Author: Festus Adeloye

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has expressed worry over the practice of law in Nigeria and lamented the downturn in the adherence to ethical principles in the legal profession. She noted that strict adherence to ethical principles in the legal profession was not only dwindling but facing serious challenges. The CJN stated this on Wednesday at the public presentation of the report of the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee held at the Body of Benchers’ Complex in Abuja, Nigeria’s political capital. To address the trend, Justice Kekere-Ekun canvassed an urgent need for law practitioners to recommit themselves…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has praised the Super Eagles for their resilience and sportsmanship during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe on Tuesday. In a post on X.com on Wednesday, Obi, who attended the match in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, expressed his admiration for the players’ dedication and fighting spirit. Obi wrote, “Yesterday, I travelled to Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital, where I joined other sport-enthusiastic Nigerians to support the Super Eagles as they faced the Warriors of Zimbabwe in their sixth match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.” “As always, our team…

The senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has defended his clash with former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, during a Senate hearing on Tuesday. The clash occurred during a Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions hearing on a fresh petition submitted by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ezekwesili was present at the hearing alongside Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, counsel to Akpoti-Uduaghan, and the chief petitioner from Kogi Central, Zubairu Yakubu. Trouble started when the petitioner urged the Chairman of the Committee, Neda Imasuen, to step down in the case following the ‘controversial’ manner in which he had…

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced the launch of a new Country Strategy Paper to boost agriculture and enhance economic growth in Nigeria. Dr. Kamara announced the launch of a new Country Strategy Paper, reaffirming AfDB’s commitment to transformative projects in Nigeria. These include the second phase of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme (NAGS), which focuses on food security and rural development. A delegation led by Dr. Abdul Kamara, Director General of AfDB’s Nigeria Country Department, recently met with Finance Minister Wale Edun to deepen collaboration in key sectors. He also highlighted infrastructure progress in the Special Agro-Industrial…

Lingering hopes that Donald Trump’s planned tariff blitz next week will not be as painful as feared helped lift Asian markets Wednesday, though uncertainty about the president’s policies and the US economy tempered optimism. With the White House’s “Liberation Day” on April 2 approaching, investors have been bracing for a wave of sweeping levies on imports amid warnings of crippled global trade, recession and a fresh spike in inflation. But suggestions from Trump and others in Washington that the measures could be more targeted, with some countries hit harder than others, have provided a sliver of hope that the worst-case…

Former Minister of Police Affairs, Jelili Adesiyan, has called for declaration of state of emergency in Osun State. Adesiyan, in a statement yesterday in Osogbo, hinged his call on Section 305 of the Nigerian Constitution. He said: “As a watcher of events in Osun State in the last few months, we could see breakdown of law and order in the state. Beginning from local government crisis where the governor of the state refused to obey the pronouncements of the Court of Appeal and sought to glorify the state High Court above Court of Appeal in a case already decided and…

Suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara on Monday says he has no link with any militant group in the state, warning those spreading the rumours to desist. The governor, in a statement by his chief press secretary (CPS), Nelson Chukwudi, said persons circulating fake videos of pipeline attack were trying hard to connect them to his supporters. The statement said already, the communities where the incidents were  alleged to have occurred had reacted, dismissing any claims of explosions on oil and gas facilities in their domains, and reassuring that all critical government assets within their areas were safe, secure and efficiently functioning. The…

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections , has faulted the release of Rivers State allocation to Sole Administrator, Ibok Ekwe Ibas. Amid political tension in Rivers, the Supreme Court court froze statutory allocations to the state until the State House of Assembly properly appropriates the funds for usage. However, Ibas confirmed release of the funds during a meeting with Local Government Administrators in Port Harcourt on Friday. In a statement released on Monday, Obi said it was “unlawful” to release the funds which were frozen on the orders of the Supreme Court without…

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, made his first public appearance on Sunday following his suspension from office. Fubara attended a special prayer, worship, and thanksgiving service at Salvation Ministries Headquarters in GRA, Port Harcourt, quelling speculations about his whereabouts. The governor arrived with a modest convoy, without the usual governor’s flag or official seal. He was welcomed by a senior pastor, who ushered him into the church to join the service. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, confirmed the governor’s presence, noting that Fubara was accompanied by top politicians, elders, stakeholders, and associates to express gratitude…

National Vice-Chairman, South- South of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dan Orbih has defended the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike’s role in the All Progressives Congress (APC)- led federal government, saying it is a ‘non-issue’. Orbih, who stated this in an interview published on Sunday also said the PDP cannot dictate to him who to associate with. He was responding to his association with Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, who at different times has been at loggerheads with the PDP leadership. The Edo State-born political stalwart said he has friends across political parties and…