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Justice Musa Kakaki of the Federal High Court in Lagos, has admitted a February 5, 2024 offer letter into evidence in the ongoing trial of property developer Olukayode Olusanya and his company, Oak Homes Limited.

Olusanya is being tried before the court over allegation of N152m property fraud.

The judge, however, rejected three other documents dated January 10, January 11 and December 15, 2024, holding that they were photocopies and had not been properly explained by the witness who sought to tender them.

Justice Kakaki also adjourned the case until December 3, 2026, for ruling on a prosecution application seeking virtual proceedings on health grounds.

The ruling on the documents followed objections raised during the previous proceedings on July 20, 2026, when the prosecution sought to tender them through the nominal complainant, Anthony Ugbebor.

In his ruling, Justice Kakaki said the witness had failed to explain the whereabouts of the original copies of the three rejected documents.

“One of the grounds of the objections of January 10, January 11, and December 15, 2024, was that the documents are photocopies. On July 20, 2026, the witness, through whom the documents were to be tendered, did not give any explanation of where the original documents were,” the judge said.

On the February 5, 2024 offer letter, the judge rejected the objection that Ugbebor was not the maker of the document.


“I also considered the submission of counsel on the document dated February 5, 2024, an objection of admissibility, that the nominal complainant is not the maker of the document, as there is no such provision. The document dated February 5, 2024, is hereby admitted in evidence,” he said.

Following the ruling, prosecuting counsel, Chief Superintendent of Police Monday Omo-Osagie, informed the court that he had an interim application ready for hearing, adding that the defendants had been served and had filed responses.

However, counsel for the first defendant, Adeleke Agboola, SAN, questioned the prosecutor’s status, saying he had received information that Omo-Osagie had retired from the police.

Agboola said the prosecutor needed to clarify whether he was appearing under a fiat, adding that he was not served with the interim application in his office.

He also added that the prosecutor did not serve his office with the interim application.

Agboola said that when he informed the prosecutor this morning that he ought to have served his office, the prosecutor told him he was not obliged to do so, adding that he had served the first defendant.

“I was not served with the interim application by the prosecutor. When I informed him this morning that he ought to have served my office, he told me that he was not obliged to serve me, adding that he had served the first defendant,” Agboola said.


He argued that the application was not ripe for hearing; he added that it was an attempt to revisit an issue the court had already decided.

“The case before the court today was a ruling and continuation of trial. He should call his witness or close his case, so that the defendant can open his case,” he noted.

Counsel for the second defendant, Jude Ehiedu, also asked the prosecutor to clarify whether he was appearing under a fiat.

Ehiedu confirmed receipt of the application but argued that it was an abuse of court process because the court had previously ruled against a similar request.

In response, Omo-Osagie maintained that he remained a serving police officer until he was issued a certificate of discharge.

He said the application was filed on September 21, 2026, and that the first defendant was served on September 30.

“I am a serving police officer until I am issued a certificate of discharge. I am still in service. I do not know where the SAN got his information from or whether he has my discharge certificate.

“I am aware that this is an interim application and that the substantive matter is still pending. It is even part of the grounds of our application that the nominal complainant is not here.

“The SAN confronted me this morning and asked why I didn’t serve his office and served the first defendant. I served the first defendant on September 30, 2026, and that is how I have been serving the defendant. If the defendant did not bring it to him on time, that is not my fault.


“They served me electronically yesterday (Monday), and I accepted the service. We filed this application on September 21, and the registrars are aware.”

The prosecutor added that the application concerned the nominal complainant’s health and was distinct from an earlier application seeking permission for the witness to testify virtually because he was not resident in Nigeria.

Justice Kakaki, however, said he had not seen the application in the court file and directed the prosecutor to check the registry to establish whether it had been properly filed.

When the case resumed, Omo-Osagie told the court that a search at the registry confirmed that the application had been sent to the court and signed for by a registrar in Kakaki’s court identified as Elizabeth.

“My lord, this is not the first time this will be happening; this is the second time in a series. I would really like something to be done,” he said, before presenting another copy of the application to the court.

The prosecutor subsequently moved the motion on notice, dated September 18 and filed on September 21, 2026.

He said the application was supported by a 12-paragraph affidavit and a written address, which he adopted in urging the court to grant the reliefs sought.

Ehiedu objected to the prosecution’s response to the defendants’ counter-affidavits, arguing that the prosecutor had not filed a reply on points of law.

Omo-Osagie said he had only received the first and second defendants’ responses electronically on Monday.

Counsel for the first defendant, Benson Nwosu, who stood in for Agboola, argued that the earlier application, which the court dismissed on June 23, 2026, sought virtual testimony because the nominal complainant was outside Nigeria.

He said the prosecution could appeal the earlier decision rather than file another application seeking substantially the same relief.

Nwosu also argued that the prosecution should close its case if the witness could not appear in person.

“The matter can even be adjourned sine die. It is not compulsory that the nominal complainant must testify. The prosecution should close its case so that the defendant can take a bite at the cherry,” he said.

He urged the court to dismiss the application, while counsel for the second defendant adopted the first defendant’s arguments and urged the judge to reach the same conclusion.

After listening to the parties, Justice Kakaki adjourned the case until December 3, 2026, for ruling on the application.

At the previous proceedings on July 20, Ugbebor had narrated how he entered into the property transaction with Olusanya in November 2017 after receiving assurances that Oak Homes was a reputable developer capable of delivering a retirement home in Nigeria.

He told the court that he signed and returned the agreement by email before making payments in line with the contract.

According to the witness, the agreement was structured around performance milestones, with payments tied to verifiable and satisfactory completion of work at different stages of the project.

Ugbebor said he made four payments between November 2017 and December 2020, totalling N152m, representing 80 per cent of the N190m purchase price for two flats on the second floor of the development.

He described the money as his life savings, equivalent to about $400,000 at the prevailing exchange rates.

“I mentioned dollars because my income is in dollars. After the payment, the defendant started acting suspiciously, basically taking my patience and simplicity for stupidity,” he told the court.

Ugbebor said the project was scheduled for delivery on February 28, 2019, but construction later stalled, prompting him to send a representative to inspect the site on October 11, 2022.

He stated that he subsequently petitioned the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Lagos, on December 10, 2023, after concluding that Olusanya had fraudulently handled the transaction.

Rotary Club of Isolo, Okota Partner To Fight Cataract Blindness With Free Surgery

Emmanuel Ikpeama

The Rotary Club of Isolo and Rotary Club of Okota, under Rotary District 9111, in partnership with the Indo Eye Care Foundation, have concluded plans to fight cataract-induced blindness through a Free Cataract Surgery Outreach for residents of Lagos and Ogun States.

The outreach, themed “Restore Sight, Renew Hope! A Clearer Tomorrow Begins With Better Vision,” is scheduled to hold on Saturday, 24th October 2026, at 15, Ganiyu Sogunle Street, Ire-Akari Estate, Isolo, Lagos, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Investigator news reports that the medical mission is aimed at addressing the growing cases of avoidable blindness caused by cataract, particularly among the elderly and low-income earners who cannot afford the cost of surgery.

According to the organizers, beneficiaries will enjoy free comprehensive medical consultation, free cataract screening and assessment, and access to free surgery for those confirmed to require it.

They described cataract as a silent thief of sight that has rendered many people unproductive and dependent, stressing that restoring vision is restoring life, dignity and hope.

“This is not just about eyes, it is about giving people back their independence, their livelihood and their future. For many, this surgery will mean a return to work, to school, to family life,” the coordinators said.

Investigator news gathered that residents of Isolo, Okota and surrounding communities, especially those experiencing blurred vision, eye discomfort and poor eyesight, have been urged to attend the screening early.

The clubs assured that qualified eye specialists will be on ground to attend to participants professionally and compassionately.

So, after all the licking of boots and prostrating from Seyi Tinubu’s office, to Gbaja's office, and jumping all about, shouting Tinubu o, Tinubu o, Tinubu o, what they could give this very unreliable Segun Showunmi is member of a department of the President's campaign council.

Someone that had been the main spokesperson of a frontline presidential campaign, commanding his own team? This is the true definition of "from grace to grass.

But I don't blame the President's people, they probably know the kind of person he is. Ole olojukokoro. He looks for information to destroy anyone who does good to him and turns round to blackmail that person. He also scatters wherever he enters with words and through other scary means.

Above all, when God was distributing shame, he was fast asleep.

He can support you this hour and sing another tune the next minute. For the unreliable fellow, everything is about money.

His people know him well. To know how shameless he is, ask Ogun State people to tell you what transpired when Senator Kunle Amosun was trying to be Governor and he had to confront the incumbent Otunba Gbenga Daniel.

Any leader who hears that story would know Segun Showunmi is a devil that you must not dine with, even with a long spoon.

Egbon Bayo, and all Asiwaju's true people, please beware of the snake now officially in your midst.

I am Esther Aloba.

Arsenal Fans Club Nigeria For Launch Oct 17, To Promote Grassroot Footbal, Charity Outreach

Arsenal Fans Club Nigeria has said its official unveiling in Abuja on Saturday, 17 October, is part of a two-day programme featuring its second annual general meeting, community outreach and football activities.

According to the National President of the club, Mr Charles Ojugbana, the programme would bring together members from different states and city chapters to strengthen its membership and promote support for Arsenal Football Club in Nigeria.

He said in a statement in Abuja that the club will combine its unveiling with a market sanitation campaign and activities to promote grassroots football support.

The statement revealed that activities will begin on Friday, 16 October, with the second annual general meeting, which will provide an opportunity for members to discuss the club’s affairs and future plans.

On Saturday, members will participate in aerobic sessions and a novelty football match before embarking on a sanitation campaign at Wuse Market in Abuja.

As part of the initiative, the club will donate industrial refuse bins and other sanitation materials to the market union to support environmental cleanliness.

Ojugbana said the market outreach was consistent with the organisation’s charitable objectives, particularly its commitment to supporting vulnerable, less-privileged and disadvantaged members of society.

He explained that the club drew inspiration from the achievements of Nigerian players who have represented Arsenal, including former Super Eagles forward Nwankwo Kanu and current stars Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze.

The club president said the organisation aimed to improve the experience of Arsenal supporters and expand the club’s following across Nigeria.

The formal unveiling is expected to attract prominent personalities, business leaders and celebrities who support Arsenal, including former Senate President Bukola Saraki, Emir of Kano Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Senator Dino Melaye and Kanu.

Arsenal Fans Club Nigeria operates a governance structure comprising a Board of Trustees, a National Executive Committee and a General Assembly, which serves as its highest decision-making body.

According to the statement, the organisation also maintains a digital membership database to support its administration and operations.

Beyond football support, the club plans to organise an awareness campaign for children with Down syndrome in March 2027 to coincide with World Down Syndrome Day.

The Abuja launch and accompanying activities are expected to provide a platform for members to strengthen their relationships, promote community service and expand the organisation’s presence in Nigeria.

Women In Rotary Marks International Day Of The Girl Child, Empowers 200 Students To End Child Marriage

Emmanuel Ikpeama

Lagos –In a bold and compassionate move to protect the future of the Nigerian girl child,Women in Rotary, Rotary District 9111 is set to host over 200 school students in a special empowerment forum to mark this year’s International Day of the Girl Child.

Themed “End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights!”the event will bring together young girls, educators, parents, Rotarians, and community leaders for a day of inspiring conversations, mentorship, and advocacy that goes beyond celebration.

According to the organizers, the message is clear and urgent: “A girl should have the opportunity to learn before she is expected to provide, dream before she is pressured to settle, and grow before she is asked to become an adult.”

The forum is designed to be engaging, interactive and transformational — equipping girls with knowledge about their rights, their bodies, their education, and their immense potential to lead.

“When you invest in a girl, you invest in a generation. When you cut short a girl’s education through early marriage, you cut short the future of a nation,” the organizing committee stated.

“Let girls be girls. Let them learn, let them dream, and let them become all that God created them to be.”

The gathering will address the root causes and devastating consequences of child marriage from health risks and school dropouts to psychological trauma and economic dependence while offering solutions rooted in education, parental support, and community action.

Investigator news reports that the keynote address will be delivered by Rotarian Dr. Grace Bamigboye, a renowned medical expert and passionate girl-child advocate, who is expected to bring both professional insight and lived experience to the dialogue.

The event is hosted by PP Lara Akinsanya, Chair, Women in Rotary, under the distinguished leadership of Rotarian Bukola Bakare, District Governor, Rotary District 9111, as Chief Host.

“Women in Rotary believes that no girl should have her dreams traded for tradition. We are here to defend her right to education, to safety, and to choice. We are adding value to humanity by ensuring that every girl knows she matters,” Akinsanya said.

For District Governor Bakare, the initiative aligns perfectly with Rotary’s commitment to promoting gender equality, basic education, and creating lasting impact in communities.

More than just an observance, Investigator news gathered that the International Day of the Girl Child celebration by Women in Rotary is a movement a rallying call to parents to protect, to teachers to empower, to leaders to legislate, and to society to invest more deliberately in girls.

As the world watches, 200 girls in Lagos will stand up to say: We deserve childhood, we deserve education, we deserve opportunity.

