Category: Leadership

‘Bursted,’ How Commissioner Stood Surety For Drug Kingpin

Abibat Babalola

The Kano State Commissioner for Transport, Ibrahim Namadi, has come under public scrutiny after standing as surety for a suspected notorious drug trafficker, Suleiman Danwawu. Danwawu, who is currently facing eight-count charges related to drug trafficking filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), was granted bail on July 16 by Justice M.S. Shu’aibu of the Federal High Court in Kano. The judge had imposed strict bail conditions, requiring the accused to produce a serving commissioner from the Kano State Executive Council as surety and to deposit ₦5 million…

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The Lecturer Who Didn’t Make First Class, and Made Sure I Didn’t Too

Abibat Babalola

On his Facebook wall, Barr. Maruf Muhammed sadly narrated his story:   “During my undergraduate days, I was at a great dilemma as to the optional course to pick between Energy law and International law upon resuming to campus at 400 level. This is because apart from the fact these courses are 4 unit courses which a B could be fatal to the CGPA, we were being advised by most seniors to choose one not out of interest but out of the assurance of getting A to boost the CGPA.…

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Forty, Foolish, And Dangerous!, By: Folorunso, Fatai Adisa

Abibat Babalola

There was a time when the phrase “Not Too Young To Run” surged through the Nigerian consciousness like a prophetic hymn. It was sung with conviction, recited with the fervour of daily adhkār, laced with hope and youthful defiance. But in hindsight, perhaps a more honest mantra would have been “Not Too Young To Ruin.” The proof is no longer abstract. A former Youth Governor now dances with the EFCC, accused of plundering billions meant for the people. And just yesterday, the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly,…

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Islamic Cleric Sentenced To Death For Killing Kwara Student Hafsoh Lawal

Abibat Babalola

A Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has sentenced Abdulrahman Bello to death by hanging for the murder of Hafsoh Lawal, a 24-year-old final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Hannah Olushola Ajayi found Bello guilty after four months of trial. Meanwhile, four co-defendants—Ahmed Abdulwasiu (41), Suleiman Muyideen (28), Jamiu Uthman (29), and Abdulrahmon Jamiu (31)—were discharged and acquitted by the court. At the start of the trial, Bello admitted to killing Hafsoh Lawal, who he met on Facebook, for money…

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Retreat In Rwanda, Flip-Flop On Refinery; A Look At Ojulari’s 100 Days As NNPC GCEO

Abibat Babalola

NNPCL’s Group CEO, Bayo Ojulari, has completed his first 100 days in office, sparking both praise and criticism. Here’s a breakdown of the upside and downside of a 100-day term that is making tongues wagging     President Bola Tinubu, on April 2, 2024, appointed Mr. Bayo Ojulari to the position of Group Chief Executive Officer after retiring Malam Mele Kyari who had served as GCEO from 2019. In appointing Ojulari to the position, the President mandated him to enhance operational efficiency, restoring investor confidence, boost local content, drive economic…

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‘Emotional,’ Davido Pays Tribute To Late Son Ifeanyi 3 Years After Tragic Death

Abibat Babalola

Nigerian music star Davido has paid a touching tribute to his late son, Ifeanyi David Adedeji Adeleke, nearly three years after the tragic incident that claimed the toddler’s life. Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the award-winning singer simply wrote, “Ifeanyi David Adedeji Adeleke. RIP Legend,”—a brief but powerful message that stirred an emotional response from fans and followers around the world. Ifeanyi, Davido’s first son with his now-wife Chioma Rowland, tragically drowned on October 30, 2022, in a swimming pool at the singer’s residence in Banana Island,…

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4 Children Dead, 17 Hospitalised As School Roof Collapses

Abibat Babalola

No fewer than four children have been confirmed dead and 17 injured after the roof of a school building collapsed in Rajasthan, India. Many children are still feared trapped under the rubble after the building collapsed on Friday, July 25, 2025. A local police officer, who declined to be named, told Reuters the school building was old and the roof might have fallen in as a result of heavy rainfall in the region. “There were 25 to 30 children in the room when the roof fell after the morning prayers,”…

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‘2nd-Generation Mgt Team,’ Caritas Announces Leadership Transition

ADEOLA YUSUF

    . ‘Effective August 1,’ What to know about new roles for Chief Adedayo Ojo, Favour Akintan, Adedayo David Odulaja, Fisayo Ayodele, and Kazeem Afolabi at Africa’s pioneer energy, oil and gas-focused reputation consulting company     Caritas Communications Limited, Africa’s pioneer energy, oil and gas-focused reputation consulting company and a leader in strategic corporate communications consulting, is pleased to announce the appointment of a Chief Operating Officer and second-generation management team. Platforms Africa reports that the move coincides with the transition of Chief Adedayo Ojo from Chief Executive…

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TotalEnergies Profit Tumbles As Oil Price Drops

Abibat Babalola

TotalEnergies has announced that its net profit plunged in the second quarter despite increased output as global oil and gas prices dropped. TotalEnergies announced this via a statement issued by its Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Pouyanne, on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Despite the 29 per cent year-on-year drop in net profit in the second quarter to $2.7 billion, the French firm called its performance “robust”. READ ALSO: ‘Convicted,’ NHIS Ex-Boss Jailed For $2.2m Money Laundering ‘Illegal, Wrong,’ Group Kicks As Withholding of Osun LG Funds Surpasses 163 Days ‘Illegal, Wrong,’…

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‘Convicted,’ NHIS Ex-Boss Jailed For $2.2m Money Laundering

Abibat Babalola

A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted former Executive Secretary of ‘Convicted,’ NHIS Ex-Boss Jailed For $2.2m Money Launderingthe National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Olufemi Martins Thomas, and a Bureau De Change (BDC) operator, Kabiru Sidi, for offences related to a $2.2 million money laundering scheme. Justice Ayokunle Faji delivered the ruling on Thursday, July 24, 2025, following a full trial instituted by the Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The duo had been arraigned on an amended seven-count charge bordering on money…

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