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  • Warrant of arrest against Adebise inappropriate, violation of rights- Management reacts

    Warrant of arrest against Adebise inappropriate, violation of rights- Management reacts

    • …..refutes allegations against MD
    • …..recount full detail of events

    The Management of Wema Bank PLC, has decried the gross abuse, allegations and warrant of arrest levelled against its Managing Director in a press statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday.

    According to the bank, the situation at hand is as a result of misrepresentation, misinterpretation of facts and vendetta by some persons for their own selfish gain.

    It said:”The attention of Management of WEMA BANK PLC has been drawn to the trending news in the media to the effect that a Magistrate’s Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, had issued a warrant for the arrest of our Managing Director, MR. ADEMOLA ADEBISE, in connection with a Garnishee proceeding for the payment of a judgement-debt on behalf of the Bayelsa State Government.

    “WEMA BANK PLC would like to use this medium to refute the allegations and dismiss the gross representation of facts in regard to the material facts, and the apparent breach of the principles of fair hearing before such order of the court was entered against our Managing Director.

    “WEMA BANK PLC wishes to state that, contrary to the facts presented before Her Worship, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, the said set of five cheques for the total sum of N50m issued in protest based on pending applications before an Abuja High Court then, were in favor of the Chief Registrar FCT High Court, not in favour Barrister. George Haliday who is now claiming the proceeds of the cheques. It is important to note that those cheques were not signed by MR. ADEMOLA ADEBISE and had not assumed the position of the Managing Director of the bank at the material time the cheques were issued in favour of the Chief Registrar.

    “Furthermore, we would like to state that the five cheques issued in protest by our Bank were not dud cheques as alleged by the complainant. The cheques have only not been cleared for payment because of the subsisting Appeal at the Court of Appeal Abuja on the Garnishee proceeding which has now been decided in favour of the bank. It was after Barrister George Haliday lost at the Appeal Court that he resorted to a Magistrate Court in Abuja to lodge a complaint about issuance of dud cheques. It is very worthy of note that the judgement debt against Bayelsa State Government, which Barrister George Haliday attempted to enforce by a garnishee proceeding, thereby leading to the issuance of the cheques in question had been settled by Bayelsa State Government via a Terms of Settlement between Barrister. George Haliday and the Bayelsa State Government at the Supreme Court.

    “WEMA BANK wishes to state that the warrant for the arrest of MR. ADEMOLA ADEBISE is in violation of his fundamental rights to fair hearing as he was never personally served with any process to appear before the Magistrate Court, neither was he represented in court. We are a law-abiding corporate citizen; if there was any court summon properly served on the Managing Director for his appearance in court, he would have done so without fail. But, in this case, there was no such service extended to him or any court processes personally served on him to appear in court until a warrant of arrest was issued in absentia. We view the arrest warrant as being an infringement on his fundamental rights.

    “We, therefore, refute and dismiss in their entirety the allegations of dud cheque and forgery levelled against our Bank and the Managing Director. We also dismiss the inappropriate issuance of bench warrant on our Managing Director. We are already engaging in legitimate actions to seek redress and bring all the perpetrators of these unprofessional conducts and heinous criminal act against our Managing Director and the bank to book.” It added.

    The management, however urged pressmen to yearn for balance in their reports while stating its availability to reply and address issues via its marketing communications and investor relations @Funmilayo.Falola@Wemabank.com +234 1 2778627.

     

     

  • Woman who threatened to kill neighbour in 3 days, gets bail

    Woman who threatened to kill neighbour in 3 days, gets bail

    A Makurdi Upper Area Court 2, on Monday granted bail to one Sewuese Angum, who allegedly threatened to kill her neighbour, Mercy Ashema in three days.

    In her ruling, the Magistrate, Ms Rose Iorshe, said the accused shall be granted bail in the sum of N50,000 and one surety in the like sum.

