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Reform Nigeria’s judiciary – Adeyanju appeals to incoming CJN Kekere-Ekun

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Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has urged the incoming Chief Justice of the Federation, CJN, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to reform the judiciary by addressing some longstanding issues.

Adeyanju’s statement titled “Agendas before the Incoming CJN, Hon. Justice Kekere Ekun” reads partly: “Your imminent leadership presents a unique opportunity to address longstanding issues, from case backlogs and judicial inefficiencies to concerns over transparency and corruption. By implementing targeted reforms and innovative initiatives, you have the potential to revitalize the judiciary, ensuring it meets the demands of modern justice and better serves the Nigerian public.

“One of the most pressing issues facing the judiciary today is the need for reform. The current system is fraught with inefficiencies that hinder the timely delivery of justice.

“Delays in court proceedings, case backlogs, and procedural complexities have eroded public confidence in the judiciary’s ability to dispense justice fairly and promptly.

“A thorough and systematic reform of the judiciary is essential. This would involve streamlining court processes, enhancing case management, and adopting practices that reduce delays and ensure that justice is both swift and accessible.

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“Such reforms are crucial for reinforcing the rule of law and restoring the faith of Nigerians in their legal system.”

Adeyanju further articulated: “Another critical issue that must be addressed is the pervasive corruption within the judiciary. Corruption not only undermines the integrity of the legal system but also perpetuates injustice and inequality.

“It is imperative, my Lord, that you take a firm and unequivocal stand against corruption in all its forms. This requires the implementation of strict anti-corruption measures, ensuring transparency in judicial appointments, and establishing robust accountability mechanisms.

“Judges and court officials must be held to the highest ethical standards, with any breaches of these standards met with swift and decisive action. Eradicating corruption within the judiciary is not just a matter of policy but a moral imperative that will determine the credibility and legitimacy of the entire legal system. In this digital age, the judiciary cannot afford to remain analogue.”

He urged the incoming CJN to address the need to digitalise the justice system in Nigeria.

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According to him, implementing e-filing systems, enabling virtual court proceedings in the Supreme Court, and digitalization of records management would reduce delays.

He also called for the reduction of legal fees, saying: “A review and reduction of these fees are necessary to make the legal system more equitable and accessible. By lowering the financial barriers to justice, the judiciary can ensure that all Nigerians, regardless of their economic status, have the opportunity to seek and obtain justice.”

While noting that “the centralization of appeals to the Supreme Court has long contributed to delays in the judicial process,” Adeyanju urged the incoming CJN to initiate a reform in this regard.

“Regional Supreme Courts will ensure that appeals are processed more efficiently and swiftly. I urge that my noble Lord kindly make this the first priority by interfacing with the National Assembly with a view to commencing urgent constitutional reforms on the judiciary,” he said.

The activist further appealed to Justice Kekere-Ekun: “With your decisive action and commitment to these critical reforms, you can redefine the Nigerian judiciary, setting new standards of excellence, integrity, and fairness.

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“The nation looks forward to a judiciary that is reformed, free from corruption, technologically advanced, financially accessible, and efficient in its operations. We trust that this vision will guide your tenure and help build a justice system that serves all Nigerians.”

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Rack Centre hosts Olla Systems’ private cloud infrastructure, OllaCloud Service 

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Rack Centre, West Africa’s leading Tier III Carrier and Cloud neutral data centre, has welcomed Olla Cloud Service, a new private cloud service by Olla Systems Limited, a leading provider of innovative technology solutions, to its facility.

Hosting at Rack Centre, Olla Cloud Service runs on a state-of-the-art, cloud-enabled infrastructure for enterprise applications across diverse platforms including mission critical application, web applications as well as containerized applications using Kubernetes.

The CEO of Rack Centre, Lars Johannisson, welcoming Olla Systems, noted that the partnership with Olla Systems Limited reflects the company’s commitment to providing African businesses with high-quality cloud computing services. He noted that Olla Systems will enjoy Rack Centre’s 13.5MW data centre campus facility, designed to meet the highest international standards and offering scalable solutions to Hyperscalers, Enterprises, & Cloud service providers.

Citing three distinct features of the data centre facility, he stated the 100% uptime since inception, the facility’s AI-readiness and adoption of green practices. As part of its commitment to sustainability, the facility is equipped with energy-efficient systems, advanced cooling technologies to mitigate environmental impact and an optimally-designed feature to handle high-density workloads with precision.

