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CJN Tasks Female Judges On Social Vices
Worried by the rising
cases of violence against women in Nigeria, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, has urged female judges to support efforts to curb the social vice.
Speaking at the 2016 national conference of the National Association of Women Judges, Nigeria (NAWJN) in Abuja earlier in the week, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, ably represented by Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi, said the rampant kidnapping of women and girls, especially in the conflict zones of the northeast of Nigeria, is one of the most tragic side effects of the insurgency in the region, stating that with notable cases having garnered international support, it has become imperative that the judiciary becomes more sensitive by developing ways to address same while still performing statutory duties.
He encouraged the women judges to be more proactive in deterring violence against women as envisaged by recent legislation and also make certain that same is adopted in all states of Nigeria. In his words, “The association must rise through to its calling to encourage new perspectives in the daily dispensation of justice by providing best practices that will enable judiciary to efficaciously dispense justice, using cutting edge means.”
Meanwhile, the president of the Association of Women Judges, Nigeria, a justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice Helen Moronkeji Ogunwumiju, has urged the members of the association to redouble their effort, to positively impact on the society by rededicating themselves to their professional responsibilities.
She advised them to avoid acts capable of tarnishing their image especially on matters bordering on the “politics of the day.” She suggested a move for legislation that can improve the health and welfare of children and women, improvement of the juvenile court system and the establishment of a standard family court system all over Nigeria that meets the global best practices within the ambit of the 1999 Constitution.
“We can have programmes to mentor young secondary school girls to encourage them improve on their education or read law,” she added.
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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.’