By CrossRiverWatch Admin The UN Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, Diego Garcia-Sayán, has warned the Federal Government that the suspension and replacement of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, is in contravention of international human rights standards on the independence of the judiciary and the separation of powers. Mr.
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The National Judicial Council (NJC) has set up a panel to look into the petitions against the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, and the acting CJN, Justice Tanko Mohammad. NJC Director of Information, Mr. Soji Oye, revealed this in a statement on Monday. According to him, the Council
By Efa Sunday: Government House Correspondent The Cross River State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade has presented the 2019/2020 budget to the State Assembly. The Executive Governor of Cross River State, today presented before the State House of Assembly a budget of One trillion, forty-three billion, nine hundred and sixty seven million naira (N1,043,967,000,000) budget for
When one speaks of violence, it is often associated with physical activities of force and use of arms, one that results in destruction of lives and properties. However, there is more to violence than this. Beyond deaths and injuries, there are various forms of violence which are highly prevalent in the society that procure psychological
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Appeal Court has adjourned the hearing of an appeal filed by Justice Walter Onnoghen challenging his suspension, till February 12, 2019. The case was adjourned on the request of his lawyer who wanted the appeal heard together with two other appeals that he said were related to the trial at the CCT.
By Archibong Jeremiah The Code of Conduct Bureau has adjourned the trial of Justice Walter Onnoghen to the 13th of February, 2019. The CCT Chairman says it agreed to adjourn the matter because the defendant’s presence is needed at the trial before any preliminary objection to the competence of the Court can be raised. The court
By Mary Umani As preparations for the 2019 general elections the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Cross River State has concluded a 3day training of NYSC Members to prepare them as Ad-hoc staff. The training saw over 5, 000 Corps members posted to the State participate fully. According to INEC Administrative Secretary, Irene Ngozi
By Efa Sunday; Government House Correspondent Some ex-Bakassi Strike Force militants, Friday, at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship campaign rally in Bakassi Local Government of Cross River State, declared total support for the re-election of the State Governor, Sen. Ben Ayade. This is coming few months after the ex-militants were granted amnesty by the