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Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and restrain Vice President Kashim Shettima from further criticising Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the British Conservative Party. Igboho made the appeal in a statement obtained in Osogbo on Sunday, in response to Shettima’s remarks regarding Badenoch’s recent critical comments on corruption in Nigeria. Badenoch, who identifies as Yoruba, had distanced herself from being categorised with northern Nigeria, and she had spoken out about the issue of corruption that continues to impede Nigeria’s development. Her remarks drew criticism from Vice President…

Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca has insisted that his team is not ready for the Premier League title race this season. Maresca spoke after Chelsea defeated Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday night. Two goals from Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson gave Chelsea the win over Brentford at Stamford Bridge. Before the Blues’ win over Brentford, the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City dropped points after failing to win their matches. Premier League leaders Liverpool played 2-2 with Fulham, Arsenal drew 0-0 with Everton, while Man City lost 2-1 against Manchester United. These results gave Chelsea a lift…

The first daughter of Pastor Tunde Bakare, Serving Overseer of Citadel Global Community, Olubunmi Fabode has disclosed that her parent’s marriage was a battlefield for generational curses. She, however, disclosed that her prayers prevented them from getting a divorce. She spoke at the 40th wedding anniversary of her parents in Lagos over the weekend. Fabode also disclosed that her love for her siblings inspired her to pray for her parent’s marriage. She said: “When I was seven years old, my father came to the room and told me ‘Your mother and I are going our separate ways. I am telling…

By Dr. Okolo Oteri Eme Kemi Badenoch is not the only one who demeans Nigeria to gain acceptance from Caucasians. Unfortunately, this behavior has become the default mode for many Africans, especially Nigerians. I’ve seen and heard it too many times for it to be dismissed as a coincidence. This attitude might be one of the reasons we have progressed so slowly as a people. We are often too personally competitive to work collectively for group advancement. For some of us, insulting our country and fellow citizens is the only way we know how to gain relevance. I recall an…

The Nigerian entertainment industry experienced an admixture of emotions in 2024, marked by front page grabbing headlines, major controversies, and heartbreaking losses. This year, from drama and tragedies to inspiring comebacks, underlines the inherent pulsative energy the creative space is imbued with and its frailties . Notable events that stood out in the entertainment scene in 2024 Controversial social media personality Bobrisky made headlines for her naira mutilation offence, which saw her in and out of prison. The trouble began in March after she won “Most Dressed Female” at Eniola Ajao’s movie premiere, causing debates on morality and the law.…

The High Court sitting in Ilesa, Osun State, has granted an injunction restraining the state government from taking further steps to fill the vacant stool of the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland. The case was brought forward by the Contestants, Head, and Principal Members of the Ofokutu Royal Family of the Bilaro Oluodo Ruling House. Justice A.A. Aderibigbe, who presided over the case, issued a restraining order against the Ilesa West Local Government, the Governor of Osun State, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. The injunction prevents them from taking…

The Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa, officially retired from service on Friday, December 13, after reaching the statutory retirement age. His departure was marked by a Pulling Out Parade held in Abuja, where he reflected on his tenure and contributions to the service. During the event, Nababa described his 34 years of service as a memorable journey shaped by collaboration and inclusivity. He noted that his leadership approach focused on engaging stakeholders to build on the legacies of his predecessors and develop new strategies for emerging challenges. Under his stewardship, the service made significant progress in areas…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted bail to the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in the sum of ₦500 million with two sureties. The ruling was delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, who emphasised that the granting of bail is at the court’s discretion. He stated that the bail conditions were set in line with the applicable legal guidelines. Justice Nwite did not give further details on the specific charges or the circumstances of the case that led to the bail application. As part of the bail conditions, Yahaya Bello was required to provide two…

The Law Firm of Afe Babalola has formally submitted a petition to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC), requesting the removal of human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, from the roll of Nigerian legal practitioners. The 90-page petition, dated December 6, 2024, was signed by Ola Faro, a partner at the firm. It accuses Farotimi of breaching several provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct for legal practitioners. The petition is in relation to Farotimi’s book, “Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System”, in which he allegedly made unfounded allegations of corruption against notable members of the Nigerian judiciary, including…

The Attorney-General of Lagos State and the Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro, SAN, has announced that the Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation Bill has been signed into law to prohibit illegal organ harvesting. Pedro made this disclosure on Thursday at the Ministry of Justice in Alausa, Ikeja, while briefing the press on the significance of the new law, alongside four other new laws recently enacted. According to Pedro, the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, signed the new laws to demonstrate his commitment to the welfare, security, and prosperity of every Lagosian. The other four new laws include the Consumer Protection…