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Thursday, 14 July 2022

ECOWAS Court Declares FG Twitter Ban Illegal

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court has declared suspension of Twitter operations by Nigerian Government from June 2021 till January 2022 as illegal.

In it’s judgment delivered on Thursday, ECOWAS Court affirmed that it has the jurisdiction to hear the suit case filed by the Socio Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and other 176 concerned Nigerians, in reaction to the suspension, announced by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in June last year. It said the case is admissible.

According to the court rulings, “The Buhari administration in suspending the operations of Twitter violates the rights of SERAP and other 176 concerned Nigerians to the enjoyment of freedom of expression, access to information and the media, as well as the right to fair hearing.

“This act is unlawful and inconsistent with the provisions of Article 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights and Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights both of which Nigeria is a state party,” it said.

The Court thus ordered present administration to further ensure its policies and measures does not have negative effect on citizens rights and freedoms, and should guarantee a non-repetition of the unlawful ban of Twitter.

It later ordered the Federal Government to bear the costs of the proceedings and directed the Deputy Chief Registrar to assess the costs accordingly.”

It could be recalled that the Nigerian government had announced the ban after a tweet by the President was deleted by the social media platform for violating its policies. It had also threatened to arrest and prosecute anyone using the platform with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) also asking all broadcast stations to suspend the patronage of Twitter.

This action made SERAP and others to sue the government.

However, while Reacting to the court verdict, Femi Falana, SAN SERAP lawyer in the suit said, “We commend the ECOWAS Court for the landmark judgment in the case of SERAP v Federal Republic of Nigeria in which the Judges unanimously upheld the human rights of community citizens to freedom of expression, and access to information. Even though the Court had granted an interim order of injunction last year which restrained the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami SAN from prosecuting Nigerians who defied the Twitter ban, SERAP deserves special commendation for pursuing the matter to a logical conclusion.”

“Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right and the full enjoyment of this right is central to achieving individual freedom and to developing democracy. It is not only the cornerstone of democracy, but indispensable to a thriving civil society.

"With the latest decision of the Court to declare the suspension of Twitter in Nigeria illegal it is hoped that the Heads of State and Governments of the member states of the Economic Community of West African States will henceforth respect and uphold the human right of community to freedom of expression guaranteed by Article 9 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights, “ he declared.

Lagos Court Sentences Baba Ijesha to 16 years in Prison for defiling Minor

A Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court sitting in the city of Ikeja, Lagos State has today convicted and sentenced Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, to 16 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old minor. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo, in a judgment that lasted two hours convicted Baba Ijesha of four out of the six counts for which he was charged. Baba Ijesha was according to report, convicted for indecent treatment of a child and sexual assault. The judge, however, discharged and acquitted him of counts one and six, which were: sexual assault by penetration and attempted sexual assault by penetration. More Details later

Wednesday, 3 November 2021

Hon. Babajimi Adegoke Benson has brought an 80-Bed Mother and Child Hospital to Imota as part of his constituency projects.Today's groundbreaking foundation laying ceremony for the construction of an 80-Bed space mother and Child health care center was facilitated by Hon. Jimi Benson at Imota LCDA, Ikorodu federal constituency on Tuesday, 2 November, 2021.During the ceremony, Hon Jimi Benson affirmed that, “The fully equipped medical facility is expected to be delivered in the next four months".

Tuesday, 2 November 2021

ActionAid Nigeria Tasks Women Journalists on Freedom of Expression for All

ActionAid Nigeria Tasks Women Journalists on Freedom of Expression for All ActionAid Nigeria has tasked women Journalist on Freedom of Expression for all, as it is set to hold a National Media round table on the theme: Action Safety and Protection of Women Journalists in Nigeria; Reflections and Recommendations. This was disclosed in a release made available to journalists today. According to the statement, "The objective of the meeting is to examine how Nigeria is countering threats of violence and crimes against journalists, particularly women, to protect freedom of expression for all." The conference will be held via zoom https://bit.ly/3EeYn9b on Tuesday November 2, 2021 by 2pm,and convene by Ene Obi, Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria and the event will be hosted by Lola Ayanda, Communications Coordinator, ActionAid Nigeria and co-hosted by Mojeed Alabi, Head of Development Desk, Premium Times. Keynote address by Theophilus Abbah, Programme Director, Daily Trust Foundation.

Saturday, 27 July 2019

NARAZ Herbal Drink- A non alcoholic herbal mixture

Naraz Herbal Mixture, a non alcoholic herbal drink to correct Infertility, low Sperm Count, Menstrual Cramps, diabetes, Early Menopause among others in human body was produced by Naraz Production and Drills Limited.
The product according to the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mr. Joseph N. Olawale Elesho came into existence July 2018 and has witnessed several testimonies.
He highlighted the testimonies saying, "Our product has been used by many pastors with a living testimonies. They came for our D Cure product for their clients that are experiencing early menopause or partial barrenness and God Almighty has made it work for them.
“We have others that requested for our product in order to help them correct quick ejaculation, infertility and low Sperm count. We have many couples that uses and are still using our product. They have been giving us good positive results on their health issues. tThis shows that our product is tested, trusted, reliable and effective."
To him, much in take of alcohol destroys immune system and leads to many health issues which was reason why he restricted the product from any form of ethanol/alcoholics.
"I chose not to add ethanol to the product because I know the negative effect it has on the body. Why should I contribute damage to people's health because of the money I want to make. Looking at the present generation, it's obvious that majority believe herbs without alcohol cannot function but it's negative effect on human body is more than what they could imagine. The brain can be affected, heart, liver, the immune system generally will also be affected.
“Naraz Non Alcoholic Herbal Mixture, aka, (Dcure) helps avoid all this health issues and lots more. It helps Boost your Immune System, increase your Sperm Count save you from Menstural cramps and restore your ovary system to avoid instability and early menopause, it will send pile away from you like a magic, your diabetes will reduce to zero level and you will be glad u know this product. So far we have produced more than 1500 cartons and we are still doing more. We cure God heals. At D Cure, your health is our concerns and you can reach us on-08123458684,08055780429 or email us at narazproductionanddrillsltd@gmail.com.

Wednesday, 18 April 2018