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Bulkachuwa Commissions 19th Court of Appeal in Kano

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The President of Court of Appeal, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, on Monday commissioned the 19th division of Court of Appeal in Kano.

The president noted that the establishment of Kano Division was to enhance access to justice as speedy disposal of cases as well as efficient administration of justice.

“The court of Appeal is seeking to reduce the number of difficulties associating long distance travel, as well as cost of transportation, cost of litigation and delays due to congestion.

”Numerous requests from Nigeria Bar Association, Kano Branch and Kano State Government revealed that large number of the appeal cases in Kaduna division of the Court of Appeal emanated from Kano and Jigawa which led to the creation of Kano division,” she said.

Bulkachuwa noted that the court of appeal as an appellant court at inception in 1976 had only three judicial division, Lagos, Kaduna and Enugu.

She said in 1977, the number was increased to five with the establishment of Benin and Ibadan divisions, presently the Court has 18 division in Aba and Akwa some days ago.

“Eight of the existing Court of Appeal divisions are always busy and Kaduna division which covers Kano, Jigawa and Katsina is one of the busy divisions.

“It is our hope and prayers that after this commissioning it will be possible for us to continue to operate in a peaceful and conducive atmosphere.

“To do our duty to all sundry without fear and favour in accordance with our oath of office”, Bulkachuwa said.

In his remarks, Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano, noted that the establishment of Kano division would boost the commercial activities in terms of revenue generation.

Ganduje noted that the decision to have the Kano division of the court was to bring justice to the door step of common man, even the rich, increasing access to justice, to strengthen the peace stability and security in the state.

“The poor do not utilise their rights of appeal no matter how good the grounds of appeal are, I feel sad to see such kind of people that the system denied them access to justice, but the rich are doing same right.

He commended Bulkachuwa for approving and commissioning the 19th court of Appeal Kano.

“I have no doubt that my lord has discharged her responsibility as a judicial and president of Appeal Court.

“It indeed calls for celebration that Bulkachuwa has served her term in judiciary without blemish, we wish you more successful life after retirement

The Governor pledged that the Kano Government would give all necessary support and conducive working atmosphere in other to discharge their constitutional rights without fear or favour.

“Kano Government has already allocated hectares of land within Audu Bako Secretariat just opposite the temporary court of Appeal site for the construction of permanent site.

“We have agreed with the Governor of Jigawa state to join hands to build a befitting permanent site,” he added.

On his part, the Chief Judge of Kano, Justice Nura Sagir, commended the president and described the inauguration as timely, adding that the appellate Court would enable the less privilege in the society have access to justice.

“The people of Kano and Jigawa are indeed very grateful for the unflinching support towards the actualisation of the division,” Justice Sagir said.

Sagir also commended Ganduje for his untiring commitments and continuous support which made Kano a developed and peaceful state.

“In the judiciary, we say more grace to your elbows, the judiciary under my watch will continue to be proactive and efficient in the administration of justice”, Sagir said. (NAN)

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Court Strikes Ex-Kogi Governor’s Bail Application

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Justice Maryann Anenih o a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court on Tuesday struck out the bail application filed by former governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi.Anenih struck out the application on the grounds that it was filed when the former governor was yet to be taken into custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The application was filed on Nov.
22, while the former governor was taken into custody of the anti-graft agency on Nov.
26 and arraigned on Nov. 27.(NAN)

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5 Men Face N25m Worth of Milo Products Theft Charge

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Court Sentences Applicant to 6 Months in Prison for Stealing Cell Phone
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Five men, on Monday appeared before an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun, for allegedly stealing a truck load of Milo products worth N25 million.The defendants, Temidire Ramon, 35, Aminu Yusuf, 26; Olusola Opadare, 35; Oludayo Adeleye, 38, and Amodu Jimoh, 51, are standing tial on a two-count charge of stealing and conspiracy.

The prosecutor, Insp E.
O.Adaraloye, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on Oct.
13, 2020, at Agbara in Ogun.Adaraloye, said that the defendants conspired and stole a truck load of Milo products valued at N25 million, belonging to Nestle Company.He said that the offences contravened Sections 390(9) and 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Ogun, 2006.They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Magistrate, Mr O.A Onagoruwa, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N500,000 each with two sureties each in like sum.He ordered that the sureties must be gainfully employed and must reside within the court’s jurisdiction.Onagoruwa also ordered that the sureties must show evidence of tax payment to Ogun State Government.He adjourned the case until Dec.12 for hearing. (NAN)

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Court Grants Mother Custody of 2 Children 

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A Grade 1 Area Court, Kubwa has granted Maryam Muhammad custody of two children from her former husband, Bashir.

The judge, Musa Sabo ordered Bashir to pay Muhammad N175,000 for a self contained apartment in arrears following the plaintiff’s claim of already paid rent.

Sabo added that Bashir should secure a self contained apartment or pay the plaintiff N250, 000 annually for accommodation.

He said that the children would spend first and third term holidays with their father and second term holidays with their mother.

The judge said the father could pick his children up every weekend for outings within 10a.m to 6.

pm from the mother and notify her before hand.

He also ordered him to pay outstanding school fees if any and pay the plaintiff arrears for the fees she claimed to pay after verifying same as she failed to prove it.

Sabo ordered Bashir  to pay N40,000 from October 2023 To February 2024 and subsequently pay N45,000 monthly for the children’s upkeep..

Regarding the children’s medication, he ordered Bashir to make an arrangement based on his financial capability.

Earlier, the plaintiff approached the court for custody of her children, maintenance, Islamiyya school fees, enrollment of one of the children in a special needs school and transportation.

She also sought for Bashir to refund N770, 000 which she paid for her house rent with the children and pay for the medicals of the children.

Bashir however said his ex-wife paid the rent without his consent adding that he is a civil servant and not financially capable.

“I do not earn up to N2 million annually and I am currently paying N600,000 rent annually. My children are already under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS),” he said.(NAN)

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