Renowned Nigerian lawyer and Senior Advocate Aare Afe Babalola disclosed some of the high legal fees he has collected from his clients, claiming that he once received $30 million for assisting the government in recouping $300 million from banks.

In a different incident, Mobil was accused of paying $5 million by the founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti in Ekiti State, for an appeal case he handled for the business in the 1980s.

In a recent interview, Babalola disclosed this to Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, the presenter of a radio talk show. Babalola said that when Mobile first denied his payment request, they hired a different SAN in Lagos who paid them N500,000 but lost the case.

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party's nominee for Lagos State governor in 2023, has paid back his wife's debt after receiving backlash on social media. Ify Rhodes-Vivour's wife, Chike Jones, claimed to be due money for more than eight months. Jones was a writer and social media manager for Afroscientric.com. "I have spoken to Chika and extended an olive branch in acknowledgment of an episode that I hope we can put behind us and look to better days ahead," Rhodes-Vivour wrote in response to this. Given the circumstances, I think that this occurrence was an anomaly rather than the rule.

                                                                                  Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour

His obligation has been paid and the problem has been corrected. I also want to thank everyone who helped to defuse this situation by offering their assistance. I express my gratitude to Chika for his comprehension and readiness to proceed, as well as for his assistance during the campaigns. Tuesday, Jones provided an update on the situation, stating that Rhodes-Vivour had contacted him and settled the obligation.

"Someone I know who also knows reached out and set up a call a few minutes ago," the writer stated. GRV, his media manager, the mediator, and I were all on the call. First, the media manager expressed regret. then appeared and declared that he would pay the money by the end of today to settle the issue. No issue, I said, but I questioned why they wouldn't pay me. She expressed dissatisfaction with the task I had completed.

"I stated unequivocally that it was a terrible and false statement, and that resolved the issue. As promised, I will be waiting for my cash, and I will update this post with a screenshot as soon as I get it. We appreciate everyone's voice, including friends, strangers, and acquaintances. I hope that others will speak out for you when you need assistance. Jones posted an additional update on Tuesday, stating, "I have received payment from.."One last update on this. I received payment from. I'm grateful that he took charge in a trying circumstance. The loan has been settled. Ozoemena.

Dolapo Badmos, a former Lagos state command and Zone 2 police public relations officer, has been appointed as assistant commissioner of police. 14 Commissioners of Police were promoted to Assistant Inspectors General of Police, 21 Deputy Commissioners to Commissioners, and 20 Assistant Commissioners to Deputy rank, according to a statement signed by Ikechukwu Ani and released today, January 24, 2024, by the Police Service Commission, which is chaired by Dr. Solomon Arase CFR.

109 Chief Superintendents of Police advanced to the rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police in a similar manner. Dolapo, who is currently serving as the CSP Administration at Provost Marshal, Force Headquarters Abuja, was recommended as one of the deserving officers to be promoted from Chief Superintendent rank to Assistant Commissioner. This recommendation came from the Inspector General of Police, Dr. Kayode Egbetokun Ph.D., who requested the Commission.

The commission's head, a retired IGP, gives the promoted officers orders to immediately acclimate to their new positions and wage war on all types of criminality in the nation.

Nigeria is having difficulty developing because of the debate about moving several CBN and FAAN departments to Lagos. Rather than working together to find answers to our country's problems, we as a people do more to fuel the fires of tribal vanity and mistrust. Fighting for Lagos or Abuja is a betrayal of a very superficial mentality. Similar to how some argue against taking a cup of water from the ocean.

It makes sense that some of the combatants had never been anything more than the products of their clannish politics. They never gave it any thought as to how much the CBN's supervision duties cost. How much is traveled by plane alone? Is there a cost to shuttle from Abuja to Lagos? Isn't it time for governments to discard this garbage and set aside this sentiment? For optimal performance, the departments that conduct eighty percent of their activities should be moved to Lagos. The CBN cannot operate outside of Lagos, where all commercial banks do 80% of their activity. The practice of government entities such as the Navy NPA, oil firms, etc. situating their headquarters distant from their operational locations has always been absurd.

The one-time chairman of the NBA in Oyo State and a governorship aspirant of the APC in Oyo State Barr. Akeem Adedeji Agbaje has sent a goodwill message to the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they prepare for their round of 16 crackers against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroun on Saturday in the ongoing African Cup of Nation Afcon taking place inIvory Coast.

If you will recall the Super Eagles berth a place in the round of 16 by beating the host and Guinea Bissau then played a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea in the group stages to qualify for the round of 16.

