NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSOR AMUPITAN, FROM KOGI STATE AS INEC CHAIRMAN
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu's exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025.
President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical.
Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity.
In compliance with the constitution, President Tinubu will now send Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening.
Amupitan, 58, from Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA in Kogi State, is a Professor of Law at the University of Jos, Plateau. He is also an alumnus of the university.
He specialises in Company Law, Law of Evidence, Corporate Governance and Privatisation Law. He became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in September 2014.
Amupitan was born on April 25, 1967.
After completing primary and secondary education, he attended Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, from 1982 to 1984, and the University of Jos from 1984 to 1987. He was called to the bar in 1988.
He earned an LLM at UNIJOS in 1993 and a PhD in 2007, amid an academic career that began in 1989, following his National Youth Service at the Bauchi State Publishing Corporation in Bauchi from 1988 to 1989.
Currently, he serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Jos, a position he holds in conjunction with being the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Osun State.
Among the academic positions he has held at UNIJOS are: Chairman of the Committee of Deans and Directors (2012-2014); Dean of the Faculty of Law (2008-2014); and Head of Public Law (2006-2008).
Outside of academics, Amupitan serves as a board member of Integrated Dairies Limited in Vom, a member of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Governing Council, and a member of the Council of Legal Education (2008-2014), among other roles. He was a board member of Riss Oil Limited, Abuja(1996-2004).
Amupitan is the author of many books on law, such as Corporate Governance: Models and Principles(2008); Documentary Evidence in Nigeria (2008); Evidence Law: Theory and Practice in Nigeria(2013), Principles of Company Law(2013) and an Introduction to the Law of Trust in Nigeria (2014).
He is married and has four children.
Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy) October 9, 2025
Dangote Refinery sacks all Nigerian workers 24 hours they joined PENGASSAN
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has terminated the employment of all its Nigerian workers.
The development comes less than 24 hours after 90 percent of them joined the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN.
In a memo dated September 25, 2025, and signed by the Chief General Manager of Human Asset Management, Femi Adekunle, the company said the decision was taken as part of a “total re-organisation” of the plant following reported cases of sabotage in different units of the refinery.
The notice directed affected staff to surrender all company property in their possession to their line managers and obtain exit clearance.
The finance department was also instructed to compute benefits and entitlements for payment in line with terms of employment.
The refinery’s management thanked the dismissed workers for their services while in its employment.
@goldmynetv reports that Dangote refinery and PENGASSN have been embroiled in a trade dispute over unionization issue.
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has placed a $10,000 bounty on a Nigerian, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, for fleeing after he was conditionally released for suspected fraud 24 years ago.
From a notice obtained on Thursday on the FBI website that Adediran had been on the run since 2001. According to the notice, the suspect was indicted for allegedly perpetrating fraud relating to credit cards, identification, and bank fraud.
The notice stated that Adediran had, in 2001, entered a bank to withdraw money suspected to have been deposited from a fraudulent cheque.
The notice read, “The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran. He is wanted for Violation of Conditions of Release. “In August of 2001, Adediran allegedly entered a bank in Champaign, Illinois, and attempted to retrieve funds from a deposited fraudulent check. He also allegedly used stolen information of United States citizens to open bank accounts and charge accounts.
“Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois at the end of December 2001, shortly before his trial in the Central District of Illinois was set to begin on federal charges of Bank Fraud, Identification Document Fraud, and Credit Card Fraud.” The notice added that a US District Court issued a warrant for his arrest after the suspect violated the conditions of his release. It urged individuals with information that could assist with the arrest and prosecution of the suspect to report to the agency. “On January 2, 2002, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Adediran in the United States District Court, Central District of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, after he was charged with Violation of Conditions of Release. “If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate,” it read. Adediran is not the first Nigerian to be declared wanted by the FBI in recent times. In November 2024, the US offered a $25,000 reward for information that could facilitate the arrest of a Nigerian, Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, who was reportedly facing trial for the alleged murder of his child. The Supervisory Deputy US Marshal, Don Freeman, had stated that Olawusi, who lived in Rhode Island, US, was arraigned on two counts bordering on first-degree murder caused by inflicting bodily injury to a child and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. FBI
Awujale succession: Court battle begins over ruling house leadership crisis
Three royal families of Adeberu, Olufadi and Ayora/Tunwase of Fusengbuwa ruling house, Ile Nla, Agunsebi, Ijebu Ode have dragged the Ogun State Government, the former National President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi, Dr Kunle Hassan, the founder of Eye Foundation Hospital and two others before an Ogun State High Court sitting at Ijebu Ode over the leadership crisis rocking the ruling house.
