Against many held views that the burden of the North is its huge population, with respects, I beg to differ with this general narrative – it’s not overpopulation that is the burden of Northern Nigeria; it’s its poor leadership that is the burden! No more, no less!! Since the demise of the 1st Republic, and…
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun has just been sworn-in as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Bola Tinubu.She will operate in acting capacity until her confirmation by the Senate. Justice Kekere-Ekun took her Oaths at about 11:38am and took her rightful sitting position in the Council Chambers on the left hand side of the…
●Retrieves vehicles from Ex-Amotekun Field Commander The Asset Recovery Committee set up by the state government has commenced retrieval of state assets illegally charted away by top officials of the previous administration. The Committee under the Secretary to the State Government, Hon Teslim Igbalaye started field operations yesterday after compliance with required due process as…
…as RHI empowerment 1000 Osun Petty Traders. The First Lady of Osun state, Her Excellency, Chief Mrs Titilola Adebusola Adeleke has charged the active petty women traders in Osun to establish their resourcefulness and join hand with government in steering the nation towards prosperity. Mrs Adeleke gave this advice today at an empowerment programme for…
…As CJN Ariwoola Retires From Kayode Lawal. Abuja. The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), has warned that the Federal Government would not tolerate subversion of the democratically elected government under whatever guise. Fagbemi affirmed that government will promote and uphold the fundamental rights of all citizens,…
The attention of NNPC Ltd has been drawn to a press release signed by Mr. Paul Ibe, a Media Adviser to the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. In the statement, the former Vice President was quoted to have lamented “the criminal hijack of the NNPC by corporate cabals around the current President”. He was…
..Pledges Continued Support for Federal Government’s Ambition in Frontier Regionssx̌ The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has provided updates on its crude oil exploration activities in the Northern part of the country, reiterating its commitment to achieving the Federal Government’s aspirations in the frontier basins. “The company has been actively drilling in basins in…
Sri Lanka’s top court found President Ranil Wickremesinghe guilty of “unlawful conduct” on Thursday for indefinitely delaying local polls seen as an unofficial referendum on his handling of the economy. Since Wickremesinghe enjoys immunity while in office, the judgement carries no immediate legal consequences, but the state of the economy is expected to be a…
Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has officially retired from service upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. Born on August 22, 1954, Justice Ariwoola’s retirement marks the end of a distinguished judicial career. Justice Ariwoola was appointed to the Supreme Court bench on November 22, 2011, and later became…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has mourned the passage of a Former Chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), Justice Emmanuel Ayoola. Governor Adeleke stated that the demise of Justice Ayoola is a big loss, not only to the Ayoola family of Ilesa, but to Osun state and the entire nation adding the late…
