By Oladele Ogunsola Prof. Aderemi Abass Adedibu, the eldest son of the late strongman of Ibadan politics, High Chief Lamidi Ariyibi Akanji Adedibu, needs little introduction to anyone who knew the late “Alaafin Molete.” At first glance, the resemblance between father and son is striking. Yet that is where the similarity largely ends.Unlike his father, […]
British Colonial Records Set the Record Straight: Why Eba Island Belongs to Ondo State — Ajulo
By Akindele Orimolade The renewed controversy over the ownership of Eba Island has ignited heated debate across Nigeria’s coastal states. Yet beneath the swirl of political claims and counterclaims lies a fundamental question that must be answered not with rhetoric, but with verifiable history, law, and documented evidence.A careful examination of these records , according […]
Tinubu Applauded for ‘Brilliant Pick’ as Legal Luminary Hails Oyedele’s Ministerial Nomination
By Akindele Orimolade An Abuja-based legal luminary, Bola Aidi, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has commended Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, describing the decision as a clear demonstration of merit, competence and visionary leadership.In a congratulatory letter addressed to the ministerial designate, Aidi praised the President for […]
Court Frees Abba Kyari, Brothers as Asset Non-Declaration Case Crumbles
By Musa Mohammed A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, (DCP) Abba Kyari, and his two brothers of allegations of asset non-disclosure brought by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho ruled that the anti-narcotics agency failed to prove its case beyond […]
CSO Applauds Maikalangu’s Victory, Rates FCT Council Polls Peaceful and Credible
By Danladi John A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), the Young People’s Initiative for Credible Leadership, has hailed the re-election of Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu as Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), describing the just-concluded FCT Area Council elections as largely peaceful, transparent and credible.Addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, the Founder and Executive […]
Maikalangu Donates Borehole to NUJ FCT After AMAC Landslide Victory
By Danladi Bello Fresh from a resounding re-election triumph, Chairman-Elect of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Maikalangu, has reinforced his grassroots image with the donation of a borehole to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council.The water project was unveiled on Thursday when leaders of the NUJ FCT Council paid him […]
2027 Polls Moved Forward: Independent National Electoral Commission Fixes Presidential Election for January 16, Shifts Osun Governorship Date
By Soji Bamidele The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections to January 16, 2027, following sweeping changes introduced by the newly enacted Electoral Act, 2026.The electoral umpire announced the adjustment on Thursday night in Abuja, explaining that the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and its replacement […]
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Indicts Airlines for Price Fixing, Seals Ikeja Electric Over 30-Month Blackout
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has uncovered what it describes as clear patterns of price manipulation by several domestic airlines during the 2025 Christmas festive rush, raising concerns over possible price fixing and anti-competitive practices. In an interim report released on Thursday, February 26, 2026, by its Department of Surveillance and Investigations, […]
Sunshine State Showdown: Ajulo, Adedayo Lock Horns Over Ondo’s Direction
By Akindele Orimolade Two prominent sons of Ondo State are dissecting unfolding events in the Sunshine State from sharply contrasting angles ; each insisting he stands firmly on facts and truth, not sentiment.Dr. Kayode Ajulo, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, is widely regarded as one of Ondo’s rising political and legal stars. […]
Melody War: Beautiful Nubia Accuses Yinka Ayefele, BBO of ‘Stealing’ His Song
Veteran folk musician, Segun Akinlolu, popularly known as Beautiful Nubia, has publicly accused gospel artistes Yinka Ayefele and BBO of copyright infringement, alleging they lifted the melody of his classic track Seven Lifes without consent. According to National Daily News, the singer claims Ayefele’s 2012 release My Faith in God (Igbagbo Ireti) and BBO’s 2026 […]