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JUST IN: Impeachment Move: Court Restrains Speaker, Obaseki, Others
The Federal high court in Abuja has issued an order setting aside the process of impeachment on the state deputy governor Philip Shaibu. This comes hours after the state house of Assembly committed the Impeachment proceed to the chief judge of Edo State.
Delivering the ruling today justice James Omotosho said the impeachment move on the deputy governor is in violation of the relevant section of the 99 constitution.
The court also ruled that the plaintiff should not be restricted,or stopped from performing his duties as enshrined in the constitution by the defendants, their agents or privies.
The restraining order is against the Edo State government, Governor Obaseki,speaker of the state Assembly, and the state chief judge.
Others are the inspector general of police and the director general of the state security service.
Meanwhile, Edo House of Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution asking the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, to set up a seven-man committee to investigate the allegations of gross misconduct levelled against the state Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu.
The the resolution was passed during the plenary in Benin.
During the plenary, the Speaker of the House, Blessing Agbebaku, notified the House that the seven-day ultimatum granted to the deputy governor to respond to the impeachment notice served on him had expired.
Mr Agbebaku reminded the house that an impeachment notice was served on the deputy governor on March 6. Still, because of his alleged evasion of service, the house ordered a substituted service.
He said the substituted service was published in the Nigerian Observer and the Vanguard newspapers on March 12, adding that by counting, March 19 made it seven days.
In his motion, the Majority Leader of the House, Charity Aiguobarueghan, moved that the chief judge be directed to set up a seven-man committee to investigate the petition against the deputy governor.
Nicholas Asonsere (PDP- Ikpoba Okha) seconded the motion.
Mr Aiguobarueghan disclosed that the motion was in line with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“That the notice served on the deputy governor alleging gross misconduct be sent for investigations.
“And that the speaker directs the chief judge of the state to set up a seven-man committee to look at the allegations and report its findings to this house as soon as possible,” he said.
During a vote, 19 out of the 24-member house supported the motion.
The Speaker asked the chief judge to set up a seven-man committee to investigate the petition against the deputy governor.
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday.
He emphasised the importance of embodying the virtues of the sacrifice and love displayed by Jesus Christ, who had to die for the redemption of man, while greeting Christians on the joyous occasion.
In a statement by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the minister called on Nigerians to use the holiday period to pray for the peace, unity, and stability of the nation.
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Some unknown gunmen have killed at least three policemen in Achi, Oji River Local Government Area, Enugu State.
Ohibaba.com learnt that the incident occurred at a checkpoint close to Ozudaa Market, Auchi.
Details of the incident are still sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
However, a viral gory video seen on Facebook by Ohibaba.com shows lifeless bodies of the slain policemen.
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In a decisive move to end the protracted land dispute between the Isinigbo and Igoba communities in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has approved the constitution of an Arbitration Committee to mediate the conflict and prevent further breakdown of law and order.
The committee is chaired by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, expert in conflict resolution and a Fellow of the prestigious Chartered Institute of Arbitratirs in the United Kingdom.
The Governor’s action aligns with a resolution of the Ondo State House of Assembly and underscores his administration’s commitment to peace, security, and communal harmony across the state.
The land dispute between Isinigbo and Igoba has lingered for years, leading to the loss of lives and the destruction of property worth millions of naira.
The unrest has also strained social relations and disrupted the peaceful coexistence of residents in the affected communities.
Governor Aiyedatiwa’s intervention is seen as a bold step toward restoring order and ensuring long-term stability.
The committee’s mandate includes identifying the root and immediate causes of the conflict, key actors involved, and facilitating peaceful dialogue between stakeholders.
Other members of the committee include Hon. Ololade Gbegudu, representing Okitipupa Constituency II in the State House of Assembly; Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Wilson Afolabi; Ondo State Surveyor-General, Surv. Idowu Owolabi; and Mr. F.O. Adaramola, Secretary of the Ondo State Boundary Commission, who will serve as secretary of the committee.
According to the appointment letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti, the committee is also expected to recommend actionable solutions to the boundary issues and propose strategic policies to prevent similar conflicts in other parts of the state.
The committee has been given a three-month timeline to complete its assignment and submit its report to the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Olayide Owolabi Adelami, for further action.
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