Author: Olukayode Oke

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has alleged that the Department of State Services (DSS) has quietly declared Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele wanted. Falana who was a guest on a Channels TV programme said Emefiele was declared wanted over terrorism financing allegations. He lamented that such action can only happen in a ‘banana republic’. I can say without any fear that Mr Godwin Emefiele is not in Nigeria, but he has been quietly declared wanted by state Security Services. This can only happen in a Banana republic where the CBN Governor would be accused of a…

Festus Keyamo, the spokesperson for the presidential campaign council of the All Progressives Congress standard bearer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said the inflation rate under the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), is not the highest in the history of the country. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria, who appeared on Arise TV morning show on Monday, was responding to questions about what Buhari’s legacy Tinubu would build on in terms of economy and security, among others, if elected president in the forthcoming elections. Keyamo claimed that inflation rate was highest under the administration of former president Olusegun Obasanjo, with the presidential…

Tottenham Hotspur striker, Richarlison, has issued an apology to Arsenal star, Gabriel Martinelli after a spat with his Brazil teammate during the north London derby on Sunday. Tottenham fell to Arsenal by 2-0 following an own-goal from Hugo Lloris and a goal from Martin Odegaard. During the match, Richarlison was also involved in a verbal altercation with Martinelli in the second half as he accused the Arsenal forward of diving. Speaking about the run-in with Martinelli after the match, Richarlison told ESPN Brasil: “It was a foul there that the referee ended up giving, we were close to the move,…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), on Monday opened the portal for 2023 recruitment. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), announced the start of the process. The board invited applications from suitably qualified candidates for full-time appointments to fill vacancies. The positions are Superintendent Of Immigration (SI) CONPASS 11 (Medical Doctors), Deputy Superintendent Of Immigration (DSI), CONPASS 10 (Pharmacists), Assistant Superintendent Of Immigration II (ASI II), CONPASS 08. Others are Inspector Of Immigration (II) CONPASS 07 (Nursing), Assistant Inspector Of Immigration (All), General Duty, CONPASS 06. The rest include Immigration Assistant III (IA III) CONPASS 03 General…

Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor, on Sunday assured citizens that there’d be no more coups in Nigeria. Irabor also said the armed forces would work with the police to provide security during the general elections. The Defense chief gave the assurances to reporters at the National Arcade, Abuja, at the end of the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. “Democracy has come to stay; a government of the people, by the people and for the people has come to stay”, he added. Irabor disclosed he’s been discussing with the Inspector-General of Police to work out modalities on election security.…

Rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has challenged the Department of State Services (DSS) to file charges against Godwin Emefiele. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor faces allegations of terrorism financing, diversion of revenue, agricultural loans and fraudulent practices in Forex transactions. In a statement on Monday, Adegboruwa said a public officer cannot be above probe or the law if there is indeed a case for him to answer. The lawyer recalled how the DSS sought a court order to arrest and investigate Emefiele but was “greatly embarrassed”. “It is better to make everything plain and open to the Nigerian people”,…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has stated that the nation owes a debt of gratitude to the men and women of Nigeria’s military for their past and present service to the nation. Governor Adeleke stated this at the grand-finale of the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day and wreath laying ceremony at the military cenotaph in Osogbo. While commending the sacrifices made by the fallen heroes in defending the nation’s sovereign integrity, peace and unity, Adeleke advocated a renewed focus on funding of the security sector, alongside security sector reform. While noting that the country is faced with heightened security challenges…

Arsenal moved eight points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2-0 win over Tottenham in the north London derby as Chelsea eased the pressure on manager Graham Potter by beating Crystal Palace 1-0 on Sunday. Newcastle struck late to beat Fulham 1-0 to reclaim third place and keep alive their title aspirations. But Arsenal will take some stopping if they are to be denied a first league title since Arsene Wenger’s “Invincibles” in 2003/04 after a first league win away to Tottenham in nine years. A dominant first-half display from the visitors did the damage as…

The prize money Barcelona and Real Madrid will receive for participating in the Spanish Super Cup final has been revealed. Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-1 in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday in Saudi Arabia. Goals from Gavi, Robert Lewandowski and Pedri ensured Barcelona defeated Carlo Ancelotti’s side. Karim Benzema did score a late goal for Real Madrid. According to AS, the Spanish Soccer Federation (RFEF) will pay Barcelona €2 million for winning this year’s Spanish Super Cup. The runner-up Real Madrid will receive €1 million after losing to Xavi’s side.

The immediate past Vice Chancellor of Lagos State University, LASU, Professor Olarewaju Fagbohun has disclosed that the current school fees charged by public varsities cannot guarantee their sustainability. Fagbohun, while delivering the 12th convocation lecture of Fountain University, Osogbo on Friday titled, ‘The Nigerian University System: Between Public Hopes and Individual Expectations for the 21st Century’, regretted that most public varsities are ruined because of neglect. According to the Professor of Environmental Law, public varsities should charge reasonable fees because the insincerity of the government to education cannot deliver good education. If we are going to face the truth, the…

Ex-agitators have called on the new governing board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to publish names of persons indicted by the forensic audit report of the commission. They also demanded probe of past administrations. Speaking after an emergency meeting of ex-agitators in Port Harcourt, Rivers State at the weekend, Nature Kieghe Dumale explained that making identities of such persons public would act as a warning to others seeking to do business with the commission. Dumale commended the leadership style of the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Umana Okon Umana and congratulated the board, which has Dr. Sam Ogbuku…

Less than two months to the 2023 elections, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has said it would be difficult to rig the polls. Akeredolu said with the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, rigging would be difficult. He spoke in his office when he received in audience the retiring Resident Electoral Commissioner in the State, Rufus Akeju. The Governor described the introduction of BVAS as a laudable development in Nigeria’s electoral process. Akeredolu applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for deploying technology to strengthen the electoral process and reinforce confidence. He noted that the introduction of…