The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has sound a note of warning that the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) is a privilege that must not be abused, stressing that it is not an inalienable right for misconduct and can be withdrawn if holders fall below expected standards. According to reports, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) made these remarks at a Lagos BOSAN dinner marking the SAN rank’s 50th anniversary. AGF Spokesman Cites Special Adviser Comments In a statement issued on Sunday by Kamarudeen Ogundele cited his comments. Special Adviser to the President…
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Pope Leo XIV has reacted to the deadly violent attacks that has been ramping across different parts of Nigeria over the years now. According to nreports, he expressed deep sorrow over the dire situation and offered his sincere prayers for victims of terrorism and communal violence. Urgent Call: Intensify Efforts Against Perpetrators Describing the situation as deeply troubling, he urged Nigeria authorities to intensify efforts to protect citizens and bring the Perpetrators to justice. “It is with sorrow and concern that I learned of the recent attacks against various communities in Nigeria, leading to a heavy loss of life.” “I…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has firmly rejected recent calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in Osun State. He described these calls, made by unnamed civil society groups, as the latest desperate ploy by former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, Bola Oyebamiji, and their allies within the All Progressives Congress (APC) Who, according to him, are frustrated by their inability to destabilize the state and seize power after repeated electoral failures. Adeleke Slams APC’s Emergency Ploy as Power Grab In a statement issued on Saturday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke characterized the demand for a…
The Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has come out to lament that Nigeria had become one of the poorest, hungriest, and most insecure countries in the world, like China and India. Speaking passionately about the country’s dire situation, Obi did not mince words as he painted a grim picture of the challenges facing Nigeria today. His remarks have resonated with many Nigerians who are grappling with the realities of economic hardship, rising poverty, and increasing insecurity across the nation. Peter Obi’s Remarks at Obidient Movement’s ADC Integration in Asaba According to reports on Saturday, Peter Obi made these…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has on Thursday held a close door meeting with key stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, to takle preparations for the party’s forthcoming convention and congresses. According to source, the meeting brought to the villa all the members of the APC’s national leadership, governors, and the party’s caucus together in the National Assembly. Names of those presence at the meeting: Senate President: Godswill Akpabio attended the key APC meeting. NGF Chairman: AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Kwara State Governor and Nigerian Governors Forum Chairman, was present. PGF Chairman: Hope Uzodimma, Imo…
The family of Chief Ijeoma Martin Okoro, has continued to count their loses following the involvement of their son-in-law, Frank Okechukwu with the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB). Sources say Chief Ralph Uwazuruike founded MASSOB in 1999. It advocates non-violent resistance for an independent Biafra state for Igbo people. MASSOB Leadership Shift: Uche Madu Succeeds Uwazuruike After BIM Split Comrade Uche Madu now heads MASSOB. Chief Ralph Uwazuruike pulled out to form Biafra Independent Movement (BIM). Nigerians generally perceive injustice against Igbo people, sparking many pro-Biafra movements. This includes then Movement for the Actualization…
In a significant development for residents of Makoko and surrounding waterfront communities in Lagos, the Lagos State House of Assembly has ordered an immediate halt to ongoing demolitions exercises in the area. The directive follows a high-level meeting with community members, government officials, and stakeholders, as concern mounted over the impact of recent demolitions on thousands of residents. Assembly Convenes Emergency Meeting with Makoko Residents The emergency meeting, held on Monday, brought together members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, affected residents from Makoko and Oworonshoki. And key representatives from relevant state ministries and agencies. Forum addresses demolition fallout…
Renowned Nigerian musician and producer Cobhams Asuquo has openly criticized the Grammy Awards, alleging that the global music body leverages Nigerian artists to boost the economic fortunes of Los Angeles while offering little in tangible recognition in return. The remarks come in the wake of the 68th Grammy Awards, held in Los Angeles on Sunday, where no Nigerian act took home a trophy despite a strong showing in several categories. Accusations of Economic Exploitation and Fleeting Recognition Cobhams voices Instagram disappointment: repeated Grammy noms, no wins for Nigerians in candid video. “I think Grammy is using Nigerians to boost the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a groundbreaking, people-centered initiative designed to curb illicit cannabis cultivation across Nigeria while empowering rural communities to embrace lawful and sustainable agricultural practices. The programme, hailed as the first of its kind on the continent, was formally introduced last week with a pilot phase in three high-risk communities in Ondo State, a region historically associated with large-scale cannabis farming. A New Approach: Alternative Development for Lasting Change Addressing stakeholders at the launch, NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd). NDLEA describes initiative as holistic strategy eradicating…
The 12th Prosecution Witness, PW12, David Oyesina Jaiyeoba in the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s governor, Godwin Emefiele, on Friday, January 30, 2026, told the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice Hamza Muazu that the sum of $2,045,000 (Two Million, Forty Five Thousand United States Dollars) and title documents recovered from Emefiele’s lawyer, belonged to Emefiele. Guided meticulously by prosecution counsel and Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, the witness, an EFCC investigation officer, recounted the case’s origins under oath. EFCC Probe Sparks from Key Intelligence Report EFCC Officer Details How…