According to the court filings dated September 17 and made available to journalists on Thursday, the representatives of the three royal families, Adedokun Ajidagba, Adeleke Adeyemi and Ademola Sonaya, specifically urged the court to stop Owoyemi from parading himself as the head (Olori Ebi) of the Fusengbuwa ruling house.
The Fusengbuwa ruling house is the next to produce the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebu land after the demise of 91-year-old Oba Sikiru Adetona on July 13, after reigning for 65 years.
Adedokun, according to the documents filed before the court, asserted that Owoyemi has no ancestral link to the Ile-Nla compound in Agunsebi, the historic family house of Fusengbuwa.
He listed the ruling house’s eight recognised branches as Olufadi, Ayora/Tunwase, Shenowo, Okuyandewo, Oshinuga, Adekenu, Adebiyi, and Adeberu.
The oil and gas businessman further claimed that Owoyemi hails from Ikoro-Ekiti and not Ijebu-Ode, a position he affirmed was corroborated by the late Awujale of Ijebuland, during a court proceeding at Ijebu-Ode in 2018.
Adedokun said his appointment as Olori-Ebi of Fusengbuwa was ratified on November 23, 2023, with official notification sent to the Ogun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and to the late Adetona.
He declared that he remains the authentic head of the Fusengbuwa ruling house and that the court should accede to the request of the three royal families and stop Owoyemi from parading himself henceforth as the head of the ruling house.
The court is, however, yet to fix a date for the hearing of the suit
Recall that the former ICAN President had insisted that he remains the legitimate head of the Fusengbuwa ruling house by virtue of the Ibadan Court of Appeal judgement of 2024, which ruled in his favour and confirmed the fact that he had been the ruling house head appointed since 2013 after the death of Prince Fasasi Adeyemi
He stated that in 2011, he was appointed as the Deputy to the then head of the family, Adeyemi and by 2013, he was appointed as the Olori Ebi after the death of Adeyemi.
Owoyemi explained that after his appointment as the Olori Ebi of Fusengbuwa in March 2013, a splinter group had also appointed the late billionaire banker and founder of First City Monument Bank, Otunba Subomi Balogun, as the head of the same family.
He disclosed that he had challenged this anomaly at a High Court sitting at Ijebu Ode and that while giving his judgment in 2018, Justice Asenuga resolved two of the issues brought before the court in his favour but failed to declare him as the Olori Ebi of Fusengbuwa.
Owoyemi explained, “I approached the Court of Appeal sitting at Ibadan and on November 28, 2024, in a judgment delivered by Justice Binta Fatima Zubairu, resolved all seven issues brought before the court in my favour.”
In a Certified True Copy of the judgment, which was made available to journalists, the three Justices of the Court of Appeal agreed that the defendants failed to prove the allegation of fraud upon which the High Court of Ijebu Ode in 2018 had failed to recognise Owoyemi as the duly appointed head of the ruling family.
He said that according to a letter dated November 22, 2023 and sent to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ogun State, Ajidagba was appointed as the acting head of the ruling house pending the determination of the suit he filed against the 2018 court judgment.
Introducing the extraordinary Usman Shugaba, the officer who has shattered records with the fastest promotions in the history of the Nigeria Police Force!
1. ADC to the Governor Aliyu A. Doma 2. ADC to the former IGP M.D. Abubakar 3. ADC to the Governor Yahaya Bello 4. ADC to the remarkable former First Lady Aisha Buhari 5. CPO to the current president, the visionary Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
At such a young age, he has ascended to the prestigious role of Commissioner of Police, a true testament to his unwavering dedication and remarkable talent.
His journey is an inspiring tale of hard work and consistency that sets the standard for excellence!