    The Police Prosecutor, Insp Veronica Shaagee, had told the court earlier that the case was reported at the D Divisional Police Station, Ankpa Ward, Makurdi on Aug. 25, by Ashema.

    “On the same date, at about 3:30 p.m., when she (Ashema) came back from work, immediately she opened the gate, her neighbour one Sewuese Angum of the same address, poured sand on her body and vowed that in three days she will die.

    Shaagee said that investigation into the matter was ongoing and requested for more time to complete it.

    She said the accused contravened sections 397 and 263 of the penal Code Law as suggested.

    The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    The Magistrate adjourned the case to Sept. 16, for further hearing. (NAN)

  • Court bars Ministry of Agriculture from replacing Vom Provost

    Court bars Ministry of Agriculture from replacing Vom Provost

    The National Industrial Court Abuja has barred the Federal Ministry of Agriculture from conducting interview to replace the Provost, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom, Jos, Dr Joseph Okwori.

    The court which granted an exparte motion, also ordered the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) from removing the provost of the institution,

    Okwori applied for the injunction through his counsel Mr Dayo Oshonibare on Aug. 31.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that an interview session to get a replacement for the Provost had been scheduled for nine applicants on Thursday.

    The order signed by Justice Bashar Alkali, reads in part: “I grant an order of interim injunction, restraining the Defendants/Respondents, their agents, privies, howsoever called, from proceeding with the scheduled interview/aptitude test/Examination to fill up the office of the Provost, Federal College of Veterinary and Medical Laboratory Technology, Vom, Plateau State.

    “I also grant an order of interim injunction restraining the Defendants/Respondents, their agents, privies, howsoever called, from suspending, removing or terminating the appointment of the Claimant/Applicant without following due process of law”.

    The orders were granted pending the hearing and determination of the motion for interlocutory injunction”.

    NAN reports that Okwori was appointed as the Provost on the July 2, 2018 to serve a term of five years. (NAN)

  • Withdraw suit against striking doctors, NMA urges FG

    Withdraw suit against striking doctors, NMA urges FG

    The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Enugu State has urged the Federal Government to withdraw the case instituted against the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to bring about amicable resolution.

    Chairman of NMA Enugu State Branch, Dr Jude Onyia, made the call in Enugu while speaking to newsmen.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Ministry of Health, and the Federal Government through the Ministry of Labour approached the National Industrial Court through an ex-parte motion praying for order of interlocutory injunction restraining NARD in all States of the Federation from further continuing with the industrial action embarked on Aug. 2.

    Onyia noted that at no time had court suits brought amicably settlement of industrial disputes.

    ‘For a harmonious settlement to be reached, dialogue is the only answer”.

    ”Resident doctors have remained the main professional workforce in tertiary health institutions in the country. They constitute over 50 per cent of the workforce,” he said.

    The chairman noted that the medical consultants might be working but it might not be effective; and the number of patients to be attended to would be reduced as well.

    He noted:“the striking doctors are enjoying the sympathy of the general public”, adding that it would be in the best interest of all for amicable settlement and plights of doctors looked into objectively.

    “The National Executive Council of the NMA will be meeting on Wednesday, in Benin, where we hope to discuss the strike extensively but the Federal Government must withdraw the suit against NARD.

    “The government needs to also withdraw the circular by the Head of Service removing House Officers and NYSC doctors from the scheme of service.

    “There should be relative atmosphere of peace for dialogue and round table discussion, which is the needed negotiation to take place,’’ he said.

    He lamented the insensitivity of the paltry N5,000 given to doctors as hazard allowance in the face of their exposure to dreaded diseases such Lassa fever, Ebola and COVID-19, which had claimed the lives of some doctors already.

    “The government and entire nation have to rally round our doctors to check their exodus from the country, which portends more danger for the health sector and well being of the entire citizens.

    “If, the current number of doctors still giving service in the country, is further reduced, it will surely tell on the health system of the country and the burden will be enormous.

