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ICC: Malami Calls for transparent election of Judges, Prosecutor

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December 14, 2020

The Federal Government of Nigeria is committed to supporting a process that is all inclusive and transparently devoid of any sentiment in order to select the best and the most qualified candidates for the coveted positions of Prosecutor and Judges of the International Criminal Court.

Malami made this known on Monday while delivering Nigeria’s Country statement at the 19th session of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, at Hague, Netherlands.

“Nigeria wishes to reiterate the need not to compromise the issue of high moral character of candidates seeking elective offices within the Court system as that is the only way the credibility of the Court can be sustained,” he said.

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Malami also noted that attacks against the International Criminal Court and its officials continue to weaken the Rome Statute system and its support across the globe.

He said the Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned all actions geared towards undermining and weakening the International Criminal Court’s ability to freely exercise its mandate.

While renewing Nigeria’s commitment to the ICC as the cornerstone of the fight against impunity and a critical element of rules-based international order; Malami said Nigeria is committed to work together with States Parties to oppose efforts to undermine the work of the Court and its independence.

“I note with great consternation that the promise and hope offered by the Rome Statute to victims of atrocious crimes worldwide is increasingly threatened by a retreat in multilateral engagement and rising tides of hostility, discrimination, and repression around the world”.

He also commended the efforts of the outgoing outgoing President of the ICC who is also a Nigerian, Eboe-Osuji, whom Malami said have brought enduring reforms to the Court and spearheaded efforts that have led to a better understanding of the Court on the world stage as well as improved the conditions of service of judges.

Malami said their contributions was geared toward ensuring that jurists of the highest caliber will always aspire for appointment to the Court’s judiciary, thereby strengthening the quality of the bench as a whole.

Nigeria has taken note of efforts to reform the conditions of service of ICC judges. Nigeria is concerned about the rationale that has now disconnected those conditions from their traditional alignment with the conditions of service of the judges of the International Court of Justice.

“It is true that the conditions of service of the ICC judges need not be formally linked to those of ICJ judges. But it is important to stress that ICC Judges are not inferior to their counterparts at the ICJ or at the other International Courts in Europe. That equality of stature must also be reflected in parity of treatment in conditions of service,” he said.

Malami said Nigeria underscores the importance of maintaining the usual arrangement in the administration of international justice, according to which judges of International Courts are compensated at a level above Under Secretaries General in the UN system (USGs).

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Climbs to 15.38% in March

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April 15, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a rise in Nigeria’s headline inflation rate, which increased to 15.38% in March 2026, up from 15.06% recorded in February.

According to the NBS’s latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Wednesday, the 0.32 percentage point increase marks the second consecutive monthly rise in inflation this year. The March figure also represents a significant jump compared to the same period last year, underscoring persistent price pressures across key sectors.

Analysts point to rising food and energy costs, coupled with lingering supply chain disruptions, as primary drivers of the uptick. The NBS noted that food inflation remained elevated due to higher prices of staple items such as bread, cereals, and vegetables, while core inflation excluding volatile agricultural produce and energy also edged upward.

The development puts additional pressure on households and businesses, and may influence the Central Bank of Nigeria’s monetary policy stance in the coming months.

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Atiku Confirms 2027 Will Be His Final Presidential Bid

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April 15, 2026

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 general election will be his last attempt to become Nigeria’s president.

The seasoned politician, who will turn 80 by the next election cycle, made the announcement during an interview on Arise News on Wednesday.

“Certainly yes, because the stakes are higher – I believe that will be my last outing. So that’s incontrovertible,” Atiku said when asked whether 2027 would mark his final run.

Pressed on why Nigerians should still trust him after decades in politics, the presidential hopeful argued that his experience uniquely qualifies him to lead the country at a critical juncture.

“I represent both the past and the future simply because we have seen various levels of leadership in the country, both young and old, and we’re experiencing them,” he said.

Atiku also voiced concerns about the performance of younger leaders, suggesting they have not fully met expectations.

“I still believe that our expectations of the young leadership are below what we thought,” he added, stressing the need for mentorship and guidance from older, more experienced politicians.

According to Atiku, such guidance is most effective when exercised from a position of power. Reflecting on his time as vice-president, he noted: “Sometimes you need to be [in power]. What I was able to learn from President Olusegun Obasanjo through his experience, I couldn’t have learned it outside.”

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Kano Dep Governor’s seat: Concerned Elders make case for Kabiru Alhassan Rurum

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April 15, 2026

Nigerian Tracker

Kano South Concerned Elders Forum has appealed to Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf to appoint Hon Kabiru Alhassan Rurum as the next Deputy Governor of the state.

According to them, his appointment would support the administration and correct the years of political lopsidedness in the leadership of the state.

Their appealed was sequel to the nomination of Rurum, alongside Engineer Rabiu Sulieman Bichi and Murtala Sule Garo by the legacy group of the state’s All Progressives Congress (APC) for the governors final selection for the vacant post.

In a statement signed on Wednesday by the Chairman of the Elders, Senator Masaud El- Jibril Doguwa, they affirmed that the nomination of Rirum , a former Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly and a current member of the Nigeria’s House Representatives, represented a turning point in the political history of Kano -South.

“For the first time in over 30 years, someone from the zone has come close to being nominated as the state Deputy Governor. All past efforts by other capable politicians from the zone to secure the post of the state governor has failed to materialize” they recalled.

The elders, which included Musa Salihu, Alhassan Kibya, Rabiu Bala, Yau Beza , Wai Ado and several others , lamented that the zone, which has 16 LGAs and is one of the largest Senatorial zones in Nigeria, has yearned for decades for an equitable representation at the highest levels of leadership in the state.

While appreciating the Governor for his strength of character, fairness, justice and sense of inclusiveness, they stressed that the choice of Rirum for the position would go a long way to strengthen the administration.

“He is a grass root politician, a team worker, and approachable with extensive network all over the state and beyond.. He shares the same values with the Governor on the delivery of democratic dividends to his constituency” they declared. End