Onnoghen’s suspension: Ekiti  CNPP praises Buhari

Victor Akinkuolie,  Ado-Ekiti | The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP), Ekiti State chapter, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari over the suspension of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen and the appointment of Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed as replacement. The CNPP said the bravery displayed by President Buhari indicated that he […]

Fayemi’s victory at the Tribunal

Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti | It was a celebration galore on Monday 28, January 2019, in Ekiti state,  following the victory of Governor Kayode Fayemi, as the election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja upheld his election in the July 14, 2018 poll. The carnival-like celebration which began at noon in the state immediately the verdict was […]

Your pants or your life

By Bisi Olominu | It is season of pants for money ritual. The future leaders of Nigeria are no more waiting for their time. It is harvest of pants to enjoy life. Everywhere, money the Yahoo Boys are so desperate to make, reason they are on the fast lane today. Pants, menstrual pads are of […]

“We ‘ll drive Osun  to greater height”

From Fisayo Akinduro, Osogbo | As  part of  policies of the All Progressives Congress (APCs) to put smiles on the faces of the people,  the Osun state government has vowed to continue to drive the growth and development of the state through joint efforts. The Supervisor in charge of the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Bola […]

Expert tasks govt on advocacy

By Kemi Olatunde | Governments  at all levels have  been called upon to empower health workers through advocacy visit and training in order to combat gender based violence. Director, Centre for Gender and Women Studies, University of Jos Plangsat Dayil,  made the call while delivering a lecture on ‘combating Gender Based Violence in Nigeria: Issues […]

Govt seeks stakeholders’ assistance in tackling Lassa Fever

By Kemi Olatunde | In its effort to tackle Lassa Fever headlong, the Ondo State Government has sought the assistance of stakeholders. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Wahab Adegbenro sought this assistance at an emergency stakeholders meeting held in Akure. According to him, Lassa Fever is now endemic in the state and it  calls for […]

Osemawe honours Ogunduyile, others

By Sade Adewale | The Osemawe of Ondo kingdom, Oba Adesimbo Kiladejo has honoured some eminent Nigerians, including the Vice Chancellor of Ondo State University of Science and Technology, OSUSTECH, Okitipupa, Prof Sunday Ogunduyile with chieftaincy titles. The ceremony was part of activities to mark the 2018 Anniversary of the ascension to the throne as […]

Man to die by hanging over murder

 By Sunmola Olowookere | A man in his early 20s, Rilwan Rasheed who stabbed a motorcyclist to death and  stole his motorcycle, has been sentenced to death by hanging by an Akure High Court. Rashed was charged with a two count charge of murder and armed robbery but he entered a “not guilty” plea when […]

Lawyers divided over NBA’s  directive to shun court

By Kayode Olabanji | Lawyers were divided over the directive from the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to stay away from the courts in protest against the suspension of Walter Onnoghen as the chief justice of Nigeria (CJN). The association issued the directive at an emergency national executive committee meeting in Abuja on Monday. It said […]

Beyond Due Process

Theo Adebowale | Institutions have evolved in human communities to carry out functions which individuals, of their own, cannot perform.  Members of the community out of patriotism build myths around their institutions for self preservation and corporate dignity.  In stateless societies, cult groups were concocted to compel submission in order to produce corporate sanctions on […]