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Alleged Contempt: Court summons National Gallery of Art boss
A National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has ordered Mr Ivara Ebetan, Director-General, National Gallery of Art, to appear before it for alleged contempt of court.
Justice Oyebiola Oyewumi, on Thursday, directed Ebetan to appear before her to show cause why he should not be committed to prison for allegations bordering on contempt of court.
The development followed a suit filed by an aggrieved staff of the organisation, Mr Eze Justus Obizue, a deputy director, Education Service.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the claimant, in the originating summons marked NIC/ABJ/204/2022, sought an order of perpetual injunction restraining the director-general from taking “further acts of executive recklessness, aggression and prejudices against him,” among others.
In the suit, Obizue sued the organisation, the Board of Management, the Director-General, and Mr Bayo A. Kazeem, among others.
The court had, on July 21, ordered the defendants to be present in court on July 25 to show cause as to why they should not be restrained and for parties to maintain the status quo until the hearing of the motion on notice filed by the claimant.
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However, counsel to the claimant, Valentine Obiajolu, who held the brief of his principal, Anthony Itedjere, drew the attention of the court to the fact that the 3rd defendant, Mr Ebetan, has taken further steps against the claimant.
Obiajolu alleged that Ebetan had refused to pay Obizue his salaries for June, July; August and September 2022 and also removed his desk and personal effects from his office in Abuja.
The lawyer further informed the court, in a 16-paragraph affidavit in support of the motion, that the director-general had directed that backdated letters be issued to his client on the subject of litigation in this suit.
He further drew the attention of the court to an offensive publication by the defendants against his client.
The said offensive publication accused the claimant of indecent assault, defilement of a minor, sexual harassment and malicious damage, amongst others.
After listening to the submissions of Obiajolu concerning Form 48, which is the notice of consequences of disobedience to the order of the court, Justice Oyewumi ordered Mr Ebetan to present himself in court on the next adjourned date to show cause why contempt proceedings should not be made against him.
The judge fixed Nov. 29 for a hearing.
Alleged Contempt: Court summons National Gallery of Art boss
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FRSC warns truck drivers against speeding, reckless driving
Mr Joshua Ibitomi, the Area Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC),
Ibeju-Lekki, Epe Division, Lagos State, has warned truck drivers against speeding and reckless driving.
He gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibeju-Lekki on Tuesday.
The FRSC official, who blamed speeding on the ghastly vehicle accident that occurred at Aiyetoro market in Epe
which claimed several lives and left some injured, said that with careful driving, such accident could be avoided.
He added that “the accident was as a result of speeding, reckless driving and loading of truck beyond its capacity.
“All these are factors responsible for accident when drivers are not conscious of the driving rules.
“Vehicle can develop technical fault at any time, therefore, speed limit and caution need to be applied while driving.”
He said FRSC had been sensitising drivers on the need to install speed limit device and be road conscious while driving, in line with the mandate to instill decent use of road.
Ibitomi also advised passers-by and the public to be safety conscious while walking on roadsides to avoid falling victim of accidents.
He attributed major road crashes on roads to speed limit violation, urging drivers to respect the sanctity of human life by obeying traffic rules.
He added that the FRSC had evolved measures to ensure accident-free yuletide and new year festivities in 2024
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Trump Victory Sparks Celebration in Florida, Disappointment for Harris Supporters
Jubilant supporters celebrated Donald Trump’s apparent victory in Florida early Wednesday as he claimed a return to the White House, despite most major news networks holding off on officially calling the race.
At an event in Palm Beach, Trump supporters reveled in the win projected by Fox News, cheering as the former president declared a “political victory that our country has never seen before.”
“I feel extraordinary,” said 68-year-old supporter Ted Sarvanis, dancing with arms in the air. “This is the greatest American political story in the history of the country.”
Joined by running mate J.D. Vance, Trump took the stage, celebrating his projected win. The atmosphere at the convention center was electric, with supporters sporting “Make America Great Again” caps and mingling in formal attire and Trump-themed clothing.
“I feel relieved. I was a little bit scared because you never know how things are going to turn out,” said Stacy Kurtz, 45.
In contrast, a far different scene unfolded for Vice President Kamala Harris’s supporters at Howard University in Washington, where they were hoping for a Democratic win.
As the night wore on and Trump gained electoral votes in key battleground states, disappointment swept through the crowd.
“I am scared, I am anxious now,” said Charlyn Anderson earlier in the evening.
Democratic watch parties in places like Atlanta and Pennsylvania grew somber as results rolled in, with Lynn Johnson, 65, expressing concern, “It’s going to be dangerous if he wins. I don’t feel safe.”
While Trump’s supporters celebrated a comeback, the mood among Democrats was marked by worry and disbelief.
“He’s a terrible candidate, so it just doesn’t make sense,” said Harris supporter Ken Brown.
The contrasting scenes highlighted the nation’s deep political divide on election night.
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Tinubu Congratulates Trump on Historic Re-Election, Eyes Stronger U.S.-Nigeria Ties
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States, expressing optimism for stronger ties between Nigeria and the U.S. in an era of global challenges.
The congratulatory message, issued by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, emphasises the Nigerian leader’s hopes for a renewed partnership between the two nations.
Following his victory on Wednesday, Trump pledged to “heal” the country, marking a stunning political comeback as he edged past Kamala Harris in a closely contested election.
Tinubu, in his message, affirmed, “Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.”
Tinubu highlighted that Trump’s return to the White House reflects the trust and confidence of the American people in his leadership, praising their commitment to democracy.
Given Trump’s experience from 2017 to 2021 as the 45th President, Tinubu foresees a new era of “earnest, beneficial, and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between Africa and the United States.”
The Nigerian President also expressed confidence that Trump’s leadership will contribute to peace and prosperity worldwide, acknowledging America’s significant influence on global affairs.
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