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Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, 1956-2023 -By Chidi Odinkalu
In 2008, shortly after his inauguration as the president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former Governor of Ondo State, who has died at 67 of cancer-related causes, had before his desk the request by the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee (LPPC) to provide comments on behalf of the Association on a shortlist of candidates for the award of the rank of SAN.
Cotonou degrees and our wimpy education policy, By Hassan Gimba – SundiataPost
Last week, we got a dose of what investigative journalism ought to be. Umar Audu, a promising young journalist, proved to be an outstanding student of his mentor, Ja’afar Ja’afar, an investigative journalist of the first order. Reporting for Daily Nigerian, Ja’afar’s online newspaper, Umar Audu went underground to bag a degree in Mass Communication from a university in the Benin Republic. It is a report worthy of the highest award in the land for investigative journalism.
Supreme Court affirms FG’s exclusive control of nation’s inland waterways – SundiataPost
LAGOS (Sundiata Post) – The Supreme Court has affirmed that the control of activities on the nation’s inland waterways, including levying and licensing operators in the sector, belongs exclusively to the federal government. The apex court, in a judgment obtained by our correspondent, held that it was wrong, unlawful and illegal for states to seek to control the sector and impose levies on businesses operating in the nation’s inland waterways.
Tinubu felicitates NNPC Ltd’s GCEO, Kyari, on 59th birthday – SundiataPost
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Mallam Mele Kyari, as he marks his birthday tomorrow, January 8. Tinubu commended the diligence, passion, and expertise the foremost geologist has brought to tasks as one of the longest-tenured chief executives in the history of Africa’s most valuable energy company. “Mele is a man of action, rather than words.
FCT-IRS urges MDAs, employers to file 2023 returns before Jan. 31 – SundiataPost
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has urged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and other employers of labour in the FCT to file their 2023 returns before Jan. 31st. The FCT-IRS Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Mustapha Sumaila, made the call in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Sunday.
Bettagate: Tinubu launches probe into financial transactions by Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu – SundiataPost
ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Bola Tinubu Administration says it has launched investigation into the controversy surrounding financial transactions amounting to N585m by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu.
CBN disburses $61m to foreign airlines to settle mature foreign exchange backlog – SundiataPost
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says it has disbursed 61.64 million dollars to foreign airlines through various Deposit Money Banks (DMBs).
Nigeria signs MoU with Saudi Arabia on 2024 Hajj – SundiataPost
(Sundiata Post) Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Arabian authorities toward the smooth conduct of the 2024 Hajj. Mrs Fatima Sanda-Usara, the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
N3.4bn debt: Oyo A-G faults Makinde’s claim of lack of funds to pay – SundiataPost
OYO (Sundiata Post) The Accountant-General (A-G) of Oyo State, Mrs K. O. Adegoke, has faulted claim by Gov. Seyi Makinde that the state lacked capacity to pay the N3.4 billion debt owed to former Local Government Areas (LGAs) chairmen and councilors sacked on assuming office on May 29, 2019. Adegoke’s position is contained in a fresh document filed by one of the state’s bankers before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in a garnishee proceeding initiated by the ex-council chiefs.
APC chieftain urges Tinubu to monitor poverty alleviation funds – SundiataPost
OSUN (Sundiata Post) Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, has advised President Bola Tinubu to closely monitor the disbursement of funds allocated to various poverty alleviation programmes. Oyintiloye, while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo, said that the passion of the president to alleviate poverty among the masses must not be allowed to be truncated by selfish individuals.
All Ayedatiwa’s Media Aides Sacked By Oluwarotimi Akeredolu
Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the governor of Ondo state has sacked the media aides attached to his deputy, Hon Lucky Ayedatiwa. This is coming as it was gathered that the fear of possible dissolution of the State Executive Council has gripped the commissioners and other members of the council. Recall that while the governor was away in Germany on medical vacation, the EXCO became polarized.
