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Chief Justice Swears in 14 Judges, Warns Against Distractions, Blanket Attacks on Judiciary
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Wednesday swore in 14 new judges of the Federal High Court, charging them to uphold integrity, resist undue pressure, and remain focused amid growing scrutiny of the judiciary. The ceremony, held at the Supreme Court Complex in Abuja, followed recommendations by the National Judicial Council (NJC) […]
Chief Justice Swears in 14 Judges, Warns Against Distractions, Blanket Attacks on Judiciary
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Wednesday swore in 14 new judges of the Federal High Court, charging them to uphold integrity, resist undue pressure, and remain focused amid growing scrutiny of the judiciary. The ceremony, held at the Supreme Court Complex in Abuja, followed recommendations by the National Judicial Council (NJC) […]
Court Admits Kogi High Court Orders as Ali Bello, Co-Defendant Allege Coerced Statements in N10bn Trial
The trial-within-trial in the alleged N10 billion money laundering case involving Ali Bello and his co-defendant, Dauda Suleiman, continued on Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with both defendants maintaining that their statements to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission were obtained involuntarily. The judge, James Omotosho, admitted in evidence, two certified true […]
Court Admits Confessional Statements in Owo Church Attack Trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday admitted the confessional statements of four defendants standing trial over the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, rejecting the defence’s request for a trial-within-trial to determine their voluntariness. Trial judge, Emeka Nwite, overruled the objection after listening to arguments from both the prosecution […]
Tinubu Signs Executive Order Mandating Direct Remittance of Oil, Gas Revenues to Federation Account
President Bola Tinubu has signed an Executive Order directing the immediate remittance of oil and gas revenues to the Federation Account, ending multiple deductions previously retained under the Petroleum Industry Act framework and restructuring revenue flows in the sector. The order, signed on February 13, 2026, mandates that all royalty oil, tax oil, profit oil, […]
Atoyebi Highlights Power of Mentorship, Institutional Legacy in Leadership
Convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Ideological Group (BAT-IG) and publisher of Unfiltered and Mining Reporting, Honourable Bamidele Atoyebi, has emphasised the importance of institutionalised legacy and structured mentorship in sustaining leadership beyond individual lifetimes, drawing from biblical and Islamic historical precedents to support his argument. In an extensive article titled “How Legacies Outlive the […]
How Legacies Outlive the Visionaries
By Bamidele Atoyebi In the silent halls of history, there is a recurring whisper that defines the difference between a moment and a movement. It is the concept of institutionalized legacy. While many chase the fleeting glitter of gold, the truly great, the prophets, the sages, and the visionary leaders have always chased something […]
Gabon Bans Social Media Indefinitely Over Alleged Threat to National Stability
By Momodu Favour The government of Gabon has announced an indefinite suspension of social media platforms, citing growing concerns that online content is fueling division and threatening national stability. The decision was made public on Tuesday by the country’s media regulator, the High Authority for Communication, in a televised statement. Authorities said the measure was […]
Drivers Protest Korokpe Ban, Agbero Extortion in Lagos
by Momodu Favour Commercial drivers in Lagos on Wednesday staged protests across parts of the state over the ban on minibuses popularly known as Korokpe and the alleged extortion of motorists by touts along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. The drivers said the state government’s restriction on Korokpe operations had disrupted transport services and severely affected their […]