DubaiLandLord1:
Let the South West Governors show they are serious by giving the LG and Judiciary autonomy.

It is part of the communique signed by the south west attorney generals.

Regionalism is the way forward.

Resolve To Also Exchange Legislative Autonomy Bills In the Region For Uniformity

Resolve To Actively Participate In Ongoing Constitutional Amendment

Resolve To Publish Judgements Of South West High Courts



The Attorneys-General of southwest states have on Thursday 16th July 2021, reaffirmed the commitment of their states to financial autonomy for the judiciary.

In a meeting held at Delight Hotel & Suites, Ado-Ekiti, the Attorneys-General resolved to exchange the judicial autonomy bills so as to ensure uniformity in the implementation

Furthermore, the Attorneys-General resolved to harmonize their legislative autonomy bills, actively participate in the ongoing constitutional amendment, and ensure publication of judgments of South West High Courts.

Read details in the Communique below:

MEETING OF SOUTH WEST ATTORNEY’S-GENERAL

Delight Hotel & Suites, Ilawe Road, Ado-Ekiti, 16th July 2021

Communiqué

1. Introduction

The Meeting of the South West Attorneys-General held in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State on 16th July 2021. The meeting had in attendance the following Honourable Attorneys- General & Commissioners for Justice:

• Olawale Fapohunda, Honourable Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Ekiti State (Host).

• Akingbolahan Adeniran, Honourable Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Ogun State.

• Oluwafemi Akande, Honourable Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Osun State.

• Sir Charles Titiloye, Honourable Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Ondo State.

• Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN Honourable Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State (who joined virtually)

Also in attendance were:

• Mrs. Folabimpe Segun-Olakojo, Acting Solicitor-General & Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Oyo State (who represented the Honourable Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Oyo State

• Saheed Adebisi Quadri, Director, Ministry of Justice, Lagos State (who sat in the meeting for the Honourable Honourable Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State)

Directors and State Counsel from the Ministries of Justice in all the Six States of the South West States of Nigeria observed the meeting.

2. Meeting Agenda

The meeting deliberated on five agenda items as follows:

• Implementation of Financial Autonomy for the Judiciaries in South West States of Nigeria

• Implementation of Financial Autonomy for the Legislatures in South West States of Nigeria.

• Proposals for the amendment of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

• Harmonization of Laws & Policies of South West States of Nigeria.

3. Decisions & Resolutions

a) Implementation of Financial Autonomy for the State Judiciary

The South West Attorneys- General:

• Reaffirm the commitment of their States to financial autonomy for the Judiciary.

• Commend the South West Governors Forum for its proactive steps in the resolution of the issue of financial autonomy for the judiciaries in the South West States of Nigeria and the adoption of a template for implementation.

• Welcomes the passage of the Judicial (Funds Management) Bill, 2021 by the Ondo and Ogun States Houses of Assembly.

• Note that the Ministries of Justice of Ekiti, Lagos Osun and Oyo States have proposed Judicial (Funds Management) Bills for the consideration of States Houses of Assembly in those States.

• Urge all South West States to ensure the timely enactment into Law of their Judicial (Funds Management) Bills.

• Resolve to exchange States Judicial (Funds Management) Bills to ensure uniformity of the South West States on the implementation of judicial financial autonomy.

b) Implementation of Financial Autonomy for the State Legislature

The South West Attorneys- General:

• Reaffirm the commitment of their States to financial autonomy for State Legislatures.

• Commend the South West Governors Forum for its proactive steps in the resolution of the issue of financial autonomy for the legislatures in the South West States of Nigeria and the adoption of a template for implementation.

• Welcomes the passage of the State Legislative (Funds Management) Bill, 2021 by the Ekiti, Ondo and Ogun States Houses of Assembly.

• Note that the Ministries of Justice of Lagos, Osun and Oyo States have proposed State Legislative (Funds Management) Bills for the consideration of States Houses of Assembly in those States.

• Urge all South West States to ensure the timely enactment into Law of their State Legislative (Funds Management) Bills.

