Details have emerged of how a policeman attached to a Chinese shot and injured a popular Nollywood actor, Azeez Ijaduade. As earlier reported by The Eagle Online, the movie producer and director was shot in the Iperu area of Ogun State. The shooting of Ijaduade, on Saturday night, was made known by one of his colleagues, Abiodun Adebanjo, on his ... Read More »
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Unmasking the Legal Void: EFCC’s Unlawful Declarations of Individuals as “WANTED” By Pelumi Olajengbesi, Esq.
The evident zeal of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in executing its statutory mandates, especially in declaring individuals wanted, raises concerns about its adherence to due legal processes and the potential overstepping of its allocated powers. The habitual issuance of public notices by the EFCC and other security agencies, labeling individuals as “WANTED,” is not only unlawful but ... Read More »
Nigerian Union of Journalists names Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel as Senator of the Year
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, has bestowed the prestigious title of “Senator of the Year” upon Otunba Gbenga Daniel. The recognition, announced during an event attended by journalists, dignitaries, and members of the public at the Council’s secretariat, Iwe Iroyin, in the state capital, celebrates Senator Daniel’s outstanding contributions to the nation and his exceptional service ... Read More »
“Navigating Turbulence: Tinubu’s Bold Economic Reforms and the Unseen Silver Linings”. By Bayo Onanuga
The removal of fuel subsidy and the move to merge foreign exchange rates, two headline reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration since late May, triggered problems such as high fuel prices and the depreciation of the Naira, two monstrosities which combined to cause a general spike in costs of services and goods. Today, many Nigerians complain of a rise in ... Read More »
University of Ibadan Honours UBA GMD, Alawuba, as UI @75 Ambassador
Nigeria’s premier university, University of Ibadan (UI) has appointed the Group Managing Director/CEO of United Bank for Africa.(UBA) Plc, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, as an Ambassador of the university following the commemoration of its seventy-five years in existence. The conferment on Alawuba, who is himself an alumnus of the great institution, is in recognition of his sterling contribution and achievements in ... Read More »
“Ajulo, SAN’s Ten Commandments for Supreme Court Justices: A Roadmap to Justice”
My Esteemed Lords, It is with utmost respect and a deep sense of responsibility that I extend my sincerest congratulations to each of you on your confirmation as Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria by the Nigeria Senate. This confirmation, which transpired without much ado, serves as a testament to your exceptional expertise, unwavering integrity, and profound commitment to ... Read More »
“President Tinubu’s Grand Entrance: Festive Spirit Soars as Lagos Welcomes Him for Christmas Celebrations”
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday evening, arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations. Nigeria’s Presidential Jet NAF 001, which conveyed the President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at 04:55 pm local time. He was welcomed by a waiting crowd of supporters. President Tinubu was received at the airport by Lagos ... Read More »
WOMA Part 3: More Winners To Be Unveiled On Saturday
As the third and final leg of the three-part Wale Olomu Memorial Awards and Roundtable (WOMA-R) comes on air this Saturday, 23 December, 2023 on TopRadio 90.9 FM, the Steering Committee, led by Tokunbo Ojekunle, will be unveiling the final set of WOMA awardees. In the last two weeks, nine people have been awarded Special Recognition Awards and one Lifetime ... Read More »
Dapo Abiodun’s Leadership Propels Ogun State to Economic Prominence Alongside Lagos”
Apart from Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital, Ogun State is Nigeria’s most economically viable state, a report by Economic Confidential, a subsidiary of PR Nigeria, has shown. Pointing to Ogun State’s status as Nigeria’s topmost investment destination after Lagos, the report showed that the Dapo Abiodun-led Ogun State outperformed Rivers State, which joined Lagos and Ogun on the list of economically ... Read More »
Vice President Shettima Challenges NEC: “No Vacation, We Carry the Nation’s Burden”
Council sets up committees on Economic Affairs, Crude Oil Tshsh Vice President Kashim Shettima has charged members of the National Economic Council (NEC) to shelve the idea of vacation in the yuletide and carry on with issues of governance to ease the burden of Nigerians hanging on their shoulders. He charged the Council members to be alive to the demands ... Read More »