Marketers demand N1.5trn subsidy to match our gantry price — Dangote Refinery
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has disclosed that the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) demanded an annual subsidy of N1.505 trillion to enable members to match the refinery’s gantry prices at their own depots.
The refinery disclosed that although it offers petroleum products to marketers at its gantry price, DAPPMAN insists on taking delivery via coastal logistics, an option that would add N75 per litre in extra costs. Based on daily consumption volumes of 40 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and 15 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), this amounts to an additional annual cost of N1.505 trillion (N1,505,625,000,000), which they effectively asked the refinery to absorb or pass on to Nigerians.
“Specifically, the marketers are demanding that we discount N70/litre in coastal freight, NIMASA, NPA and other associated costs as well as N5/litre for the cost of pumping into vessels to enable them to transport products from our refinery to their depots in Apapa and sell at the same price as our gantry.
“We wish to make it clear that we have no intention of increasing our gantry price to accommodate such demands, nor are we willing to pay a subsidy of over N1.5 trillion, a practice that historically defrauded the Federal Government for many years. DAPPMAN and other marketers are welcome to lift products directly from our gantry and benefit from our logistics-free initiative.
The refinery alleged that its refusal to comply with DAPPMAN’s subsidy request is the core reason behind recent public criticisms and attacks. It reiterated that the refinery has sufficient capacity to meet domestic demand and support export as it consistently maintains a closing stock of 500 million litres of refined products in its tanks each month.
“Between June and September, the refinery exported a combined total of 3,229,881 metric tonnes of PMS, AGO, and aviation fuel, while marketers imported 3,687,828 metric tonnes over the same period, an action that amounts to dumping which is detrimental to the Nigerian economy and the well-being of its citizens,” it said.
Reaffirming its commitment to supporting the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the refinery stated that through various strategic interventions, it has helped stabilise the Naira, cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal, position Nigeria as a refining hub, boost foreign exchange earnings, and create employment opportunities across multiple sectors.
“We enjoy strong working relationships with government agencies and remain committed to supporting their efforts, while not hesitating to hold institutions accountable where necessary.
“Dangote Petroleum Refinery remains firmly committed to the progress and wellbeing of Nigeria, and is open to partnerships with patriotic and responsible stakeholders in pursuit of national development,” it noted.
The Refinery also reaffirmed its position regarding its recent statement on the DAPPMAN, which was published on Monday, 15 September, in several national dailies and reputable online platforms.
The refinery stressed that any party aggrieved by the content of the publication is free to seek redress through appropriate legal channels. It noted that it would not be swayed by threats or so-called seven-day ultimatums and is fully prepared to defend its position through all legitimate means.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday announced the appointment of Superintendent of Police, Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Command.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Babasayi Oluseyi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police.
According to the statement, Adebisi brings a wealth of academic, professional, and operational experience into her new role.
Her appointment comes after the previous spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin was promoted to the position of the Force Public Relations Officer.
The statement further noted her professional training, “She has a Certificate in Child Protection from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra, Ghana, alongside certifications in Human Rights, Human Psychology, and Conflict Management.
Welcoming her, the command assured residents and the media of her readiness to strengthen police-community relations.
“The Command warmly welcomes SP Abimbola Adebisi and assures the public and media stakeholders of her readiness to consolidate the existing synergy between the Police and the people of Lagos State, in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police,” the statement read.
The new PPRO holds a BA (Ed) in English Language and Literature from Tai Solarin University of Education, a Postgraduate Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, and a Master of Arts (MA) in English Language from the National Open University of Nigeria.
Adebisi is also an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and a member of several international professional bodies, including the International Public Relations Association, the International Association of Women Police, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
2026 World Cup: List of 18 countries qualified for expanded football tournament
The race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is intensifying with less than a year to go before the kickoff. So far, 18 countries have already qualified for the expanded tournament.
The tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It will be the biggest World Cup yet, featuring 48 teams, an increase from the 32 that competed at Qatar 2022.
Qualification slots have been distributed as follows: UEFA (Europe) –16, CAF (Africa) – 9, AFC (Asia) – 8, CONMEBOL (South America) – minimum 6, CONCACAF (North/Central America and Caribbean) – minimum 6, and OFC (Oceania) – 1 guaranteed spot for the first time. The final two berths will be decided through a six-team inter-confederation playoff in March 2026.