• Resolve to exchange States Legislative (Funds Management) Bills to ensure uniformity of the South West on the implementation of financial autonomy for State Legislatures.

c) Proposals for the amendment of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended)

The South West Attorneys- General:

• Note the ongoing constitutional amendment process in the National Assembly.

• Note that all the six south west states participated actively in the National Assembly south west zone public consultation on the amendment of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended).

• Commend the South West Governors’ Forum for the progress made by South West States in reaching consensus on the proposals sent to the National Assembly Committees for the review of the Constitution.

• Reaffirm the commitment of South West States of Nigeria to key areas of Constitutional Reform including:

• Gender Equity and increased participation of women in public life.

• Fiscal Federalism and the need for a holistic review of the Exclusive legislative list in the 1999 Constitution with emphasis on the need to devolve more legislative items to States.

• Establishment of State Police Service to serve as a territorial police force to complement the Nigeria Police in law enforcement in each of the South West States.

• Recall that the South West Governors’ Forum set up a joint Committee of South West members of the National Assembly and South West Attorneys General (joint committee) to further articulate the position of South West States and ensure that these are included in the final outcome of the Constitutional review process.

• Resolve to actively participate in the deliberations of the Joint committee until its final report is presented to the National Assembly.

d) Harmonization of Laws & Policies of South West States of Nigeria

The South West Attorneys- General:

• Reaffirm that the South West Attorneys General meeting is the unique, essential and indispensable forum for consultations and joint action on all matters related to law reform and harmonisation of laws in South West States of Nigeria.

• Pledge to strengthen and reinforce consultations on matters relating to harmonization of laws in the South West States of Nigeria

• Further agree to work together to ensure that Judgments from High Courts of South West States are collated and published.

• Resolve to immediately constitute a working Committee to work on the harmonization of Laws and judgments of the high courts of South West States of Nigeria.

• Resolve to frequently exchange Laws and policies that impact on socio-economic and political growth of the South West States.

4. Gratitude

The South West Attorneys-General expressed their deep appreciation for the generous hospitality extended to the South West Attorneys- General and their delegations by the Government and people of Ekiti State.

A special word of thanks to all those who made it possible for the South West Attorneys- General to have a safe and productive meeting despite the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.

5. Next Steps/ Meeting

The South West Attorneys- General resolved to meet with the Governor, Ondo State and Chairman South West Governors Forum to discuss key outcomes of the meeting for the purpose of achieving speedy implementation.

The next meeting of the South West Attorneys-General will be held in Lagos State at a date to be communicated later.

Signed:

Olawale Fapohunda,
Honourable Attorney-General & Commissioner for Justice, Ekiti State.

https://thenigerialawyer.com/southwest-attorneys-general-welcome-judicial-autonomy-plan-to-harmonise-laws-in-that-regard/

Lalasticlala

Front page worthy

Life seems to be extremely cheaper in the north

You won't see the vulture meat seller here.

Bedtec:
in the thread where petrol price was to be sold around 1000, nobody saw you or your silly long quote, where herdsmen killed people you turn blind eye ..... All evil supporters there 30th generation if there will be any will wallow in everything evil , help will be far away from them , poverty and terrible sickness will be normal to them

Sadly, as then they kill his worthless people for Benue, the simpleton will not even say anything.

I spit on his dull Benue brain

Great ife

Nigeria would have nominated and Abdul that would score 5% in assessment exam.

Rossinkipp:


So why not set up a forum so that you and your kinsmen can discuss your tribal hate to your heart's content?

Why come on this national forum to disturb people?

Exercising my right to self determination by not believing in this shitty country has nothing to do with hatred.

Clamoring for seccession is not the same thing as hatred to others.

I can understand if you believe in one Nigeria, you may be a beneficiary of the rot that the Nigerian state has become. Ain't nothing wrong in protecting your pot of soup.

I can't remember seun putting believing in one Nigeria as a requirement to be a nairalander.

Heck, there are even foreigners on nairaland.

