EFCC arraigns Warri Refineries’ ex-MD over alleged money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Jimoh Yisawu, former Managing Director, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, for money laundering. Yisawu, who was arraigned on eight-count charge before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja, pleaded not guilty to all the counts. After his not guilty plea, the […]
Renewed Hope Ambassadors laud Tinubu, say reform beneficial
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors and members of the Presidential Communications Team on Sunday commenced the inspection of strategic federal and state government projects in Kogi State. The team inspected the Kabba Junction section of the Abuja – Lokoja Expressway, which is also the starting point of the Lokoja – Benin Expressway. The Kogi State […]
NBA president-elect pledges improved welfare, opportunities for lawyers
The President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has pledged to prioritise the welfare of lawyers by promoting better earnings, improved working conditions and enhanced professional opportunities. Badejo-Okusanya made the pledge in a message posted on her X account on Sunday after emerging winner of the NBA’s 2026 national officers’ […]
Participants urge UNILAG law students to embrace AI, data skills
University of Lagos (UNILAG) Law students must embrace data analysis and artificial intelligence, this was the conclusion of participants at the end of a workshop held in the institution. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the participants said that the skills are essential for the future of legal practice in Nigeria. The […]
NUJ, NAWOJ laud Tinubu on road projects
The joint leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in the South-West has commended President Bola Tinubu for the ongoing construction of major road projects across the region. The commendation is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a three-day retreat held between […]
Adeola accuses Ogun opposition of targeting state treasury
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Ogun State, Sen. Solomon Adeola, has accused opposition politicians of pursuing personal interests aimed at accessing the state’s treasury rather than serving the people. This is contained in a statement iin Abeokuta on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro. Adeola was quoted to have made […]
Ooni loses elder brother, pays tribute
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has mourned the death of his elder brother, Adetunji Ogunwusi. In a condolence message issued by the palace’s Senior Media Officer, Sodiq Lawal, Ooni described the deceased as a distinguished entrepreneur and compassionate philanthropist whose life impacted many. Oba Ogunwusi said his late brother was a worthy […]
Three die as vehicle crashes into bridge
Three young men died on the spot on Sunday after a Toyota Camry lost control and crashed into the culvert of a bridge on Deidei- Idu- Karmo New Road in Abuja. The accident occurred around 3:45 pm and involved four young male occupants, according to officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and […]
Tinubu is Nigeria’s Lee Kuan Yew, says Uzodimma
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has said President bola Tinubu is Nigeria’s Lee Kuan Yew. Speaking at the weekend in Owerri, he praised the President’s bold economic reforms, and expressed confidence that his performance would give him a second term in 2027. Lee Kuan Yew was the reformer of Singapore, who transformed the country […]
Tinubu felicitates Omilani at 90
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has celebrated Senator Yinka Omilani, former Senator and successful insurance mogul, as he marks his 90th birthday. President Tinubu described the Ode-Omu, Osun State-born Omilani as a statesman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and devoted Christian whose life has become a beacon of service, humility, integrity, and enduring impact. “At ninety, your […]
