Author: Akintayo Adams

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Prince Lateef O. Fagbemi (SAN), has warned the National Assembly against forcing a new national anthem on Nigerians. Fagbemi stated that any change to the national anthem should genuinely reflect the wishes of the majority of Nigerians, rather than being decided solely by legislative decree or presidential order. He said, “A national anthem is expected to enjoy universal acceptance and veneration amongst the citizens, for it to attain the status of an official song that commands respect, patriotism and national consciousness. “In some cases, national anthem emerges from open national…

Cristiano Ronaldo has set a new record for goals scored in a Saudi Pro League season. The Portuguese megastar netted a double for Al-Nassr in a 4-2 victory over Al-Ittihad to take his tally to 35 and move ahead of Abderrazak Hamdallah’s mark of 34 in 2018-19. He also claimed the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League Golden Boot. Portugal forward Ronaldo has netted 64 goals in 69 matches for Al-Nassr across all competitions since joining on a free transfer in January 2023 after departing Manchester United. This victory ensured Al-Nassr secured second place in the standings for the second straight season,…

A Kano High Court has instructed the deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, to cease identifying himself as Emir. The court also ordered the police commissioner to remove him from the mini-palace on State Road. The ruling was delivered on Monday by Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu. Similarly, the order restrained Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero, Ibrahim Abubakar II, Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa and Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Gaya from parading themselves as emirs of Bichi, Gaya, Rano and Karaye. The order reads, “That an order of interim injunction is hereby granted restraining the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Defendants…

The Kano State Government announced on Monday that it has received an order from the Federal High Court to halt the implementation of the state’s new emirate council law. The state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, confirmed the receipt of the court order on Monday morning. Mr. Dederi informed BBC Hausa service that the government is currently reviewing the court order. “This court injunction has generated controversy until this morning at about 10 a.m. We received it from an official of the Federal High Court “We received the court order, let’s wait for our response and court pronouncement,”…

The Nigerian military has reopened Banex Plaza in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja for business after being closed for over a week. According to Daily Trust, the plaza started operating again around 2:30 PM on Monday. The market was shut down by military authorities on May 18, following a violent conflict between traders and soldiers. The trouble began when some thugs allegedly attacked soldiers who had a disagreement with a trader in the plaza. The trader had reportedly sold a faulty phone to someone who then called in soldiers. The police tried to resolve the issue, but soldiers later…

The Benue State House of Assembly on Monday repealed the law providing lifetime maintenance for former elected governors and their deputies in the state. Our correspondent reports that the 9th Assembly, in May 2023, just days before their term ended, passed the controversial pension bill to extend benefits to ex-governors and their deputies from 1999. However, during the plenary on Monday, the current 10th Assembly repealed the bill passed by their predecessors, stating it was not enacted in good faith. The lawmakers argued that the law was against the interests of the people, and they unanimously supported its repeal after…

The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has approved hiring a consultant to carry out a merit-based selection process for qualified management officers on grade levels 16 to 17 in the state civil and public service. A statement signed by the State Head of Service, Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, said the exercise is to fill the vacancies for Permanent Secretaries, Inspectors-General of Education, Tutors-General, and Heads of Extra Ministerial Departments. The statement also encouraged interested and eligible officers in these categories to express their interest by registering online with their emails from Tuesday, 28th May 2024 to Monday, 10th June…

Chaos broke out on Monday as suspected thugs assaulted members and executives of the Edo State chapter of the Labour Party who were protesting against the continued tenure of the National Chairman, Julius Abure, despite his alleged suspension last week. Around 20 hoodlums attacked the demonstrators as they arrived, causing them to scatter into nearby streets for safety, according to reports. The situation was eventually brought under control after security operatives intervened and urged calm from both parties. The embattled national chairman, who has been in conflict with the NLC over accusations of attempting to take over the party, was…

The staff of the Polytechnic Ibadan, represented by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics (SSANIP), and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), have urged the Oyo State Government to promptly and effectively address urgent issues concerning their welfare. Following a joint congress of the three unions held on the school premises recently, members emphasized that the staff’s welfare, the sustainability of operations, and overall institutional harmony are at risk. In a statement jointly signed by Dr. Kola Lawal, FNITP (ASUP Chairman), Mr. Abiodun Abegunde (SSANIP Chairman), and Mr. Kareem Adegoke (NASU Chairman), the…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has assured that there will be no segregation in Abia while he is in charge, promising equal treatment for both natives and non-natives living in the state. He emphasized that his administration is not concerned about the origins of a resident but is solely focused on their skills and contributions to the state. Otti made these remarks at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Umuahia on Sunday during a thanksgiving service commemorating his one year in office. “I think what is most important is also that this administration does not discriminate, we don’t even…