Author: Alade Adisa

Jose Mourinho has responded to Pep Guardiola’s apparent trophy dig, insisting that the Spaniard’s Premier League title achievements will always carry the shadow of the 115 financial charges facing Manchester City. Guardiola, recently jeered by Liverpool fans over City’s struggles, responded by raising six fingers to signify his Premier League titles. When reminded that Mourinho had previously used a similar gesture to highlight his three league titles before being dismissed, Guardiola offered in response;“I hope that’s not the case for me. But in the end, we are similar in some ways. However, he won three Premier Leagues, and I’ve won…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has described Nigeria’s criminal justice system as “weak, sick, and in need of a complete overhaul.” Egbetokun made this statement on Thursday during the 2024 Annual Lecture and Award Ceremony organized by the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN). He likened the justice system to a sick person in dire need of medical intervention. The IGP emphasized that the police alone cannot be held responsible for the failings of the criminal justice system, urging Nigerians to consider the broader challenges involving other stakeholders. “Police is not the only pillar or stakeholder in…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the dismissal of 19 officers for “gross misconduct,” in violation of the Commission’s rules and regulations. The dismissal of the officers announced on Friday was sequel to the decision made during the PSC’s plenary in Abuja, led by Chairman Hashimu Argungu, a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG). The commission also downgraded the ranks of 19 other officers found guilty of various offenses. The dismissed officers include 10 Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASPs), six Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), two Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs), and one Superintendent of Police (SP). Their dismissal…

Tragedy struck along Kente Road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State on Thursday when armed gunmen attacked the mother of the state governor, Jumai Kefas, and his sister, Atsi Kefas. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that During the attack, a police officer assigned to escort the family accidentally shot Atsi Kefas while attempting to fend off the assailants. The incident occurred as the family was traveling through the area, which has seen a rise in bandit activities. Following the attack, troops swiftly responded to rescue the victims. Both Jumai Kefas and Atsi Kefas were evacuated to safety using…

President Bola Tinubu has authorized the immediate release of funds to settle pension arrears, salary increments, and other entitlements owed to retired military personnel. This decision follows two days of peaceful protests by military veterans at the Federal Ministry of Finance. Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, announced the development on Friday, expressing appreciation for the President’s timely intervention. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mr. Henshaw Ogubike, Matawalle confirmed that military personnel have already started receiving alerts for the three-month salary increase. The minister lauded Tinubu’s unwavering commitment…

By Rasheed Aro I have had the privilege of studying at Afe Babalola University, and mentored by Aare Afe Babalola SAN countless times.In light of the recent controversy surrounding Aare & Dele Farotimi, I have come across several opinions; some from respected individuals who have now lost a part of my respect and others from those who, despite their legal education, seem to lack an understanding of the law.While I do not claim to know much about the law, here are my submissions on this matter based on my limited knowledge below: Defamation is both a civil wrong (tort) and…

There was heightened tension in Kano on Thursday evening as security operatives from the Department of State Service (DSS) took over the premises of the Kano Emir’s palace at Kofar Kudu, restricting both entry and exit, raising concerns among residents. Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II is anticipated to accompany the newly-appointed Wamban Kano, Munir Sanusi, to his posting in Bichi. According to DAILY NIGERIAN, the Bichi palace is similarly surrounded by armed police. Also, unconfirmed reports said the presence of security personnel is linked to an anticipated address by Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II on the contentious tax reform bills. Sources suggest…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the arrest of a suspected high-ranking Boko Haram member, Isah Jafaru, alias “Nabida,” in Iloro Ekiti. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by Afolabi Tolulope, the spokesperson for the Ekiti command of the NSCDC. Jafaru, who was reportedly on the run from the north-east, was apprehended following a manhunt launched due to his suspicious activities in the community. According to the statement, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is a senior operative of the terrorist group and had relocated to Iloro Ekiti alongside other scattered members of the…

The Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) says it has embarked on capacity building for youths across the country on cassava cultivation.The Director-General of NNMDA, Prof. Martins Emeje, at a webinar organised by the agency on Cassava Value Chain Initiative (CVCI) with Nigeria youths, said that the capacity building would be on cassava cultivation for pharmaceutical products.According to Emeje, Nigeria is the largest producer of cassava in the world, yet does not have good value addition on cassava and its products.He said that if the country should harness the value chain in cassava properly, the nation wouĺd be attractive globally…

Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says there is need to strengthen the collaboration between the ministry and the Nigerian navy in safeguarding Nigerian maritime space as it is done in other climes.Oyetola made this submission on Thursday in Abuja at the Senate public hearing on the Nigerian Coast Guard Establishment Bill 2024.The bill to establish Nigerian Coast Guard recently scaled second reading in the Senate.The minister said it was important to give credit to the Nigerian Navy for its achievements in safeguarding the Nigerian maritime space and giving Nigeria a good image worldwide.Oyetola said the collaborative effort…