    “The capacity of the medical system to have good number of doctors to attend to unforeseen nationwide health emergencies would be hampered,” he warned.

    NAN reports that NARD began its strike on Aug. 2, over what it called the failure of the government to meet its demands after they entered a memorandum of action in 2014.

    One of the demands was for the withdrawal of the circular by the Head of Service removing House Officers and NYSC doctors from the scheme of service.

    NARD also wants the federal and state governments to address the issues of welfare, training and service delivery. (NAN)

  • Judge orders man to hug wife in court

    Judge orders man to hug wife in court

    A Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, on Tuesday ordered a man, Yusuf Maiwada, to hug his wife, Nafisa Jibril in court.

    The Judge, Nuhu Falalu said:”lack of affection from Maiwada prompted his wife to seek divorce”.

    The Judge also ordered him to give his wife money in the court.

    ”The court orders you to bring her and their three children back to his house and pay for their feeding in arrears,” he said.

    He adjourned the case until Sept. 9, for report of settlement and compliance of his orders by the defendant.

    Earlier, the complainant, Jibril in her petition sought divorce because he has failed to provide for the family.

    Jibril also alleged that Maiwada beat her and ordered her out of his house and to take her children along. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

  • Court dissolves 10-year-old marriage over husband’s infidelity

    Court dissolves 10-year-old marriage over husband’s infidelity

    An Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Friday dissolved a marriage between a trader, Stephanie Ode and Geofrey, on grounds of infidelity and abandonment.

    Delivering Judgment, the President of the Court, Mr Adeniyi Koledoye,
    said that court had no other choice than to dissolve the marriage.

    “The court hereby pronounces the marriage between Stephanie and Geofrey Ode dissolved today.

    “Both of you henceforth cease to be husband and wife.

    “Each of you should go on his or her separate ways unmolested; the court wishes both of you well in your future endeavours.”

    Koledoye gave the custody of the three children to Stephanie and ordered Geofrey to pay N20, 000 monthly for their feeding and also be responsible for their education and welfare.

    The 39-year-old trader, Stephanie, had earlier approached the court to terminate her marriage accusing her husband of adultery.

    ”My husband was a loving, caring and faithful when he was poor until he became rich.

    ”A businessman, based in London started sending him cars and power bikes to sale. When money began flowing in, he started flirting around with different women.

    “He comes home late and drunk, sometimes, he will not even come home for days.

    The petitioner said that Geofrey does not care for her nor the children.

    The mother of three accused husband of abandonment.

    She pleaded with the court to terminate the union and allow her to return the bride price in line with their custom.

    The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the respondent, who was duly informed on the suit against him through the internet, was not in court and did not send any legal representative.(NAN)

  • SS1 student drags Ekiti Govt to court, seeks N15m damages

    SS1 student drags Ekiti Govt to court, seeks N15m damages

    Miss Gift Agenoisa, a JSS1 female student of Mary Immaculate Secondary School , Ado- Ekiti, has dragged the Ekiti Government, before a state High Court, seeking N15 million in damages for breach of fundamental rights.
    In a suit number HAD/01/CR/2021 and sworn to, at the Ado-Ekiti High Court, on her behalf by Mrs Odunayo Agenoisa, the student claimed that her suspension from school by government, infringed on her rights.
    The plaintiff described as cruel and inhuman, the alleged treatment meted to her for coming to school with the alleged indecent hairstyle.
    Joined in the suit are the School Principal, Mrs Oluwasanmi F.M (1st respondent) , the Commissioner for Education, Dr Olabimpe Aderiye(2nd), the Ekiti State Teaching Service Commission(3rd) and the Ekiti State Government (4th respondent).
    In the affidavit attached to the originating summons, the plaintiff claimed that she was singled out of Assembly on May 22, and given 20 lashes, on the order of the school principal for the alleged indecent hairstyle.
    In her originating summons deposed to by her counsel, Mr Timmy Omotoso and brought pursuant to Order 2 rules 1,3,4,5 and 6 of the fundamental rights enforcement procedure rules 2009 as preserved by Section 315 of the 1999 constitution, the applicant demanded N15 million damages for her suspension.
    She also demanded her immediate reinstatement back to school with unfettered access to all services being rendered therein.
    The plaintiff claimed that the beating she got that day, resulted in bruises, life-threatening scars and bloodstains on her uniform, adding that she fainted and was rushed to the police clinic in Ado- Ekiti, where she was resuscitated.
    She claimed further that her letters of protest to the wife of Ekiti Governor and some relevant government agencies were not responded to, hence, her resorting to legal action to seek redress.
    The plaintiff added that she was being denied access to the school premises and her class, on the orders of the principal since then.
    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on May 22, the plaintiff’s father and a Police Sergeant, Elijah, allegedly mobilized four armed policemen to the school to manhandle some teachers for scolding his daughter who was said to have come to school with an indecent hairdo against the school rules and regulation. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

