.

The Federal Government also refuted Obasanjo’s criticisms, defending the Buhari administration’s record on anti-corruption efforts and infrastructure projects.

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