Author: Olugbenga Fashina

Please, share this story: The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has halted the enforcement of its January 10 judgment, which upheld the Kano State government’s repeal of the 2019 Emirates Council Law, pending the Supreme Court’s determination of an appeal on the same matter. The ruling was delivered on Friday by a three-member panel led by Justice Okon Abang. The court granted a stay of execution, effectively maintaining the status quo in the ongoing legal tussle over the Kano Emirate dispute. The appellate court had earlier set aside a June 20, 2024, ruling by Justice Abubakar Liman of the…

A Today marked a significant milestone with Hon. Engr. Sola Olofin’s inauguration as the Board Chairman of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) at the Minister Conference’s room in Abuja. Notable dignitaries, including the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, the Director-General/CEO of NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye, and the directors of the commission, chaired the event. Hon. Sola Olofin delivered a compelling speech during the inaugural ceremony, emphasizing the importance of protecting workers’ rights and promoting a safe working environment. His vision aligns with the NSITF’s mission to provide social security benefits to employees in the private sector,…

Religious harmony is essential for a peaceful and progressive society. In Nigeria, particularly in Yorubaland, different religious groups have coexisted for centuries, demonstrating tolerance and mutual respect. However, there are growing concerns about certain religious practices that may inadvertently infringe on the rights of others. While Islam is widely recognized as a religion of peace according to the Holy Quran, some religious leaders—Sheikhs and Imams—have, at times, failed to uphold this principle in their interactions with people of other faiths. One of the common concerns is the call to prayer (Adhan), which is broadcast over loudspeakers as early as 5…

Severe storms ravaged Osun political space in the last few weeks . Veteran and amateur of political practice have had various takes on whys and hows. The disruptions now extend to national politics, changing the dynamics of contentions from Osogbo to Abuja. Several failed uprisings were recorded but the most significant was the local government coup against rule of law. As usual with all illegality, the hijack suffered from zero legal foundation, prompting top federal officials to review what was a political plot for a truly legal interpretation and application.It is not surprising therefore that the most potent of offensive…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has appointed Messrs Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin, who emerged as the best graduating students of the University of Lagos during the institution’s 55th convocation, as the Education Ambassadors of the State. The governor also presented them with cheques of N10m each to appreciate their efforts. Speaking while receiving the duo in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the governor said that by scoring a Grade Point Average of 5.0, they not only made the state proud but also set themselves on the path of greatness. According to the governor, his administration would continue to…

NUJ @ 70: MEMBERS TIRELESS EFFORTS INSTRUMENTAL TO PRESS FREEDOM, PROMOTING DEMOCRATIC VALUES, GOOD GOVERNANCE Chairman of the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Wale Olanrewaju has described the tireless efforts of Nigerian journalists to uphold ethics of journalism, especially in the face of significant challenges to press freedom, as being instrumental in shaping public discourse, promoting democracy, and ensuring transparency in governance. Comrade Olanrewaju said this while extending his heartfelt commendations to all journalists in Ogun State and across Nigeria on the momentous occasion of 70th anniversary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ. He…

The House of Representatives on Thursday adopted the report on the four tax reform bills during its session in Abuja. It now awaits the concurrence of the Senate. The adopted bills include the Nigerian Tax Bill, the Tax Administration Bill, the Revenue Tax Board Bill, and the Nigerian Revenue Service Establishment Bill. “These bills underwent three full days of public hearings, with input from over 80 key stakeholders. Afterwards, we held an eight-day retreat to debate each clause”, said James Abiodun Faleke, the chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance. He assured Nigerians that the tax reform bills…

FOR 50 YEARS, WE WERE SPENDING THE MONEY OF GENERATIONS YET UNBORN: PRESIDENT TINUBU President Bola Ahmed Tinubu articulated on Thursday the rationale behind his administration’s economic reforms, saying the primary motive was protecting the interests of future generations..”For 50 years, Nigeria was spending money of generations yet unborn and servicing the West coast of our subregion with fuel. It was getting difficult to plan for our children’s future,” he said. He made these remarks at the State House in Abuja while receiving a delegation of former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic, during which he served as…

Following Lagos Reporters’ exclusive report yesterday, where street sweepers called out LAWMA management over poor wages and lack of welfare support, the agency has now responded to the growing public outcry. Sweepers had revealed that despite the state government’s approval of a new minimum wage of ₦85,000, they still receive only ₦30,000 monthly. They also claimed they must purchase brooms and other cleaning tools with their own money. This revelation sparked widespread criticism and concern online. In response, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) issued a statement clarifying that street sweepers are not direct employees of the agency but…

NOBODY IS YOUR ENEMY ANYONE THAT ANNOYS YOU –is teaching you patience and calmness. ANYONE THAT ABANDONS YOU –is teaching you how to stand up on your own feet. ANYBODY THAT OFFENDS YOU –is teaching you forgiveness and compassion. ANYTHING THAT YOU HATE –is teaching you, unconditional love. ANYTHING THAT YOU FEAR –is teaching you the courage to overcome your fears. ANYTHING YOU CAN’T CONTROL –is teaching you to let go. ANY “NO” YOU GET FROM HUMAN –is teaching you to be independent. ANY PROBLEM YOU’RE FACING –is teaching you how to get a solution to problems. ANY ATTACK YOU…