So far, 18 of the 48 slots have been filled, with the three automatic host nations joined by 15 other qualifiers from across Asia, Africa, South America, and Oceania.
Full List of 18 Countries Qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
Hosts
USA Canada Mexico
Australia Iran Japan Jordan South Korea Uzbekistan
Oceania (OFC)
New Zealand
South America (CONMEBOL)
Argentina (holders) Brazil Ecuador Colombia Paraguay
Niger govt requires sermons to be approved before preaching
The Niger State Government has introduced a policy requiring religious preachers to submit their sermons for approval before delivering them publicly.
Governor Umar Bago confirmed the new measure during an interview on TVC’s Politics on Sunday.
Bago explained that the measure is aimed at ensuring that sermons do not contain messages that are harmful to the people or the government.
“I didn’t ban evangelism… For everyone going to sermon on Friday, he should bring his scriptures for review, and it’s normal. Even in Saudi Arabia, this is done,” Bago said.
“We cannot say because you have been given the opportunity to be a cleric, you will go out and preach the gospel that is anti-people, anti-government and you think it’s normal.”
Governor Bago also said security agencies, including the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Civil Defence, and the military, will work with the government to monitor sermons.
“It’s in that direction. We want to be able to see what they are preaching, hear what they are saying. We are working together with security agencies; the Department of State Services (DSS), the Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the military.”
The government also said preachers must get a licence before preaching. Umar Farooq, the head of Niger State Religious Affairs, earlier this month said preachers have two months to apply for this licence.
“It is true, the State Government has banned preaching. Any preacher who wants to preach must secure a licence between now and the next two months.”
“All they need to do is to visit our office, get, and fill out the form. After which, they will have to face a panel that will screen them before they can start preaching,” Farooq had said.
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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSOR AMUPITAN, FROM KOGI STATE AS INEC CHAIRMAN
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu's exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025.
President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical.
Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity.
In compliance with the constitution, President Tinubu will now send Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening.
Amupitan, 58, from Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA in Kogi State, is a Professor of Law at the University of Jos, Plateau. He is also an alumnus of the university.
He specialises in Company Law, Law of Evidence, Corporate Governance and Privatisation Law. He became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in September 2014.
Amupitan was born on April 25, 1967.
After completing primary and secondary education, he attended Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, from 1982 to 1984, and the University of Jos from 1984 to 1987. He was called to the bar in 1988.
He earned an LLM at UNIJOS in 1993 and a PhD in 2007, amid an academic career that began in 1989, following his National Youth Service at the Bauchi State Publishing Corporation in Bauchi from 1988 to 1989.
Currently, he serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Jos, a position he holds in conjunction with being the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Osun State.
Among the academic positions he has held at UNIJOS are: Chairman of the Committee of Deans and Directors (2012-2014); Dean of the Faculty of Law (2008-2014); and Head of Public Law (2006-2008).
Outside of academics, Amupitan serves as a board member of Integrated Dairies Limited in Vom, a member of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Governing Council, and a member of the Council of Legal Education (2008-2014), among other roles. He was a board member of Riss Oil Limited, Abuja(1996-2004).
Amupitan is the author of many books on law, such as Corporate Governance: Models and Principles(2008); Documentary Evidence in Nigeria (2008); Evidence Law: Theory and Practice in Nigeria(2013), Principles of Company Law(2013) and an Introduction to the Law of Trust in Nigeria (2014).
He is married and has four children.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
October 9, 2025
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Dangote Refinery sacks all Nigerian workers 24 hours they joined PENGASSAN
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has terminated the employment of all its Nigerian workers.
The development comes less than 24 hours after 90 percent of them joined the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN.
In a memo dated September 25, 2025, and signed by the Chief General Manager of Human Asset Management, Femi Adekunle, the company said the decision was taken as part of a “total re-organisation” of the plant following reported cases of sabotage in different units of the refinery.
The notice directed affected staff to surrender all company property in their possession to their line managers and obtain exit clearance.
The finance department was also instructed to compute benefits and entitlements for payment in line with terms of employment.
The refinery’s management thanked the dismissed workers for their services while in its employment.