He reminded them that they had always been champions and they must on Saturday bring out the stuff of which champions are made. He expresses confidence in them to make the country proud and come out victorious in what promises to be a serious encounter between two strong contenders for the cup.

He enjoins all Nigerians to stand by the Super Eagles of Nigeria whom he believes will make the country proud.

Babatunde Raji Fashola, a former minister of works and housing, has explained why certain individuals found Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, a former minister of communication and digital economy, bothersome under the former federal administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. One of the reasons, according to Fashola, who served in the Buhari cabinet with Pantami, was Pantami's unwavering commitment to doing things correctly and crossing all the "T"s and "I"s.

This was said by the former minister and governor of Lagos State on Wednesday in Abuja during the keynote speech for the public launch of Prof. Pantami's 341-page book, "A Scholar's Journey: Navigating Academia." "I first became acquainted with Prof. Pantami as a fellow member of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), where he held the position of Minister for Digital Economy and Communication from 2019 to 2023. His devotion to detail and enthusiasm are widely recognized. For some, it was almost aggravating that he insisted on crossing out every "T" and "I" in every paper.

But having been affected by what I refer to as the Pantami effect, our memos, and our cabinet records are more accurate. He served as our go-to "Mr. Compliance." He would be the first to see your memo or a tech memo without a NITDA certificate, in which case he wouldn't remain silent. And he would be extremely straightforward in informing you if your missions and vision did not line up. For good reason, though, he was Mr. Compliance. As I previously stated, the "Pantami effect" is beneficial for our data.

Books with a factual basis that authentically reflect history and events are even more crucial to preserving the foundations of our civilization in an era when false news threatens the truth and revisionists threaten history. said Fashola. According to Fashola, the book's debut is fortunate as it focuses on academics and scholarship, two things that are critically required to propel national growth. Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, the governor of Borno State; Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, the governor of Gombe State; Engr. Abdullahi Sule, the governor of Nasarawa State; Alhaji Danjuma Goje, the former governor of Gombe State; Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the governor of Ekiti State; Femi Fani Kayode, the former minister of aviation; and Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, the former executive secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), were also present at the event.

In his remarks, Fayemi praised Pantami for making significant progress toward the development of Nigerians, citing the rise in broadband penetration—which was at 23% in 2019 and is now at 50%—and internet penetration, which is at roughly 87%. In his remarks, Prof. Pantami thanked everyone in attendance as well as everyone else who helped to make the event a success and pledged to keep adding to the body of knowledge for the advancement of the country.

The well-known football star from Nigeria, Ahmed Musa, recently honored his late mother on the occasion of her fifth birthday.

Ahmed Musa used his official Instagram account to post some old photos of his late mother.

Ahmed Musa tweeted, "In loving memory of my wonderful mother, can't believe five years have passed, yet your love and warmth continue to surround me every day," in a statement earlier today. Ahmed Musa also said, "Recalling your exquisite soul, limitless knowledge, and undying love that you both shared." My heart bears witness to your legacy. Go forth and slumber in peace.

Ahmed Musa's homage to his late mother has received an incredible amount of attention. Many admirers shared their tales of losing a parent on social media in addition to offering their sympathies. Ahmed Musa's homage to his mother demonstrates his abiding love and respect for her as well as how her impact has influenced his life.

Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has acknowledged that he has been the target of death threats due to his remarks on banditry linked to illicit mining in Nigeria. During a Monday visit to the explosion scene in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, he verified this. Last Tuesday, an explosion occurred on Adeyi Avenue in Bodija, Ibadan. 58 houses were damaged, 77 people were injured in varied degrees, and five people were confirmed deceased. Alake said that he has been getting threats to his life ever since he made remarks before the National Assembly on the involvement of influential and well-placed Nigerians in illicit mining.

Alake Dele Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development Written by Ademola Adegbite Please tell this story: Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has acknowledged that he has been the target of death threats due to his remarks on banditry linked to illicit mining in Nigeria. During a Monday visit to the explosion scene in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, he verified this. Last Tuesday, an explosion occurred on Adeyi Avenue in Bodija, Ibadan. 58 houses were damaged, 77 people were injured in varied degrees, and five people were confirmed deceased. Alake said that he has been getting threats to his life ever since he made remarks before the National Assembly on the involvement of influential and well-placed Nigerians in illicit mining.

 The minister declared, "I did say categorically to the whole world that powerful Nigerians are behind the banditry associated with illegal miners in this country if you follow my budget defense at the House of Representatives or Senate." Threats were made when I publicly stated it, but we won't back down because it's necessary to speak these things out, and most people already understood what I was saying.  I just officially validated what many others had been claiming based on intelligence reports. Thus, there is a great deal of collusion between the upper, middle, and lower classes in society.

