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July 9, 2024 Rivers State High Court Bars Chief Judge From Dealing with Amaewhule Led Assembly

Rivers State High Court Bars Chief Judge From Dealing with Amaewhule Led Assembly

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued an Exparte Order of Interim Injunction barring the Chief Judge of the State and the Clerk of the State House of Assembly from dealing with the MARTINS AMAEWHULE-led State House of Assembly.

The order issued by Justice JUMBO STEPHEN also prevented the Chief Judge and the assembly Clerk from dealing with AMAEWHULE and 26 others as members of the Assembly, and from acting on any resolutions, articles of impeachment, or communications from them.

The suit marked PHC/2177/CS/2024 was filed by the Attorney General of the State as the first plaintiff and the Governor of the State, SiminialayiFubara, as the second plaintiff, against Martin Amaewhule and 26 others, as the first set of defendants, and

The court also ordered all parties to maintain the status quo ante litem as of 5thJuly, 2024, until the motion for an interlocutory injunction is heard and determined.

July 9, 2024 Federal Government Suspends Import Duties on Food Items

Federal Government Suspends Import Duties on Food Items

The Federal Government has announced the suspension of duties, tariffs, and taxes on some essential food items imported through land and sea borders.

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, made this known during a press briefing at the National Press Centre, Abuja on Monday.

KYARI disclosed that the listed food items, which include maize, wheat, husked brown rice, and cowpeas, will enjoy a 150-day Duty-Free Import Window.

He added that the move is part of the Presidential Accelerated Stabilization and Advancement Plan, which is aimed at achieving food security and economic stability in the country.

July 8, 2024 British Prime Minister Meets First Minister to Scotland

British Prime Minister Meets First Minister to Scotland

British Prime Minister, Sir KEIR STARMER has met First Minister of Scotland JOHN SWINNEY for the first time since Labour’s landslide election win.

Speaking after their meeting, the prime minister said his new government got a clear mandate for change in the election, and one of the things that needed to reset was the relationship between the Scottish and UK government.

The new Prime Minister is touring the United Kingdom, and will next visit Wales and Northern Ireland before meeting mayors in England.

On the other hand, Mr SWINNEY said the pair had agreed to improve the relationship between the Scottish and UK governments, which had been very poor under the last Conservative government.

They committed to working collaboratively on areas of common ground, including growing the economy, delivering net zero and improving public services.

July 8, 2024 Eteidung Emem Asikpo Hails Enobong Uwah For Representing Uyo Well

Eteidung Emem Asikpo Hails Enobong Uwah For Representing Uyo Well

The Village Head of Ekpri Nsukara Offot in Uyo Local Government Area, Eteidung EMEM DENIS ASIKPO has lauded the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government – SSG, Prince ENOBONG UWAH for his diligence in the performance of his duties.

 

Eteidung ASIKPO said the SSG has, by his outstanding performance, excelled as a good ambassador of the Offot Ukwa Clan as well as the Uyo Local Government Area in the administration of Governor UMO ENO.

 

He said traditional rulers in the Offot Ukwa Clan are very happy with Prince UWAH for relating well with them and the people, and also for ensuring that the policies of Governor ENO, as encapsulated in the ARISE Agenda, are efficiently implemented.

 

Speaking on the sidelines of an interface with the SSG, the village head noted that the administration of GovernorUMO ENO has done so much for the people by offering quality leadership and impactful development across the state.

 

Eteidung ASIKPO pointed out that the governor’s non-discriminatory relationship with other political parties and their members through his inclusive governance approach has endeared him to the people, as well as engendered peace, unity, development and a sense of togetherness among all Akwa Ibomites.

The village head further expressed joy that Governor ENO does not sideline those who opposed him, did not support him, or had contested against him in the last governorship polls in the state.

 

According to him, as the headquarters of Akwa Ibom, the Uyo capital city plays host to people from other parts of the state and beyond.

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