Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has advised opposition parties against stampeding the judiciary into partisan politics through disinformation, mal-information and misinformation. Bamidele, who chaired the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters in the 9th National Assembly, said this in a statement in Abuja. He chided opposition parties for dragging the judiciary into partisan politics in pursuit of their selfish interests against the collective interest of Nigeria and Nigerians. While celebrating the victory of President Bola Tinubu at the apex court, Bamidele condemned the undue blackmailing of the judiciary even before the petitions of the opposition parties and their candidates were…

Tottenham Hotspur moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League table by continuing their superb start to the season with a win at Crystal Palace. After a tight first half in which Odsonne Edouard went closest with a low strike that was pushed away by Guglielmo Vicario, the visitors took control after the break. They benefitted from a huge slice of fortune with the opener when Palace defender Joel Ward turned James Maddison’s cross into his own net. But there was nothing lucky about their second as a lovely move involving Maddison and Brennan Johnson ended with…

Jenni Hermoso made a sensational return to Spain’s squad as she scored an 89th-minute winner against Italy in the Nations League. Hermoso, on as a 68th-minute substitute in Salerno, converted the rebound after Alexia Putellas’ shot was saved by Italian goalkeeper Laura Giuliani. The forward had not played for her country since the scandal that engulfed Spanish football, when federation president Luis Rubiales kissed her on the lips during the trophy presentation after winning the World Cup. The kiss, which Hermoso says was not consensual, sparked outcry and Rubiales eventually resigned as Spanish football federation (RFEF) president. Rubiales, whose actions…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Prof. Tunji Olaopa as the new chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). The appointment was confirmed in a statement on Friday by presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale. According to the statement, President Tinubu also appointed members of the commission, representing various regions. The appointment of the new FCSC leaders is subject to Senate confirmation. They are expected to resume on November 30, 2023, following the end of the tenure of the current Federal Civil Service Commission chairman and membership on November 29, 2023. The statement reads: “As one of fourteen Federal Executive Bodies into which Section 154…

Two persons have been reported killed and four others injured as a boat capsized in Isawo community, Ikorodu area of Lagos State. Deputy Director Public Affairs Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Ololade Agboola, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, adding that the service successfully rescued four female adults. The statement read, “The accident was reported at 20:16 hours on Thursday, prompting the deployment of the search and rescue crew from the agency. The crew collaborated with locals who were familiar with the terrain. “Despite the darkness, the search continued until late at night when it was suspended.…

The Federal government has disclosed that pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS), are included as beneficiaries in the recently approved N25,000 conditional cash transfer as a part of measures to curtail the effects of the fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians. The decision was revealed in a statement by the Corporate Communications unit of the Pension Transitional Administration Directorate (PTAD) where it provided clarity on the CCT program to pensioners. PTAD noted in its statement that the decision to include pensioners in the cash transfer program was a sequel to a meeting between PTAD, Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), pension…

The Ange-ball revolution continued as Tottenham swept Fulham aside on Monday, returning to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory. Ange Postecoglou’s team face a short turnaround before taking on another London rival this week, but Friday’s trip to Crystal Palace offers them the chance to go five points clear of Manchester City and Arsenal at the start of Matchday 10. Friday’s match represents another milestone for Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson, who will reach 500 games in charge of English clubs across all competitions. Hodgson lost when taking charge of his 100th and 200th such games (the…

The acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, has directed medical personnel across the country to treat gunshot victims without asking for Police report. Egbetokun issued the directive while urging health workers to sensitize Nigerians about the issue. The IGP’s directive, based on the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act, 2017, was contained in a Police internal memo dated October 25, 2023, and signed by the Force Principal Staff Officer, Olatunji Disu. The memo was addressed to all Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police and the Commandants of Police Colleges in…

The National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, on Friday said Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states are the most difficult places to conduct elections. Yakubu said the difficult terrain and insecurity caused by political actors in the states make it difficult to conduct elections in the areas. He spoke at a meeting of the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security in Abuja. Yakubu also urged security agencies to tackle those behind insecurity and ensure the protection of lives during elections. He said, “The three states of Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi are not the easiest states in…

The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Sokoto State, on Friday, dismissed the petition against the elections of Senator Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto North). In a unanimous judgement read by the tribunal chairperson, Justice Josephine Oyefeso, on behalf of Justices Haruna Muhammad and Eke Eze, upheld the election and dismissed the petition for lack of merit. Oyefeso said the petitioner were unable to prove the allegations contained in the petitions beyond reasonable doubts as required by law. She said the burden of proving a petition solely relied on the petitioners adding that the witnesses and exhibits presented were not tangible enough to contradict the electoral…

A woeful international season for Nigerian club Enyimba ended on Thursday with a 3-0 hiding at Wydad Casablanca of Morocco in the inaugural African Football League (AFL). Defenders Ayoub el Amloud, Jamal Harkass and Yahia Attiyat Allah scored before half-time as Wydad completed a 4-0 overall triumph having won the quarter-final first leg 1-0 last Sunday. Enyimba, the only Nigerian team to win the CAF Champions League, had high hopes of making an impact this season with former stars Nwankwo Kanu and Finidi George in key positions. Kanu is the chairman and George the coach of a club based in…

The House of Representatives has summoned singer Azeez Fashola, who goes by the stage name Naira Marley, to appear before it. This comes as part of efforts to address concerns surrounding the works of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad and ensure that his rights are upheld. The House, through its Committee on Justice, Youth, and Legislative Compliance, also invited Jiggy Adeoye, Mohbad’s manager. The invitation to Mohbad’s manager is to enable the lawmakers to have an interactive session scheduled for Oct 3. This comes as a bold step towards securing a proper compensation and royalties for…