It's not a place reserved just for tall huts. It cuts through all social classes. This is a social issue, therefore, and I did mention that we were combining all of them using both kinetic and non-kinetic plans and tactics during that discussion at the budgetary defense. I am unable to provide the specifics to the public at this time as doing so would be counterproductive. However, he asserted that to stop the illegal miners' operations, the federal government was coordinating with all relevant state, municipal, and host community partners.  According to Alake, the host communities' engagement became essential since, in the end, any security plan developed by the committee will incorporate both them and the locals who are on the ground and have in-depth knowledge of the area.

One of the things that many people are unaware of that is happening even in the bush right now is that the bandits that the powerful Nigerians are supporting have heavy weapons and financial resources at their disposal. In an attempt to topple them, they even planted explosives on the ground to hinder our ground forces as they advanced through the forest. For this reason, he continued, "We need the military's presence, commitment, and engagement. "It would be presumptuous and precipitate for the government to make any solid pronouncement or definite pronouncement on the incident for now, until we have examined all the forensic analyses reports, all the investigations from all the security agencies, the mines inspectorate division of the ministry of solid minerals, and other relevant information," stated Alake, who denounced the Ibadan explosion. "For the time being, it would be premature and presumptuous for the government to make any firm or definitive statements regarding the incident until we have reviewed all of the reports from forensic analyses, all of the investigations from all security agencies, the ministry of solid minerals' mines inspectorate division, and the intelligence arms of the various agencies before making any statements."

"They are all working nonstop to make sure the government receives a legitimate and very effective forensic report. Anything before then will be assuming, hasty, and ultimately deceptive; only after this will the government be in a position to make a well-informed decision and a definitive statement.”

The late Abba Kyari and former presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina had a tense relationship from the day he was named the first Chief of Staff (CoS) to former President Muhammadu Buhari, according to Adesina's disclosure of the behind-the-scenes machinations. Even though Kyari was only following Buhari's instructions after becoming his spokesperson, Adesina said in his latest book, "Working with Buhari: reflections of a Special Adviser, Media, and Publicity (2015–2023)," that Kyari objected to his direct contact with the president.

                                                                                               Abba Kyari

In the book, he stated that Kyari, the presidential villa's main administrative officer, refused to give the media office the operational money that was required under earlier administrations and that this denial continued for five years until his death. He further disclosed that, in spite of the president's consent, Kyari had obstructed his attempts to hire staff for the media section. "But for some reason, me and him did not quite hit it off," the ex-aide to the president wrote. I made an effort to treat him with respect and establish a cordial working relationship, but he was a fairly distant individual.

Femi Adesina: "Why Abba Kyari fought me till death" January 23, 2024 Five minutes for reading peruse An Femi Adesina, a former presidential spokesperson The late Abba Kyari and former presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina had a tense relationship from the day he was named the first Chief of Staff (CoS) to former President Muhammadu Buhari, according to Adesina's disclosure of the behind-the-scenes machinations. Even though Kyari was only following Buhari's instructions after becoming his spokesperson, Adesina said in his latest book, "Working with Buhari: reflections of a Special Adviser, Media, and Publicity (2015–2023)," that Kyari objected to his direct contact with the president.

In the book, he stated that Kyari, the presidential villa's main administrative officer, refused to give the media office the operational money that were required under earlier administrations, and that this denial continued for five years until his death. He further disclosed that, in spite of the president's consent, Kyari had obstructed his attempts to hire staff for the media section. "But for some reason, me and him did not quite hit it off," the ex-aide to the president wrote. He was a bit of an aloof guy, so I made an effort to treat him with respect and establish a cordial working relationship. We merely worked at a distance since he was uncommunicative and I also tended to be distant, especially when there was warmth from the other person.

"Many things were said about him and his approach to governance, but one thing that cannot be disputed about Malam Abba, as he was commonly called, is his fervent devotion to the President."Anyone who loved Buhari would forgive all of his transgressions in my eyes. They would be as white as snow if they were as crimson. And they will resemble wool if they are as scarlet as crimson. Though I pray for Malam Kyari's soul, there are three things he did that deepened our rift.I had sent a document to the President in June 2015 suggesting that a few individuals be hired as Media Department employees.

They had gone through the campaign and struggles with us and pedestaled themselves as dyed-in-the-wool Buharists. They were from different parts of the country. “I explained that much to Mr. President the day I took the memo to him. He thanked me and said he would pass it to the SGF when he appointed one, so it would be on record. Fair enough.

