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From Rose Obi  Human rights lawyer, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, recently applauded the well-deserved recognition bestowed upon Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN, as he emerged victorious in The Sun Courage in Leadership Award. The prestigious accolade was presented to Prof Ozekhome at a grand ceremony held on March 1st, 2025, at Eko Hotels & Suites in Lagos. The event witnessed the presence of distinguished Senators, Governors, Federal Executive Council members, elder statesmen and women, captains of industry, academia, and other notable personalities who gathered to honor 36 outstanding Nigerians across various fields. In his commendation of Prof Ozekhome, Ejiofor expressed his joy and admiration for his mentor's remarkable achievement. He lauded Prof Ozekhome's unwavering commitment to justice, his invaluable contributions to nation-building, and his exemplary leadership that transcends the legal sphere. Ejiofor's statement read, "I am delighted to celebrate my esteem...

From Rose Obi  In a prestigious ceremony held at the Body of Benchers' headquarters in Abuja, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, alongside 14 distinguished legal practitioners, was conferred the rank of Life Bencher, the highest accolade in the legal profession. The event was presided over by Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, who currently chairs the Body of Benchers. Ozekhome expressed profound gratitude to the Body of Benchers and its chairman for this significant recognition. He committed to contributing to the purification of the legal profession, emphasizing his dedication to amplifying the voices of marginalized Nigerians. The ceremony welcomed a host of distinguished guests, including former Chief Justice of Nigeria Hon. Justice Alfa Belgore, former President of the Court of Appeal Hon. Justice Umaru Abdullahi, and other leading lights in the legal field such as Mrs. Gloria Umoren, SAN, and Chief Solomon Umoh, SAN. The gathering also featured the presence of former Speaker o...

A human rights activist and lawyer, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has urged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to ensure fair enforcement of drug regulations at the Onitsha Ogbogwu Market. Ejiofor emphasized the need for NAFDAC to conduct its duties according to established rules, without unfairly penalizing legitimate traders. While expressing support for efforts to eliminate counterfeit drugs from the market, Ejiofor stressed the importance of impartiality and accuracy in enforcement actions. He cited concerns over reports of alleged looting and criminal activities by security operatives deployed at the Ogbogwu Market, emphasizing the need for proper profiling of offenders, their accomplices, and collaborators. Ejiofor also highlighted the principle of justice, emphasizing that it is preferable for ten guilty persons to go free than for one innocent individual to suffer. He underscored the significance of thorough investigations before imposi...

The Federal Government has introduced a new appointment structure for local government administration under the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC). This move aims to ensure uniformity and financial accountability in local government administration. Under the new framework, each local government will have a Chairman and Deputy Chairman, alongside key appointments covering various sectors. The designated positions include: Chairman, who is the head of the local government administration Deputy Chairman who Assists the Chairman and assumes the role in their absence. Secretary , responsible for the administrative functions of the local government Supervisory Councillors who Oversee specific sectors, including: Health , Agriculture, Education /Social Services, Works , Statutory  Advisers, Provide expert advice on People  with Disability, Humanitarian Service & Traditional Institutions, Security , Youth  Development & Community Work According to of...

Prominent Pentecostal cleric, Dr. Jerry Nwachukwu, has challenged one Mathias Ezeaku, a native doctor, to supremacy contest in Anambra state. Dr. Nwachukwu, Senior Pastor of the Bible Base Miracle Assembly, Nkpor-Agu, said he was upset that Mathias Ezeaku, a native doctor, took to the social media to say that Jesus Christ has no power to heal the sick, make the lame walk or make the barren to conceive, among other claims. In his message during a Sunday Service in his church, at No.19 Ezendu Street, off Mercedes Avenue, Nkpor-Agu, Nwachukwu berated the native doctor, while challenging him to choose a venue where he (Nwachukwu) will demonstrate to him that there is a supreme God above all other gods. He said, "Right from the Old Testament, the scripture has shown and demonstrated the power of the Almighty God above all other gods. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ demonstrated in many episodes that what could be done and achieved in His name is limitless. "Therefor...

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressive Congress APC in the forthcoming Anambra state gubernatorial election, High Chief Engr. Dr. JohnBosco Onunkwo has reinforced his commitment to the development of the State and national progress. He gave the assurance while officially submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms at the APC National Headquarters, Abuja. He expressed readiness and capacity to emerge victorious at the polls and take APC to Government House, Awka having contested for the APC governorship ticket twice before — 2017 which was zoned to Anambra North and 2021 which was inconclusive. During his submission, Onunkwo emphasized his deep-rooted loyalty to the APC, stating, “I am the only founding member of the APC in this election who has not defected to any other party before. I serve as the bridge between the old APC and the new APC in Anambra State.”  He also advocated for APC to field a youthful candidate, highlighting his influence over...

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio said on Monday that the 10th Senate will "highly support" the Bill seeking to create special seats for women in the Nigerian Parliament. Akpabio made the remarks on Monday while playing host to a delegation of the UK branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association(CPA) which visited him in his office. The proposed legislation was one of the gender related bills that failed to scale through during the Constitution Review process in the 9th National Assembly but which has now been reintroduced in the current Assembly by the House of Representatives. The delegation which was led by Kate Ofunne Osamor had requested to hear from the Senate President to know what support the Senate was given to the proposed legislation for special seats for women in the Nigerian Parliament. "We want to assure you that the Bill that you are referring to will be highly supported by us," Akpabio told his guests before the meeting...