Back to School:Rotary Club of Agbara Delivers Learning kits, mentorship And Lasting Impact Across Agbara And Idanyin Communities.


.....As Over 500 Students benefits.

Amaka Igwe

AGBARA, OGUN STATE —It was joy, excitement and renewed hope for hundreds of pupils and students as the Rotary Club of Agbara, in a powerful collaboration with the District 9111 Interact Representatives, stormed three public schools in Agbara and Idanyin with its life-changing "Back to School" project on Thursday, September 25, 2026.

Anchored on the theme "Education Builds Brighter Futures" and Rotary International's call to "Create Lasting Impact," the intervention reached Agbara Community High School (Edu), Idanyin Primary School, and Idanyin Comprehensive High School three underserved schools where a single exercise book can determine whether a child stays in class.


Hundreds of students received essential learning materials, including exercise books, school bags, writing materials, and other academic supplies that will power them through the new academic session.

Speaking at Agbara Community High School, the President of Rotary Club of Agbara, Rtn. Philip Ebosele PHF, said the project is more than charity it is an investment in the future of Nigeria.

"Education is the most powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty and unlocking human potential. We are not just sharing books and pens; we are restoring dignity, easing the burden on struggling parents, and telling every child here that their dreams are valid," Ebosele declared.

He added that basic education remains the bedrock of sustainable development, and Rotary will continue to champion it.

In a striking show of youth leadership, Zainab Ayobami Lawal, District Interact Representative for District 9111, said the collaboration proves young people can lead change.

"When Interactors serve, they inspire. This partnership allows us to lead by example — student to student — showing that academic excellence, discipline and service can go together. We are not the leaders of tomorrow; we are leading today," Lawal said to loud cheers from students.

According to Rtn. Paul Onabanjo, Chair, Service Projects Committee,the project was intentionally designed to bridge resource gaps and build lasting relationships with schools.

"What makes this special is not just what we gave, but what we left behind motivation, mentorship and memory. Our Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors sat with the students, listened to them, encouraged them to stay disciplined, stay in school and stay focused," Onabanjo noted.

The outreach was executed alongside vibrant partners the Rotaract Club of Agbara Golden, Rotaract Club of Okokomaiko, and Seed of Hope who added energy, peer mentorship and community mobilisation.

For many students, it was their first time meeting professionals and youth leaders who told them they could become more.

School heads, teachers, and community leaders could not hide their gratitude, describing the intervention as timely and transformational as the new term begins. They noted that the materials will boost attendance, morale and academic performance, especially for indigent pupils.

The atmosphere was electric smiles, songs, thank-you notes and renewed determination filled the classrooms.

The Rotary Club of Agbara is a proud club in Rotary International, District 9111. It brings together business and professional leaders committed to humanitarian service, high ethical standards, and building goodwill and peace. Under the 2026 Rotary focus on Basic Education and Literacy, the club continues to create lasting change in Ogun State and beyond.

Visa Fraud: Travel Agent Conceal Documents To Arrange Fake Marriage For me - UK - Based Nigerian Tells Court

A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Emmanuel Opeyemi Makinde, has told Justice Ademuyiwa Oyeyipo of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Jabi, Abuja, how a travel a agent, Mr Waliyu Aderibigbe Shitta, concealed information amd documents to arrange fake marriage for him in 2022.

Makinde, in his evidence before the Court said the travel agent fraudulently added a woman to his visa application in 2022 as his wife.

He told the court that the travel agent added one Miss Dolapo Afusat Yusuf as his legally married wife.

The travel agent is currently standing trial before the court for allegedly arranging a fraudulent marriage for Miss Dolapo Afusat Yusuf in order to facilitate her travel abroad using the identity of Mr Opeyemi, a Nigerian citizen residing in the United Kingdom.

Led in evidence in chief by the Prosecution Counsel, R. Abang, Makinde, who is the complainant in the case said he has zero knowledge of the woman he was said to have been married to.


Makinde, in his evidence before the Court, said he submitted a Subject Access Request to the Home Office on 26/03/2024, and after 30 days, the Home Office provided the records.

He said it was a complete shock to him when he discovered through the document he got

“For the first time in my life, I saw the name Dolapo Afusat Yusuf recorded as my spouse on my own student visa application.”

"A woman I have never met, a woman I have never spoken to, a woman whose face I cannot describe, a woman i have zero knowledge of, until government document forced her name into my life and destroyed everything I have worked for. I state categorically under oath that i have never seen this woman, Dolapo Afusat Yusuf.

"In the two PDF document sent to me through my personal mail on the day of my biometric, the defendant forwarded my visa appointment to my mail. Page 12 of my WhatsApp chat confirms this.

"He was supposed to send three documents to my email address, the appointment, chcklist and student visa application for me to clarify it, for the student visa application form.

"The single most important document was deliberately concealed and was never sent to me. Those two documents he sent to me are completely useless. He sent a worthless paper to me to create a false impression that everything was being handled transparently he sent me those useless documents to create the illusion of transparency".

He further told the Court that on May 17, 2024, his UK solicitor, attempted to submit a UK visa application for his wife the second time but the application was refused on June. 7, 2024.

He said the application was refused not because his wife was not qualified or their marriage is not genuine or done anything wrong but because the UK office stated in writing that their record shows that i am legally married in the UK, hat i had a valid marriage certificate.

"My UK solicitor immediately filed an administrative review on June 22, 2024 and every legal step I had taken had cost me money I did not have. In addition I'd entered depression and currently taken anti-depressant drugs.

"On August 8, 20204, the UK government, confirmed what the defendant did to me. The British Home, office confirmed this in writing.

"My visa was cancelled and whenever you are submitting a UK visa application, the UK visa portal requires an applicant to declare whether a third party is assisting with the application.

"The declaration is specific and mandatory. The defendnat without my knowledge and authority maliciously thick the declaration that I was personally completing and submitting the application myself", The specific declaration he falsely made in my name before the British Government states:
'By sending this application, you confirm that to the best of your knowledge and belief the following is correct... I am the applicant aged 18 or overhe said.

The complainant had said in his evidence before the court that he
sent a screen record of the e-mail he made and told the Defendant the e-mail was wipe when he logged in.

According to him, there was no UK Visa application form on the e-mail and the Defendant told him he will ask someone in Nigeria to check.

"He came back few days later and told me the document has been deleted because he has alot of people he is dealing with.

"I called my pastor again to inform him what the Defendant told me and my pastor told the Assistant Shepherd Oseni Pascal to call the Defendant and the Defendant stated that the information in the application was based on the information i had provided throughout my dealing with him.

"| consistently informed him that | was single for the purpose of my student visa application after my wife completed her study, | submitted an application for her on 06/03/2024 so that she can join me in the UK.

"| was working on that day when | received an e-mail from home office and they requested a Divorce Certificate relating to an alleged previous marriage. | was in shock because | have not been married to anybody, so, immediately, | sent a voice note to the Defendant telling him the consequences of what is going on. | also screenshot the home office correspondence, after viewing it, he blocked me, | called my pastor again, | told him we need to arrest the Defendant my Pastor didn't act on what I said, rather he stopped responding to my massage after the second day".

The trial has been further adjourned to Nov. 11, 2026

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SIXT-MEDIA LANE ANNOUNCES ANNUAL AWARDS & NATIONAL LEADERSHIP LECTURE 2026

...Sets November 12 for Grand Ceremony at Army Resource Centre, Abuja

Theme: "SERVICE OVER SELF" Celebrating Excellence, Honouring Impacts.

All is now set for the most anticipated gathering of leaders, icons, and change-makers in Nigeria as SIXT-MEDIA LANE, one of Nigeria's fastest-growing and most credible online media platforms, announces its ANNUAL AWARDS AND NATIONAL LEADERSHIP LECTURE 2026.

The prestigious event is slated to hold on Wednesday, 12th November 2026, at the magnificent Nigerian Army Resource Center, Asokoro, Abuja, by 10:00 AM prompt.

According to the Publisher and Chairman Planning Committee, Amb Prince Sixtus Opara, this year's edition promises to be bigger, better and more impactful than ever.

Speaking on the theme, "SERVICE OVER SELF: Celebrating Excellence, Honouring Impacts," Amb Opara stated that the theme was carefully chosen to reflect the need to celebrate Nigerians who have placed national interest, humanity and service above personal gains.

In a time when many are chasing personal glory, there are still men and women who are serving selflessly - in governance, business, security, education, health, media, entertainment, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and community development. This award is to celebrate excellence and honour their impacts. We want to tell their stories and inspire others to do more," he said.

The SIXT-MEDIA LANE Annual Awards is designed to honour distinguished Nigerians from all walks of life, Public Servants, Political Leaders, Traditional Rulers, Security Chiefs, Business Moguls, Entrepreneurs, Humanitarians, Clergy, Youth Icons, Women of Virtue, Media Practitioners and Outstanding Organizations whose contributions have positively shaped Nigeria.

The event will also feature a National Leadership Lecture to be delivered by eminent thought leaders, where critical national issues will be dissected and solutions proffered for Nigeria's growth and unity.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:

In view of this, the management of SIXT-MEDIA LANE is hereby calling on the general public to nominate credible, outstanding and impactful individuals and organizations they feel deserve to be honoured on that day.

If you know someone whose service is exceptional, whose leadership is inspiring and whose impact is undeniable, nominate them now!

HOW TO NOMINATE / PARTICIPATE:

Interested members of the public, organizations and nominees are advised to reach out to the organizing committee through the following channels:

Email: sixtmedialane2021@gmail.com

Phone numbers:
09077706166 ( Call)
08036562634 (WhatsApp Only)

Nomination should include: Nominee's Full Name, Organization, Category of Award (if known), Brief Profile / Achievements and Contact Details of the person nominating.

Entry for sponsorship, partnership, media coverage and exhibition stands is also open.

This is not just an award, it is a national movement to celebrate genuine service. We want Nigerians to be part of it. Nominate your hero today," Amb Opara added.

Mark the Date:
Date: 12th November, 2026
Venue: Nigerian Army Resource Center, Asokoro - Abuja
Time: 10:00 AM
Theme: SERVICE OVER SELF, Celebrating Excellence, Honouring Impacts

For more information, visit https://www.sixtmedialane.com

Signed:
Amb Prince Sixtus Opara
Publisher / Chairman Planning Committee
SIXT-MEDIA LANE Annual Awards & National Leadership Lecture 2026

XEJET Drags SAHCO, AGHAN To Court, Seeks ₦16.1 billion Damages Over Breach Confidentiality, False Information,

A privately owned airline, XEJet Limited has dragged Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SACHO) before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, over breach of confidentiality.

In the suit, the airline said the aviation handling company had no contractual right to suspend or withdraw ground handling services for non-payment of invoices, adding that the defendant's Credit Policy forms no part of the agreement the two companies entered into.

In the suit filed on behalf of XEJet by its Counsel, Alex Izinyon II, ESQ, the company sued Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SACHO) as the sole defendant.

In the suit marked FCT/HC/CV/4506/2026, the claimant raised seven questions for determination and also sought 11 reliefs.

Among the questions, the claimant prayed the court to determine the following: Whether, upon a true construction of Paragraph 13.1 of Annex B 1.1 to the Standard Groundy Handling Agreement between the Claimant and the Defendant effective 1 January 2026, information concerning the Claimant's account with the Defendant, including the Defendant's invoices and statements of account, the sums invoiced, paid and outstanding, and the Claimant's payment history, communications and proposals, is information made available by or on behalf of the parties to each other in the provision of the services, which the Defendant undertook permanently to keep confidential.

Whether the Defendant, by disclosing information concerning the Claimant's account to AGHAN, its officers or members, which AGHAN published in its statement of 28th September 2026, acted in breach of Paragraph 13.1 of the Agreement.

Whether, upon a true construction of Paragraph 4.2 of the Agreement, the exclusion of liability for loss of profits, revenue, business and goodwill applies to loss caused by a breach of Paragraph 13.1 committed negligently or with wilful misconduct.

In the suit dated September 30, 2026, the claimant sought the following reliefs:
A declaration that, upon a true construction of Paragraph 13.1 of the Agreement, information concerning the Claimant's account with the Defendant, including the Defendant's invoices and statements of account, the sums invoiced, paid and outstanding, and the Claimant's payment history, communications and proposals, is confidential information which the Defendant is bound permanently to keep confidential,

A declaration that the Defendant is not entitled, without the Claimant's prior written consent, to disclose such information to AGHAN, its officers or members, or to the press.

A declaration that the Defendant, by disclosing information concerning the Claimant's account to AGHAN, its officers or members, acted in breach of Paragraph 13.1 of the Agreement, and that the breach was committed with wilful misconduct or, alternatively, negligently, within the meaning of Paragraph 4.2 of the Agreement.

The claimant also sought an order of perpetual injunction restraining the Defendant, whether by itself, its directors, officers, servants, agents or privies, from further disclosing any information concerning the Claimant's account, or any other information within Paragraph 13.1 of the Agreement, to AGHAN, its officers or members, the press or any other third party, save as Paragraph 13.1 permits.

The claimant sought the sum of N1b as general damages for breach of Paragraph 13.1 of the Agreement and another N100 Million as general damages for the wrongful withdrawal of ground handling services on 28th September 2026.