The President sent the memo to the COS upon the appointment of an SGF and COS. Likewise in sequence. But for the following year, Malam Kyari did nothing but sit on it. He remained silent about it. "In the end, Garba Shehu, one of my coworkers, visited him. And he admitted to Shehu that I had brought the document straight to the President, which is why he rejected it. However, it was obvious that it was June. At that time, he wasn't even appointed.

 The second concerned the Media Department's financing. There was no designated budget line; instead, money was often given as needed by the NSA office. Dr. Reuben Abati and Ima Niboro, two of my predecessors, had briefed me before I made my consultations. In the world, media and PR are not cheap, yet you would be amazed at how much we managed to do without spending a single penny during a five-year period. I went to meet with the newly appointed NSA and briefed him on how PR was often sponsored from his office. It was a Friday, and he vowed to do whatever it took to help the guy we had come to serve and me succeed.

The NSA entered my office with both hands up exactly one week after the Jumat service. I enquired as to what was wrong. He informed me that he had obtained a note from the President specifying that his office was to be used for funding nothing at all, with the exception of security. Given that, I could no longer hold him to the commitment he had given me.

"I replied I would see the President and thanked him. I also did. There in the home, that very night. I recall that the only people waiting to meet him were General Dambazau and me. My elder buddy and I discussed the reason for my visit with him.That after more than three months, funding for media and PR had not yet been provided startled him.When he inquired about our method, I said that Shehu and I were employing goodwill. "The President acknowledged that he issued the directive and provided an explanation when I met with him and told him about my experience with the NSA." The previous president is quoted in the book as saying:

"A lot of work was done through the NSA office, and no records were kept." That is not what I desire. We'll start an investigation into the office's operations (which was finally completed), and you'll witness what transpired there. I want the media to stop receiving funding from that source. Let the Chief of Staff decide how we would finance the media when you meet with him.

He added that after thanking Buhari, he was going to leave. Adesina continues her story by saying, "I went to visit the COS at the office the next day. He began to repeat, "No, no, no," angrily, as soon as I opened my mouth to speak. Nothing in the media is financed here. This does not fund the media. He refused to even give me an opportunity to speak. And I left his office, never to return to the President, lest I seem like someone who was only looking for funds for what I would gain. Before the SGF, Boss Mustapha, learned about it and created a budget line from his office, the media received nothing for the first five years.

"Although it fell short of the requirements, it was still better than nothing."Third meeting. The President had been requested to visit by a highly esteemed retired general in the nation. He frequently applied through the COS office, which is the appropriate route. He never heard back. He called me, explaining that the matter he wished to address was very important, and urged me to step in. I went to the President and explained to him why the General should come visit him.The President just said: ‘Tell SCOP to schedule him for 8:00 pm tomorrow in the house.’

After spreading the news, I headed to my workplace. My intercom rang after five minutes of not sitting down. The COS was the one who requested that I visit his office.As soon as I walked in, he began to shout, asking, "Why did you get an appointment for Gen.." For what reason did you? You constantly trail after me when speaking with the President. You must put an end to it. "Recall what the President told me the day I started working again: "Do not allow anyone to prevent you from seeing me." Come see me whenever you need to.

Throughout the eight years, I never misused that rain check and only visited the President when absolutely required. Additionally, he was always kind to me.However, it seems that it created a problem with Malam Abba, so although we weren't exactly friendly, we weren't adversaries either.Malam Abba was tragically among the many deserving people who perished during the deadly coronavirus outbreak that struck in 2019 and lasted for the majority of the next two years. It had a profound effect on me.

The So-Safe Corps, an Ogun State community safety group, has detained Biola Adebesin, a well-known robbery suspect who frequently targets houses of worship, in a decisive effort to reduce crime. The arrest in Ogun State's Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area represents a major win in the fight against burglary and theft. Goal: Houses of Worship Adebesin has been connected to several church robberies, including those from Baba Ode, Cherubim and Seraphim, Onibuku, Redeemed Christian Church of God, and Stronghold Ministry.

The stolen items, which include phones, a mixer engine, a decoder, two Yamaha keyboards, and other accessories, build a picture of a suspect who has a particular method of operation and targets houses of worship. Taking Place and Engaging in Debate Following a scuffle with So-Safe Corps officials, the suspect was taken into custody.

Adebesin attempted to flee quickly by dropping the stolen goods he was carrying during the incident. But thanks to his distinguishable characteristics, he was later recognized and taken into custody at a hotel. Awaiting more research and legal action Adebesin is being held at the Onipaanu Divisional Police Headquarters after admitting to the thefts. His detention pending more inquiry and possible legal action is a major milestone in the effort to end church thievery in Ogun State.