Felix Duru Mbah

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of retired Justice Stephen Laoye Popoola as the loss of a great jurist. The governor said this in a statement made available to newsmen, noting that retired Justice Popoola was an erudite and courageous judge as well as a patriotic Nigerian. He condoled with the family of the deceased, praying God Almighty to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss, while also granting repose to his soul. According to Gov. Makinde, the retired judge proved his mettle on the bench and also demonstrated his commitment to…

By Emma Ogoigbe, Warri Vice‑Chancellor (VC) of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Professor Ezekiel O. Agbalagba, has denounced a claim by Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) that the university authorities did not allow labour to unionize relevant staff of the institution, saying it was not a true reflection of realities on ground. The VC clarified that the university’s actions were in line with existing laws and court judgments. According to Professor Agbalagba, PENGASSAN’s claims of intimidation and unilateral decisions by the university management in that regard are “unfounded.” He explained that a 2022…

*Fear Drove Them To Do It, He Claims Multimillionaire entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has reacted to the Lagos State government’s decision to rename the popular Charly Boy Bus Stop in Bariga to Olamide Baddo Bus Stop, in honour of rapper and Bariga native, Olamide Adedeji. Reacting, Charly Boy in a post via his X handle on Saturday, July 26, said despite renaming the bus stop, his legacy can’t be erased. "Dem say dey don chang the name of Charly Boy Bus Stop.Hmmm. Very interesting.But let me remind you of something simple: You can rename a place……

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has entered a new phase of leadership with the official handover from outgoing Commissioner, Engr. Gerald Otiji, to the new one, Engr. Ben Osy Okoh. In his address, Engr. Okoh paid glowing tribute to his predecessor, describing Engr. Otiji as both a brother and a friend. He credited more than 80% of the developmental strides recorded by the administration of Governor Peter Mbah to the Ministry under Otiji’s leadership. “Engr. Gerald Otiji’s leadership has laid a solid foundation. If Nigerians regard Dr. Peter Ndubisi Mbah as the best governor…

As substantive National Chairman of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, assumed office today, his immediate predecessor, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, has thumbed up the appointment. According to Ganduje, Yilwatda will perform well,though he is taking office at a critical time, describing his accession to the position, however, as strategic. In a statement he personally signed, which contained these, Ganduje added that he has confidence in Yilwatda’s ability to lead APC forward. The new Chairman became the party's top official during APC's National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, the country's capital, on Thursday, July 24. Ganduje, a former…