In the affidavit in support of the Originating Summons, deposed to, by
Emmanuel Ayuba Iza, the Group Chief Executive Officer of XEJet Limited, the airline said it and the Defendant are parties to a Standard Ground Handling Agreement comprising Annex B 1.1 (Location(s), Agreed Services and Charges), effective 1st January 2026, and the Main Agreement and Annex A of the Standard Ground Handling Agreement of January 2018 published by the International Air Transport Association, which Annex B 1.1 incorporates by the simplified procedure as if repeated in full.

The claimant said by the Agreement, the Defendant undertook to provide ground handling services to the Claimant's aircraft, passengers and baggage at Abuja, Lagos, Benin, Asaba and Warri airports, including passenger handling, baggage handling, marshalling, loading and unloading, towing and push-back of aircraft, and load control.

The deponent in the affidavit said, "By a letter dated 4th September 2026 (reference SAH/4U/MD/04-09/255) addressed to me, the Defendant requested settlement, on or before 10 September 2026, of the invoices shown in a Statement of Account as at 15 August 2026, and invited the Claimant to raise any queries on the statement within the same period.

"Upon receipt of the said letter, the Claimant engaged the Defendant in negotiation and in a joint reconciliation of the account, in order to verify the sums actually owed, invoice by invoice.

"The Defendant did not suspend its services when 10 September 2026 passed, and it continued to provide them.

"By a letter dated 23 September 2026 (reference SAH/4U/MD/23-09/257) addressed to me, the Defendant requested settlement within three working days of receipt, on or before 28 September 2026, and stated that it would suspend services, if it did not receive payment “or a satisfactory payment arrangement” within that period.

"On 28 September 2026, from about 8.00 a.m., before the period fixed in its letter of 23 September 2026 had expired, the Defendant withdrew ground handling services from the Claimant at all airports in Nigeria.

"Notwithstanding the withdrawal, and within the period stipulated in the Defendant's letter of 23 September 2026, the Claimant on the same 28th September 2026 paid the Defendant the sum of N7,000,000.00 by two bank transfers of N2,000,000.00 and N5,000,000.00 respectively, each narrated “Ground handling outstanding”, toward the outstanding account and in furtherance of a payment arrangement with the Defendant.

Also, in a separate suit, the airline dragged the Incorporated Trustees of Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) before the court over allegations of false information to the media and to the general public. The airline claims ₦15 billion in general, aggravated and exemplary damages.

The Claimant said it had a commercial account for ground handling services with Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (“SAHCO”).

SAHCO is a ground handling company that is a member of the association (AGHAN).

The claimant in the Statement of Claim said by a letter of 23rd September
2026, SAHCO fixed 28th September 2026 as the latest date for payment or a satisfactory payment arrangement.

The airline said, "The Claimant and SAHCO were in discussion when the publications complained of in the media were made. The Claimant owed no sum to any other member of AGHAN.

"No payment plan had been concluded between the Claimant and SAHCO or the 1st Defendant; the Claimant had proposed terms and commenced payment on account, as pleaded below; and the Claimant was never served with, or became party to, any notice or arrangement arising from the 1st Defendant’s ultimatum of September 2026.

"Between 28th and 29th September 2026 the Claimant paid SAHCO the sum of N215,898,420.25 in aggregate, by five bank transfers, in full settlement of the account: the first two transfers, totalling N7,000,000.00, were received by SAHCO on 28th September 2026, within the period fixed by its letter of 23rd September 2026; the remaining three, totalling N208,898,420.25, were paid on 29th September 2026.”

"On 28th September 2026, the 1st Defendant, acting by its President and Vice President, published a joint statement signed by them and released it to the press".

The claimant said the 1st Defendant released the AGHAN statement intending and knowing that it would be republished in national newspapers and online, and it was so republished by the media.

Justice Silvanus Oriji of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, adjourned the case involving Jordan Ezenwo Nyesom-Wike, son of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, to December 1, 2026.

Jordan, a lawyer, told the court that his signature on the document presented to the court was forged.

According to him, he has no link whatsoever with the claimants in the case.

While under cross-examination by Counsel to the Claimants, Hamza Dantani, Jordan said he was out of the country at about the time he was said to have collected the money on September 26, 2025

He told the court, "I did not receive any money from anybody. I did not sign any document for land deal, I only found out that my signature was on the land document just like anyone else in this court yesterday (Tuesday).

"I never had any friend named Onor Sandy and I did not have any deal with anyone regarding land deal".

The case was adjourned to December 1,2 and 14, 2026 for continuation of trial.

At the last adjourned date, the Court ordered him to produce his travel passport.

He produced the photocopy of the passport with an undertaking that the original will be produced whenever it is needed by the court.

The court made the order following an application by Counsel to the claimants, Hamza Dantani, during the defendant’s defence, in an alleged $2.1 million fraud case.

The suit, marked CV/008/2026, was filed by Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited against Jordan, who is the son of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.

The claimants said they met Jordan in London, where they developed a friendship and after about three months, they met again in Abuja, where they approached him for assistance to facilitate the acquisition of land in the Federal Capital Territory.

The claimants claim that Jordan agreed to facilitate the acquisition of 30 hectares of land at Katampe and 30 hectares at Guzape. They allege that Jordan told them the facilitation fee was $2.1 million, adding that $2 million was for his father, the FCT Minister, while $100,000 was his personal fee.

They further alleged that the cash was delivered on September 26, 2025 in the presence of Adamu Sani, Aliyu Sarki, and Sai Wani, while Jordan was accompanied by one Onor Sandy.

Emmanuel Ikpeama

In true demonstration of its motto, Service Above Self, the Rotary Club of Okota has put smiles on the faces of pupils of St. Paul Anglican Primary School, Isagatedo, Isolo, Lagos.

The Club flagged off its Basic Education and Literacy Project for the 2026-2027 Rotary Year with the donation of high-quality school bags and complete writing materials to all 90 pupils of the school.

The intervention, which coincides with September as Rotary Basic Education and Literacy Month, is one of the seven areas of focus of Rotary International and is aimed at welcoming pupils back to school after the long holiday while easing the financial burden on parents.

The pupils, who were full of excitement, received brand new school bags, notebooks, pencils, biros and erasers from the Rotarians.

President of the Rotary Club of Okota for 2026-2027, Rotarian Abidemi Ibrahim Sogunle,said the project is just the beginning of many more to come.

"Based on the theme of Rotary, which is Basic Education and Literacy Month, we want to ensure we execute projects every month in line with the Rotary theme.

We are presenting school bags and writing materials to the students of St. Paul Anglican School, Isagatedo. We want them to be good ambassadors to the country," he said.

"For the population here presently, there are 90 students, and we are giving all of them school bags. We are also going to three other schools: Ronik International School, Power and Glory International School, and Okota Senior Secondary School. This is Series 1, and we are completing Series 2 by next week for the other three schools."

He urged the pupils to take their education seriously:

"My advice to them is to listen to their teachers and ensure they don't play with their education.

Anything they need, God will give it to them, but they must first ensure they are educated. Once they are educated, anything is possible."

Also speaking Rotarian Nofiu Okuwande, Past President and Service Project Chair for 2026-2027, explained the motivation behind the project.

"This movement is part of the seven areas of focus of Rotary, which is basic education and literacy. September is basic education month, and we decided to do this to give back to the students for a welcome back to school after their holiday."

"We brought writing materials, books, pencils, biros, erasers, and bags for them to use for school.

This primary school happens to be where our immediate past president attended when he was young; he is an old student of this school, so he decided to pick it to give back to his alma mater," he said.

He advised the pupils to dream big and remain committed to their studies.

"Most of them said they want to be governors, doctors, or lawyers.

I pray for them that as they have these dreams in mind, God will perfect everything for them and they will become who they want to be in life.

We also advise them that just as our past president came back as an old student, they should do the same when they grow up and become adults."

The Headmistress of the school was full of praises and could not hide her emotions as she appreciated the Club for the kind gesture.

"I want to say thank you for everything to the Rotary Club of Okota. We thank you for the package you gave to us; it is marvelous. We can see that you are great," she said.

"I thank you because Rotary Club of Okota came here to wipe away the tears of the parents.

Many of them could not even afford the bags. It is marvelous to us. When you look at that bag, it is a very high quality. I have not seen such a bag anywhere. I was overwhelmed and excited. Thank you, and God bless you."

She added that the donation will go a long way in boosting the morale of the pupils and giving them a sense of belonging, especially at a time when many families are struggling with back-to-school expenses.

One of the beneficiaries, Oni Oluwashemilore Oluwa, expressed joy in an emotional tone:

"I feel happy because Rotary Club of Okota gave us these things, God will bless them for what they have done. This new bag is better than the old one. God will bless them and provide for them."

The event ended on a high note with songs of appreciation, prayers and group photographs as teachers and community members lauded the Rotary Club of Okota for being a shining example of humanitarian service.

Emmanuel Ikpeama

In true demonstration of its motto, Service Above Self, the Rotary Club of Okota has put smiles on the faces of pupils of St. Paul Anglican Primary School, Isagatedo, Isolo, Lagos.

The Club flagged off its Basic Education and Literacy Project for the 2026-2027 Rotary Year with the donation of high-quality school bags and complete writing materials to all 90 pupils of the school.

The intervention, which coincides with September as Rotary Basic Education and Literacy Month, is one of the seven areas of focus of Rotary International and is aimed at welcoming pupils back to school after the long holiday while easing the financial burden on parents.

The pupils, who were full of excitement, received brand new school bags, notebooks, pencils, biros and erasers from the Rotarians.

President of the Rotary Club of Okota for 2026-2027, Rotarian Abidemi Ibrahim Sogunle,said the project is just the beginning of many more to come.

"Based on the theme of Rotary, which is Basic Education and Literacy Month, we want to ensure we execute projects every month in line with the Rotary theme.

We are presenting school bags and writing materials to the students of St. Paul Anglican School, Isagatedo. We want them to be good ambassadors to the country," he said.

"For the population here presently, there are 90 students, and we are giving all of them school bags. We are also going to three other schools: Ronik International School, Power and Glory International School, and Okota Senior Secondary School. This is Series 1, and we are completing Series 2 by next week for the other three schools."

He urged the pupils to take their education seriously:

"My advice to them is to listen to their teachers and ensure they don't play with their education.

Anything they need, God will give it to them, but they must first ensure they are educated. Once they are educated, anything is possible."

Also speaking Rotarian Nofiu Okuwande, Past President and Service Project Chair for 2026-2027, explained the motivation behind the project.

"This movement is part of the seven areas of focus of Rotary, which is basic education and literacy. September is basic education month, and we decided to do this to give back to the students for a welcome back to school after their holiday."

"We brought writing materials, books, pencils, biros, erasers, and bags for them to use for school.

This primary school happens to be where our immediate past president attended when he was young; he is an old student of this school, so he decided to pick it to give back to his alma mater," he said.

He advised the pupils to dream big and remain committed to their studies.

"Most of them said they want to be governors, doctors, or lawyers.

I pray for them that as they have these dreams in mind, God will perfect everything for them and they will become who they want to be in life.

We also advise them that just as our past president came back as an old student, they should do the same when they grow up and become adults."

The Headmistress of the school was full of praises and could not hide her emotions as she appreciated the Club for the kind gesture.

"I want to say thank you for everything to the Rotary Club of Okota. We thank you for the package you gave to us; it is marvelous. We can see that you are great," she said.

"I thank you because Rotary Club of Okota came here to wipe away the tears of the parents.

Many of them could not even afford the bags. It is marvelous to us. When you look at that bag, it is a very high quality. I have not seen such a bag anywhere. I was overwhelmed and excited. Thank you, and God bless you."

She added that the donation will go a long way in boosting the morale of the pupils and giving them a sense of belonging, especially at a time when many families are struggling with back-to-school expenses.

One of the beneficiaries, Oni Oluwashemilore Oluwa, expressed joy in an emotional tone:

"I feel happy because Rotary Club of Okota gave us these things, God will bless them for what they have done. This new bag is better than the old one. God will bless them and provide for them."

The event ended on a high note with songs of appreciation, prayers and group photographs as teachers and community members lauded the Rotary Club of Okota for being a shining example of humanitarian service.

ISTDAL @ 40: Senator Adefuye, Eze Ambassador Njoku, Boniface Okparaku, Eze Ambassador Chika Nwokedi, Others Bag Prestigious Awards

...As Imo indigenes in Lagos renew call for unity

It was a night of honour and celebration as distinguished personalities including Senator Anthony Adefuye, Eze Amb. Nicholas Njoku, Eze Dr. Chukwudi Boniface Okparaku and Eze Amb. Dr. Chika Nwokedi bagged prestigious awards at the 40th anniversary of the Imo State Towns Development Association, Lagos (ISTDAL).

The grand finale of ISTDAL @ 40, held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Basketball Court, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, attracted illustrious sons and daughters of Imo State, traditional rulers, town union leaders, captains of industry and friends of Imo State.

Themed “Deepening the Unity, Peace and Security of Imo State Through Equity, Justice and Brotherhood,” the event celebrated four decades of unity, brotherhood and grassroots development.