@goldmynetv reports that Dangote refinery and PENGASSN have been embroiled in a trade dispute over unionization issue.
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Billionaires donate G-Wagon, Rolls-Royce, Bentley to Olubadan as coronation gifts
All of these for Baba Adewolu nikan taaan?
Bentley in the morning, G-Wagon in the afternoon, Rolls-Royce at night.
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FBI places $10,000 bounty on Nigerian fugitive
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation has placed a $10,000 bounty on a Nigerian, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, for fleeing after he was conditionally released for suspected fraud 24 years ago.
From a notice obtained on Thursday on the FBI website that Adediran had been on the run since 2001.
According to the notice, the suspect was indicted for allegedly perpetrating fraud relating to credit cards, identification, and bank fraud.
The notice stated that Adediran had, in 2001, entered a bank to withdraw money suspected to have been deposited from a fraudulent cheque.
The notice read, “The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Olumide Adebiyi Adediran. He is wanted for Violation of Conditions of Release.
“In August of 2001, Adediran allegedly entered a bank in Champaign, Illinois, and attempted to retrieve funds from a deposited fraudulent check. He also allegedly used stolen information of United States citizens to open bank accounts and charge accounts.
“Adediran fled the Central District of Illinois at the end of December 2001, shortly before his trial in the Central District of Illinois was set to begin on federal charges of Bank Fraud, Identification Document Fraud, and Credit Card Fraud.”
The notice added that a US District Court issued a warrant for his arrest after the suspect violated the conditions of his release.
It urged individuals with information that could assist with the arrest and prosecution of the suspect to report to the agency.
“On January 2, 2002, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Adediran in the United States District Court, Central District of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, after he was charged with Violation of Conditions of Release.
“If you have any information concerning this person, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate,” it read.
Adediran is not the first Nigerian to be declared wanted by the FBI in recent times.
In November 2024, the US offered a $25,000 reward for information that could facilitate the arrest of a Nigerian, Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, who was reportedly facing trial for the alleged murder of his child.
The Supervisory Deputy US Marshal, Don Freeman, had stated that Olawusi, who lived in Rhode Island, US, was arraigned on two counts bordering on first-degree murder caused by inflicting bodily injury to a child and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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Awujale succession: Court battle begins over ruling house leadership crisis
Three royal families of Adeberu, Olufadi and Ayora/Tunwase of Fusengbuwa ruling house, Ile Nla, Agunsebi, Ijebu Ode have dragged the Ogun State Government, the former National President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi, Dr Kunle Hassan, the founder of Eye Foundation Hospital and two others before an Ogun State High Court sitting at Ijebu Ode over the leadership crisis rocking the ruling house.
According to the court filings dated September 17 and made available to journalists on Thursday, the representatives of the three royal families, Adedokun Ajidagba, Adeleke Adeyemi and Ademola Sonaya, specifically urged the court to stop Owoyemi from parading himself as the head (Olori Ebi) of the Fusengbuwa ruling house.
The Fusengbuwa ruling house is the next to produce the Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebu land after the demise of 91-year-old Oba Sikiru Adetona on July 13, after reigning for 65 years.
Adedokun, according to the documents filed before the court, asserted that Owoyemi has no ancestral link to the Ile-Nla compound in Agunsebi, the historic family house of Fusengbuwa.
He listed the ruling house’s eight recognised branches as Olufadi, Ayora/Tunwase, Shenowo, Okuyandewo, Oshinuga, Adekenu, Adebiyi, and Adeberu.
The oil and gas businessman further claimed that Owoyemi hails from Ikoro-Ekiti and not Ijebu-Ode, a position he affirmed was corroborated by the late Awujale of Ijebuland, during a court proceeding at Ijebu-Ode in 2018.
Adedokun said his appointment as Olori-Ebi of Fusengbuwa was ratified on November 23, 2023, with official notification sent to the Ogun State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and to the late Adetona.
He declared that he remains the authentic head of the Fusengbuwa ruling house and that the court should accede to the request of the three royal families and stop Owoyemi from parading himself henceforth as the head of the ruling house.
