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1. Admitted to the largest Bar in Africa in 1991, Okey I. Anichebe was the first lawyer to come from Umulokpa Town, just as Christopher Alexander Sapara Williams was the first lawyer in Nigeria. Accordingly, Okey Anichebe was a pioneer of the legal profession in Umulokpa 2. He had opened the door and led the way for Umulokpa’s entry into the law profession; we then followed the path he opened, into the legal profession, a peregrination we do not regret. 3. Learned senior, Okey was a top-notch in Zenith Bank’s Legal Department. 4. I must say that unknown to many,…

At least four people have been confirmed dead following a fresh outbreak of violence in Ebonyi State, stemming from a decades-long land dispute between Ndukwe community in Amasiri, Afikpo Local Government Area, and Okporojo in Osso Edda, Edda Local Government Area. The renewed hostilities, which erupted over the weekend, also led to the destruction of houses and properties valued in millions of naira. Sources from Okporojo claimed that the deceased were from their community and alleged that the assailants came from neighboring Amasiri. However, the identities of the attackers remain unverified as of press time. The tense security situation has…

Investors and stakeholders affected by the controversial diversion of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway have accused the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, of disregarding a court order related to the project. They called on the minister to comply with the existing legal directive and provide clarity on his decision to ignore a valid court ruling concerning the highway’s rerouting. The dispute stems from the diversion of the highway to Okun Ajah in Lagos — a move that has ignited tensions between the Federal Ministry of Works and WinHomes Global Services Limited, a major investor in the area. In response to the…

The National Forum of Kano Indigene Lawyers has strongly criticized the recent ban on Sallah Durbar festivities across the four Kano Emirates, describing the action as a violation of cultural and human rights enshrined in both national and international laws. Speaking to journalists in Kano after submitting an open letter to the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, the group’s leader, Barrister Usman Imam Tudun Wazirchi, acknowledged the efforts of security agencies in maintaining relative peace during the Sallah period. However, he condemned the decision to prohibit Durbar celebrations, labeling it “a denial of cultural rights and a suppression of…

The Labour Party (LP) Secretariat in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, was attacked on Monday morning by a group of suspected armed thugs. Reports indicate that the attackers, numbering over 300, stormed the premises around 10 a.m., breaking into the building and vandalizing offices. During the raid, they reportedly made off with valuable party documents, electronics, and a substantial amount of cash, believed to be in the millions of naira. An eyewitness, who is also a staff member at the secretariat, stated that the assailants’ aggressive actions caused panic, forcing both staff and bystanders to flee for safety. The police arrived shortly…

Pascal Gabriel Dozie, founder of the now-defunct Diamond Bank Plc, has passed away at the age of 85. According to Business Day, Dozie died in the early hours of Tuesday, April 8, 2025—just one day shy of his 86th birthday—after battling an age-related illness. Dozie was a pioneering figure in Nigeria’s banking sector, best known for establishing Diamond Bank, which was once regarded as one of the country’s most innovative financial institutions before its merger with Access Bank. He served as chairman of the bank until handing over the reins to his son, Uzoma Dozie. He is survived by his…

A fire outbreak on Monday devastated the Borno State Mechanical Workshop operated by the Borno Express Transport Corporation, destroying more than ten 18-seater buses valued at millions of naira. The inferno reportedly began around noon following a loud explosion, which eyewitnesses suspect was caused by a gas leak within the premises. “It was a deafening blast that sent staff and commuters running for safety,” a witness said. “The fire spread rapidly, but the swift intervention of fire service personnel prevented it from consuming the entire complex.” While no lives were lost, one firefighter sustained injuries while battling the flames. According…

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Abayomi Tella, has urged party aspirants to strengthen their connection with the electorate and intensify grassroots mobilization efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tella emphasized that the PDP could no longer afford a “trial and error” approach if it hopes to regain political relevance in the state. He warned that failure to build trust and genuine relationships with the people could cost the party its popularity and chances at the polls. He gave the charge on Monday at a political gathering hosted by Toyin Amuzu, the PDP candidate…

The Northern Women Lawyers Congress (NWLC) has issued a stern warning to Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, urging him to comply with police directives and submit his statement regarding the violence that erupted during the banned Sallah Durbar celebration in Kano. In a statement released on Sunday, Chairperson of the Congress, Barrister Nafisa Abba, stressed that the Emir must respect the rule of law and heed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s instruction to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. “We are calling on the Emir to respect the law and the police institution by tendering his statement, as directed by…

The Presidency has dismissed as false the widespread rumours suggesting that President Bola Tinubu has removed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. The speculation, which has gained traction on social media platforms, was labelled “fake news” by the Presidency. In a statement on Sunday, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media, O’tega Ogra, clarified that there is no truth to the claims. “Disregard any fake news making the rounds about the replacement of the INEC Chairman,” Ogra said. He further emphasized that any official announcement regarding such a development…