-Dr Olukayode Ajulo, OON, SAN In the grand theatre of Nigerian constitutionalism, the Supreme Court has never been a mere spectator. It has stood as the vigilant sentinel; sometimes audacious, sometimes cautious, guarding the fragile edifice of democracy, federalism, and human dignity against the tempests of military fiat, electoral intrigue, and cultural inertia. The cases […]
FG tinkering with replacing Common Entrance Exam with CA for JSS admission
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa has disclosed the plan by the Federal Government (FG) to phase out the annual common entrance examination for pupils moving from primary school to Junior Secondary School (JSS). Instead, the common entrance examination will be replaced by a Continuous Assessment (CA) system, which will reflect a pupil’s performance […]
Nigerian bags 90- month- jail term in US over $4.1m fraud
For wire fraud and money laundering of $4.1m, a United States (US) court has sentenced a Nigerian national, James Junior Aliyu to 90 months in prison and he would be deported after completing his prison term. In addition, he was also ordered to forfeit $1.2 million and pay $2.4 million in restitution to victims according […]
Eid Message: MUSWEN urges Muslims to uphold righteous deeds beyond Ramadan
The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN), the apex regional body for Muslims in the South West, has called on the faithful to sustain the spirit of devotion and righteousness beyond the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement jointly signed by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, President and Professor Wole Abbas, Executive Secretary, to commemorate […]
Ibadan CRIN abduction: Police on top of situation
Following the reported abduction of five members of Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN), Ogun State Chapter at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Idi-Ayunre on Wednesday afternoon, the Oyo State Police Command has reported of successful ongoing rescue operations. This was contained in a statement made available to the public in Ibadan by […]
Osun NULGE planned protest uncalled for; APC insists
The planned protest by the Osun State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) scheduled to hold in United Bank for Africa (UBA) branches across the state capital, Osogbo on Monday next week has been declared as ill wind that blows nobody any good by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in […]
27- year- old Nigerian in S’African police net for possessing N49m drug
By Oladele Ogunsola A 27- year-old Nigerian whose identity has not been disclosed is currently helping the Metro Police Tactical Support Unit at Umbilo, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa for allegedly being in possession of cocaine valued at over R600,000 (about N49 million). Reportedly apprehended by operatives of the Metro Police Tactical Support Unit, the Metro Police […]
Olubadan set to tackle hunger, insecurity with two initiatives
By Oladele Ogunsola As part of the initiatives of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja towards enduring sustainability and development in his domain, the monarch has completed every arrangement to inaugurate a community security outfit, ‘The Ibadan Guards’ and a food drive intiative, ‘Gaari Ibadan’. The intiative would boost security, economic growth and […]
Malabu threatens to sue FG, AGIP, Shell, others over recent resolution of OPL 245
Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd has threatened to sue the Federal Government and six others over March 5 resolution of the long standing Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245 dispute with ENI and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL). Malabu, through its team of lawyers led by Reuben Atabo, SAN, said its directors and major shareholders were […]
Malabu threatens to sue FG, AGIP, Shell, others over recent resolution of OPL 245
Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd has threatened to sue the Federal Government and six others over March 5 resolution of the long standing Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245 dispute with ENI and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL). Malabu, through its team of lawyers led by Reuben Atabo, SAN, said its directors and major shareholders were […]