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CLO Warns Politicians Against Attacks On Judges
The Civil Liberties
Organisation, South-South zone, has warned against incessant attacks and harassment of Judges and judicial officers in Rivers State and other parts of the country.
The CLO in a statement jointly signed by the Zonal Chairman,Karl Chinedu Uchegbu and the Zonal Director, Mr. Steve Obodokwe decried the wanton political harassment of the Judges of courts and attempts to manipulate the judiciary by politicians not only in Rivers State but across the country.
The group frowns at the various protests by certain politicians and political groups in Rivers State against judges handling ongoing cases leading to tension in the state court complex, adding that if anyone has anything against a judge, the due process of the law should be employed responsibly to seek redress through the appropriate institutions.
They further frowned at the undue interference in the judiciary by politicians, stressing that the judiciary, which is the only hope of the common man, must not be subjected to any further ridicule so as not to give a free sail for dangerous precedents.
According to them,’’we are persuaded to also remind everybody that the judiciary particularly in Rivers State is just recovering from an impasse and no one wishes to take it back to those recent unfortunate days’’.
“We must not go back to those bad days where judges were cajoled giving that they entertain matters that affect all members of the public’’.
“The recent reports of the killing of certain security officials of the Rivers State judiciary complex was a bad omen that may have been triggered by the desperation of a section of the political class.
This in our view is not in our collective best interest and must be guided against’’, they said.
They called on the Federal Government to ensure the security of the live and the integrity of the judiciary and judicial officers, adding that from their view, the Judges are under threat.
They however, cautioned politicians to leave the judges alone and allow them to freely do their job, as he enjoined the judges to dispense justice dispassionately and without fear orfavour.
They also advised security agencies to always tighten security around judicial officers and the Courts so as to give them the confidence to freely dispense justice in a peaceful and safe atmosphere.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’