Month: December 2022

Corruption In Nigeria’s Justice System ‘ll Spark Another EndSARS Protest – OOU don

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Deputy ViceChancellor(Administration) of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Prof. Charles Adekoya, has warned that corruption in the administration of justice in Nigeria and the failure to protect the rights of the poor in their quest for justice could lead to large-scale protest similar to the EndSARS. Adekoya, who is a Professor of Law, canvassed the reforming of the nation’s justice system to make judicial proceedings generally simple, speedy and inexpensive as well as increase in funding for legal aid for the sake of the poor. He gave the warning…

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Projects Hope Fetes Community With Food Items

ADEOLA YUSUF

Projects of Hope, a group of Nigerian Medical doctors and nurses based in the United States in partnership with Hope Ambassadors and Child Care Organisation has fetes people in Monkey Village, a community in Lagos, Nigeria, with food items. The group which includes the President, Projects Hope, Dr. Olukemi Kuku; Mrs Adebisi Makinde-Odusola; Mrs Adenike Adeleke; Mrs Oluwakemi Subair; Dr.Olawunmi Ogunsemore; Ms Folashade Olasimbo; Mrs. Toyin Kuyoro and Mrs. Folake Anifowoshe. The group whose vision is to support, empower and improve the lives of vulnerable and underprivileged indigenes of southwest…

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Cambridge Dictionary Changes ‘Man’, ‘Woman’ Meanings in Latest Edition

ADEOLA YUSUF

You actually want to read the new meanings before you refer to yourself as a man or a woman, + how change on the other hand is lauded by the LGBTQ+ community   The Cambridge dictionary has made two critical changes to the meanings of ‘man’ and ‘woman’ in the latest update. The world renowned dictionary updated the definition of man and woman as people who may not identify with their sex of birth. According to the recent change in the online dictionary, the definition of a man now reads…

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Ogun Hints At Recruitment Into Civil Service

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Chairman, Ogun State Civil Service Commission, Tokunbo Odebunmi, has said the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration will continue to ensure prompt recruitment into the State Civil Service to fill up available vacancies. A statement by his Press Officer, Mrs Fatimah Alatishe, said he spoke during an interview with journalists at the Staff Development Centre, Abeokuta, while monitoring the Public Service Entrance Examination for candidates seeking employment into the post of state counsel. READ ALSO: Reps Order NNPC To End Petrol Scarcity Within 7 Days Ogun Speaks On Report It Pays…

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Killers Of UNILORIN Student Bag Death Sentence

ADEOLA YUSUF

After one and half year legal tussle, an Ilorin High Court, on Tuesday, sentenced killers of a 300 level student of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Olajide Blessing Omowumi, to death by hanging. The deceased, who would had turned 26 years this year, was raped and murdered by the assailants. The presiding judge, Justice Ibrahim Yusuf, convicted the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd suspects, Abdulazeez Ismail, Ajala Oluwatimileyin, and Oyeyemi Omogbolahan, respectively, for the offences of culpable homicide and armed robbery, ordering that they should die by hanging. “I direct you…

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CBN To Nigerians: Abuse Naira, Go To Jail

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said those abusing the naira were liable to go to jail. The CBN warned that the law banning the “spraying” and the stepping on the naira, especially at social gatherings is still in force, noting that offenders are liable to six months imprisonment or a fine of N50,000. There have been videos of Nigerians, including politicians, subjecting the naira to abuse. Section 21(3) of the CBN Act 2007 provides that mishandling of the naira is a punishable offence. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday,…

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Presidency: No Missing N89trn From Stamp Duty

ADEOLA YUSUF

The Presidency has described as “ridiculous and a complete mockery”, the alleged missing of N89 trillion from stamp duty. A member of the House of Representatives from Jigawa State, Gudaji Kazaure, had claimed that President Muhammadu Buhari secretly set up the committee on the reconciliation and recovery of all stamp duties, adding that only the President could dissolve the committee in which he allegedly functions as secretary. However, the Presidency, in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu,…

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‘I Met Him 25 Days Ago’: DJ Cuppy Announces Engagement To British Boxer

ADEOLA YUSUF

Popular Nigerian disc jockey and singer, Florence Otedola, well known as DJ Cuppy, has announced her engagement to British boxer, Ryan Taylor. The Star had reported that Cuppy, the daughter of billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, in November, got engaged to Taylor at Gumball award night in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The famous singer was seen in a trending video on Twitter being proposed to in the presence of her friends while Bruno Mars song, ‘Marry You’, was played in the background. However, DJ Cuppy took to her…

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Reps Order NNPC To End Petrol Scarcity Within 7 Days

ADEOLA YUSUF

The House of Representatives has ordered the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited to urgently end the lingering scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, in the country within seven days. The lower chamber of the National Assembly, on Tuesday, equally directed the management of the Nigerian Midstream Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NMDPRC) to collaborate with the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and Department of State Services (DSS) to ensure that fuel is sold at the N197 per litre regulated price across the country. The development followed the…

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Nigeria Ends COVID-19 Test For Foreign Travellers

ADEOLA YUSUF

“ Irrespective of vaccination status, inbound and outbound travellers no longer required to do COVID-19 test”     The Nigerian Government through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority on Monday said pre-arrival or post-arrival testing for COVID-19 was no longer a prerequisite for travellers, “irrespective of vaccination status.” This announcement was contained in a letter by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, dated December 12, 2022, and addressed to airline operators.   READ ALSO: BREAKING: Argentina Defeat Croatia 3-0 To Reach World Cup Final ‘Al Hilm’ Unveiled As Official Ball Of 2022…

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