Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

DADA V THE STATE: POLICE AND SECURITY OF LIFE (1) ‘The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of the government.’ – Section 14 (2) (b) INTRODUCTION Section 4 of The Nigeria Police Establishment Act 2020 provides that ‘the police shall be employed for the prevention and detection of crime, the apprehension of offenders, the preservation of law and order, the protection of life and property and the due enforcement of all laws and regulations with which they are directly charged, and shall perform such military duties within or outside Nigeria as may be required of…

Pastor Chris Okafor Weds Amid Controversy With Nollywood Actress Pastor Chris and wife Family members, close friends, and well-wishers attended the wedding ceremony of Pastor Chris Okafor over the weekend, effectively setting aside the threats and claims earlier made by Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, who had publicly insisted that the cleric “must marry her.” The well-attended event, which took place in Lekki, Lagos, stood in sharp contrast to the online controversy that had dominated social media in recent weeks, following a series of viral videos and allegations made by the actress against the pastor. Despite the allegations — which ranged…

Nigeria Plane Crash-Land At Owerri Airport, Crew Members Safe A Skypower Express aircraft had made an emergency crash landing at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport on Tuesday evening, with all four persons aboard. The Cessna 172, bearing registration number 5N-ASR, encountered difficulties while attempting to land at the Owerri facility after declaring an in-flight emergency. Report said that the aircraft had taken off from Kaduna International Airport with Port Harcourt International Airport as its intended destination, however, the crew announced an emergency situation during the flight, prompting the pilot to reroute to Owerri for an emergency landing attempt. The Nigerian…

Funmi Ekundayo Named President Global Corporate Secretaries Union Funmi Ekundayo, Group Managing Director of STL Capital Group, has been declared president of the Corporate Secretaries International Association, marking a significant milestone for the governance professional with nearly three decades of industry experience. The appointment was announced this past weekend on the association’s official platform. CSIA serves as the representative body for corporate secretaries and governance professionals operating across more than four continents. In her new role, Ekundayo will prioritise enhancing global governance standards, broadening capacity-building initiatives, and elevating CSIA’s profile as the leading voice for governance practitioners worldwide, according…

US Shipping Company Accuses Nigerian Operators of Vandalizing Tanker A United States-based shipping firm has formally petitioned Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, alleging that its motor tanker has been unlawfully seized, dismantled, and rendered inoperable following a charter agreement dispute. NUJENIX Corporation filed the October 21, 2025, petition through its legal representatives at P.O. Onucheyo & Co., accusing multiple individuals and entities of criminal conspiracy, theft, illegal conversion, and issuing death threats. The company also alleged involvement of Nigerian Army personnel in the matter. The petition names John George Igor, Leonard Kwentua, Okoye Okezie Jude, Oluwagbemiga Ebenezer, Ampliar Resources Ltd, and…

Dangote Sets Sights on $200bn Valuation as Refinery IPO Looms in 2026 Aliko Dangote, head of the Dangote Group, has unveiled sweeping expansion targets that would see the conglomerate achieve a market capitalisation above $200bn and generate annual revenues of $100bn by the end of the decade. The bold forecast comes ahead of plans to publicly list the group’s $20bn refinery on the Nigerian Exchange in 2026, a move expected to reshape the the country’s investment landscape. Currently operating at a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, the Dangote Refinery is poised to play a crucial role in Nigeria’s efforts…

SANWO-OLU REWARDS: GIFTS N155.5M TO LAGOS PUBLIC SERVANTS INCLUDING FIVE BRAND NEW CARS DURING MR GOVERNOR’s LUNCHEON Says public service remains core to effective governance. The Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration has rewarded 177 outstanding public servants in Lagos State with five brand new cars and N155.5 million. Five out of the 99 selected civil servants in the senior category won brand new cars through a raffle draw, while 94 were given N1 million each. For the junior category, five outstanding staff received N5 million each, while 73 went home with N500,000 each. Governor Sanwo-Olu also announced the promotion of the…

NJC confirms Tanko Muhammad’s death, things to know about him Late Chief Justice of Nigeria, Retired Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad The National Judicial Council (NJC) has confirmed the passing of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Retired Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, GCON, who passed on today at 71 years. A condolence letter released by the NJC says the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman, NJC, Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON, on behalf of the entire Judiciary commiserates with the family and the government and people of Bauchi State over the death of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria. The CJN…

Trump places Nigeria in US entry ‘restriction list’ with 23 others US President Donald Trump | AFP President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced expanded entry restrictions on foreign nationals from 24 countries, citing “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” that threaten U.S. national security and public safety. The announcement was published on the White House website in a fact sheet titled “President Donald J. Trump Further Restricts and Limits the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.” According to the fact sheet, the Proclamation imposes full suspension on eight countries and…

Nigerian coach gets contract extension from Madrid Real Madrid World have renewed the contract of Nigerian coach Ayere Sylvester for another year following a successful first spell with the global football brand. The extension was agreed after Ayere’s work as an assistant manager and coach in Dubai, where he led global programmes and oversaw the training of thousands of players across different regions of the world. Ayere who was satisfied with this development describes it as recognition of his work and influence within the organisation. “I feel great, the contract extension is proof of competency, dedication and commitment. It’s a…