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Retired Justice Omonua Fearless, Fair-minded – Edo Chief Judge

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December 15, 2021

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L-R: Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Joe Acher, Retired Justice Omonua and his wife Mrs. Margaret Omonua

…. Olayiwola Afolabi Law Firm To Honour Retired Judge

The Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Joe Acher, has described retired Justice Stephen Akhetuamen Omonua as a man well known and respected by all as “an independent, no-nonsense, fearless, and fair-minded” throughout his career on the Bench as a Jurist.

Justice Acher made the assertion on Wednesday in Benin at a valedictory court session held at the new Edo State High Court complex where arrays of jurists gathered to honour Justice Omonua as he takes a bow from the Bench after a meritorious service in the dispense of justice at various levels in the judiciary.

Speaking further at the valedictory court session, the Chief Judge said though Justice Omonua was sometimes perceived as harsh in carrying out his statutory duty, yet he was firm.

Retired Justice Stephen Omonua cutting the retirement cake

Justice Joe Acher who described retire Justice Omonua as a quintessential gentleman and a legal colossus of the finest breed, added that “His Lordship had contributed immensely to the development of the legal profession as encapsulated in a plethora of his landmark judgements and judicial pronouncements on topical matters right from the lower to the High Court bench.

“His firm belief in the dispensation of justice in accordance with law and the rule of law can be easily discerned from several of His Lordship’s judgements. What better way to speak of a Jurist than through his judgements?” (Sic).

“Undoubtedly, His Lordship hangs his ropes with the satisfaction of having discharged his duties in fear of God and to the solemn oath he had taken to do justice without fear or favour, affection or ill-will,” Justice Acher said.

Commenting on the personality of Justice Omonua, a Benin-based rights lawyer, Mr Olayiwola Afolabi, Esq., described the retired Jurist as an asset to Edo State judiciary being one of the best judges the state has ever produced.

Retired Justice Omonua in a group judges of Edo State.

Afolabi said, “Justice Omonua is an asset to Edo State judiciary. When people say Edo State judiciary is one the best in Nigerian, you have people like Justice Omonua in mind. whether you are his brother or friend, he will always give fair judgement, he doesn’t care, what he knows is justice. He is one the best judges we have in Edo State. And I wish him happy retirement.”

Mr Afolabi disclosed that for the retired High Court Judge’s uprightness and fairness in the dispense of justice, Olayiwola Afolabi & Co Chamber has decided to honour Justice Omonua with Transparency Award.

Retired Justice Omonua in a group photograph with Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Benin branch.

He added, “For his uprightness and fairness in the justice system, my chamber – Olayiwola Afolabi & Co has decided to honour him with Transparency Award. This award will be given to the best young lawyer in an essay competition we are going to organise. This young lawyer would be given N100,000.00 and Justice Omonua alongside his wife would be there to present the sum to the best young lawyer.”

He continues, “I am very happy for him. You saw for yourself the arrays of personalities that were at the event. Our Chief Judge was there. And all the judges were there, that shows you Justice Omonua is a highly respected Jurist.”

Olayiwola Afolabi, Esq., Joins Retired Justice Omonua in cutting of the cake.

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JUST IN: One Dead, Many Injured As Deadly Turbulence Hit Singapore-bound Plane

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May 21, 2024

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One person died and multiple people were injured on a Singapore Airlines flight that experienced “severe turbulence” while heading from London to Singapore before it was diverted to Bangkok on Tuesday, the company said.

“We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER. There were a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew on board,” the airline said on Facebook.

The PUNCH reports that the airline also on its X account, #SingaporeAir, confirmed the incident.

It posted, “Singapore Airlines flight #SQ321, operating from London (Heathrow) to Singapore on 20 May 2024, encountered severe turbulence en-route.

“The aircraft diverted to Bangkok and landed at 1545hrs local time on 21 May 2024. We can confirm that there are injuries and one fatality on board the Boeing 777-300ER. Singapore Airlines offers its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased.

“Our priority is to provide all possible assistance to all passengers and crew on board the aircraft. More details at https://bit.ly/4bLqfCF. Regular updates will be provided on our Facebook and X accounts.”

The airline added that it was working with Thai authorities to provide medical assistance to passengers, and was sending a team to Bangkok to provide any additional assistance needed.

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Iran President Had ‘Lot Of Blood On His Hands’ – White House

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May 20, 2024

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Iran President Ebrahim Raisi had a “lot of blood on his hands”, the White House said on Monday despite Washington offering condolences after his death in a helicopter crash.

“This was a man who had a lot of blood on his hands,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters, saying Raisi was responsible for “atrocious” rights abuses in Iran and had supported regional proxies including Hamas.

Kirby said, however, that “as in any other case, we certainly regret in general the loss of life and offered official condolences as appropriate.”

Earlier, Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, announced on Monday five days of mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash.

“I announce five days of public mourning and offer my condolences to the dear people of Iran,” said Khamenei in an official statement a day after the death of Raisi and other officials in the crash in East Azerbaijan province.

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Iran Gets Interim President After Raisi’s Death

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May 20, 2024

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Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei assigned vice president Mohammad Mokhber to assume interim duties after the death of president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash a day earlier.

“In accordance with Article 131 of the constitution, Mokhber is in charge of leading the executive branch,” said Khamenei in a statement, adding that Mokhber will be required to work with the heads of legislative and judicial branches to prepare for presidential elections “within a maximum period of 50 days”.

Recall that President Raisi was confirmed dead on Monday after his helicopter crashed in a mountainous region of the country.

Raisi was travelling with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian who also died in the accident.

Rescue teams had been scouring the area since Sunday afternoon after a helicopter carrying Raisi, the foreign minister and other officials had gone missing.

Early Monday, relief workers located the missing helicopter, with state TV saying the president had died.

“The servant of Iranian nation, Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi has achieved the highest level of martyrdom whilst serving the people,” state television said Monday, with Mehr news agency also saying he was dead.

State television broadcast photos of Raisi, with the voice of a man reciting the Koran playing in the background.

Iran’s vice president for executive affairs Mohsen Mansouri posted on X a Koranic verse used to express condolences.

Meanwhile, Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has announced a five days of mourning for President Raisi.

“I announce five days of public mourning and offer my condolences to the dear people of Iran,” said Khamenei in an official statement a day after the death of Raisi and other officials in the crash in East Azerbaijan province.