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A storm of controversy continues to engulf the Imo State Judicial Service Commission, with fresh allegations and speculations intensifying following the abrupt removal of the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr C.O.C. Akaolisa, on Monday, May 26, 2025. The dismissal, announced by the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba, comes on the heels of Akaolisa’s provocative statement at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Owerri Law Week opening ceremony on May 21, 2025, where he likened a “virus” (Judiciary Virus – “J Virus” for short) to the turmoil plaguing the state’s judiciary. In his address, Akaolisa…

The Imo State Judiciary is embroiled in a fresh controversy following a report by TheNigerianLawyers alleging that the former Chief Registrar of the High Court, Mrs. Naomie Achunulo, was removed from her position as the Chief Registrar and redeployed to the Magistracy as Chief Magistrate Grade 1 for allegedly misappropriating N15–20 million in monthly judiciary funds. The explosive claim has ignited a firestorm, with prominent human rights lawyer and former Chairman of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission, Professor Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, taking to X this morning to denounce the leadership of the Imo State Judicial Service Commission as “petty rogues.”…

The Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma, CON, has approved the immediate removal from the office of the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr C .O. C Akaolisa, The erstwhile commissioner has been directed to hand over all government property under his care to the State Solicitor  General and Permanent Secretary,Ministry  of Justice, immediately. Signed Hon Declan Emelumba Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy

Financial analyst Kalu Aja has raised concerns over Nigeria’s 2025 budget, questioning the staggering N393.29 billion allocated for streetlight projects. According to Aja, the country should be the “Light of the World” with such an amount set aside for lighting alone. Aja made the remarks in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, in reaction to a report by civic tech organization BudgIT. The group revealed that the National Assembly inserted thousands of projects into the 2025 budget. He expressed disbelief at the cost breakdown, noting that the budget covers 1,477 streetlights—translating to about N266 million per light. “With…

As the 2027 presidential election approaches, former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, has issued a stark warning to opposition leaders, describing President Bola Tinubu as a master of “dark politics.” Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Amadi, who currently serves as Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and other opposition figures to reassess their strategy and unity if they hope to challenge Tinubu successfully. Amadi argued that the opposition coalition lacks both strategic clarity and organizational strength. He noted…

A faction of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), led by Wole Adesina, has raised concerns over recent political developments it says threaten the party’s unity and integrity. In a statement issued on Monday by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Alfa Mohammed, the group condemned what it described as a growing alliance of aggrieved politicians focused solely on removing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from office—without offering a clear vision for Nigeria’s future. “The influx of some aggrieved politicians in a desperate coalition to ‘send President Bola Ahmed Tinubu back to Lagos,’ without showcasing any clear-cut alternative agenda for Nigeria’s transformation, is…

Good governance is not an abstract term. Good governance is what anyone can see, feel, touch, sense, hear and be happy with. Good governance is not grandstanding or playing to the gallery. Good governance is using political power and public offices to work for the common good. Good governance ensures that tangible and intangible dividends of democracy are delivered to the people. Good governance differentiates a thriving State from a failed State. A failed State is simply one that can no longer deliver physical security, a productive economic environment, and a stable political system for its people. Nigeria is now…

Efforts by opposition parties to form a united front against President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections remain in motion, as the coalition continues to deliberate on the platform to be adopted. Barring any last-minute changes, it was gathered that a significant announcement from the coalition is expected this week. However, sources familiar with the ongoing talks say there is still no consensus on two critical issues: the structure of the coalition and the political platform it will adopt. A high-level meeting held on Sunday drew several prominent political figures, including…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has hinted that the 2027 general elections could mark his final bid for Nigeria’s highest office. In a video that recently went viral on social media, Obi reflected on his political future, citing age and the country’s political dynamics as key factors influencing his decision. His media aide, Umar Ibrahim, confirmed the video’s authenticity and noted that it was recorded recently. Speaking in the seven-minute, 16-second clip, the former Anambra State governor emphasized the need for a retirement age in politics, stating that he will be 65 by 2027.…

Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has publicly declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid—despite his father’s recent defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Bello, who currently represents Kaduna North in the House of Representatives, was among prominent figures at the APC National Summit in Abuja, where President Tinubu received a strong endorsement as the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. His endorsement comes in stark contrast to the political stance of his father, Nasir El-Rufai, who exited the APC in March 2025, citing…