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Aiyedatiwa signs law to increase judges to 35
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has signed a law, which allows the number of judges to be increased from 24 to 35.
With the new law in operation, it will be the first time the number of judges will be increased since the state was created in 1976.
Aiyedatiwa, shortly after signing the amended bill into law, said it was a testament to his administration’s dedication to strengthening the fabric of the society, as well as commitment to justice, equality and the rule of law.
He said enhancing the capacity of the judiciary would empower the citizens, foster a just and equitable society and enhance the administration of justice.
The governor said: “As I sign this bill into law today, we not only expand access to justice, but also fortify the foundation of our democracy. By increasing the number of judges, we are not only reducing the workload of the existing judges, but also enabling the judiciary to tackle backlog of cases.
“We equally ensure timely and faster administration of justice, thereby reducing congestion in our courts. We demonstrate that our state is a beacon of progress, where the rights and dignity of citizens are cherished and protected.”
Chief Judge, Justice Olusola Odusola, said the new law would help reduce the workload of the judges.
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Obasanjo narrates how he escaped becoming drug addict
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed how he almost became a drug addict.
He spoke in Abeokuta over the weekend at the second edition of ‘Fly Above The High’ anti-drug campaign conference organised by the Recovery Advocacy Network.
Obasanjo stated that smoking during his youthful age led to chronic coughing and almost became an addiction.
The former President, while lamenting the increase in drug abuse among Nigerians and other West Africans, urged Nigerian students and young people to refrain from abusing psychoactive drugs, saying that they ruin life rather than enhance it.
“If I had persisted, I could have become addicted. Once you get involved, it is difficult to get out.
“There’s nothing drug can do for you except destruction.
“We found out that West Africa has equally been a centre for drug consumption in a very bad way. That was more than 10 years ago, so the situation has since gone worse. And whatever applies to West Africa applies to all other parts of Africa,” Obasanjo said.
He cautioned against stigmatization and urged individuals who are already addicted to psychoactive drugs to get help.
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We saved $20bn after Petrol Subsidy Removal and FX Rate Reforms, Says Finance Minister
Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, says Nigeria has saved $20 billion from petrol subsidy removal and market-based pricing of the foreign exchange rate.
Edun spoke at a ceremony recently held to mark the first 100 days in office of Esther Walso-Jack, head of civil service of the federation, in Abuja.
“An amount of five per cent of GDP is what those two subsidies were costing when there was a subsidy on PMS; when there was petroleum product generally for a long time and when there was a subsidy of foreign exchange. Between them, they were costing five percent of GDP,” he said.
“If you say GDP was on average, let’s say $400 billion. We all know what five percent of that is – $20 billion of funds that could be going into infrastructure, health, social services, education.”
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