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Court Orders CBN To Compensate German Man N63.7 Million, $10,000 For Unlawful Detention
Court Orders CBN To Compensate German Man N63.7 Million, $10,000 For Unlawful Detention....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Federal High Court in Abuja has mandated the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide compensation to Martin Gegenheimer, a German national, amounting to ₦63.7 million and $10,000 for his illegal detention by the Nigerian Immigration Service during the COVID-19 period in 2020………CONTINUE READING
In accordance with the court’s directive, the Apex Bank has been instructed to remit the specified amounts to the ECOWAS Court, as stipulated in the case identified as ECW/CCJ/APP/23/2020.
On March 4, 2021, the ECOWAS Court delivered a verdict in favor of Gegenheimer, declaring his arrest and detention as unlawful.
As part of the judgment, the regional court ordered the Nigerian government to provide ₦53,650,925 as special damages to compensate for the various losses and costs incurred during his wrongful arrest and detention by the NIS.
Additionally, the Nigerian government has been directed to compensate him with an extra N10 million for the damages incurred and the moral suffering endured, along with an additional $10,000 to cover the expenses he incurred in obtaining his release on bail.
During his testimony at the ECOWAS Court, Gegenheimer recounted how the Nigerian Immigration confiscated his passport and subjected him to overcrowded and unsanitary conditions from February 23 to March 4, 2020.
He further elaborated that he was deprived of adequate food and medical care and was denied a fair hearing before any lawful authority or competent court until March 4, 2020, when he was granted administrative bail due to the impending COVID-19 lockdown in Abuja.
In delivering the ruling on Thursday, February 22, 2024, Justice Inyang Ekwo instructed the CBN to deduct the required amount from the Federal Government’s funds to settle the debt owed to the ECOWAS Court of Justice.
Justice Ekwo dismissed the CBN’s argument regarding the government’s foreign exchange accounts being in deficit, asserting that Nigerian courts could enforce judgments from the ECOWAS Court.
The judge emphasized that the ECOWAS Court’s judgment could be registered and enforced in Nigeria without being classified strictly as a foreign judgment, as per Article 15 of the Reviewed Treaty of ECOWAS and Article 24 of the 2005 Supplementary Protocol.
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Regret And Revelation: Disqualified BBNaija Housemate Nomy Drops Bombshell On What She’d Do Differently!
Following her recent disqualification from the Big Brother Naija Season 11 house due to repeated infractions of Big Brother’s rules, former housemate Nomy has broken her silence for the first time. During an interview conducted on the platform , she offered a sincere apology to her supporters for letting them down, emphasizing that her rule violations and subsequent exit were never intentional.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reflecting on her journey and the massive wave of public backing awaiting her outside the house, Nomy expressed profound gratitude, noting that discovering she had an entire nation rooting for her brought immense joy. She admitted that had she realized the true depth of the love and support she commanded from viewers nationwide while still in the game, she would have exercised much greater caution and done everything within her power to avoid disqualification and secure a spot in the grand finale, though she ultimately accepted that her path unfolded the way it was meant to.
Nigeria’s Fourth Republic has experienced numerous high-profile cabinet reshuffles, dismissals, and forced resignations across successive administrations since 1999. Because departures often blur the line between formal terminations, voluntary resignations, and forced exits, there is no single definitive number of ministers who have been sacked.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Obasanjo Administration (1999–2007)
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Hussaini Akwanga (Labour Minister): Sacked by President Olusegun Obasanjo in December 2003 due to allegations tied to a controversial national identity card contract awarded to SAGEM.
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Fabian Osuji (Education Minister): Dismissed in March 2005 following allegations that ₦55 million was offered to National Assembly members regarding the ministry’s budget.
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Alice Mobolaji Osomo (Housing Minister): Sacked weeks after Osuji’s removal over controversy regarding the allocation and proposed sale of over 200 Federal Government properties in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The Yar’Adua Administration (2007–2010)
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Adenike Grange (Health Minister) & Gabriel Aduku (Minister of State for Health): Resigned in March 2008 amid investigations into about ₦300 million in unspent 2007 budget funds, having effectively been given the option to resign or face dismissal.
The Jonathan Administration (2010–2015)
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Michael Aondoakaa (Attorney-General and Justice Minister): Removed from the Justice Ministry by Acting President Goodluck Jonathan in 2010 and initially redeployed to Special Duties.
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Barth Nnaji (Power Minister): Left office in August 2012 amid concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest in the privatisation of electricity assets.
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Inuwa Abdulkadir (Youth Development Minister): Appointment formally terminated by President Jonathan in August 2013 over issues relating to National Youth Council of Nigeria elections.
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Nine Ministers Sacked in September 2013: Jonathan relieved nine ministers of their duties on September 11, 2013—namely Olugbenga Ashiru (Foreign Affairs), Ruqayyatu Ahmed Rufa’i (Education), Shamsudeen Usman (National Planning), Amal Pepple (Lands, Housing and Urban Development), Hadiza Mailafia (Environment), Ita Okon Bassey Ewa (Science and Technology), Olusola Obada (State for Defence), Zainab Ibrahim Kuchi (State for Power), and Bukar Tijani (State for Agriculture)—though the changes were framed as routine efforts to bring in fresh ideas rather than punishments.
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Stella Oduah (Aviation Minister): Removed in February 2014 following heavy criticism and investigations surrounding the purchase of two armoured BMW vehicles by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.
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Godsday Orubebe (Niger Delta Minister), Caleb Olubolade (Police Affairs Minister), & Yerima Ngama (State for Finance): Departed the cabinet alongside Oduah in February 2014, with exits linked partly to pursuing political and private interests.
The Buhari Administration (2015–2023)
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Mohammed Sabo Nanono (Agriculture Minister) & Sale Mamman (Power Minister): Both removed during a September 2021 cabinet reshuffle intended to reinvigorate the administration and address weaknesses found in government programs.
The Tinubu Administration (2023–Present)
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Betta Edu (Humanitarian Affairs Minister): Suspended by President Bola Tinubu in January 2024 pending an EFCC investigation into ministry finances, and permanently replaced during the October 2024 cabinet restructuring.
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October 2024 Dismissals: Tinubu dismissed five ministers on October 23, 2024, which included Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye (Women Affairs), Lola Ade-John (Tourism), Tahir Mamman (Education), Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo (State for Housing), and Jamila Bio Ibrahim (Youth Development).
During Tuesday’s trading sessions, the Nigerian currency maintained its fluctuation against the greenback within official foreign exchange channels. Central Bank of Nigeria records indicated that the local currency exchanged at a value of $\text{₦}1,320.25$ per dollar, showing a slight shift from Monday’s rate of $\text{₦}1,320.56$. Conversely, trading at the parallel market settled at a rate of $\text{₦}1,400$ per dollar.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Actual retail transactions handled by commercial banks, Bureau de Change networks, and independent FX dealers may fluctuate away from these baseline figures due to individual transaction costs as well as immediate supply and demand shifts. Observers and market analysts continue to watch foreign exchange inflows, general dollar demand, and upcoming monetary decisions by the Central Bank to determine if the local currency can maintain its performance through the remainder of the month.
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