Year: 2025

FG signs Tripartite MoU with Achievers University, FMC Owo to strengthen Medical Training, tackle Health Workforce Gap

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bid to expand Nigeria’s healthcare workforce and improve the quality of medical education, the Federal Government has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Achievers University, Owo, and the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Owo, Ondo State.   The MoU, signed at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Abuja, will enable Achievers University to utilize FMC Owo’s facilities for the clinical training of its students in medicine, nursing, and allied health programmes. This initiative aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed health…

Court acquits former Ekiti Governor Fayose of money laundering charges …. EFCC vows to review judgment

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A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday discharged and acquitted former Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, of all charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in a high-profile money laundering and fraud case that lasted nearly a decade.   Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke upheld a no-case submission filed by Fayose, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case to justify calling the former governor to enter a defence. The court found that the evidence presented by the EFCC was insufficient,…

Ughelli Students Shine as Winners of Inaugural Nduka Obaigbena National Essay Competition

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Three students of Government College, Ughelli, Delta State — Ray Mukoro, Princewill Kaizee, and Egarievwe Efetobor have emerged as winners of the maiden Prince Nduka Obaigbena National Secondary Schools Essay Competition.   The competition, organised by lawyer and Arise TV news analyst, Barrister Frank Tietie, was held at the headquarters of the Citizen Advocacy and Social Economic Rights (CASER) and the Law Times Media Café in Asokoro, Abuja. It was conceived to honour Prince Nduka Obaigbena, Chairman of THISDAY/ARISE Media Group, who marked his 66th birthday on July 14.  …

MURIC declares Buhari ‘Father of Modern Nigeria’, cites Legacy of Integrity and Infrastructure

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), a faith-based human rights organisation, has reaffirmed its recognition of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari as the Father of Modern Nigeria, highlighting his infrastructural legacy, anti-corruption stance, and patriotism as key justifications.   In a statement released on Wednesday, 16th July 2025, the Executive Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, extolled Buhari’s achievements, particularly in the transport and security sectors, described them as “unprecedented in Nigeria’s democratic history.”   “Hundreds of tributes have been pouring in for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari whose…

NUJ FCT, China Cultural Centre Strengthen Ties Ahead of 7th Nigeria–China Table Tennis Tournament …. As Grace Ike urges deeper cultural exchange for journalists

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, in partnership with the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria, has announced that the 7th Nigeria–China Friendship Table Tennis Tournament will hold on November 15, 2025. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by the NUJ FCT Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, and her executive team to the China Cultural Centre in Abuja. They were received by the Centre’s Director and Cultural Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy, Mr Yang Jianxing, along with senior officials. Comrade Ike commended the Centre for its continued collaboration,…

President Tinubu, World Leaders bid farewell as former President Buhari laid to rest in Daura

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in a solemn ceremony attended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and several dignitaries from across Africa and beyond. The late President’s remains arrived earlier in the afternoon from London at the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina, from where they were transported to Daura in a solemn motorcade.   Leading the procession was President Tinubu, joined by Vice President Shettima, President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau, Prime Minister…

NSCIA mourns Oba Adetona, describes him as Pillar of Islamic growth in Nigeria

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has mourned the passing of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, described his death as a monumental loss to the entire Muslim Ummah in Nigeria.   In a condolence message signed by the Secretary-General of the Council, Professor Is-haq O. Oloyede, the NSCIA expressed deep grief but total submission to the will of Almighty Allah over the monarch’s demise.   Oba Adetona, until his death, was the Chairman of the Ogun State Muslim Council…

UNIFEMGA pays tribute to late President Buhari, describes him as a Patriotic Statesman

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) has paid glowing tribute to the late former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, described his passing as a great loss to the nation. In a condolence message signed by its National President, Mohammed Buhari, the association expressed deep sadness over the news of Buhari’s death, highlighting his legacy as a disciplined, loyal, and committed leader who served Nigeria with distinction both in military and civilian capacities. “President Buhari was a dedicated and disciplined leader who worked tirelessly for the unity, peace, and…

Omo-Agege ally accused of orchestrating false report on Oborevwori’s PDP return

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Fresh developments have linked Lawson Ogwa, a known political associate of former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, to the recently circulated report alleged that Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is planning a return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The controversial publication, titled “Delta Drama: Sheriff, Others Plot Return to PDP Amid Secret Talks With Wike,” sparked political speculation and unrest across the state. However, insiders have now described the report as a calculated smear campaign aimed at sowing discord and tarnishing the governor’s reputation. A close source,…

SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN APPEALS A JUDGMENT SHE LOST WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENFORCE A NON-EXISTENT ORDER OF RECALL; LEGAL OPINION

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I consider it a duty to draw the attention of the general public to the ongoing legal developments surrounding the judgment delivered by Hon. Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on July 4, 2025, in the case instituted by the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.   Contrary to misleading public narratives, it is imperative to clarify that Senator Natasha lost all the reliefs she sought before the court. Specifically, the Federal High Court dismissed the following claims made by her:   1. Her challenge to the Senate’s decision…