Category: News

NBA President Afam Osigwe, SAN The Nigerian Bar Association has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, lacks the constitutional power to impose a blanket restriction on a state’s finances without due legal process. It condemned the anti graft agency over the freezing of Osun State Government bank accounts. In an interview with […]

NDC Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi; National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson; and Vice Presidential Candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso reaffirms readiness for unity, nationwide campaigns, says no room for rigging The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has reaffirmed the party’s readiness for the 2027 general elections. He spoke after […]

Why we froze account — EFCC Adeleke to challenge action in court Ahead of the governorship election in Osun State, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has frozen the account of the state government domiciled with a first generation bank. The development, however, elicited angry reactions as Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Accord Party, African […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has donated ₦100 million and a brand-new Toyota Hilux vehicle to support the operations of the Iru Ekun Security Network, a community-based security initiative established by Yoruba Nation campaigner, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The donation was announced on […]

The Vice-Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, in Ondo State, Prof Philip Oguntunde  Inspires Graduates to Become Uncommon Champions The Vice-Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, in Ondo State, Prof Philip Oguntunde, has challenged young Nigerians to reject the culture of shortcuts, instant fame and ill-gotten wealth, declaring that “Nigeria is desperately bleeding for problem solvers, not […]

With barely two weeks to the official commencement of presidential campaigns for the 2027 general election, political parties have intensified behind-the-scenes consultations over the composition of their campaign organisations, with former governors emerging as leading contenders to head the campaign structures of the major presidential candidates. Investigations revealed that while the ruling All Progressives Congress […]

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has directed lawyers and court officials to stop using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official engagements at the Supreme Court. The directive was contained in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, and signed by […]

Experts Advocate Stronger China–Nigeria Ties National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), and Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and African leaders to strengthen democratic institutions, preserve the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and guarantee credible elections as Nigeria prepares for the […]

By John Dikee, Osogbo Ooni of Ife and Permanent Chairman of the Southern Nigerian Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC), Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the House of Representatives Committee on Traditional Institutions for advancing efforts to secure constitutional recognition for traditional rulers in Nigeria. He gave the […]

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has said his administration would not pay ransom to terrorists, insisting that the government would deploy strategic measures to defeat criminal elements across the country. He stated on Thursday while receiving the Olubadan of Ibadanland and members of the Olubadan-in-Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President, who commended […]