AGAIN, GOV DIRI TASKS TRADITIONAL RULERS TO MAINTAIN PEACE, SECURITY AT KING AWALA'S CORONATION . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Again, Gov Diri Tasks Traditional Rulers To Maintain Peace, Security At King Awala's Coronation  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has again urged traditional rulers to remain focused on the maintenance of peace, security and stability in their various domains as part of their contribution towards the development of the state. Governor Diri made the call at the weekend during the coronation ceremony ofHis Royal Majesty King Victor Awala, Ebeni-Ibe the Eighth (VIII) of Atissa Kingdom in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, at the Bishop Dimieari Grammar School, Yenagoa, the state capital. Represented by his deputy, Dr Peter Akpe, the Bayelsa Chief Executive acknowledged the critical role traditional rulers play in society as the custodians of culture and tradition, stressing that his administration will continue to hold them in high esteem. Expressing gratitude to the Chiefs and people of Epie-Atissa for their peaceful disposition, Governor Diri, noted...

UPDATE: NNAMDI KANU SIGNALS POTENTIAL NEGOTIATION WITH FG.(PHOTO).


 Legal Developments: Nnamdi Kanu signals potential negotiation with FG


Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has expressed intentions to pursue negotiations with the Federal Government of Nigeria, according to statements made by his lawyer, Alloy Ejimakor, during proceedings before Justice Binta Nyako at the Federal High Court.


Ejimakor informed the court that Kanu, under Section 17 of the Federal High Court Act, intends to seek negotiations with the federal authorities.


This announcement followed the presentation of two applications by Kanu’s legal team: one involving Form 49 and another challenging the court’s jurisdiction over the case.


In response, counsel representing the federal government, Adegboyega Awomolo, clarified to the court that he lacks the authority to negotiate on behalf of the government. He emphasized that any negotiation must involve the Attorney General of the Federation.


The Form 49 application, also raised during the proceedings, pertains to a contempt charge against the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly failing to comply with court orders granting Kanu unrestricted access to his legal representatives. The DSS has reportedly not adhered to these directives.


Additionally, Kanu’s legal team challenged the remaining seven charges retained by the court, following the striking out of eight charges from an initial 15-count charge.


Justice Nyako indicated that she cannot overrule her previous decisions and suggested that Kanu should pursue an appeal.


The developments in court underscore ongoing legal maneuvers and the complex dynamics surrounding Kanu’s case, which has garnered significant attention both domestically and internationally.

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