COURT GRANTS NGIGE BAIL DESPITE EFCC OBJECTIONS, SPARKS DEBATE OVER CORRUPTION TRIALS. (PHOTO).

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 Court Grants Ngige Bail Despite EFCC Objections, Sparks Debate Over Corruption Trials In a move stirring controversy, former Labour Minister and ex-Anambra State Governor, Dr. Chris Ngige, has been granted bail by Justice Maryam Aliyu Hassan of the FCT High Court, even as he faces an eight-count corruption charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). While the court adopted the administrative bail previously granted by the EFCC on self-recognizance, it imposed stringent conditions: Ngige must produce a surety who is a Federal Government director, owns land in the FCT with a Certificate of Occupancy, and submits both the original certificate and international passport to the court. Until these are fulfilled, Ngige remains in Kuje Prison. Justice Hassan stressed the constitutional principle that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and warned against bail conditions so harsh they amount to denial of liberty — a point clearly at odds with EFCC’...

ORUMBA SOUTH LGA RECEIVES NEW CORPS MEMBERS, CHARGE S THEM ON COMPETENCE. (PHOTO).


 Orumba South LGA Receives New Corps Members, Charges them on competence


By Chioma Akaogu


The Transition Committee Chairman, Orumba South Local Government Area, Mr Shedrack Azubuike has congratulated

the corps members posted to the local council for their successful completion of their university education and NYSC orientation


The chairman who was represented by the Head of Education and Social Development Department,  Miss Joy Ihefu thanked God for granting them journey mercies to Anambra State and finally Orumba South LGA.


He explained that Orumba South which is made up of 15 communities is a peace loving, hospitable that relates with Corps members as relation,friends and siblings.


The chairman emphasized that with a conducive environment in place, the corps members are expected to excel in their national service to the local government, thereby achieving the objectives of the NYSC program.


He implored them to desist from all acts capable of tarnishing the image of their respective states such as vandalism, destruction of lives and properties, armed robbery, sexual immoralities drugs peddling and addiction among other vices.


 Director of the Community Development Unit of Orumba South, Mrs Ngozi Oraeki praised the council's kindness and hospitality towards corps members, saying that the council provided transportation for 51 new corps members (2024 Batch B) and refreshments, bringing relief and excitement to the new arrivals after their challenging time at the orientation camp. 


She encouraged the corps members to serve selflessly and relentlessly during their service year, demonstrating diligence, competence, and commitment in their assigned roles. She assured them of the local government's continued support and assistance throughout their stay.


* Akaogu is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *

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