The court is, however, yet to fix a date for the hearing of the suit
Recall that the former ICAN President had insisted that he remains the legitimate head of the Fusengbuwa ruling house by virtue of the Ibadan Court of Appeal judgement of 2024, which ruled in his favour and confirmed the fact that he had been the ruling house head appointed since 2013 after the death of Prince Fasasi Adeyemi
He stated that in 2011, he was appointed as the Deputy to the then head of the family, Adeyemi and by 2013, he was appointed as the Olori Ebi after the death of Adeyemi.
Owoyemi explained that after his appointment as the Olori Ebi of Fusengbuwa in March 2013, a splinter group had also appointed the late billionaire banker and founder of First City Monument Bank, Otunba Subomi Balogun, as the head of the same family.
He disclosed that he had challenged this anomaly at a High Court sitting at Ijebu Ode and that while giving his judgment in 2018, Justice Asenuga resolved two of the issues brought before the court in his favour but failed to declare him as the Olori Ebi of Fusengbuwa.
Owoyemi explained, “I approached the Court of Appeal sitting at Ibadan and on November 28, 2024, in a judgment delivered by Justice Binta Fatima Zubairu, resolved all seven issues brought before the court in my favour.”
In a Certified True Copy of the judgment, which was made available to journalists, the three Justices of the Court of Appeal agreed that the defendants failed to prove the allegation of fraud upon which the High Court of Ijebu Ode in 2018 had failed to recognise Owoyemi as the duly appointed head of the ruling family.
He said that according to a letter dated November 22, 2023 and sent to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ogun State, Ajidagba was appointed as the acting head of the ruling house pending the determination of the suit he filed against the 2018 court judgment.
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Introducing the extraordinary Usman Shugaba, the officer who has shattered records with the fastest promotions in the history of the Nigeria Police Force!
1. ADC to the Governor Aliyu A. Doma
2. ADC to the former IGP M.D. Abubakar
3. ADC to the Governor Yahaya Bello
4. ADC to the remarkable former First Lady Aisha Buhari
5. CPO to the current president, the visionary Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
At such a young age, he has ascended to the prestigious role of Commissioner of Police, a true testament to his unwavering dedication and remarkable talent.
His journey is an inspiring tale of hard work and consistency that sets the standard for excellence!
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Marketers demand N1.5trn subsidy to match our gantry price — Dangote Refinery
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has disclosed that the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) demanded an annual subsidy of N1.505 trillion to enable members to match the refinery’s gantry prices at their own depots.
The refinery disclosed that although it offers petroleum products to marketers at its gantry price, DAPPMAN insists on taking delivery via coastal logistics, an option that would add N75 per litre in extra costs. Based on daily consumption volumes of 40 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and 15 million litres of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), this amounts to an additional annual cost of N1.505 trillion (N1,505,625,000,000), which they effectively asked the refinery to absorb or pass on to Nigerians.
“Specifically, the marketers are demanding that we discount N70/litre in coastal freight, NIMASA, NPA and other associated costs as well as N5/litre for the cost of pumping into vessels to enable them to transport products from our refinery to their depots in Apapa and sell at the same price as our gantry.
“We wish to make it clear that we have no intention of increasing our gantry price to accommodate such demands, nor are we willing to pay a subsidy of over N1.5 trillion, a practice that historically defrauded the Federal Government for many years. DAPPMAN and other marketers are welcome to lift products directly from our gantry and benefit from our logistics-free initiative.
The refinery alleged that its refusal to comply with DAPPMAN’s subsidy request is the core reason behind recent public criticisms and attacks. It reiterated that the refinery has sufficient capacity to meet domestic demand and support export as it consistently maintains a closing stock of 500 million litres of refined products in its tanks each month.
“Between June and September, the refinery exported a combined total of 3,229,881 metric tonnes of PMS, AGO, and aviation fuel, while marketers imported 3,687,828 metric tonnes over the same period, an action that amounts to dumping which is detrimental to the Nigerian economy and the well-being of its citizens,” it said.
Reaffirming its commitment to supporting the reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the refinery stated that through various strategic interventions, it has helped stabilise the Naira, cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal, position Nigeria as a refining hub, boost foreign exchange earnings, and create employment opportunities across multiple sectors.
“We enjoy strong working relationships with government agencies and remain committed to supporting their efforts, while not hesitating to hold institutions accountable where necessary.