  • My husband beats, starves me, divorce seeking Woman tells court

    My husband beats, starves me, divorce seeking Woman tells court

    A housewife, Hadiza Jibril, who accused her husband, Aliyu, of beating her has begged a Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State to dissolve her marriage.

    Jibril, also accused her husband of starving her of food.

    Aliyu, a businessman who resides within Kaduna metropolis, denied beating or starving his wife of food.

    He accused her of taking phone calls from her former lovers.

    “I overheard her in a call conversation with a man from Kano. He asked when she would be visiting him in Kano.

    ”When they finished their conversation, I confronted her and she apologised”, he said.

    He said that his wife, who is a divorcee, wants to leave him to remarry her former husband.

    After listening to the parties, the Judge, Nuhu Falalu advised the couple to explore an out of court settlement.

    He also ordered the defendant to settle his differences with his wife.

    He adjourned the case until to Aug. 16 for report of settlement. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

  • Kano govt drags cleric to court for blasphemy and incitement

    Kano govt drags cleric to court for blasphemy and incitement

    Kano state government has dragged an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara, to court for blasphemy and incitement.
    The state Commissioner for Informatiom, Mr Muhammed Garba, stated this in a release made available to newsmen on Friday evening.
    It said that the Kano-based Islamic cleric was famous for controversial religious commentaries and statements, which were regarded as mortifying the companions and the Holy Prophet Muhammad.
    The government said the decision to take court action followed the receipt of the First Information Report from the police by the Office of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.

    It also said that the accused had been arraigned on Friday, July 16 before an Upper Sharia Court at Kofar Kudu.

    The accused was charged before Qadi Ibrahim Sarki-Yola, for blasphemy, incitement, and sundry offences.

    The statement added that the court adjourned to July 28, while the scholar would remain in police custody until Monday July 19 2021, when he would be remanded in prison till the adjourned date. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

  • Alleged defilement: 2 SANs enter appearance for Baba Ijesha in court

    Alleged defilement: 2 SANs enter appearance for Baba Ijesha in court

    Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka alias Baba Ijesha has beefed up his defence in his trial over allegations of child molestation by hiring two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to represent him during proceedings at an Ikeja Special Offences Court.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two SANs who announced their appearance before Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo during Thursday’s proceedings are; Mr Dada Awosika (SAN)
    and Mr Babatunde Ogala (SAN).

    The senior lawyers announced appearance with a team of six junior counsel to represent Baba Ijesha in his defence.

    The Lagos State Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Mrs Olayinka Adeyemi, led the prosecution for the state.

    The DPP was accompanied by four state prosecutors.

    Comedian Ms Damilola Adekoya alias Princess whom Baba Ijesha is accused of sexually molesting her 14-year-old foster daughter was also present in court for proceedings. She arrived at 8.52am.

    Nollywood actor, Mr Yomi Fabiyi also made an appearance in the courtroom at 9.49am.

    As at the time of the filing of this report, proceedings began at 11 01 a.m.(NAN)