An Edo State High Court, Agenebode Division sitting in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area, has nullified the removal of Engr. Lukman Akemokue, as the Okuokpellagbe of Okpella and ordered Michael Eshiorenoya Sado to vacate the throne immediately. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, March 26, 2026, by Justice O.A. Otamere in Suit No. HAG/12/2025, […]
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State Police: A Cure Worse Than the Disease?
By James Aduku Odaudu, PhD For decades, the conversation around policing in Nigeria has oscillated between calls for deeper reforms and periodic agitation for state police — enforcement units created, funded and commanded by state governments rather than the federal centre. At first blush, this idea appeals to many: bring law enforcement closer to the […]
Alleged N2bn debt: Court restricts Michael Aondoakaa, associates from tampering with funds, properties
Court restrains Nigeria’s ex-AGF, Aondoakaa, others from tampering with properties, money over alleged N2bn debt Justice Daniel Osiagor of a Federal High Court, Lagos, has granted an interim orders restraining Nigeria’s former Attorney-General of the Federation/Minister of Justice, Mr. Michael Kaase Aondoakaa (SAN) and his company, Mikap Nigeria Limited, from tampering, dealing with the company’s […]
Group Unveils Senator Jarigbe’s Legislative Scorecard, Hails Giant Strides
….Calls for Responsible Public Discourse Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG), an alliance of over 180 organizations promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance, has commended Senator Agom Jarigbe Jarigbe for his legislative and constituency achievements in the 10th National Assembly. Following an independent assessment of his performance, the groups passed a vote of confidence […]
Umahi Inspects Lekki Corridor’s 7th Axial Road Project, Expresses Confidence in CHEC
Minister of Works Senator Dave Umahi over the weekend inspected the progress of the 7th Axial Road project in the Lekki Corridor of Lagos. The project, located behind the Dangote Refinery, is a crucial cargo handling route for the Lekki Deepwater Port and connects the Lekki Corridor with the Sagamu route. The Minister expressed confidence […]
Rivers: APC Support Groups Fault Wike’s Comments, Demand Immediate Sack
A coalition of leaders within the All Progressives Congress (APC), operating under the banners of the APC Leaders Forum (ALF) and the Tinubu/Shettima Solidarity Movement (TSSM), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remove the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, from office, citing alleged insubordination, anti-party conduct, and actions that […]
Why ‘OKURA STATE’ Stands Out Amongst State Agitations
By Dr. James Aduku Odaudu The demand for the creation of Okura State may appear, at first glance, to be one among the many calls for new states across Nigeria. However, a deeper look reveals that the Okura agitation is not just another political project driven by convenience or ethnic sentiments. It is a historically […]
China, United States can achieve mutual success, shared prosperity
By Zhong Sheng, People’s Daily On Oct. 30, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump in Busan, South Korea. The two heads of state held in-depth discussions on strategic and long-term issues concerning China-U.S. relations, as well as major topics of shared interest. Both sides agreed to maintain interactions on a […]
Gov Ododo Appoints Odaudu District Head of Abejukolo-Ife
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved the appointment of Mr Jonathan Kadiri Odaudu as the new District Head of Abejukolo, Omala Local Government Area. In a letter signed on his behalf by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Salami Momodu Ozigi Deedat, Governor Ododo said the appointment was based on […]
My Side of the Story: Ademola Addresses Viral Claims by Nigerian Workers in CAR
Nigerian businessman Abdulrauf Ademola has responded to allegations made by six Nigerian workers in the Central African Republic (CAR), who accused him of passport seizure, unpaid salaries, and abandonment in a widely circulated video. In a statement made available to newsmen Saturday, Ademola refuted the claims, describing them as exaggerated and misleading. Ademola clarified that […]