In his anniversary address, President General of ISTDAL, High Chief Hon. Chris Ekeocha, described 40 years as a profound milestone of persistence and achievement.

He recalled that ISTDAL was established in 1986 as the apex umbrella body of all registered town unions of Imo indigenes resident in Lagos, to mobilize funds for the construction of an airport in Owerri initiated by the then Military Governor, Distinguished Senator (General) Ike Omar Sanda Nwachukwu.

“Today that airport, the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport named after the revered first civilian Governor of old Imo State, Chief Sam Onunaka Mbakwe, PhD, has been realized and is indeed one of the busiest airports in Nigeria,” he said.

He noted that ISTDAL now has a functional Secretariat at No. 5, Adelabu Close, off Okalawon Ajayi Street, Surulere, Lagos, and owns a Toyota Hiace Bus. The association operates through committees including Contact and Mobilization, State of Affairs, Imo Searchlight Magazine, Imo Carnival, Imo Hall of Fame, August Meeting, Children’s Day, Economic and Allied Matters and Political Affairs.

“Our policy thrust is to partner with any government in power in Imo and reach out to develop Imo State,” Ekeocha said, adding that ISTDAL has helped facilitate sister bodies in Oyo, Ogun, Ekiti, Osun and Ondo states.

On the litigation that rocked the association between 2023-2025/26, he said: “It was unnecessary and distracting, but to the glory of God, we emerged victorious and stronger.”

Speaking with Journalists Ekeocha rated Governor Hope Uzodimma as Nigeria’s best performing governor.

“Senator Hope Uzodimma is the best performing governor in Nigeria. He is very silent, he is not loud. I doff my cap for him. When you go to Imo State, you see development, not talking,” he declared.

He stressed that ISTDAL awards are not for sale.

“Our award is not an all-comers affair. We have a committee that screens the background of anyone we want to give award to, to ascertain his or her value to Imo State and Nigeria at large. We don’t give awards because of money or influence. We give awards because of people’s character and what they have done in the society,” he said.


Chairman of the Occasion, Eze Dr. Chukwudi Boniface Okparaku, Founder/CEO of Sonia Giovanna Group, congratulated ISTDAL for sustaining unity for 40 years.

“I congratulate them for keeping the flag flying and for bringing our people together for the past 40 years. It is not an easy task, and I commend the continuity and leadership they have demonstrated,” he said.

Senator Anthony Adefuye, who was honoured, said his long-standing relationship with Imo indigenes proves that tribe should not divide Nigerians.

“Some of us were born at the same time in Lagos. Some are Igbo, some are Hausa and some are Yoruba, but we are still the same. We hold ourselves as one, and we will always be one,” Adefuye stated.


The climax was the conferment of merit awards on distinguished personalities who have excelled in various fields and contributed to the growth of Imo State and Nigeria.

Top on the list were Senator Anthony Adefuye, Eze Amb. Nicholas Njoku, Eze Dr. Chukwudi Boniface Okparaku (Bobaselu of Ikotun Land), Eze Amb. Dr. Chika Nwokedi (Eze Okpoko I of Obodoukwu and Ezendigbo Ijegun-Ijedodo), Bishop Francis Anunobi, Rev. Mrs. Josephine Anunobi, Eze Monday Obi JP, Chief Emmanuel Okeke, Mr. Innocent Ohagwa, High Chief Anselm Njoku, Lady Ada Ofoegbu JP, Hon. Mrs. Maureen Ashara, High Chief Uzoma Osinachi, Dr. ThankGod Okereh, Barr. Chuks Okeugiri, Prof. Mercy Chigamezu, Nze Edwin Egboka, Chief Moses Nwokoro (Ohamadike Ndigbo), Lady Blessing Mbonu, Chief Felix Igboanugo and Mr. Uzor Arukwe.

Responding on behalf of awardees, the honourees expressed profound gratitude to ISTDAL and pledged continued support for unity and development of Imo State.

The celebration was spiced with cultural displays, traditional dances, masquerade performances and Imo delicacies, showcasing the rich heritage of Ndi-Imo in Lagos.

As the curtains fell, the message resonated: 40 years after, ISTDAL remains a strong symbol of equity, justice, brotherhood and collective progress.

MAIDUGURI — The Progressives Alliance for Justice, Unity and Democracy has threatened to hand over Ibrahim G. Wala to law enforcement agencies over what it called “false, malicious and defamatory” allegations against Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State.

In a press statement signed by Convener, Wale Adegoke, and Secretary, Musa Abdullahi, the group described Wala’s latest attack as part of a pattern of “falsehood and blackmail” targeted at undermining a performing administration.

The Alliance recalled that Wala was previously convicted by a competent court of law for making unsubstantiated allegations against the then Executive Secretary of the National Hajj Commission, Alhaji Muktar, and was sentenced to prison.

“It is a national embarrassment that a person convicted for peddling lies is the one now attacking the credibility of Governor Zulum,” the group said. “The court found him guilty of false claims and brazen unsubstantiation.”

The group accused Wala of embarking on a campaign of calumny to denigrate the achievements of the Zulum administration since 2019.

“These baseless allegations are nothing but desperation and treachery aimed at hoodwinking the people against a governor with proven records of integrity, honesty and performance,” the statement read.

It added that residents of Borno can attest to the “miracle hand of Zulum” in areas of reconstruction, security, education, health and infrastructure across the state.

The Alliance further criticized Wala for “pontificating on funds accruing to Borno” despite what it described as a tainted record on issues of integrity and moral rectitude.

“We warn Wala and his cohorts to desist from this fruitless grandstanding and allow the government to consolidate on development-oriented projects,” the group stated.

“A restrained response to evil is not weakness. We shall take adequate steps to ensure justice prevails. Wala should be ready to appear before law enforcement agents to substantiate his false claims again.”

The Progressives Alliance urged citizens to ignore Wala’s allegations and continue to support the Zulum administration in delivering dividends of democracy to the people of Borno.

*THE DSS-SOWORE SUMMERSAULT: AN UNNECESSARY PROSECUTION THAT SHOULD NEVER HAVE STARTED*

31st August, 2026.

The reported decision of the Department of State Services (DSS) to ask the Federal High Court to adjourn its case against Omoyele Sowore until after the 16th January 2027 Presidential Election is a remarkable summersault. I wonder how the same DSS that dragged Sowore to court over his description of President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal” has suddenly discovered the importance of fairness and a level playing field because Sowore is a Presidential Candidate.

The question on the lips of many Nigerians is simple: what has changed? Definitely, the alleged statement made by Sowore has not changed. The circumstances surrounding it have not changed. The case has not suddenly become irrelevant because an election is approaching. What has actually changed is that the DSS now realises that the prosecution could interfere with Sowore's participation in the forthcoming election.

In my view, that realisation came too late. The prosecution was ill-planned and unnecessary from the outset. In a democracy, public officials must expect criticism, including harsh, unpleasant and provocative criticism. The President, Governors and other public officers are not above scrutiny merely because they occupy public offices. As a matter of fact, any person who cannot withstand criticism has no business hanging around public offices.

Calling the President a name may be offensive, irresponsible or politically provocative, but it should not automatically become a matter for the nation's foremost domestic intelligence agency to handle. The DSS should have been concerned primarily with matters that threaten national security, not with policing political insults or legitimate complaints about bad governance.

The greater irony is that the Sowore prosecution has now produced an unintended consequence: it has demystified the security agencies. Sowore has demonstrated that the enormous powers of the State are not unlimited. He has shown that a Nigerian citizen can challenge the machinery of government and insist on his or her constitutional rights.

This episode should reassure Nigerians that they cannot simply be arrested, prosecuted or illegally penalised merely because they criticise President Tinubu. We all have the right to complain about bad governance at the Federal, State or Local Government levels. That is an important democratic lesson.

The DSS must, however, answer another question: how much public money has been spent pursuing this case? The agency is funded by Nigerian taxpayers. It therefore means that every investigation activity, court appearance, legal filing and other expenditure associated with this prosecution was ultimately borne by the Nigerian people. If the DSS now believes that the case can conveniently wait until after the Presidential Election, then Nigerians are entitled to question why such resources were wasted on the prosecution in the first place.

I submit finally that the DSS owes Sowore an apology. It owes an apology to his family, his lawyers and the numerous supporters who have been subjected to the anxiety, pressure and trauma associated with the prosecution. An apology will not weaken the DSS. It will demonstrate maturity and respect for the Nigerian people.

Never again should the DSS make a mockery of itself in this manner. The Sowore case has exposed the danger of confusing political dissent with criminality. Whenever Nigerians complain about bad governance or express their anger with the State, the appropriate response is not always arrest or prosecution. Sometimes, the appropriate response is for the persons in authority to simply listen.

Barr. Edward Omaga is the
President of Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN) and writes from Abuja, Nigeria. He can be reached on integritycrusaders@gmail.com

*2027: North Central Rainbow Network Endorses President Tinubu for Second Term, Names Rep Leke Abejide As Grand Patron*

The North Central Rainbow Network (NCRN), a multi-party coalition of political leaders, activists and young professionals drawn from across the six states of the North Central geopolitical zone, has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027.

The group also named Honourable Leke Abejide, the lawmaker representing Yagba Federal Constituency, as its Grand Patron.

The decision was reached after a meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday.

Membership of the Network cuts across all major political parties, reflecting a broad consensus that transcends partisan lines.

In a statement signed by John Alli Oriri, its National Coordinator, the group cited the President’s measurable progress in security and infrastructure as the foundation of its endorsement.

“President Tinubu has demonstrated uncommon courage in confronting the twin challenges of insecurity and underdevelopment in our region,” said Oriri.

“From the sustained kinetic and non-kinetic operations that have neutralised thousands of terrorists and bandits, to the establishment of new military battalions across the North Central, the results are visible on the ground.”

“We are particularly encouraged by the massive infrastructural investments. The dualisation and rehabilitation of the Gwagwalada-Lokoja road, the ongoing works on the Lafia-Makurdi-Otukpo-Enugu corridor, and the network of emergency and major road projects currently numbering over 60 across the zone are transforming connectivity and commerce,” Oriri added.

The Network highlighted that the Federal Government is executing 61 road projects across the North Central states, with several already completed and others at advanced stages.

These include concrete dual carriageways that have significantly reduced travel times between key commercial centres and improved the movement of agricultural produce from Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi and Plateau.

Members of the group also noted broader national gains under the Renewed Hope Agenda, including economic reforms that have increased revenue accruals to states, expanded defence budgets, and the recruitment of additional security personnel.

They described these as evidence of a leadership focused on long-term structural change rather than short-term populism.

“Honourable Leke Abejide has been a consistent and selfless partner in this journey,” Oriri continued.

“His unwavering support for President Tinubu across the North Central region has been matched by tangible empowerment programmes that have touched the lives of thousands of our sons and daughters.

"He has funded scholarships, community projects and youth initiatives without hesitation, driven purely by his love for the President and for the next generation.

“By naming him our Grand Patron, we recognise not only his legislative contributions but his practical commitment to the development of our region.

"Abejide has shown that support for the President’s vision is best expressed through service to the people.”

The Network pledged to mobilise its members and affiliates across the zone to canvass support for the President’s re-election.

It described the endorsement as the product of careful assessment of performance rather than political convenience.

Looking ahead, the group called on other stakeholders in the North Central to join in consolidating the gains of the last three years.

It expressed confidence that continuity under President Tinubu would accelerate the completion of ongoing legacy projects and further strengthen security architecture in the Middle Belt.

“We stand with President Tinubu because the evidence of progress is clear,” Oriri concluded.

“And we stand with Honourable Abejide because he has stood with our people. Together, we believe the North Central will continue to benefit from purposeful leadership through 2027 and beyond.”

Media Trial Against Our Clients Aimed At Conviction In Court Of Public Opinion - Law firm

The law firm of Deji Adeyanju & partners has condemned the media trial of their client, a medical doctor, Dr John Abebe and his hospital, Joje Abebe Hospital Limited.

According to the law firm, the media trial is aimed at convicting the medical doctor in the court of public opinions.

The law firm emphasised that allegations contained in a criminal charge against any person remain allegations until determined by a competent court on the basis of admissible evidence.


In the statement, dated August 13, 2026, signed by the Management of Deji Adeyanju and Partners said the reports on the matter before the court on various media platfoms are misleading and a calculated attempt by some persons to smear the hard earned name of the medical doctor.

The management of the law firm said, "We are Counsel to Dr. John Abebe in the ongoing judicial proceedings pending at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, wherein a certain Mr. Adamu Hassan Turaki and his wife, Mrs. Mary Manga Turaki are the nominal complainants.

" There are misleading online publications and media reports alleging that a fresh criminal charge has been filed against our client & 2 ors. While our client is ordinarily inclined to ignore the publications, the persistent pattern of these false and misleading publications against our client, has compelled this brief public statement in rebuttal, particularly, as the intermittent timing, context and general matrix of these publications indicate an instigated media campaign to demolish the reputation of our client and his hospital, rather than a legitimate reportage of a pending judicial proceeding.

"We wish to unequivocally state that no fresh criminal charge has been instituted against our client. The correct position is that a few months ago, the office of the Attorney General of the Federation took over the prosecution of the same Charge No. CR/005/26 from the Police".

