President Buhari speaks on why he suspended Justice Walter Onnoghen

Earlier today, President Buhari suspended embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen and appointed Justice Tanko Muahammad as the acting CJN. While swearing in Justice Muhammad, President Buhari gave reasons for Onnoghen's suspension. He stated this in his speech during the swearing-in ceremony. Read the full text below...

A short while ago, I was served with an Order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal issued on Wednesday 23rd January 2019, directing the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Honourable Justice Walter Nkanu Samuel Onnoghen from office pending final determination of the cases against him at the Code of Conduct Tribunal and several other fora relating to his alleged breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.

2. The nation has been gripped by the tragic realities of no less a personality than the Chief Justice of Nigeria himself becoming the accused person in a corruption trial since details of the petition against him by a Civil Society Organization first became public about a fortnight ago.

3. Although the allegations in the petition are grievous enough in themselves, the security agencies have since then traced other suspicious transactions running into millions of dollars to the CJN’s personal accounts, all undeclared or improperly declared as required by law.

4. Perhaps more worrisome is the Chief Justice of Nigeria’s own written admission to the charges that he indeed failed to follow the spirit and letter of the law in declaring his assets, citing ’’mistake’’ and ’’forgetfulness’’ which are totally unknown to our laws as defences in the circumstances of his case.

Search for Emiliano Sala and pilot of missing plane reopens after fans and footballers raise £277,000

Emiliano Sala's family have launched a private search for the footballer and the pilot of the missing plane in the hope that they might still be alive.

The search for the missing plane was called off last week after days of searching with no trace of the plane or its occupants. 

But Emiliano Sala's family and friends have refused to give up hope and intend to continue with the search with funds raised from a GoFundMe campaign, which has so far raised more than £277,000 donated by more than 4,300 people.

The GoFundMe appeal was launched by Sport Cover, a Paris-based football agency run by the new Cardiff City player’s agent Meissa N’Diaye.

olice seal off CJN Walter Onnoghen’s office, eject administrative staff

Fresh reports confirm that the Nigerian police have sealed off the office of the Chief Justice of Nigeria,  Justice Walter Onnoghen, who was suspended by President Buhari, last week,

According to a report by Punch, the move appears to stop any possibility of Onnoghen accessing the office as policemen were said to have sealed the office and ejected all administrative staff in the axis of the CJN office as early as 7am on Monday.

A source said, “the police have sealed the office of the CJN. Officers and men of the Force went to the administrative staff offices at about 7am and ordered clerical and other staff who were already at their desks to leave after which they locked up everywhere.”

Rhe National Judicial Council has fixed Tuesday for an emergency meeting to deliberate on the sudden suspension of Onnoghen and swearing in of Justice Tanko Muhammad as the Acting CJN by President Buhari.

Breaking: CCT adjourns trial of suspended CJN, Onnoghen indefinitely

The Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, has adjourned indefinitely further hearing on the non assets declaration charge filed against suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghe by the Federal Government.

At the resumed hearing of the case today, the chairman of the Tribunal, Danladi Umar, said its decision to suspend Justice Onnoghen’s trial was based on the order of the Court of Appeal in Abuja.

“Inview of the Court of Appeal order for stay of proceedings and out of respect for the Court of Appeal, the tribunal hereby adjourn this matter sine-die (indefinitely) pending the determination of the Appeal before the Court of Appeal”, Mr. Umar ruled.

Only the CCT Chairman and the third member of the panel, Mrs. Julie Amabo, attended the sitting.

WOW!! Manchester United on RED ALERT as £35M transfer target issues ‘come and get me’ plea to Premier League clubs

Eintracht Frankfurt forward Ante Rebic has put Manchester United, and a number of other clubs, on red alert, after the player stated he’d be willing to move to the Premier League.

According to the Sun, Man United are ‘on alert’ following the player’s words about moving to the Premier League, with the news outlet also noting that any club are most likely going to have to pay £35M to sign the player, as that was the price tag the player had on him last summer.

The Mirror’s report states that when speaking about the Premier League, Rebic said “I can’t deny many clubs, some from England, expressed an interest. The Premier League is attractive and it would suit my style. I’d like to experience it.”

The Sun’s report also notes that Rebic is a target for the Red Devils, therefore following these words, it seems like the player would be more than willing to move to Old Trafford in the near future.

Rebic would be a fine signing for United, as the player has proven during his time with Croatia at the World Cup this past summer, and with Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, that he’s got what it takes to compete against the very best teams football has to offer.

Good news for Man Utd: Key update on Neymar injury touted ahead of Champions League tie

Man Utd have reportedly received a major boost as it’s been claimed that Neymar will miss their Champions League clash next month.

The 26-year-old sustained an injury in the French Cup meeting with Strasbourg last week, with Paris Saint-Germain releasing a statement conceding that he had re-injured the metatarsal in his foot.

Neymar missed a significant portion of last season due to the problem as he battled to be fully fit for the World Cup, but it appears as though he’s been hit with another setback.

As reported by The Sun, via RMC Sport, it’s suggested that PSG will be without their talisman for the first leg at Old Trafford on February 12, and there are even doubts over whether or not he’ll be ready to return in time for the return meeting in Paris on March 6.

That’s a huge blow for the Ligue 1 champions as it means he’ll also potentially miss several key domestic encounters, something that coach Thomas Tuchel will be desperately disappointed with if accurate.

‘I’m here to prepare for next season’ – Solskjaer discusses his Man United future and hails key player for his recent development MANCHEST

Speaking ahead of Manchester United’s next match against Burnley, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gave an update on his position at the club.

The Norwegian has been a huge success as caretaker manager at Old Trafford so far, overseeing eight wins out of eight, guiding United into the fifth round of the FA Cup and reigniting their push for a top-four Premier League finish.

A 3-1 win against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Friday evening was the highlight of his reign to date, as his team knocked their arch-rivals out of the FA Cup with a superb counter-attacking performance which harked back to the glory days under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Solskjaer has faced constant questions over his future at the club as a result, with many supporters and experts calling for him to be appointed as the club’s next permanent boss.

During a press conference on Monday, he fielded the same queries once again and his latest response might suggest that his burning desire to remain in charge is growing with each passing week.

“What Manchester United are going look like next season with or without me, it doesn’t matter,” Solskjaer said, as per MEN via United XTRA on Twitter. “I’m here 

, as per MEN via United XTRA on Twitter. “I’m here to prepare for next season.”

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Ole: “What Manchester United are going look like next season with or without me, it doesn’t matter. I’m here to prepare for next season.” #mufc [MEN]

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The United head coach went on to hail the recent development of Jesse Lingard, who has transformed from an exciting prospect to a top-class creative midfielder over the last couple of seasons.