All Set For Our National Essay Competition For 2023- UBAF
UBA Foundation has announced the commencement of the 2023 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC) in Nigeria, with a call for entries. The Foundation is the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc.
Gratuities Of N206m Paid Out To 92 Pensioners By Makinde
No fewer than 92 pensioners in Oyo State on Monday received cheques worth N208 million as gratuities from the Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde-led government in the state. This, according to the Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi, is in fulfillment of Governor Seyi Makinde’s promise to the executives of Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Oyo State Chapter. The Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Hon.
Akeredolu Urged Buhari To Play Role Of Statesman
Following crises resulting from Naira scarcity across the states of the federation, Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has appealed to President Godwin Emefiele, on the failed implementation of the policy, the effect of which compels the whole country to groan, immeasurably, at present.’’ While saying that it is also not debatable that the President and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria are empowered, under the law, to exercise certain executive power, Akeredolu...
Thoughts on remuneration for public office holders
By Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu Our country is encumbered not only by the very facts which account for her emergence as an amalgam of ethnic nationalities forced into a political union for colonial benefits and administrative expediency, the events which followed the attainment of political independence altered, fundamentally, the course of evolution of a transitional state into a nation of multi-ethnic groups.
6 Killed As Terrorists Invade Ondo Communities
No fewer than six persons including farmers, traders, and commuters, were killed in the last two weeks at the Arimogija and Molege axis of Ose local No fewer than six persons including farmers, traders, and commuters, were killed in the last two weeks at the Arimogija and Molege axis of Ose local government area of Ondo State, by unknown gunmen.The royal fathers, who queried why should the federal government allow the attackers to go about with AK-47 rifles and other dangerous weapons to...
The Bar must remain united and focused | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Let me start by congratulating our Association for the largely successful annual conference held in Lagos. I must congratulate the immediate past leadership for the reawakening in the Bar. An especial mention must be made of the former President, Olumide Akpata, Esq, for providing courageous leadership at crucial moments. Posterity will remember the members of the Executive Committee, under his exemplary leadership, for good.
Redesigning the Nigerian Constitution for national development and inclusiveness
The history of this country is known fairly by many members of the elite class. Anyone in this audience should have no difficulty following the historical trajectory as I attempt to lay the foundation for my argument for a recourse to a true constitutional order in a multi-ethnic and religious political space. There can be no meaningful progress achieved with the current situation. There has to be a fundamental shift in service delivery to the people of this country.
Insecurity: Our people now live with bruised psyche » Opinions » Tribune Online
The anxiety of our people is palpable. The growing fear among the populace makes nonsense of any plan conceived for the development of our God-given space. It is my fervent hope that this engagement will not be limited to the current challenge which threatens to wreck our collective peace. I look forward to future interactions on matters as important and affective as this one which compels this assembly.
Cherry: The African star apple (2)
The character of political leadership is shaped, mainly, by contending centrifugal and centripetal forces, striving for dominance, in a political economy encumbered with issues of development. The struggles between the social orders in a society are often defined by the nature of their emergence. The nature of politics in such a socio-economic space gives a historical hint on the contending forces in the polity.
Fielding a presidential candidate
The character of political leadership is shaped, mainly, by contending centrifugal and centripetal forces, striving for dominance, in a political economy encumbered with issues of development. The struggles between the social orders in a society are often defined by the nature of their emergence. The nature of politics in such a socio-economic space gives a historical hint on the contending forces in the polity.
One government, many contradictions
The character of political leadership is shaped, mainly, by contending centrifugal and centripetal forces, striving for dominance, in a political economy encumbered with issues of development. The struggles between the social orders in a society are often defined by the nature of their emergence. The nature of politics in such a socio-economic space gives a historical hint on the contending forces in the polity.
Strategic leadership: My political experience
The character of political leadership is shaped, mainly, by contending centrifugal and centripetal forces, striving for dominance, in a political economy encumbered with issues of development. The struggles between the social orders in a society are often defined by the nature of their emergence. The nature of politics in such a socio-economic space gives a historical hint on the contending forces in the polity.
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