They said no fresh criminal charge has been filed against their client adding that the amended charge that was file had not been moved in court.

"The latest publications are particularly concerning because they aggravate the continuing campaign of media trial against our client, Dr. John Abebe, and his hospital. Such publications risk undermining the integrity of the judicial process and prejudicing public perception of pending proceedings. They are also observably calculated to furtively achieve an unwarranted reputational damage to persons who remain entitled to the constitutional presumption of innocence. :

"We emphasise that allegations contained in a criminal charge remain allegations until determined by a competent court on the basis of admissible evidence. The guilt or innocence of the Defendants is not a matter to be determined by media reports, social-media publications or sensational headlines.

"We therefore call upon journalists, media practitioners, media organisations and other commentators reporting on this matter to exercise the highest degree of professionalism and responsibility, verify facts before publication, and refrain from disseminating reports that inaccurately portray the processes or procedural status of the pending case. Continuing with the trend of inaccurate and misleading reports hints at a resolve to secure conviction in the court of public opinion rather than in the court room", the statement said.

FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed Given 48 Hours to Resign Over Retirement Age

A pro-democracy and anti-corruption group has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, demanding his immediate resignation for allegedly remaining in office after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60.

The Global Integrity Crusade Network (GICN), in a letter dated Wednesday, 12 August 2026 and addressed to Mohammed, the group accused him of illegally occupying the office beyond the age limit prescribed under the Public Service Rules.

According to a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs, Comrade Oladokun Babajide, the group said: “We demand that you resign as Corps Marshal/Chief Executive Officer of FRSC within 48 hours from the date hereof.

“If you maintain that you are legally entitled to remain in office after attaining 60 years of age on 29th May 2026 until 2028, it would be easy for you to publicly disclose the specific law or instrument backing you… On the flipside, if they do not exist, we DEMAND that you RESIGN.”

GICN noted that biographical records put Mohammed’s date of birth at 29 May 1966, meaning he turned 60 on 29 May 2026. The organisation further observed that he publicly acknowledged reaching that age during birthday observances earlier this year and that he joined the FRSC in April 1992, giving him slightly over 34 years of service at the time he clocked 60.

The group cited Rule 020908 of the Public Service Rules, 2021, which provides for mandatory retirement at 60 years of age or 35 years of pensionable service, whichever comes earlier, and argued that a fixed presidential tenure cannot automatically override this requirement without clear legal backing.

“The central issue is whether that appointment lawfully permits you to continue exercising the powers of Corps Marshal after attaining an otherwise applicable mandatory retirement age,” Babajide wrote.

“That question cannot be answered merely by describing the appointment as ‘tenure-based’; it must be established by the governing Statutes, Public Service Rules, FRSC Conditions of Service read together with the actual terms of your appointment and any lawful Presidential exemption, waiver or extension.

“There is also a compelling issue of consistency within the FRSC itself. Your predecessor, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, served as Corps Marshal from 2014 until 2022 and formally handed over the leadership of the Corps to Deputy Corps Marshal Dauda Ali Biu on 25th July 2022, followed by his pull-out from service.”

The organisation warned that Nigeria, preparing for the 2027 general elections, cannot afford another prolonged controversy over the tenure of a senior public official, drawing parallels with the earlier dispute surrounding the tenure of former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun.

It also referenced the Supreme Court decision in Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa & Others v. Admiral Murtala Nyako & Others as reinforcing the principle that the duration of public office is governed by statute rather than administrative preference.

GICN further alleged that Mohammed had been approaching top functionaries within the Presidency with large sums of money in an attempt to secure his continued stay in office, while insisting he was free to deny the claims publicly.

“Let it be on record that GICN is aware of the serious allegations that you have been going round some top persons and functionaries within The Presidency to distribute bribes in Millions of Naira with a view to illegally secure your continued stay in office,” the letter stated.

“If you deny these allegations, you are at liberty to do so publicly and unequivocally. What cannot be permitted is for your political influence, personal connections or financial inducements to become a substitute for legality.

“Should you fail, refuse or neglect to act as demanded herein, we shall activate the next phase of our national and international public interest campaign.

"This shall include, but not limited to, holding a World Press Conference in Abuja followed by a peaceful but massive protest to the offices of Mr. President, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation as well as the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.

"Thereafter, we shall file an Application for Judicial Review by way of Order of Mandamus at the Federal High Court, Abuja.”

The group described the FRSC as a statutory national institution that “is not a personal property, private enterprise or family business” and expressed confidence that Mohammed would treat the demand with urgency to avoid further escalation.

Faith, Family And Exile: When Belief Forces Nigerians To Flee Home

_BY: Amb Prince Sixtus Opara_

When families gather to celebrate milestones, the empty chair often tells the loudest story.

Across Nigeria, there are homes where a son, daughter, or sibling cannot sit at the table, not because they do not love their family, but because their choice of faith put them at risk.

For decades, Nigerians have fled their communities, sometimes their country, after converting to a different religion.

They cite threats, rejection, and fear of violence. What begins as a personal decision of conscience often ends in separation, silence, and exile.

A Familiar Story:

The Case of Olajide Kayode and Others,
One of such cases is that of Olajide kayode, firstborn son of Sheikh Osunseyi Ojo, an 85-year-old Islamic scholar and an influencial Imam in Igando, Ilesha, Osun State.

During the Imam’s 85th birthday in January 2026, he publicly disclosed that his son was absent because he had converted to Christianity after marriage. “He will not attend the ceremony. I do not wish to see him,” the Imam said.

For Kayode and his wife, Oluwaseun, the choice was between staying in an environment they described as hostile, or leaving to preserve their lives and practice their faith in peace. They joined the growing number of Nigerians living outside the country after religious-related disputes at home.

Kayode’s story is not an isolated incident.

A Pattern That Repeats:
Human rights monitors and faith organizations have documented similar cases over the years:

In 2002, Kano state to be precised:

A young man reportedly fled abroad after converting from Islam to Christianity, citing threats from family and community members.

2016, Kaduna: A woman sought refuge outside Nigeria following family disputes over her change of religion.

Various states: Pastors, converts, and interfaith couples have reported harassment, disownment, and in some cases, physical attacks.

In many instances, those affected do not leave because they reject their families. They leave because staying became unsafe.

The Constitutional Promise vs The Social Reality:

Section 38 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, guarantees every citizen the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. It includes the freedom to change religion and to manifest it in worship, teaching, and practice.

Yet the reality for many converts is different. Community pressure, family estrangement, and in extreme cases, threats, force people to choose between belief and belonging.

Faith leaders, civil society groups, and legal experts have repeatedly called for dialogue within families and stronger protection for individuals exercising their constitutional rights.

A Father, A Son, A National Conversation,
The Ojo family situation reflects a larger national conversation: How do we disagree on faith without breaking families or forcing people into exile?

At 85, Alhaji Osunseyi Ojo described his son’s conversion as painful and contrary to the path he expected for his firstborn. For Kayode, the distance is both physical and ideological.

Community leaders in Ibadan and beyond say cases like this should prompt religious and traditional institutions to promote tolerance, mediation, and the right of every adult to make personal choices about faith without fear.

Conclusion: Beyond One Name,
Behind the headlines and sermons are real people, fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters whose lives are altered by decisions of conscience.

Kayode Olajide’s experience, alongside other documented cases, reminds us that religious freedom is not just a legal clause. It is about whether a Nigerian can worship, marry, and live without being forced to run from home.

Until families and communities can accommodate differences without threats or banishment, more empty chairs will appear at birthdays, weddings, and funerals.

And Nigeria will continue to lose its people, not to war, but to intolerance.

Grandmates Schools, Adepoju, Toluwase, Ohaji Task Graduates on Discipline, Integrity, Perseverance.

......As Grandmates School Celebrates Excellence.

Felix Ogbazi

LAGOS — Grandmates Schools, Okota, Lagos, has celebrated its 2026 graduating students in a colourful ceremony marked by academic excellence, awards, cultural displays and inspiring messages on discipline, integrity and perseverance.

The ceremony, held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Zion Hall, Isolo, Lagos, brought together students, parents and guardians, teachers, members of the school’s Board, Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), management and other distinguished guests to celebrate the successful completion of the 2025/2026 academic session.

A total of 64 students progressed from Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) to Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1), while 54 students graduated from the school.

Speaking at the occasion, the Principal,Mrs Ijeoma Toluwase congratulated the graduating students and urged them to see graduation as the beginning of a new chapter rather than the end of their educational journey.

The Principal charged the students to remain focused, set clear goals and work diligently towards their aspirations, stressing that lasting success requires discipline, sacrifice, consistency and perseverance.

She cautioned the graduates against examination malpractice, drug abuse, cultism, internet fraud, violence, dishonesty, laziness and other activities capable of destroying their future.

The Principal further encouraged the students to embrace lifelong learning and develop practical skills that could complement their academic qualifications.

Mrs Toluwase explained that acquiring practical skills could broaden the students’ opportunities, build their confidence and equip them to become problem-solvers and productive members of society.

The graduates were equally encouraged not to allow failure or setbacks to discourage them, but to learn from their experiences and continue striving for excellence.

The Principal emphasised that good character would remain an important foundation for success, urging the students to uphold honesty, integrity, humility, responsibility, respect and compassion.

The Director of Grandmates Schools, Mr. O.O. Adepoju, congratulated the graduating students and urged them to remain focused and disciplined as they proceed to the next stage of their education.

Adepoju encouraged them to make responsible choices and preserve the values they had acquired during their years at Grandmates Schools.

He also commended parents and guardians for their sacrifices and support, while appreciating teachers and members of staff for their dedication to the academic and moral development of the students.

The Director expressed confidence that the graduates would distinguish themselves in their chosen fields and become responsible citizens who would make positive contributions to society.

Lending his voice,the Chairman Parents Teachers Association, Comrade Uche Ohaji urge the students to choose their friends carefully and avoid negative influences that could compromise their values, academic progress and future ambitions.

Outstanding Students, Teachers Honoured
One of the major highlights of the ceremony was the presentation of awards and prizes to students and teachers who distinguished themselves through academic excellence, good conduct and dedication.

Odinaka Ogidi and Rhema Ugbo, winners of the Ose Brain Quest Periodic Table Quiz, received awards and a cash prize of N35,000.

Dibie Christabel was also presented with a N100,000 cash award from Purvey Limited after emerging as the student with the highest IQ.

The PTA, under the leadership of Comrade Uche Ohaji, recognised outstanding teachers and students for their exceptional contributions and performances.
Miss Ataiku Helen and Mr. Egonu Alex were honoured as the Most Outstanding Teachers for their dedication to teaching and the development of the students.

Special PTA awards were also presented to outstanding graduating students, including Ugochukwu Mirabel, who emerged as the Best Graduating Student (Female).

Amobi Great was recognised as the Best Graduating Student (Male) and the male student with the highest JAMB score, while Blessing Obiozor recorded the highest JAMB score among the female students.

The award presentation generated excitement among parents, teachers and students, as the school community celebrated the achievements of the recipients.

Highlight of the event include bible reading, prayers, a word of exhortation, drama presentation and cultural dance performances.

A special dance presentation by SS3 students alongside their parents provided one of the memorable moments of the ceremony, creating an atmosphere of joy and celebration.

The ceremony ended with prayers and words of encouragement for the graduating students, who were urged to remain disciplined, uphold their integrity, persevere in the face of challenges and continue pursuing excellence.

The celebration underscored Grandmates Schools’ commitment to combining academic achievement with character development, while preparing its students to become responsible, confident and productive members of society.

*WHEN ALLEGATIONS TRENDS, CHARACTER SPEAKS LOUDER: AIG JIMOH MOSHOOD, A NAME ETCHED IN SERVICE, A LEGACY BUILT IN INTEGRITY, SERVICE AND HUMANITY*

*By: Amb Prince Sixtus Opara*

*When Leadership is Tested, Character Shines*

......... AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh:The Quintessential Officer, A Beacon of Humility, Humanity, Rules Of Law and Service


AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh: The Quintessential Officer, A Beacon of Law, Humility and Hope.

In the heart of *Onikan, Lagos*, where the pulse of Nigeria’s security architecture beats, stands a leader whose name has become synonymous with discipline, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice, Assistant Inspector General of Police, Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, the revered head of *Zone 2 Command*.

AIG Jimoh is not just a senior officer. He is a quintessential gentleman in uniform, a rare blend of authority and humility, of strength and simplicity, of command and compassion.

*A Legacy Carved in Integrity*
Born on the 10th August, 1971 in Ilorin, Kwara State.

AIG Jimoh was enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on the 1st of May, 2000, after graduating with a B.Sc. in Political Science from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and trained at the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State.

Across 25 years of distinguished service, he has risen through the ranks with excellence, from ASP in Katsina and Cross River to FCT PPRO, *Force PRO, DCP CID Airport, CP Lagos State, and now AIG Zone 2, overseeing Lagos and Ogun States. His last promotion to AIG came on 5th March, 2026.