And as a separationist myself, I domicile in my region and always feel in a strange land whenever I'm outside my region.

ajl:


That's the only thing I like about him. He often doesn't give a damn. A bad child always have his/her own days.

That's true bro, na English others go dey speak

Go rent house and contribute to the society like everyone else.

Say whatever you may about Wike, that nigga got balls of steel.

In as much as this constitutional amendment is another jamboree to distract the masses from the failure of the elites.

Southern leaders must be assertive and insist on power devolution to the regions. Each region must manage their resources and remit a fraction to Abuja.

We can't afford to be driven to antiquity by the northern political hegemony. That's the only thing that can save this dieing lugardian contraption.

I hope they walk the talk.

Talk is as cheap as Akube socks

U. I has the best post graduate system in Nigeria

Written English is different from spoken English.

That's right puppet Osinbajo, kano is home to all Nigerians.

Hisba police is nothing

This terrorist sympathizer on turban fail to realize he cannot use election to gauge people's hatred for this shit show called Nigeria.

In every election since 1999 less than 40% of eligible voters vote.

I can understand if terrorist sympathizer like Gumi wants Nigeria to remain, what pains me is the downtodden stupid masses that support this fraud called Nigeria irrespective of their tribes.

I mean what the heck are you proud of in this shitty lugardian contraption.

seyiskye2002:
Good day ...All Intelligent being on naira land

I choose law as my first choice iin unilag due to the mass failure going on with jamb this year , I managed to pull out with 218 so u decided to go for philosophy
..
But I want to seek advice because I couldn't find any relevant one on internet.... The question is, can I venture to law after acquiring a degree in philosophy and how many years is it going to take me in attending law school again

You could easily get admitted to 200 level in unilag's faculty of law directly if you manage to graduate with a second class upper or lower from the department of philosophy after four years. (not sure)

Alternatively, I think its better you take jamb again pick an educationally disadvantaged state as your state of origin as it increases your chance of securing admission. You can then change back to your normal state during registration after you might have been given admission.

I kid you not, philosophy is an almost useless course in Nigeria. No one gives a f*ck about Plato, ludwig, and Aristotle here.

It is an undisputable fact that yorubas were some of the most advanced (if not the most advanced ethnic group before white people came)

Yorubas were making glass before the coming of the white. Here is an excerpt from a research by havard university as quoted by life science

A newly discovered treasure trove of more than 10,000 colorful glass beads, as well as evidence of glassmaking tools, suggests that an ancient city in southwestern Nigeria was one of the first places in West Africa to master the complex art of glassmaking, scientists reported.

https://www.livescience.com/59462-early-glassmaking-west-africa.html

I wonder if TAO11 has more to add.

VULCAN:
And would you have said that if the murdered man was your brother or close friend?

That's the typical selfish nature of the Black Man.

The primary reason why Africa can't get it together.

Believe me I really feel for the deceased and I have made a case for the culpability of the accused person.

But of what use is Chidinma's smoking to that fact in issue. Bloggers are just using the girl to trend.

News about this girl is getting stale

DIGIMARKETER:


She took the drug voluntarily but she didn't want to have sex voluntarily. I have spent 4 days in a hotel room with a girl and throughout she said we need to know each other better and she never allowed sex and I didn't push it even though money was not agreed upon. Decent girls are also allowed to date but men see it as as long as she is in the room with me na wetin carry her come.

The places she stabbed the guy suggest to me that he was awake and there must have been some sort of struggle between them and let's not forget he hid the keys to the flat so she couldn't have ran out

Note: I'm not saying she is innocent o o.

I get your point bro, but the fact in issue is murder and not rape. There are weak evidences to suggest that the man tried to rape her, where is the torn cloth, the torn panties and maybe injury she suffered from struggling with the much hefty guy?

Assuming without conceding that she was trying to defend herself from rape, she has no business with the late man's money. She could have informed relevant authorities after the deed.

emmanuelewumi:



Do you have a job or a business?

If you don't have a job, think of a business you can use the money for or pay for a course that can increase your earning ability.

