ANAMBRA'S IGR INCREASES BY OVER 100% IN ONE YEAR. (PHOTO).

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 Anambra's IGR Increases by Over 100% in One Year Anambra State has seen a significant surge in its monthly Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), growing from ₦2.2 billion to ₦5.2 billion over the past year—an impressive increase of more than 100%. This achievement was shared by Amara Oyeka, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on IGR, during the presentation and validation of a study conducted across 21 major markets in the state’s three senatorial zones. The research was part of the Tax for Service Project, implemented by the Tax Justice and Governance Platform (TJ&GP) in partnership with the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and supported by Oxfam Nigeria. Despite the growth, Oyeka pointed out significant challenges. He revealed that many wealthy citizens in the state avoid paying taxes, and over 50% of collected revenue is often diverted into private hands. “We have a situation where revenue collectors are wealthier than the government,” Oyeka...

2 HEADS OF COURT RECOMMENDED FOR COMPULSORY RETIREMENT. (PHOTO).


 2 Heads of Court Recommended for Compulsory Retirement


The National Judicial Council under the Chairmanship of the Hon. the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON, at its 107th Meeting of 13 and 14 November 2024, sanctioned 5 serving Judicial Officers for various acts of misconduct. Specifically, the Council at its meeting yesterday, suspended Hon. Justice G. C. Aguma of High Court of Rivers State from performing judicial functions for a period of one year without pay and also placed him on Watch-List for two years thereafter.

 

Also, Hon. Justice A. O. Nwabunike of Anambra State High Court, has been suspended from performing judicial functions for one year without pay and placed on Watch-List for two years thereafter. The Council also recommended two Heads of Court for compulsory retirement over falsification of age. The duo of the Chief Judge of Imo State, Hon. Justice T. E. Chukwuemeka Chikeka and the Grand Kadi of Yobe State, Hon. Kadi Babagana Mahdi, were recommended for compulsory retirement for falsification of their ages.

 

The Council equally considered the Report of its Preliminary Complaints Assessment Committee, which considered a total number of 30 petitions, empaneled 6 Committees for further investigation. While 22 were dismissed for lacking in merit, two were sub judice. The Council also empanelled a Committee to investigate all complaints and petitions against Hon. Justice O. A. Ojo, Chief Judge, Osun State.

 

The Council’s findings revealed that Hon. Justice G. C. Aguma, committed acts of misconduct by aiding a litigant who obtained a judgment at the FCT High Court, Abuja, and filed a garnishee against judgement debtors in Bori Division of the High Court, Rivers State. The Council finds that Justice Aguma failed to raise any query as to why the garnishee proceedings were brought to his Court in Bori for a money judgment that could effectively be enforced in Abuja.

 

 

Those recommended for appointment are as follows:

EIGHT (8) JUDGES, HIGH COURT, OYO STATE

Opayinka, Adeniyi Gabriel

Oyediran, Oloyede Semiu

Oladejo, Olusoji Moses

Ademola-Salami, Oluwaseun Toluwanimi

Adesina, Jimoh Adam

Adekunle, Yemi Saubana

Adepoju, Olutola Jolade Adenike

Muraina, Olayemi Rasaq

 

 

FOUR (4) JUDGES, HIGH COURT, KEBBI STATE

 

Muhammad, Kwaido Hassan

Ibrahim, Umar Halima

Jagwadeji, Suru Lauratu

Muhammad, Nuruddeen

SEVEN (7) JUDGES, HIGH COURT, SOKOTO STATE

 

Haruna, Dogondaji Mariya

Sahabi, Jaredi Hadiza

Ahmad, Sha’aibu

Hassan, Fatima

Mohammed, Sa’idu Fatima

Muhammad, Nura Bello

Moyi, Abubakar

 

 

SIX (6) JUDGES, HIGH COURT, AKWA IBOM STATE

 

Ekanem, James Bassey

Umohandi, Mfon Winifred

Essien, Bassey Iwakaowo

Morrison, Henry Comfort

Ntekim, Edet Ekpo

Eddie, Julius Sharon

SEVEN (7) KADIS, SHARIA COURT OF APPEAL, SOKOTO STATE

 

Muhammad, Abdulazeez Yar’Abba

Lawal, Isa Abubakar

Bello, Sokoto Ibrahim

Imam, Abubakar Bello

Muhammad, Abibu Lawal

Ibrahim, Bodinga Umar

Kabiru, Marnona Umar

TWO (2) KADIS, SHARIA COURT OF APPEAL, KEBBI STATE

 

Aliyu, Kabir, SAN

Bello, Muhammad Atiku

TWO (2) JUDGES, CUSTOMARY COURT OF APPEAL, OYO STATE

 

Oyediran, Safiya Amope 

Ojekunle, Ojeyemi Ademola 

All recommended candidates are expected to be sworn in by their respective State Governors.

 

Kemi Babalola-Ogedengbe, Esq.

Deputy Director (Information)

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