He is celebrated for his deep respect for the rule of law, his profound understanding of *human rights and his relentless drive to professionalize policing through intelligence-led operations, surveillance, and rapid-response interventions

“An officer who leads from the front, yet walks among the people,” a traditional ruler in Lagos said. “He listens, he corrects, and he protects.”

*Honours That Speak Louder Than Words*
AIG Jimoh’s service has not gone unnoticed.

Just months ago , the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) honoured him with the

*"Crime Fighter of the Year"* Award during its Annual Press Week in Abuja, graced by NUJ President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya Abdul and former President Chief Chris Isiguzo The award recognized his intelligence-led policing strategy and contributions to crime reduction in Lagos and Ogun.

This came shortly after he was named *2025 Security Officer of the Year" at the Security and Emergency Management Awards (SAEMA).

His cabinet of honours also includes:

*Presidential Award for Public Relations Personality of the Year* - NIPR, 2017

AU Commendation, for service in Darfur, Sudan, 2006/2007
Multiple CP Commendations for diligence and excellence.

He is a *"Fellow of the Institute of Fraud Examiners, Institute of Management Consultants, and Institute of Corporate Administration and holds international trainings in China, Korea, and the US on counter-terrorism, maritime security, and smart policing.

*When Leadership is Tested, Character Shines*
In recent times, the digital space has been awash with unverified claims seeking to drag the hard-earned reputation of this illustrious officer into the mud. Allegations have been made without *court judgement, without investigation, without evidence*.

But those who know AIG Jimoh know better.

The Nigeria Police Force is a vast institution. No commander, however diligent, can personally monitor every single officer in every division at every second. What defines a great leader is not the misconduct of a few “bad eggs,” but how swiftly and decisively he acts when such conduct is brought to light.

And AIG Jimoh has consistently shown that he does not shield wrongdoing. He insists on due process. He insists on accountability.

*A Commander of the People*
Under his watch, Zone 2 Command has deepened community policing, engaged stakeholders, and reminded officers that the badge is a call to service, not a license for abuse.

He has opened his doors to complaints. He has urged citizens to bring grievances forward through proper channels, the Command, the PSC, the CRU, so that justice can be served the right way.

That is leadership. That is courage. That is love for the people.

*The Man Behind the Uniform*
State of Origin: Kwara State, Ilorin South LGA

Marital Status: Married
Languages: English, Yoruba
Religion : Islam

Hobbies : Reading, Travelling, Jogging, Table Tennis, Cycling

Contact: Zone 2 Headquarters, No. 2, Island Club Road, Onikan, Lagos

Let Us Protect What Is Good.
To attempt to destroy the image of a man who has spent 25 years building public trust is to wound the very institution meant to protect us.

AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh deserves our support, not suspicion. Our sympathy, not slander. Our commendation, not condemnation.

Today, Zone 2 stands firm under a leader who believes that policing must be humane, lawful, and people-centered.

*Nigeria needs more AIG Jimohs. Officers who are tough on crime, but tender with citizens. Officers who wear the uniform with honor.*

Let us celebrate him. Let us stand with him.

*AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh , A name etched in service. A legacy built on integrity. Due for retirement: 10th August, 2031.*

Amb Prince Sixtus Opara, Publisher / Media Consultant, Public Affairs Analyst, Filmmaker, Defence / Police Correspondence, Principal/CEO Sixt-Media Lane Consult Ltd, the Publishers of sixtmedialane.com online leading Newspapers, writes from Abuja- Nigeria. +2349077706166 and +2348036562634.

*Abuja Goes Agog as Creme de la Creme Storm Bannex, Wuse 2, Maitama for Okiro’s 77th Birthday Bash*

The streets of Abuja went agog yesterday, *Friday, July 24th, 2026*, as the high and mighty, business moguls, politicians, media gurus, and top echelons of the Nigeria Police Force converged in their numbers to celebrate a living legend at 77, Chief Sir Mike Mbama Okiro

The occasion was the *77th birthday bash* of the *former Inspector General of Police* and *former Chairman of the Police Service Commission*, held at his Abuja residence. What followed was a colorful display of love, respect, and admiration that brought traffic to a near standstill across *Banex, Wuse 2 and Maitama axis*.

*A Gathering of Who’s Who*
From serving senior police officers to retired generals, from captains of industry to political heavyweights, the guest list read like a who’s who in Nigeria. Men and women in uniform, traditional rulers, and everyday citizens all trooped in to honour the man many call “a father to all.”

The atmosphere was electric. There was music, thanksgiving, and heartfelt tributes as speakers took turns to eulogize Chief Okiro’s decades of service to the nation and pray for more years in good health.

*77 Years of Humility, Service and Impact*
Chief Sir Mike Mbama Okiro is loved across divides for three things: *humility, simplicity, and a kind heart*.

At 77, he remains a reference point for leadership with character. During his tenure as IGP and later as PSC Chairman, he was credited with reforms that professionalized the Force and prioritized officer welfare.

But beyond office, it is his philanthropy that has endeared him to many. Over the years, he has quietly helped thousands from scholarships for indigent students to empowerment for widows and support for police families.

“He doesn’t carry titles on his head,” a guest said. “At 77, he still treats everyone the same, from a constable to a CEO. That is why we are all here.”

*A Birthday to Remember*
The birthday bash was more than a party. It was a national thanksgiving for 77 years of grace, service, and impact. Prayers were offered for long life, good health, and continued wisdom for the elder statesman.

As the night ended, one thing was clear: Abuja came out not just to celebrate a birthday, but to celebrate a life of service.

In a country where leadership is often tested, *Chief Sir Mike Mbama Okiro* stands out as a model of humility in power, and service beyond office.

*Happy 77th Birthday, Chief Sir Mike Mbama Okiro. Nigeria celebrates you.*

N152m Disputed Oak Homes Trial: Court Reserves Ruling On Admissibility Of Documents Till October 27



Justice Musa Kakaki of Federal High Court, sitting Ikoyi, has reserved ruling till October 27, on admissibility of documents sought to be tendered by the prosecution in the ongoing trial of property developer Olukayode Olusanya and his company, Oak Homes Ltd, over an alleged N152 million property dispute.

The trial Judge, Justice Musa Kakaki fixed the date after hearing submission of the prosecution and the defence counsels on whether four offer letters allegedly showing attempts to resell the disputed properties could be admitted in evidence or not.

During the proceedings, prosecuting counsel, Chief Superintendent of Police, Monday Omo-Osagie, called his third witness for the continuation of trial.

The third prosecution witness who is the nominal complainant, Engineer Anthony Ugbebor, who purposefully came from United State of America to give evidence narrated how he became involved in the transaction.

Engineer Ugbebor told the court that he petitioned the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Lagos, on December 10, 2023, after concluding that Kayode Olusanya had fraudulently handled the property transaction.

He said he entered into an agreement with the defendant in November 2017 after receiving assurances that Oak Homes was a reputable developer capable of delivering a retirement home in Nigeria.

According to him, he accepted the offer by signing and returning the agreement via email before making payments in line with the contract.

Narrating further that the arrangement, Ugbebor told the court, "The contract was structured as a performance milestone contract. In other words, the contract was based on verifiable, satisfactory and completed work at various stages of the project from start to finish."

He told the court that he made four payments between November 2017 and December 2020 amounting to N152 million, representing 80 per cent of the N190 million purchase price for two flats on the second floor of the building.

The money he said represented his life savings, equivalent to about 400,000 US dollars at the prevailing exchange rates.

"I mentioned dollars because my income is in dollars. After the payment, the defendant started acting in a suspicious manner, basically taking my patience and simplicity for stupidity," he told the court.

According to him, the project was expected to be delivered on February 28, 2019, but after construction stalled, he sent a representative to inspect the site on October 11, 2022.

However based on conversations involving him and his representative,but the defence counsel Mr Adeleke Agboola SAN objected, arguing that the witness was giving hearsay evidence.

"He can only testify as to what he did, and not what someone else did," Mr.Adeleke Agboola SAN submitted.

Justice Kakaki observed that the testimony appeared to be hearsay.

However, Omo-Osagie responded that there are recognised exceptions under the Evidence Act where hearsay evidence is admissible, urging the court to allow the testimony.

Ugbebor further testified that repeated efforts to reach the defendant by telephone and email proved unsuccessful.

"It now occurred to me that it appears the defendant is embarking on fraudulent activities. It was based on this that I reported the matter to the police," he said.

He alleged that the defendant claimed to have sold the properties without his authorisation and later discovered several offer letters showing the same apartments being marketed to other buyers at much higher prices.

He also alleged that by December 15, 2024, the defendant attempted to sell the same units for N560 million each.

According to him, one offer letter dated January 10, 2024, offered the properties for a total of N1.23 billion, while another dated January 11, 2024, quoted N950 million. A third letter dated February 5, 2024, increased the prices further, with the second-floor flats listed at N360 million each.

Summarising his complaint, he told the court:

"The defendant is trying to forcefully expel me from my property, reclaim it, put it back in the market at a price determined by him, sell the properties and put the money in his pocket — all without my consent and authorisation."

He added: "I gave the developer my life savings after staying in America for over 38 years. I paid him N152 million, equivalent to about 400,000 dollars."

The witness identified his statement to the police, which was admitted without objection as Exhibit 3.

He also identified payment receipts issued by the defendants, which were admitted in evidence without objection.

However, when the prosecution sought to tender the four offer letters allegedly showing attempts to resell the properties, Mr.Agboola SAN objected.

He argued that the documents were inadmissible because they were neither authored by the witness nor addressed to him.

"None of these documents was authored by this witness and none of them was addressed to him," Agboola SAN submitted.

He further argued that at least three of the documents were photocopies and relied on Section 83(1)(b) of the Evidence Act, contending that the maker of the documents ought to be called as a witness.

Agboola also relied on Section 83 of the Evidence Act, arguing that documents made while judicial proceedings were pending are generally inadmissible.

"Section 83 of the Evidence Act prohibits the admissibility of any document made when proceedings are pending. These documents were all made in 2024 when both this criminal charge and the civil case were already pending. Even if the maker were present, the documents should not be admitted," he argued.

The counsel to the second defendants Mr.Jude Ehiedu aligned himself with the submissions of the first defendant's counsel.

Responding, Omo-Osagie urged the court to dismiss the objections.

He relied on Section 15 of the Evidence Act, arguing that the documents were directly relevant to the facts in issue.

"A cursory look at these documents will show that the offer letters were issued on the letterhead of Oak Homes and signed by the first defendant," the prosecutor submitted.

He also cited decisions of the Supreme Court in support of his argument and urged the court to admit the documents in evidence.

After listening to both sides, Justice Kakaki fixed ruling on the admissibility of the disputed offer letters till October 27th 2026, and for continuation of trial.

Aare TAT Moves To Ease Commuters' Pain With Fresh Repairs On Isolo–Ejigbo–Ikotun Road.

....Says Safe Roads and Improved Mobility Remain Top Priority for Ejigbo Residents.

Emmanuel Ikpeama.

The Executive Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo (TAT), has intensified the ongoing palliative rehabilitation of failed sections of the busy Isolo–Ejigbo–Ikotun Road, reaffirming his administration's commitment to improving road infrastructure and enhancing the daily lives of residents.

The intervention, currently underway at critical points along the road, is designed to provide immediate relief for thousands of motorists, commercial transport operators, pedestrians and business owners who rely on the strategic corridor for their daily activities.

The Chairman explained that the palliative repairs became necessary to reduce the hardship caused by deteriorating road conditions while the Federal Government continues work on the comprehensive reconstruction of the highway.

According to Aare TAT, no responsible government can ignore the challenges faced by its people, stressing that the council will continue to take practical steps to make life easier for residents wherever intervention becomes necessary.

"Our administration remains committed to ensuring that residents enjoy safer and more accessible roads. While we await the completion of the Federal Government's reconstruction project, these palliative repairs will significantly improve traffic flow, reduce travel time, protect vehicles from unnecessary damage and promote safer movement for all road users," he stated.

He noted that good road infrastructure is essential for economic growth, adding that improving the condition of major roads would boost commercial activities, facilitate easier movement of goods and services, and enhance the overall quality of life within Ejigbo LCDA.

Residents and motorists have expressed appreciation for the intervention, describing it as timely and responsive to the pressing needs of the community. Many noted that the repairs would help reduce traffic congestion, improve safety and lessen the burden on commuters who have endured difficult road conditions for months.

The ongoing repairs further demonstrate the TAT administration's people-centred approach to governance and its determination to deliver visible and impactful projects across the council area.

As work continues, the Chairman appealed to motorists and other road users to cooperate with traffic officials and exercise patience around the repair zones, assuring residents that his administration will remain focused on initiatives that promote sustainable development, safer roads and improved public infrastructure throughout Ejigbo LCDA.

Oil Magnate Benedict Peters Seeks Court Order to Halt Prosecution Over Alleged Illegal Use of Official Passport

[code][/code]Embattled oil businessman Benedict Peters, founder of Aiteo Energy and Vice Chairman of Nembe Exploration and Production Company Limited, is making a fresh bid to evade criminal prosecution, court records show.

Peters is urgently approaching the Federal High Court in Abuja for judicial review, seeking to quash a Direct Criminal Complaint filed against him at a Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital Territory. The complaint, lodged by a private investigation company, accuses the businessman of unlawfully procuring and using a Nigerian Official Passport — a document reserved for specific categories of government officials and dignitaries.

