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Bayero’s lawyers withdraw from Kano emirship case
Lawyers representing Aminu Ado Bayero, 15th emir of Kano, have withdrawn in the ongoing Kano emirate tussle before the state high court.
At the resumed court session on Thursday, Abdul Muhammed, counsel to the first respondent, informed the court that he had an affidavit of fact dated July 3, attached with a notice of appeal and a motion of stay of proceedings.
He urged the court to stay proceedings pending the hearing and determination of the motion at the appeal court.
“When a judge of a high court is aware of application in a higher court, the notification in the dependency in the lower court must be in affidavit of facts,” he said.
“It is expected that a trial court should stop the hearing on the matter pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice.”
He told the court that they were served with the court processes on Thursday morning.
He sought an adjournment that would enable them to respond but the court refused his prayers.
He therefore announced his withdrawal of service from the case.
Sanusi Musa, another member of the team, announced their withdrawal from the case on behalf of the other counsels for the first respondent.
“Myself and other counsels apply for the withdrawal of our representation and appearances,” Musa said.
Hassan Kyaure, counsel to the third, fourth and fifth respondents, told the court that he has filed an application for an extension of time and counter affidavit in response to the originating motion.
Kyaure prayed the court to set aside the Kano State Emirate Council repeal law as due process was not followed. He also asked that a fine of N1 billion be awarded against the plaintiffs.
Sunday Ekwe, counsel to the sixth respondent, told the court that he had nothing to present.
Responding, Eyitayo Fatogun, counsel to the applicant, urged the court to discount the respondent’s affidavit of facts pursuant to order 39, rules 1 and 2 of the court.
“The motion refers to a proposed notice of appeal not a notice of appeal. It shows that the affidavit of facts is just to delay the proceedings. My lord, the business of today is for the hearing of all pending applications,” he said.
Fatogun asked the court to dismiss the third, fourth and fifth respondents’ applications on the issue of Kano Emirate Repeal Law because the issue is not before the court.
THE RULING
Delivering the ruling, Amina Adamu-Aliyu, presiding judge, refused the application for a stay of proceedings.
“The respondent did not disclose any special fact to warrant any stay of proceedings,” she said.
The judge adjourned the case until July 18 for ruling on the applications for extension of time, notice of preliminary objection, setting aside ex parte order, joinder application, and for the judge to recuse herself, among others.
The applicants in the suit are the attorney-general of Kano, the speaker, and the Kano house of assembly.
Respondents are Aminu Bayero, Nasiru Ado Bayero, Ibrahim Abubakar II, Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa, Aliyu Ibrahim Gaya, inspector-general of police (IGP), director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Nigerian Army.
In May, the court restrained Aminu Bayero from parading himself as the Emir of Kano pending the determination of the suit.
The court also ordered the police to take over the Nassarawa palace where Bayero has been sheltering since he returned to Kano after his dethronement.
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Fire engulfs section of Lagos blue line rail track
A fire outbreak has occurred on a section of the Lagos blue line track opposite the NEPA station, near the Eko bridge in the Apogbon area of Lagos.
Gboyega Akosile, spokesperson for Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, said the incident happened at 4:12 pm on Saturday.
He said the incident was a minor one, adding that no casualties were involved and train service was not in operation at the time of the incident.
He said a team of safety and emergency personnel have completely extinguished the fire.
“There was a fire outbreak on a small section of the Lagos Blue Line track at a spot opposite NEPA Station by Eko Bridge inward Apogbon,” Akosile wrote in a post on X.
“The incident occurred at 4:12pm. No casualty was reported and no train service at the time of the incident.
“A team of safety and emergency personnel and other first responders had completely put out the fire.
“Lagosians in that axis can go about their business peacefully as the situation is under control. Kindly await further details on operations of the train from @Lamataonline.”
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Tinubu is destined to fix Nigeria, says Kennedy-Ohanenye
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, former minister of women affairs, says President Bola Tinubu is destined to fix Nigeria.
On Wednesday, the president sacked five ministers from his cabinet.
Among the dismissed were Kennedy-Ohanenye; Lola Ade-John, the minister of tourism; and Jamila Bio Ibrahim, minister of youth development.
Tahir Mamman was also relieved of his duty as the minister of education while Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo was let go as minister of state, housing and urban development.
In her reaction to the ouster, Kennedy-Ohanenye had thanked Tinubu for the opportunity to serve as minister.
She added that it has been an honour and privilege to contribute to the development of Nigeria.
In a statement on Saturday, Kennedy-Ohanenye said she would continue to fight for Nigeria alongside Tinubu.
“This is a test of time, a Highly Spiritual Movement that no Human being can stop,” she wrote.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is destined to fix Nigeria and I, Barr Uju Kennedy will fight alongside him to the last. Let’s be optimistic. Nigeria will be great!”
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Lagos state government announces traffic diversion for installation of truck barriers at Ojuelegba Bridge
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion to facilitate the installation of truck barriers at the Ojuelegba Flyover Bridge by the Fire Station.
The diversion will run from 10:00 pm on Saturday, October 26, to 5:00 am on Sunday, October 27, 2024, following recent damage to the barriers.
This planned diversion follows an earlier temporary closure of the bridge for barrier installation between Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6, 2024.
The announcement was contained in a statement by Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, on Thursday.
“The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion at Ojuelegba Flyover Bridge by the Fire Station from 10:00 pm on Saturday, October 26th, to 5:00 am on Sunday, October 27th, 2024, for the installation of truck barriers which were recently damaged,” the statement read in part.
The diversion is part of the government’s traffic management strategy to enhance road safety, control the movement of heavy-duty vehicles, and prevent further accidents or loss of lives.
The statement further noted that the installation would require motorists to use alternative routes.
- Motorists traveling from Eko Bridge, Constain, and Iponri toward Ojuelegba are advised to use the service lane from the National Stadium gate to connect to Barracks for access to their destinations.
- The commissioner encouraged motorists to cooperate with authorities to prevent unnecessary delays during the installation period. He also appealed for patience, explaining that the nighttime closure was planned to minimize disruptions.
- “This traffic management strategy aims to prevent further accidents and loss of lives,” he added.
The Commissioner also warned motorists against damaging public infrastructure, cautioning that offenders would face the full wrath of the law.
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