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By Peter Omopo Yoruba nation activist, , popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has commended the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), , for cancelling the Monday sit-at-home order in the South-East. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by his counsel, Pelumi Olajengbesi, Igboho described the decision as a significant and thoughtful step towards restoring peace and stability in the region. The pro-Biafran group had declared the sit-at-home in August 2021 to protest Kanu’s rendition to Nigeria and subsequent detention. Over the past five years, the directive led to the closure of markets, schools, banks…

By Peter Omopo President has said ethical leadership and strong institutions remain the most reliable path to achieving peace, justice and sustainable development in an increasingly polarised world. The President made the assertion at the Global Council for Political Renewal (GCPR) Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa, according to a statement issued on Friday by the Ministry of Information and National Orientation. Represented at the event by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, Tinubu presented Nigeria’s position on good governance, institutional reforms and human rights, stressing that ethical political conduct is no longer optional. “We are…

By Peter Omopo A former presidential aide, , has expressed concern over the newly announced dates for the 2027 general elections, noting that they coincide with the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor , had earlier announced that the presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on February 20, 2027, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are scheduled for March 6, 2027. Reacting in a statement posted on his official X handle shortly after the announcement, Ahmad said the proposed dates fall within Ramadan, a period when Muslims…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the prompt payment of pensions to retired civil servants, assuring that public service does not end upon retirement. Governor gave the assurance during a meeting with the leadership of the Association of Lagos State Retired Heads of Service and Permanent Secretaries, led by Otunba Nurudeen Ojora Adejiyan and Mrs. Dr. Abeke Taire. In a statement shared on his official X handle on Friday, the governor commended the retirees for their years of dedicated service, describing them as key contributors to the development of the state. Sanwo-Olu noted that…

By Peter Omopo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable and schedule of activities for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, fixing February 20, 2027, for the presidential and National Assembly polls. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, announced the dates at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, dismissing earlier claims that the Commission had already unveiled the election schedule before its formal declaration. According to him, the presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 20, 2027, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections are scheduled for March 6, 2027. Amupitan said…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Like parallel lines moving forward without clashing, our lives travel different paths, some holding the world in their palm, others holding very little, but in the end, every line reaches the same quiet ground. No golden section, no special place in the graveyard, only equal rows resting side by side. So while your line is still in motion, choose purpose over pride and impact over possession, because what matters is not how much of the world you owned, but how meaningfully you lived before all lines become still. Asiwaju Cares

By Peter Omopo The Trump administration on Thursday finalized rules revoking the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, dismantling a cornerstone of US climate policy and setting up a legal fight with far-reaching implications. President Donald Trump announced the move, declaring the formal termination of the 2009 “endangerment finding,” a policy that classified six greenhouse gases as threats to public health and welfare under the Clean Air Act. “We are officially terminating the so-called endangerment finding,” Trump said, describing the policy as “disastrous.” The endangerment finding has served as the legal foundation for federal limits on planet-warming…

By Peter Omopo The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has disowned the introduction and use of a purported title known as “Blue Silk” within sections of the legal community, declaring that it does not recognise any such rank. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and Secretary of the LPPC, Kabir Akanbi, the committee said its attention had been drawn to the recent introduction and use of the designation “Blue Silk” in certain quarters of the profession. The LPPC, a statutory body established under the Legal Practitioners Act and…

By Peter Omopo Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has raised concerns over what he described as a “Federal Certificate of Occupancy” allegedly issued by the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation, warning that it poses a threat to land ownership and title administration in the state. Fubara said the development runs contrary to Section 1 of the Land Use Act Cap L5 LFN 2004, which vests all land within a state in the governor as trustee. The governor spoke on Thursday in Port Harcourt while serving as Special Guest at the 4th Annual National Conference and Retreat of the…

By Peter Omopo Counsel to former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, have condemned what they described as an unlawful attempt by security operatives to arrest him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement issued in Abuja on February 12, 2026, the legal team, led by Ubong Esop Akpan of The Chambers of Ubong Akpan, alleged that the incident occurred shortly after El-Rufai arrived from Cairo aboard Egypt Air flight MS 877 on Thursday. According to the lawyers, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) attempted to arrest their client without presenting a warrant of…