What has come over Nigerian Lawyers? Could this be true? Is it no longer the largest Bar in Africa? How did it happen? Where did the mistake come from? Obinrin ateyinto ma ni? Who are those comparing what happened in the early 90″s with Dame Priscilla Kuye with this ” taboo” of 2026? Who is Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya SAN? How many female Lawyers do we have in Nigeria? Did they all vote for her? Could their number ever give her the victory? Who were those men who betrayed MANHOOD? Were they bought? Was it settlement? What did she promise them? Are…
Author: Spade Nigeria
The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has appointed Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as the 14th Vice-Chancellor of Nigeria’s premier university following a competitive selection process involving eight candidates. The appointment was announced on Wednesday by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Chief Adebisi Akande, shortly after the Council approved the recommendation of the Joint Council-Senate Selection Board. Akande disclosed that the process for appointing a new Vice-Chancellor commenced in accordance with the provisions of the University Act ahead of the expiration of the tenure of the incumbent Vice-Chancellor on November 1, 2026. He explained that advertisements…
By N.M. Darigho Odedede Politics, at its noblest description, is neither an inheritance nor a private estate to be partitioned among family and friends. Rather, it is a solemn social covenant between the governed and those entrusted with the sacred responsibility of public service. Every generation arrives at a defining moment when it must choose between the comforting shadows of the past and the luminous promise of a new horizon. An era where things are done decently with regards to transparency and credibility in the process In Delta Central, many observers perceive such a moment in the emergence of Senator…
By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú Today he turns 70 in the memory of every aide he trusted, every policy he insisted on seeing through, and in this account, offered by one who was proud to serve him and remains proud to have been loyal. Today, 21 July, marks what would have been the 70th birthday of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu (SAN, CON), former Governor of Ondo State. He is not here to receive the tributes that will fill timelines and newspaper columns, but the occasion demands an honest accounting of the man, his convictions, and what he built, not as sentiment, but…
By Daily Post The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kebbi State has accused the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, of allegedly targeting former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in an attempt to dissuade him from pursuing his governorship ambition in the state. The allegation was contained in a statement released on Sunday and co-signed by the Kebbi State Chairman of the party, Sufiyanu Bala, and Alhaji Shehu Aliyu Sambawa. The ADC contended that the federal government is employing judicial measures to intimidate opposition figures at both the federal and state levels. The…
Tinubu’s anti corruption record is unmatched. Everyone is on notice The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned the former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, Jimoh Olasunkanmi Yisawu before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja for alleged money laundering to the tune of N1.339 (One Billion, Three Hundred and Thirty-Nine Thousand Naira). He was arraigned on Monday, July 20, 2026 on an eight-count charge of alleged money laundering. Count one of the charges reads: “That you Jimoh Olasunkanmi Yisawu, the former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday charged appointed public office holders to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and accountability in the discharge of their duties. He said their appointments come with the responsibility of strengthening governance and advancing development across the state. The governor gave the charge in Asaba during the swearing-in of Mr. Brave Enodeh and Mr. Moses Ogodo as Commissioners and members of the State Executive Council; Mr. Cosmas Igbenije as a member of the Governing Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC); and Chief Joseph Ojobu, Chief James Obeuwou…
A fresh twist has emerged in the ongoing trial involving the controversial PFIPC, with prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, reportedly withdrawing from representing Mathew Adeniyi Adeyemi. Falana had earlier indicated his readiness to defend Adeyemi, who describes himself as the Director-General of PFIPC, following allegations involving the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and issues surrounding the organisation’s operations. However, sources familiar with the matter said the senior lawyer later stepped away from the case after reportedly encountering difficulties obtaining key documents and information needed to prepare the defence. According to the…
In Nigeria today, it is really not possible to become a Professor without previously getting a PhD. However, there have been exemptions in the country’s history. Some well-known examples include: ⭐WOLE SOYINKA: He does not hold a PhD. He studied at: University College Ibadan (now the University of Ibadan), where he began his university education. University of Leeds, where he completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English in 1958. Although he did not pursue a doctoral degree, Soyinka’s distinguished career as a playwright, poet, essayist, novelist, and public intellectual earned him many honorary doctorates (honoris causa) from universities…
The Nigerian Army has observed a fake advertisement circulating on social media and other online platforms, inviting applications for the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSCC) Course 50/2027. The Nigerian Army categorically states that this advertisement is false, fraudulent and did not emanate from the Nigerian Army. The public is hereby warned to disregard the fake advertisement. Prospective applicants are advised not to apply through, patronise or make payments to any individual, group or website claiming to conduct recruitment on behalf of the Nigerian Army. The Nigerian Army wishes to emphasise that all recruitment and commissioning exercises are strictly free, transparent…