With features such as N+2 high-efficiency cooling units, an integrated Building Management System (BMS) for optimal performance, and the lowest Power Usage Efficiency (PUE) in the region, the data centre campus facility combines capacity, sustainability, and innovation. This reinforces the position of Rack Centre as a leader in the Nigerian data centre market that will aid the development of Nigeria and West Africa’s digital ecosystem.

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Johannisson reiterated, “With Olla Cloud Service hosting at Rack Centre, clients will experience fast performance and low latency, enabling businesses in Africa to access world-class cloud computing services within a secure and compliant local infrastructure.”

Also speaking, Chief Executive Officer, Olla Systems Limited, Olusola Adenuga, expressed enthusiasm about hosting at Rack Centre, noting that OllaCloud remains a groundbreaking private cloud solution for businesses.

While highlighting the benefits of the partnership between Rack Centre and Olla Systems, Adenuga disclosed that subscribing to OllaCloud Service is cost-effective to customers because of its local currency payment advantage. She also noted that the partnership between the duo provides businesses the opportunity to meet regulatory requirements of data residency, while enjoying world-class infrastructure as a service (IaaS) locally.

“Other benefits of hosting with OllaCloud include: 24/7 support, unparalleled performance, scalability and agility.” she added.

OllaCloud Service is the perfect fit for businesses with high-performance needs, from startups with rapid growth plans to enterprises with large-scale operations. Whether you need to migrate existing workloads or build new cloud-native applications, our solution provides the foundation for digital transformation. ENDS

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About Rack Centre

Rack Centre is the leading Tier III Carrier and cloud-neutral data centre in the West African region.

Established in 2012, the company focuses solely on providing best-in-class data centre colocation services and interconnection between carriers and customers. Knowing this gives customers a technically superior, physically more secure, and lower-cost environment for their information systems.

The Carrier and Cloud neutrality advantage allows customers to manage traffic to get better value, lower latency, and higher resilience. It also creates an open market for partnerships between customers, networks, cloud and content providers, the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria, AF-CIX, a fast-growing IXP and managed service providers.

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Rack Centre’s clientele includes 70+ telecommunication carriers, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), global Tier 1 networks, and pan Africa international carriers, including direct interconnections to all undersea cables serving the South Atlantic Coast of Africa, including Equiano and in the foreseeable future 2Africa and every country on the Atlantic coast of Africa.

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Police arrest suspected kidnapper after collecting ransom in Delta

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A police patrol team and vigilante group from Ibusa Division have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Abdulahi Isah, after he allegedly collected ransom from his victim.

The suspect, who is cooling his heels in police custody, was arrested in the Ibusa bush on 12/3/2025.

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the report in a statement sent to our correspondent in Warri.

The police spokesperson said, “On 12/3/2025, at about 1100 hours, an indigene of Ibusa (name withheld) reported at Ibusa Police Station that his friend’s wife was kidnapped on 7/3/2025 and a ransom was paid. He stated that he was the one who delivered the ransom and other food items to the kidnappers.”

According to SP Edafe, “Acting on useful information provided by the said man, the DPO of Ibusa Police Station swiftly mobilized the patrol team of Ibusa Division alongside vigilantes and stormed the bush, where the suspect, Abdulahi Isah, was arrested.”

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He added, “The suspect is in custody, and the investigation is ongoing.

 

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Raye: Sowore, lawyers accompany NYSC corper as officials summon her over comment against Tinubu

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Omoyele Sowore and other activists, including lawyers, accompanied the Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member, Ushie Uguamaye, also known as Raye, to the office of her Local Government Inspector, LGI, who summoned her over a viral video.

Gatekeeper recalls that Raye recently went viral for criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s government.

In a video posted on her TikTok account #talktoraye over the weekend, Raye voiced her frustration over Nigeria’s deteriorating economic situation, blaming President Tinubu for the hardship.

The corps member also described the president as a “terrible leader.”

In another video clip that went viral on social media, the corps member was heard claiming that she was being threatened by officials of the NYSC.

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Following her public outbursts, Raye was summoned to appear in the office of her Local Government Inspector (LGI) for questioning on Monday.

Raye, who secured the backing of several political bigwigs, was accompanied to the office on Monday by Sowore and some legal practitioners.

In an update on his official X handle, Sowore claimed that the NYSC officials failed to show up.

He wrote, “We arrived at the Eti-Osa LGI offices of the @officialnyscng with youth corper, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, in Lagos. She was scheduled to appear before the LGI today, and we escorted her to their offices with attorneys.

@mrfestusogun, @yinka_oyesomi, and @justiceojienoh, but the LGI official had absconded, failing to show up throughout our stay.”

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