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Judge Orders Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi to Continue Medical Treatment in Hospital

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Justice A.T. Muyideen today ordered that Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi be returned to the hospital to continue his medical treatment following his arraignment on charges of conspiracy and murder. Akanbi, who was brought to court in an ambulance and wheeled into the courtroom in a wheelchair, was arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy and murder. He pleaded not guilty to both counts. The court recalled that on 25 June 2025, Justice Muyideen had ordered that Akanbi be remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre. However, the correctional authorities reportedly declined to admit him because of his critical health condition. Justice Muyideen expressed displeasure over the correctional authorities’ failure to comply with the court’s order. The judge explained that, upon realizing the severity of Akanbi’s medical condition and learning that he had allegedly been abandoned in an ambulance by both the police and correctional authorities, the court issued a subsequent order directing that he be r...
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Court Reserves Ruling on Ahmed Tajudeen's Remand, Extends Ikoyi Correctional Centre Order

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A Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere on Friday deferred ruling on an application seeking to have defendant Ahmed Tajudeen remanded in police custody for medical treatment, extending an earlier order remanding him at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre.   The case, presided over by Honourable Justice Muyideen in Court 7, commenced at about 10:30 a.m. with two of the three defendants present. Ahmed Tajudeen was initially absent from the courtroom.   Lead defence counsel, Barrister Olalekan (SAN), who appeared alongside Barrister Ajulo and six other lawyers for Tajudeen, informed the court that his client was on his way and requested that the matter be stood down. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) announced his appearance for the prosecution, and the court granted the application.   When proceedings resumed at about 11:23 a.m., Tajudeen was brought into the courtroom in a wheelchair. The charges were read to all the defendants, and each pleaded not guilty.   During ...
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BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court Orders Immediate Release of FPSO Tamara Tokoni Crude Oil to General Hydrocarbons, Nullifies Appeal Court Judgment

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The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered the immediate release and handover of the crude oil aboard the FPSO Tamara Tokoni to General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), bringing the legal dispute over the asset to a decisive conclusion. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday by a five-member panel of justices, the apex court directed the Chief Registrar of the Court of Appeal and the Admiralty Marshal to immediately hand over the crude oil aboard the FPSO Tamara Tokoni to General Hydrocarbons Limited. The Supreme Court held that the suit instituted by First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) was contractual in nature and did not constitute an admiralty matter. Consequently, the court ruled that both the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal lacked the jurisdiction to entertain the case. Allowing the appeal filed by General Hydrocarbons Limited, the apex court set aside the judgment of the Court of Appeal in its entirety, describing the decision as perverse. The lead judgment was delivered by Jus...
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Nigeria's Security Crisis: Rising Expectations, Growing Questions For Defence Minister, Musa

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By James Ezema When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.) as Minister of Defence, many Nigerians received the decision with optimism. Given his distinguished military career, there was broad expectation that his experience would help reinvigorate the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other security threats. Nearly seven months later, however, many citizens are asking difficult questions. The concern is  General Musa’s credentials  which he is expected to bring on board ,Yet despite the high expectations that accompanied his appointment, insecurity remains a major concern in many parts of the country. Insurgent attacks, banditry, and kidnappings continue to affect communities across the nation, deepening public anxiety about the country’s security outlook.  Some people from Kaduna State Christian community said that they are disappointed,  that he is just making noise everywhere and no visible action.  Sinc...
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Access Bank UK Polo Day Drives Global Support for Education of Vulnerable Children

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For many children, the biggest barrier to success is not talent; it is access. Across parts of Nigeria and other underserved communities, the absence of basic educational resources continues to limit what is possible for thousands of young people. Access Bank UK Polo Day has, over the years, positioned itself as a platform designed to address that gap. Scheduled for July 4, 2026, in Windsor, the event will convene a global audience of business leaders, philanthropists, royalty, and high-net-worth individuals. While it remains one of the most anticipated fixtures on the social calendar, its focus is clear: to mobilise resources and partnerships that support education for vulnerable children. What sets the Polo Day apart is how it converts visibility into impact. The event brings together a network of influence and directs it towards practical outcomes, funding classrooms, supporting learning programmes, and enabling children to stay in school. Through its collaboration with UNICEF and l...
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Afenifere Commends Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, IGP, CPs Over Anti-Kidnapping, Anti-Banditry Effort

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The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his Lagos State counterpart, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for their decisive response to the menace of banditry and kidnapping in both states. The organisation also lauded the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, as well as the Commissioners of Police in Ogun and Lagos States, Bode Ojajuni and Tijani Olaiwola Fatai, for their coordinated efforts in tackling criminal activities along the Ogbere-Sagamu-Ore corridor. In a letter titled “Afenifere Commends Security Chiefs and Governors for Decisive Action Against Banditry and Kidnapping on the Ogbere-Sagamu-Ore Road”, signed by its National Organising Secretary, Abagun Kole Omololu, the organisation praised the Inspector-General for providing strategic leadership and intelligence-driven policing that has strengthened the fight against organised crime. According to the group, the unwavering political commitment demonstra...
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Fidelity Bank Partners YEIDEP to Empower Nigerian Students

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Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, financial inclusion and entrepreneurship through a strategic partnership with the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalization Programme (YEIDEP), a Federal Government-backed initiative designed to equip young Nigerians with the skills, support and opportunities required to build sustainable livelihoods. As part of the collaboration, Fidelity Bank is supporting the enrolment of students and young people into the YEIDEP programme, which aims to address youth unemployment, promote enterprise development and expand economic participation among Nigeria's growing youth population The next phase of the initiative will take place at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, where the institution has confirmed its readiness to host the enrolment exercise for students and youths across the Southeast region. According to the Office of the Vice Chancellor, the exercise is scheduled to hold from J...
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