According to details in the court filings, Peters is alleged to be in possession of Official Passport Number F00017845, to which he is not entitled. This is said to constitute an offence under Section 96 of the Penal Code Law (Cap. 532, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, Abuja), punishable under Section 97 of the same law.

He is also accused of conspiring with some staff of the Nigeria Immigration Service to procure the document through false representation. Police sources indicate that Peters, born on December 5, 1966, was invited multiple times for questioning but allegedly failed to honour the invitations.

The businessman, who currently resides in Ghana, faces potential charges including impersonation and forgery related to the passport. In his application for judicial review filed pursuant to Order 43 Rule 5 of the High Court of the FCT (Civil Procedure) Rules 2025, Peters is asking the Federal High Court to remove the entire proceedings from the Magistrate Court and quash them by order of certiorari.

He further seeks to set aside any referral letter of investigation issued to the Nigeria Police and to dismiss the Direct Criminal Complaint on grounds that the Magistrate Court lacks jurisdiction. Peters’ legal team argues that the allegations, which reportedly include unlawful procurement and use of official and diplomatic passports as well as impersonation of state authority and related matters, fall exclusively under the jurisdiction of the Federal High Court.

They cite Sections 251 (1) (i), (k), (h) and 251 (3) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), along with provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. However, the move is considered an attempt to interfere with ongoing police investigations. By seeking to vacate the Direct Criminal Complaint and halt the Magistrate Court process, Peters is trying to block the police from probing the serious allegations, sources close to the matter say.

The private investigation company had on February 13, 2026, filed the complaint before His Worship Hon. Ekpenyong Inyang Okon at the Magistrate Court, Zone 6, Abuja, leading to a referral for police investigation. Peters maintains he was never properly summoned or invited before the Magistrate Court in line with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act.

This latest legal manoeuvre comes amid Peters’ reputation as a controversial figure in Nigeria’s oil sector. Evidence gathered so far suggests the matter is far from over, and the embattled businessman may soon have his day in court as authorities continue to pursue the case. The Federal High Court is expected to hear the application for judicial review on 13th July 2026.

Alleged Misconduct: LPDC Refuses Request To Dismiss Petition Against SAN, Ezechukwu, Two Others

The Legal Practitioner and Disciplinary Committee, LPDC, has turned down a request to dismiss a petition against a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Ikechukwu Ezechukwu, Barrister Smart Ukpanah and Barrister Hope Onyekwere, over alleged. Misconduct.

In the petition before the LPDC, the Senior Advocate and other lawyers were accused of professional misconduct, criminal misrepresentation, forgery and perjury.

During the sitting of the panel of the committee, chaired by Mr Kalu Umeh, SAN, Counsel to Ikechukwu Ezechukwu SAN, Barrister D. O. Okolo, prayed the court to dismiss the petition on the ground that the petitioner Kingsley Aneubuna, has decided to withdraw the petition.

That the petitioner was aware of the proceedings but failed to show up.

According to him, the petitioner forwarded a letter, notifying the committee of his intention to withdraw the petition.

He urged the committee to dismiss the petition, more particularly, as the petitioner failed to show up.

He said, "The petitioner forwarded a letter, notifying the committee of the intention to withdraw the petition. The petitioner is very much aware of the proceedings but is not before the panel".

The Chairman of the panel in his response, turned down the request of Barrister Okolo, saying that the panel does not allow withdrawal of petitions already before it.

According to him, once issues have been joined, petitions can no longer be withdrawn.

"Since issues have been joined, we are obligated by the rules of this committee to adopt the processes filed by the petitioner", the Chairman said.

The case was further adjourned to July 29, 2026 for definite hearing.

The petiton arose over a disputed property between Ngozika Nwaneri and Uche Okoli and his company, Multi Shelters Limited who are Claimants in (Suit No. FCT/HC/CV/1182/2018) between Uche Okoli & Ors V EFCC & Ors.

The subject matter of the suit is dispute over Plot No. 713, Cadastral zone B14, Dutse District, Abuja, where the SAN’s (1st Respondent) clients, Uche Okoli/Multishelters Ltd and one Dr. Ngozika Nwaneri lay claim to title to the land.

The Petitioner was offered a Terrace Duplex in the disputed land in 2018 by Mr. Uche Okoli and Multishelters Ltd who are clients of the SAN for the sum of N51,000,000.00.

Before making payment, the Petitioner and her lawyer enquired from the Senior Advocate on the status of the property and was assured that the property had a clean title that was unencumbered.

Consequent upon the assurances of the Senior Advocate, the Petitioner accepted the Offer of the Property and made the necessary payment and the parties signed Agreement for the transaction.

The duration for completion of the house was about two years over which period the Petitioner is expected to complete all payments.

The Petitioner later noticed the slow pace of work on the property and demanded to know the reason but was assured that the property will still be delivered within the agreed timeline.

In 2021, the Petitioner discovered that there was litigation over the Property in Suit No. FCT/HC/CV/1182/2018, which was filed by the Senior Advocate (1st Respondent) in March 2018, where the Court, presided over by Hon Justice Hussein Baba Yusuf (the Chief Judge of the FCT High Court), granted injunction in 2018.

The Petitioner also discovered that she had been joined in the Suit as a Co-Claimant, without her knowledge or consent, by one Barr Smart Ukpanah (the 2nd Respondent) who filed Court Processes and represented her and other Subscribers in Court without any authorization, and that one Barr Hope C. Onyekwere testified in Court on behalf of the Petitioner and others without their knowledge or authorization.

It was also alleged that the Senior Advocate brought a forged version of the Agreement his clients had with the Petitioner to Court, which had forged signature and was backdated to 2012 instead of 2018 when the genuine agreement was executed.

The Petitioner further alleged that both the forged and genuine Agreements were prepared by the 1st Respondent. who was fully aware that there was a pending litigation over the property in 2018 when the property was sold to the Petitioner and that it was based on the fraudulent misrepresentation by the 1st Respondent and his clients that the Petitioner paid money for the property.

The Petitioner later engaged a lawyer to approach the Court and have the Petitioner’s name struck out of the suit and thereafter filed a Petition against the Respondents before the LPDC in Petition No. BB/LPDC/760/2022.

The Petitioner, therefore, prayed the LPDC to investigate the Respondents who are all legal practitioners called to the Nigerian Bar, for misconduct.

2027: Court Reserves Judgement In INEC's Appeals Against Election Schedule Row Suit

By Olakunle Olasanmi, Abuja

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has reserved judgements in two separate appeals over the timetable for the conduct of the 2027 elections released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Justice Adebukola Bankole, who led the panel of the Appellate Justices, that heard the appeal reserved judgement in the appeal.

According to her, the date of the judgement will be communicated to parties in the appeal.

Two political parties, Youth Party of Nigeria (YPN) and Social Democratic Party (SDP), had approached two Federal High Courts in Abuja, to nullify the timetable released for the 2027 elections by INEC.

While Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court granted the reliefs sought in the suit by YPN and nullified the election guidelines by INEC, Justice James Omotosho, in the suit filed by SDP, granted some reliefs in favour of the party and some others in favour of the electoral umpire.

Not satisfied by the two judgements, INEC approached the Court of Appeal to set aside the judgments of Justice Umar and part of the judgement of Justice Omotosho which limited INEC's power regarding the conduct of elections.

During the hearing of the appeals, Dr Alex Izinyon, SAN, led two other SANs, from INEC to argued the appeals.

Dr Izinyon, in his submission before the Appellate Court contended that INEC has the power as provided by the law under the provisions of the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act to issue guidelines for the elections.

The senior lawyer said, "The Constitution, specifically, empowered INEC to organize, supervise and undertake elections and other political activities as provided and that the timetable provided is in consonance with the power donated by the 1999 Constitution and the enabling act for INEC to do what it did in issuing elections timetables.

"The trial court erred in law because it failed to interpret, using the Supreme Court authorities and Court of Appeal decisions on the power already donated by the 1999 Constitution to INEC to arrange for elections including pre-election matters.

"Supreme Court and Court of Appeal have held that INEC has the power to organize and supervise elections and this include timetable for elections to carry out political activities preceeding the elections.

"The trial court failed to give effect to the phrase "not later than 120days and not more than 90days", which was a subject of contention at the trial court and that not less than 120 days means it should not be more than but it can be less than but for the court to say that it must be exactly 120days, was too mathematical and not the intendment of the lawmakers as any of the activities can be done before the 120days and not more than. For the trial court to say it must be exactly 120 days is a mechanical application of the statue which is contrary to the decisions of the apex court and the Court of Appeal."

He said the same goes for the 90-day provisions, adding that the reliefs sought by the respondents at the trial court were declarative in nature. "There was no evidence by way of affidavit to show that they have commenced any primary or taken steps or that they have suffered any injury. Therefore the Court ought not to have granted any relief.

"The second appeal was filed by SDP in a judgement delivered by Justice James Omotosho, who granted some reliefs to the SDP and granted some also to the INEC."

"INEC appealed part of the judgement in that case which limits their powers by saying that the days were short by few numbers of days that INEC should go back and rectify this," he added.

Before the main appeal was argued, Dr Izinyon moved three applications, one of which urged the court to close the door against YPN on the ground that the party failed to file its respondent brief after service of the appellant briefs on them five days earlier.

He argued that the court should hold that they hd no written briefs in opposition to the appellant's briefs as they are prohibited by paragraph 13 of the practice direction of the pre-election proceedings issued by the President of the Court of Appeal, which states that no time shall be extended for default under the same paragraph.

The YPN Counsel, Akinwale Irokosun, when asked by the panel, if the party filed any response to the motion, answered in the negative.

The Lead Counsel later moved his application and the court reserved ruling to be delivered alongside the main appeal.

In the second motion filed by the Youth Party Counsel, who prayed the court to grant them an extension of time to file their respondent brief out of time but this was opposed by INEC Lead Counsel on the ground that there is no extension of time to file respondent brief when the time provided by the rules has elapsed.

He cited a plethoria of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal cases to back his argument, that no discretion can be exercised in that regard once you fail to file respondent brief.

He said the third motion was an application that the purported brief was filed after they had received notice of hearing of the appellant brief saying that the motion was incompetent because there was no time that can be extended for them to file their brief.

He said the brief was incompetent because it was filed out of the five-day period, moreover, "the brief was more than the lawfully required 25-page limit provided by the rules as it was 37 pages."

No Child Should Learn On An Empty Stomach, Says Hon Kareem Azeez Abiodun As PBAT Feeds Takes Off.

...........Calls on Corporate Bodies, Philanthropists to Adopt Schools, End Classroom Hunger.

Emmanuel Ikpeama 

The Executive Chairman of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Kareem Azeez Abiodun, has declared that no child should learn on an empty stomach, as the council officially launched the "Adopt A School – Snacks for Thought (PBAT Feeds)" initiative under the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, calling on corporate organisations, philanthropists and well-meaning Nigerians to partner with government in eliminating classroom hunger.

The launch, held on Tuesday 30,June 2026 at L.A. Nursery and Primary School 2, Ilobo-Elegba, Oto-Awori LCDA, was organised through a partnership between the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, the Lagos State Government, and Conference 57, with simultaneous flag-offs across the three senatorial districts and the 57 Local Government Areas and LCDAs in Lagos State.

The initiative also featured the unveiling of the PBAT Feeds Digital Dashboard, an innovation designed to enhance transparency, accountability and real-time monitoring of school feeding activities across participating schools.

Addressing the gathering, Hon. Kareem described the programme as a major investment in the future of Nigerian children, stressing that quality education cannot be achieved when pupils are distracted by hunger.

According to him, the initiative goes beyond providing snacks to schoolchildren; it is about improving concentration, boosting academic performance, encouraging school attendance and nurturing the next generation of leaders.

"A well-fed child learns better, concentrates longer and dreams bigger. When we remove hunger from the classroom, we unlock the enormous potential in every child. This is why we say no child should learn on an empty stomach.

This programme is not just about feeding children; it is about building the future of our nation," he said.

The Council Chairman expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for placing children's welfare at the centre of the Renewed Hope Agenda through the revitalisation of the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme.

He also commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for aligning Lagos State with the Federal Government's initiative, noting that the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to improving basic education and child welfare.

Hon. Kareem applauded the introduction of the PBAT Feeds Digital Dashboard, describing it as a technology-driven platform that would ensure every meal reaches its intended beneficiaries through effective monitoring and accountability.

He urged corporate organisations, foundations, faith-based institutions, development partners and philanthropists to embrace the "Adopt A School" initiative by supporting public primary schools across Oto-Awori LCDA.

"Government cannot do it alone. We are calling on individuals and organisations with the capacity to support this initiative to adopt schools and invest directly in the health, education and future of our children. Every contribution matters because every child matters," he said.

Speaking on behalf of the National Programme Manager of the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, Dr. Princess Aderemi Adebowale, Mrs. Esther Adedeji described the programme as the beginning of a nationwide movement founded on the principle that food security is national security.