“Dangote Petroleum Refinery remains firmly committed to the progress and wellbeing of Nigeria, and is open to partnerships with patriotic and responsible stakeholders in pursuit of national development,” it noted.
The Refinery also reaffirmed its position regarding its recent statement on the DAPPMAN, which was published on Monday, 15 September, in several national dailies and reputable online platforms.
The refinery stressed that any party aggrieved by the content of the publication is free to seek redress through appropriate legal channels. It noted that it would not be swayed by threats or so-called seven-day ultimatums and is fully prepared to defend its position through all legitimate means.
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IGP Appoints Abimbola Adebisi As New Lagos PRO
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday announced the appointment of Superintendent of Police, Abimbola Adebisi as the new Police Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Command.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, Babasayi Oluseyi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police.
According to the statement, Adebisi brings a wealth of academic, professional, and operational experience into her new role.
Her appointment comes after the previous spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin was promoted to the position of the Force Public Relations Officer.
The statement further noted her professional training, “She has a Certificate in Child Protection from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Accra, Ghana, alongside certifications in Human Rights, Human Psychology, and Conflict Management.
Welcoming her, the command assured residents and the media of her readiness to strengthen police-community relations.
“The Command warmly welcomes SP Abimbola Adebisi and assures the public and media stakeholders of her readiness to consolidate the existing synergy between the Police and the people of Lagos State, in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police,” the statement read.
The new PPRO holds a BA (Ed) in English Language and Literature from Tai Solarin University of Education, a Postgraduate Diploma in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, and a Master of Arts (MA) in English Language from the National Open University of Nigeria.
Adebisi is also an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and a member of several international professional bodies, including the International Public Relations Association, the International Association of Women Police, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
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2026 World Cup: List of 18 countries qualified for expanded football tournament
The race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is intensifying with less than a year to go before the kickoff. So far, 18 countries have already qualified for the expanded tournament.
The tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It will be the biggest World Cup yet, featuring 48 teams, an increase from the 32 that competed at Qatar 2022.
Qualification slots have been distributed as follows: UEFA (Europe) –16, CAF (Africa) – 9, AFC (Asia) – 8, CONMEBOL (South America) – minimum 6, CONCACAF (North/Central America and Caribbean) – minimum 6, and OFC (Oceania) – 1 guaranteed spot for the first time. The final two berths will be decided through a six-team inter-confederation playoff in March 2026.
So far, 18 of the 48 slots have been filled, with the three automatic host nations joined by 15 other qualifiers from across Asia, Africa, South America, and Oceania.
Full List of 18 Countries Qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
Hosts
USA
Canada
Mexico
Australia
Iran
Japan
Jordan
South Korea
Uzbekistan
Oceania (OFC)
New Zealand
South America (CONMEBOL)
Argentina (holders)
Brazil
Ecuador
Colombia
Paraguay
Africa (CAF)
Morocco
Tunisia
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Niger govt requires sermons to be approved before preaching
The Niger State Government has introduced a policy requiring religious preachers to submit their sermons for approval before delivering them publicly.
Governor Umar Bago confirmed the new measure during an interview on TVC’s Politics on Sunday.
Bago explained that the measure is aimed at ensuring that sermons do not contain messages that are harmful to the people or the government.
“I didn’t ban evangelism… For everyone going to sermon on Friday, he should bring his scriptures for review, and it’s normal. Even in Saudi Arabia, this is done,” Bago said.
“We cannot say because you have been given the opportunity to be a cleric, you will go out and preach the gospel that is anti-people, anti-government and you think it’s normal.”
Governor Bago also said security agencies, including the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Civil Defence, and the military, will work with the government to monitor sermons.
“It’s in that direction. We want to be able to see what they are preaching, hear what they are saying. We are working together with security agencies; the Department of State Services (DSS), the Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the military.”
The government also said preachers must get a licence before preaching. Umar Farooq, the head of Niger State Religious Affairs, earlier this month said preachers have two months to apply for this licence.
“It is true, the State Government has banned preaching. Any preacher who wants to preach must secure a licence between now and the next two months.”
“All they need to do is to visit our office, get, and fill out the form. After which, they will have to face a panel that will screen them before they can start preaching,” Farooq had said.
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