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 A Delta State High Court in Asaba has dismissed the legal challenge brought by Prince Oyowoli Emiko against the succession of Ogiame Atuwatse III as the Olu of Warri. Prince Oyowoli, son of the former Olu Ikenwoli, had contested the legitimacy of the current monarch’s ascension to the throne. The court, in its ruling on case A/119/2023, determined that the claimant’s suit was statute-barred, effectively upholding the preliminary objection raised by the defendants. The presiding judge dismissed the suit “in its entirety,” dealing a decisive blow to Prince Oyowoli’s claims. The court highlighted several crucial aspects in its decision: The withdrawal of the previous suit (W/104/21) was found to be tactical rather than conciliatory, with the court noting it was not “borne out of a reason for peaceful co-existence” but rather an attempt to secure “another opportunity for a bite” through the new filing. The court deemed the relief claims in the current suit premature, emphasizing that ...

  In a bid to outshine one and other, fans of music stars such as Davido, WizKid and Burna Boy have been brandishing all kind of outrageous figures on social media as payment their favourite artistes received for their performance at Oando event.  The fans, who have been using all kind of hype strategies and expletives to promote their own favourite stars said  WizKid received a whopping sum of $11 million, while Davido received $700,000 as payment. However, insiders disclosed that what people call payment for the artistes on Instagram,Facebook and other media platforms is nothing short of hype and fake news.   "Oando will pay them good but nothing close to what the fans are saying. It is just show off. It is just a way of making one artiste have more market value than the others", said an insider. Already, there is mass reaction on social media about the current issue where  those in the know disclosed it is all hype and none of the artistes was paid such stagg...

   A non-governmental organisation, Victory Idewele Foundation, has paid the sum of 10 million naira to enable 27 inmates with the option of fine and compensation to regain their freedom in Kogi state. The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, made this known on Saturday during a three-day visit to the six correctional centres in the state. “Aside from the payment of fines and compensations made by the foundation, the NGO has also decided to train the freed inmates for three months in Abuja to enable them to acquire skills and become self-reliant in society”, Justice Majebi said. According to him, at the Koton-Karfe Maximum Security Correctional Centre, two inmates, Mustapha Idris, who was fined N50,000, regained his freedom, while Kehinde Amaka, sentenced to one-year imprisonment with a fine of N300,000, benefited from the gesture of the foundation but has to remain in custody until January 15, 2025, to complete his jail term.

  A non-governmental organisation, Victory Idewele Foundation, has paid the sum of 10 million naira to enable 27 inmates with the option of fine and compensation to regain their freedom in Kogi state. The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, made this known on Saturday during a three-day visit to the six correctional centres in the state. “Aside from the payment of fines and compensations made by the foundation, the NGO has also decided to train the freed inmates for three months in Abuja to enable them to acquire skills and become self-reliant in society”, Justice Majebi said. According to him, at the Koton-Karfe Maximum Security Correctional Centre, two inmates, Mustapha Idris, who was fined N50,000, regained his freedom, while Kehinde Amaka, sentenced to one-year imprisonment with a fine of N300,000, benefited from the gesture of the foundation but has to remain in custody until January 15, 2025, to complete his jail term.

A non-governmental organisation, Victory Idewele Foundation, has paid the sum of 10 million naira to enable 27 inmates with the option of fine and compensation to regain their freedom in Kogi state. The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, made this known on Saturday during a three-day visit to the six correctional centres in the state. “Aside from the payment of fines and compensations made by the foundation, the NGO has also decided to train the freed inmates for three months in Abuja to enable them to acquire skills and become self-reliant in society”, Justice Majebi said. According to him, at the Koton-Karfe Maximum Security Correctional Centre, two inmates, Mustapha Idris, who was fined N50,000, regained his freedom, while Kehinde Amaka, sentenced to one-year imprisonment with a fine of N300,000, benefited from the gesture of the foundation but has to remain in custody until January 15, 2025, to complete his jail term.

 In a glittering celebration that drew together international media heavyweights, thought leaders, royalty, and policymakers, Stephanie Busari was honoured for her 25 years of groundbreaking work in journalism and 16 years of distinguished service at CNN. The event, held in Lagos at the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture & History and attended by a constellation of influential figures, paid tribute to Busari’s extraordinary legacy—an Emmy, Peabody, and Gracie award-winning journalist whose reporting has reshaped global perspectives on Africa. The evening overflowed with accolades, heartfelt testimonials, and stirring endorsements from a chorus of eminent voices. They hailed Busari not only as a trailblazer in media but also as a mentor, inspiration, and catalyst for positive change. Her expertise, integrity, and unyielding commitment to telling the world’s most important—and often untold—stories were placed front and centre. Some of the dignitaries and prominent Nigerians in...

  Warri based Legal firm, Robinson Ariyo & Co has raised an alarm over allegation of stockpiling of small, medium and heavy Firearms against Tantita Security Limited, (TSSL), a private company owned by Ex-Niger Delta Militant, Government Ekpemupolo popularly known as ‘Tompolo’. The firm while calling on President Bola Tinubu to investigate the activities of the Tompolo's said the recent finding clearly shows that Tantita is an arm stockpiling company which is against its mandate.    The legal firm in a letter of protest addressed to President Bola Tinubu and copied the President of the Senator, Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas and the Delta state Governor, Rt. Sheriff Oborevwori said the activities of Tompolo and Tantita poses great threat to National, West African and Regional Peace.   The protest letter signed by Chief Robison Ariyo among others called on President Tinubu set up a panel of enquiry to investigat...