She explained that the "Adopt A School – Snacks for Thought" initiative provides an opportunity for individuals, businesses, foundations and development partners to support public primary schools by providing nutritious snacks while ensuring transparency through the digital dashboard.

According to her, a child who is properly nourished is more likely to remain in school, perform better academically and grow into a productive citizen.

She noted that the programme demonstrates what can be achieved when the Federal Government, state governments, local governments, the private sector and communities work together toward a common goal.

Delivering the vote of thanks, HOD Education Oto Awori,Mr Wale Koka commended President Tinubu for initiating what he described as a life-changing intervention for schoolchildren across Nigeria.

He urged pupils to reciprocate government's investment by remaining committed to their education, avoiding social vices and striving for academic excellence, while also appreciating the Oto-Awori LCDA administration for its commitment to educational development.

Following the official launch,the Executive Chairman and his lovely wife together with the Council manager, leader of the legislative council, Supervisor for Education and other stakeholders distributed nutritious snacks to pupils, marking the commencement of the programme in Oto-Awori LCDA.

Speaking with journalists after the event, Hon. Kareem disclosed that the exercise was being implemented simultaneously across all 57 Local Government Areas and LCDAs in Lagos State.

He assured residents that his administration would complement the Federal Government's intervention by addressing critical infrastructure needs in public schools, including the provision of classrooms, desks, benches and other learning facilities.

"We have already identified some pressing needs in our schools, and we will move swiftly to address them. What the President has started today is a worthy initiative that we intend to sustain and complement at the local level.

Education remains one of our highest priorities because it is the foundation of sustainable development," he stated.

Responding to questions on the "Adopt A School" initiative, the chairman reiterated that the appeal was open to individuals, corporate organisations and all well-meaning Nigerians willing to give back to society.

He dismissed suggestions that the programme was politically motivated, insisting that the overriding objective is to improve the welfare and educational experience of every child.

"We are not concerned about anyone's political affiliation. What matters is that every child deserves the opportunity to learn in a conducive environment and with a full stomach. This is about humanity, compassion and nation-building," he added.

Also speaking, the Supervisor for Education and Library Services, Comrade Adeniyi Jelili, described the initiative as a timely intervention that would significantly improve pupils' learning experience.

He disclosed that the programme would continue across other public primary schools within the LCDA, expressing optimism that it would become a sustained intervention.

Similarly, the Chairman of the House Committee on Education, Hon. Salami Bashir Akeyele, assured residents of the legislative arm's commitment to supporting the Executive in sustaining the programme.

He described the initiative as a strategic investment in Nigeria's future, stressing that every child deserves access to quality education supported by proper nutrition.




The event ended with renewed calls for stronger collaboration among government, the private sector, civil society organisations and community leaders to ensure that no child is denied the opportunity to learn because of hunger, reinforcing the Renewed Hope administration's commitment to improving the lives and future of Nigerian children.

Among those in attendance were the Vice Chairman, Hon. Moses Olabisi Aina; the Council Chairperson, Alhaja Basirat Kareem; the Leader of the Legislative Arm, Hon. Audu Sulaimon Awoyemi; the Council Secretary, Hon. Ajose Tokunbo; the Council Manager, Mrs. Welu Olamide; councillors, supervisors, the Chief of Staff, the Headmistress of L.A. Nursery and Primary School 2, representatives of the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, and other stakeholders.

My Agent Fraudulently Added a Woman as My Wife in My Visa Application, UK-Based Nigerian Tells Court

A United Kingdom-based Nigerian, Emmanuel Opeyemi Makinde, has told Justice Ademuyiwa Oyeyipo of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Jabi, Abuja, that his travel agent, Mr Waliyu Aderibigbe Shitta, fraudulently added a woman to his visa application in 2022 as his wife.

Opeyemi, in his evidence-in-chief before the court, stated that the travel agent added one Miss Dolapo Afusat Yusuf as his legally married wife.

Mr Opeyemi further stated that the defendant was introduced to him by his Pastor, Mr Aregbesola Sanyanolu of Celestial Church of Christ, Jerusalem Parish, Ado-Ekiti.

According to him, the information provided by the agent later created serious problems for him with the UK authorities when he decided to bring his wife to the United Kingdom.

The travel agent is currently standing trial before the court for allegedly arranging a fraudulent marriage for Miss Dolapo Afusat Yusuf in order to facilitate her travel abroad using the identity of Mr Opeyemi, a Nigerian citizen residing in the United Kingdom.

He told the court:

“Throughout my dealings with the defendant, I consistently informed him that I was single for the purpose of my UK student visa application. After my wife completed her studies in 2024, I submitted an application for her to join me in the United Kingdom.

“One day while I was at work, I received an email from the UK Home Office requesting that I provide official evidence demonstrating that my partner’s previous marriage had been officially dissolved by the relevant court.

“I immediately sent a voice note to the defendant together with a screenshot of the Home Office email, explaining the consequences of the message I had received. After viewing the message, he blocked me on WhatsApp.

“I then contacted my Pastor and informed him that we needed to report the defendant to the authorities. However, my Pastor stopped responding to my messages and calls.

“Two days later, I replied to the Home Office and informed them that I had never been married to any woman other than my wife. The visa application was refused because the Home Office believed that I already had a marriage on record in the United Kingdom.”

He further told the court that the defendant instructed him to answer “yes” when he was asked during his biometric appointment whether all supporting documents had been uploaded.

Mr Opeyemi stated that at no point did he instruct the defendant to include Miss Dolapo Afusat Yusuf as his wife in any visa application.

He further stated that he consistently informed the defendant that he was applying for the visa alone and that there was no dependant on his application.

The matter was subsequently adjourned until 7 October for the continuation of his evidence before the court.

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Attempt to suspend Nnamdi Kanu legal impossibility, dissolution of Edoziem-led DOS stands - IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has described the purported suspension of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, by the former Head of the dissolved 3rd Administration of its Directorate of State, Chika Edoziem, as illegal, null and void.

Kanu had announced the dissolution of the 3rd administration of the DOS, headed by Edoziem, appointing a 4th administration under Nwaogu, as a replacement. Following the development, Edoziem announced that the group has suspended Kanu as its leader.

However, in a statement released by its spokesperson/Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, on Friday, IPOB said Kanu's dissolution of the DOS headed by Edoziem is final and was carried out in accordance with the IPOB's governing laws.

The statement, titled, "Dissolution of the 3rd Administration of the Directorate of State and the illegal, null and void actions of Chika Edoziem and his dissolved group, read, "The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) worldwide, under the supreme leadership of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, wishes to address recent developments and clarify the constitutional and organisational position of the movement concerning the dissolution of the 3rd Administration of the Directorate of State (DOS).

"A few days ago, the Supreme Leader, Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, acting pursuant to the powers vested exclusively in him under the IPOB Code of Conduct, formally dissolved the 3rd Administration of the Directorate of State led by Chika Edoziem and inaugurated the 4th Administration headed by Mazi Chris Nwaọgụ of the United States of America.

"That decision was lawful, final, binding, and immediately effective upon its announcement.

"Subsequently, Chika Edoziem and certain members of his dissolved administration purported to issue a statement suspending the Office of the Supreme Leader and the Director of Radio Biafra. Such action is not merely irregular; it is illegal, unconstitutional, null, void, and of no effect whatsoever. No person can derive authority from an office that has already ceased to exist."

The statement also highlighted IPOB's governing laws, stressing that, according to its Code of Conduct, the Leader, Kanu, is vested with the exclusive powers to dismiss and appoint officers.

The statement added, "For the avoidance of doubt, the IPOB Code of Conduct provides under Section II, Subsection A on Appointments and Dismissals: "The power to appoint, suspend or dismiss erring Principal officers vest exclusively on the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu except and to the extent he clearly and expressly delegates that power to any other principal officer."

"The language of the Code is clear, mandatory, and admits no ambiguity. The authority to appoint, suspend, dismiss, or dissolve principal officers and administrative structures resides exclusively in the Office of the Supreme Leader. No Coordinator, Principal Officer, Directorate, Committee, or collective body possesses any constitutional authority to suspend, remove, or overrule the Supreme Leader."

The statement noted that "any purported suspension of the office of Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is not only foolish and delusional but a legal impossibility within the framework of IPOB's governing laws".

It added that "the actions of Chika Edoziem and his associates constitute a grave breach of the IPOB Code of Conduct and amount to: Gross insubordination against the Supreme Leadership; Constitutional misconduct;
Abuse of office; Attempted usurpation of powers not granted by the Code;
Deliberate sabotage of the command-and-control structure of the movement; Conduct capable of undermining organisational cohesion and discipline.

"Rather than accept a lawful dissolution and hand over responsibilities in accordance with established procedures, these individuals chose the path of rebellion against the very authority from which they previously derived their legitimacy.

"No organisation can survive if those removed from office are permitted to sit in judgment over the authority that appointed them".

The statement emphasized that IPOB is a disciplined movement, adding, "IPOB is not a lawless organisation. It is governed by rules, procedures, and a clearly established chain of command. The IPOB Code of Conduct remains the supreme governing instrument of the movement and is binding on every member, officer, coordinator, and administrator worldwide.

"Obedience to lawful authority, organisational discipline, and adherence to the chain of command are fundamental obligations of membership.
Those unwilling to abide by these principles are free to resign their membership in accordance with the provisions of the Code."

The statement, in the same vein, notified all members that the 3rd Administration of the Directorate of State no longer exists. "Its tenure has been terminated by lawful authority and its powers extinguished. Consequently, any directive, instruction, statement, appointment, suspension, or administrative action purportedly issued by Chika Edoziem or any member of the dissolved administration after its dissolution is null, void, and incapable of creating any legal or organisational consequence within IPOB. Members are hereby advised to disregard all such communications."

In the same vein, the statement urged the media that statements originating from individuals who no longer hold recognised authority within the movement should not be presented as official IPOB positions. "Authentic IPOB communications are disseminated only through duly authorised channels and officially endorsed by the recognised leadership of the movement."

Insisting on loyalty to Kanu as IPOB leader, the statement said, "The 4th Administration of the Directorate of State under Mazi Chris Nwaọgụ remains fully constituted, operational, and accountable to the Supreme Leader, Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

"We call upon all genuine IPOB family members worldwide to remain calm, focused, disciplined, and unwavering in their commitment to the restoration of Biafra."

Concluding, the statement warned, "Any individual or group that persists in defying the lawful authority of the Supreme Leader, undermining the command-and-control structure of IPOB, or acting contrary to the Code of Conduct shall face severe disciplinary measures, including suspension, removal from office, and expulsion from the movement.

"The era of indiscipline, constitutional recklessness, and unauthorised power-grabbing within IPOB is over. The authority of the Supreme Leader remains supreme, unquestionable, and binding on all members."

Beyond Charity: Foundations Champion Sustainable Solutions to Poverty with ₦250 Million Fundraising Campaign.

Emmanuel Clement.

In a bold effort to address poverty, unemployment, and limited access to opportunities among vulnerable populations, the Heart of Gold Support & Care Initiative and the Patrick Ejedawe Foundation have unveiled plans for a major fundraising campaign aimed at promoting sustainable empowerment and long-term community development.

The organizations will host a landmark Luncheon and Fundraising Ceremony on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the OPTS Hall, LCCI Exhibition Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, with a target of raising ₦250 million to expand impactful programmes in education, skills development, entrepreneurship, and community empowerment.

Convened by Chief (Mrs.) Joy Patrick Ehiagwina and chaired by Chief Patrick Anegbe, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Intercontinental Distilleries Limited, the event is expected to attract prominent business leaders, philanthropists, government officials, development partners, and other stakeholders committed to driving meaningful social change.

The Special Guest of Honour, Rt. Hon. James Faleke, Distinguished Representative of Ikeja Federal Constituency, will join the Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda, alongside other distinguished personalities including Prince Enabosi, Dr. Mrs. Ogechi Noble Merry, and Captain Matthew Edache, whose contributions to humanity will be recognized during the event.

Anchored on the theme, “Beyond The Handouts,” the gathering seeks to inspire a shift from short-term charity interventions to sustainable solutions that empower individuals to become self-reliant and economically productive.

A major highlight of the programme will be a Fireside Chat titled “Changing the Trajectory: From Poverty Alleviation to Wealth Creation,” where experts and stakeholders will discuss innovative pathways to lasting economic empowerment.

The funds raised will support three key areas: Education and Literacy, through scholarships, learning materials, adult literacy initiatives, and vocational education; Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship, through practical training and business support for women and youths; and Sustainable Impact Programmes, designed to foster long-term independence and economic resilience within communities.

According to the organizers, every donation represents more than financial support—it is an investment in human potential, dignity, and hope.

They noted that countless young people are seeking educational opportunities, widows are searching for sustainable means of livelihood, and aspiring entrepreneurs require support to transform their talents into wealth-creating ventures.

The Heart of Gold Support & Care Initiative and the Patrick Ejedawe Foundation have therefore called on corporate organizations, philanthropists, government institutions, development agencies, community leaders, and well-meaning Nigerians to join the movement and contribute towards building a future where opportunity, rather than poverty, shapes destinies.

With a vision of transforming lives one person at a time, the organizers emphasized that sustainable empowerment remains the most effective pathway to reducing poverty and creating thriving communities for generations to come.