***FROM TEMPLE TO MARKET STALL TO MONOPOLY SUPERMARKET AND BACK By Richard Olanrewaju Odusanya Whenever we feel overwhelmed by the challenges of legal practice, we look back at the titan himself, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, SAN (1938-2009). The doyen of legal profession, astute defender of human rights per excellence. May his soul continue to rest in peace. He fought for Dele Giwa who was assassinated exactly on a day like this four decades ago — 19/10/1986 — via letter bomb — Newswatch — Forty years today. Gani wasn’t just a brilliant lawyer; he was a fearless crusader who used the law…
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There is something intriguing about President Bola Tinubu’s approach to the 2027 presidential campaign. He appears determined not to conduct the election as though the business of governing Nigeria can be suspended for the sake of campaigning. Rather than carry his campaign physically from one rally to another, he is placing considerable responsibility on governors, party officials, ministers, legislators and political allies to take the message into the country. At first glance, this could look like a candidate stepping back from the electorate. I see something more calculated. Tinubu may be testing whether the political organisation he has spent decades…
By Solihu Abdulsemih, Osogbo A middle-aged man, Olawuyi Olayinka, has urged an Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo, to dissolve his marriage over frequent assault and insult by his wife, Ibidapo. Led in evidence by his counsel, Sekinat Adeigbe, on Monday, Olayinka told the court that his wife always wanted to control the house because she possesses Master of Science in guidance and counselling, while he still holds National Certificate in Education (NCE). According to the petitioner, the marriage started on December 27, 2018 but problem started in 2019 when his wife started to behave as the head of…
The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has congratulated its Deputy President I, Alhaji Rafiu Adisa Ebiti, and the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba (Prof.) Saka Adelola Matemilola, on the distinguished honours conferred on them by Crescent University, Abeokuta, during the institution’s 18th Convocation Ceremony. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday and jointly signed by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, FCS, President, and Professor Wole Abbas, Executive Secretary. The ceremony, held on Saturday, 17 October 2026, at the Bola Ajibola Auditorium, saw the investiture of Alhaji Ebiti as the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Prof. Taiwo Oyedele, has unveiled the Nigeria Capital Market Master Plan 2.0, targeting the expansion of the country’s capital market to at least $1 trillion by 2036.Oyedele announced this on Monday in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the 2026 National Capital Market Conference, where he also formally launched the National Savings Scheme aimed at expanding financial inclusion and encouraging Nigerians to invest through regulated financial instruments.The minister said the new master plan, covering 2026 to 2036, would strengthen the capital market’s role in financing…
The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation (SSACO) has challenged Governor Seyi Makinde and the governorship candidate of Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Oyo State Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi to stop shielding criminal members of APM from facing the law. The SSACO was reacting to the statement by Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi Campaign Organisation accusing it and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State of fingering APM hoodlums in the killing of an APC member Ridwan Adeyemi, and attacks on Mrs Tawakalit Alli, wife of the APC governorship candidate Sen. Sharafadeen Alli; Hon. Remi Oseni and Hon. Folake Olunloyo-Oshinowo in Ibadan on…
LAGOS, NIGERIA — The Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) is set to celebrate two decades of pioneering contributions to the nation’s digital ecosystem by honoring veteran technology journalist and founder of ITRealms Media Group, Remmy Nweke, with the Distinguished Contribution to Internet Journalism Award. The high-profile recognition will take place during the landmark IXPN@20 Grand Gala Dinner, scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM at the Landmark Events Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. In an official invitation letter signed by the Chief Executive Officer of IXPN, Muhammed Rudman, the organization commended Nweke for nearly three decades of…
From Harry Awurumibe, Rabat, Morocco The Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has confirmed that Egypt will host CAF Women’s Champions League Final Competition for the second successive years. Egypt have now hosted the event three times – having hosted the inaugural event in 2021. Eight Clubs, Zonal Winners in their respective CAF Zones, from across the continent will gather from November 1 to 15 2026 to compete for the Continental Title. Several clubs have already secured their qualification through regional tournaments: Mamelodi Sundowns, the two-time champions from from South Africa (representing COSAFA), Uganda’s Kawempe Muslim (representing CECAFA), Cameroon’s Lekie FF…
Oyo State Governor, Mr Seyi Makinde unveiling the plaque at commissioning of the renovated/equipped multi-million naira Chemistry and Physics Laboratories donated to Government College, Ibadan by Mr Adebowale Olujimi (left), member of Class of 1985 and Group CEO of Emadeb Energy, through Emadeb Development Foundation, at the 2026 AGM and reunion of Government College Ibadan Old Boys Association, GCIOBA, on Saturday From left: Executive Director of Emadeb Energy and Emadeb Development Foundation, Mrs Olugbesoye Olujimi, Group CEO of Emadeb Energy, Mr Adebowale Olujimi, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, after the commissioning of the renovated/equipped multi-million naira Chemistry and Physics…
From Harry Awurumibe in Rabat, Morocco Following his exceptional leadership qualities, great performance and tangible achievements as the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) since his election in 2014, Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa has been appointed as Morocco’s new Minister of Economy, Finance and Public Performance by King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco. Lekjaa who is also the current First Vice President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) since 2025 and Member of the FIFA Council since 2021, officially took over as Morocco’s Ministry of Economy, Finance and Public Performance from Ms. Nadia Fettah during a…