For the first time in my life as a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), I was unable to exercise my right to vote in an NBA election. It was not for lack of trying. I made repeated and strenuous efforts to participate in the electoral process, but all proved futile. From the commencement of voting, after several hours of reported technical glitch, the One-Time Password (OTP) required to complete the voting process simply did not arrive. After several unsuccessful attempts, the response on my device changed to the now-familiar refrain: “This site can’t be reached.”Sadly, that remained my…
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By Oluseyi Petinrin Students of military operations, including its planning and execution, know that intelligence is the grandfather of most successful operations. But it is a fact that is not immediately obvious to many members of the public and even to some that have spent years in the military establishments. The ORIRE kidnap victims’ release was already being credited to the military until one of the released victims told the true story: they were released by the kidnappers, and no kinetic action was involved in that release. The kidnappers even told their victims why they were being released: members of…
A detailed investigative work has unveiled the highly commendable performance of the Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Senator Idiat Oluranti Adebule. The Senator’s sojourn in the Red Chamber has shown that the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State has galvanised remarkable people-oriented projects to her constituents. Documented constituency projects facilitated by Senator Idiat Oluranti Adebule have countered claims questioning her performance as the representative of Lagos West Senatorial District, with interventions spanning education, healthcare, youth empowerment, skills acquisition and community development across the district. Since assuming office, the Senator has facilitated and attracted projects to Alimosho, Ojo, Badagry, Mushin,…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has lost his immediate elder brother, Prince Adetunji Ogunwusi. His death was announced on Sunday, 19 July, 2026, in a statement issued by the Ooni of Ife Leadership Colloquium, which described the late prince as a respected businessman whose life was defined by integrity, visionary leadership and selfless service. The group said Prince Adetunji made a significant impact in Nigeria’s business sector as Chairman of Primewaterview Limited, earning widespread admiration for his professionalism, commitment to excellence and mentorship of young entrepreneurs. “It is with profound sadness that we received the news of the…
By Segun Adewale i in Bauchi The Interfaith Youth Council of Nigeria (IYCN), has called upon all relevant investigative authorities to conduct a thorough, professional, independent, and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of late Nurse Mary Habila. The Council which made the call in a Press statement signed and issued to Journalists on Sunday, 19 July, 2026, by Comrade Moses S. Moses, the leader of the Interfaith Youth Council of Nigeria, said while public concern over Habila’s death and the demand for justice were understandable, it was important to distinguish between verified facts, allegations and personal opinions.…
By Segun Adewale in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has sworn in the newly appointed Head of Civil Service, 23 Commissioners, 13 Special Advisers, and 1 Permanent Secretary, charging them to justify the confidence reposed in them for continued progress and development of Gombe State. Speaking during the ceremony Weekend, Governor Yahaya described the appointments as a call to selfless service and urged the appointees to discharge their responsibilities with integrity, diligence, transparency and the fear of God. “I congratulate all the newly appointed public officers. By taking this oath, you have affirmed your commitment to serve the…
By Seye Oladejo Politics has an uncanny way of exposing character. It is rarely the carefully choreographed rallies or rehearsed television interviews that reveal the true temperament of a leader. Rather, it is the manner in which he responds to pressure, criticism and uncertainty. It is in those defining moments that Nigerians are able to distinguish between a politician and a statesman. The recent episode involving social media influencer Prince Isaac Fayose and Mr. Peter Obi has inadvertently provided Nigerians with yet another opportunity to assess the leadership disposition of the National Democratic Congress perennial presidential hopeful. Isaac Fayose, one…
By Seye Oladejo South Africa today stands at a dangerous crossroads of its own making. Once celebrated as the Rainbow Nation and the undisputed economic powerhouse of Africa, it now finds itself grappling with the predictable consequences of years of populist politics, economic mismanagement, rising intolerance and self-inflicted diplomatic isolation. Nigeria, and indeed the rest of Africa, should watch events unfolding in South Africa with keen interest-not out of schadenfreude, but as a lesson in how quickly a nation can squander decades of goodwill and continental leadership. The recent resurgence of xenophobic policies and sentiments, particularly those targeted at African…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday, 19 July, 2026, paid glowing tribute to his wife, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, as she marked her 60th birthday, describing her as a woman of virtue, compassion, unwavering faith and an indispensable partner whose steadfast support has been central to his life’s journey and public service. Speaking during a special thanksgiving service held in honour of the First Lady at the Government House Chapel, Oke-Igbein, Abeokuta, Governor Abiodun thanked God for preserving their family and sustaining them through nearly four decades together. He also commended his wife for keeping the home front together…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two trailers conveying a total of 1.63 million pills of tramadol 250mg concealed in fabricated compartments and destined for Kano State, as the agency intensified its crackdown on a transnational drug trafficking syndicate operating along the Togo–Benin Republic–Nigeria corridor. The latest seizures came barely a week after NDLEA operatives recovered 558,900 pills of tramadol 250mg from the false bottom of another truck that entered Lagos through the same route. The first of the two latest consignments, comprising 853,000 pills, was intercepted on July 2 along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after the trailer…