500k is small for a passive income, you need to create active income through a job, trading or business.

The fund can't give you more than a steady monthly return of 5k

Thank you so much for your premium advice.

Yes, i have a job that guarantees steady income albeit on the low side.

The 500k is my savings, i guess i will try and buy T-bills.

May i ask what your take on foreign stocks through chaka, trove and other allied app is,

I am very grateful.

Komu1048:



My bro that teach me painting studied geophysics, did his NYSC with one oil company but couldn’t get employed because he is not from Bayelsa. Now he is painter, he said only two of.his 55 course mates now practice something near to oil n gas. Work all depends on who u know n if u no sabi person grow your skill so much that they have no choice than to hire you

Thats true bro, what you study in school seems not to matter.

I really want to learn painting too, do one need to have talent in art to learn it.

Lazyyouth4u:


Cant you see how the marketers of the investment houses on this thread jump and pass? Your 500k cannot help their ministry. Write am again say you get 5m or 10m and see them all begging you to come and keep your money with them

On a serious note sha, just go your bank and do fixed deposit or buy secondary market t bills if your bank will let you do with that amount. Or try one of those investment houses wey dey guarantee capital if they will accept your 500k.

Thank you so much and God bless.

DIGIMARKETER:


Stealing is taking without owner's permission. But he gave her his pin and ATM card.

Nigerian police can be unprofessional and we all know that they judge just like alot of nairalanders(Nigerians). If she had gone to the police they would have tagged her a murderer so why not take the choice between getting caught or being free.

The drug now popularly called refnor is a sex stimulant or a date drug. In the 90s it was scarce but known to be a sex drug i.e put it in a girls drink na confirm sex next.

What Are Date-Rape Drugs?
Date-rape drugs are substances that make it easier for someone to rape or sexually assault another person. They include alcohol and some medications. The person who’s attacked might become confused, have trouble defending themselves, or not be able to remember what happened later.“Date rape” doesn’t always happen on a date. An attacker could be someone you just met or someone you’ve known for a while.

Common Types of Date-Rape Drugs
An attacker can use several kinds of drugs or medications to overpower someone else or cause them to forget an incident. The most common date-rape drugs are:

GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyric acid). This is a depressant that has many nicknames: easy lay, Georgia home boy, liquid X, liquid ecstasy, liquid E, grievous bodily harm, Gib, G-riffic, scoop, soap, salty water, organic Quaalude, or fantasy. Doctors sometimes prescribe it to treat a sleep disorder called narcolepsy.

Rohypnol (flunitrazepam). This is a strong benzodiazepine (a class of tranquilizers) also known as Mexican Valium, circles, roofies, la rocha, roche, R2, rope, and forget-me pill. It’s not available legally in the United States. In other countries, doctors sometimes use it as anesthesia before surgery.

I strongly believe she acted on self defense but her immoral life style has gotten her into trouble.

The defense of intoxication will not avail her if she voluntarily took the drugs.

Facts suggest that she is a drug abuser; the fact that she stabbed the man twice at life threatening areas then stole his money and pretended all is well until she got fished out proves that she preplanned everything.

The fake documents found in her possession corrobirates her evil motive.

Ifearnoevil:


You are wrong sir.
The denominator in any rape case is consent.
Once someone says no, any other thing is grammer.that is why a man can be convicted for raping his wife.
Though I believe she is not telling all the truth.

Very correct sir but a man can't be convicted for raping his wife in Nigeria. This position stems from the common law position that the woman's "I do" during their wedding gives the man right to have sex with her anytime except when the sex will be innimical to her health.

Common law countries that convict men for raping their wives like South Africa have departed from the common law position by ammending either their matrimonial causes act or criminal code act to accommodate spousal rape. Unfortunately, Nigeria has not done that.

Just my 2cents

Age is just numbers bro.

Go for gold champ

While the ones on ground remain in deplorable state.

Become a lecturer and teach students that will ask the same question in future.

The vicious cycle continues