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Akungba Stool: Akeredolu Can’t Be Misled – Oba Alale’s Counsel

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4 years ago

November 16, 2022

Eric

A prominent lawyer, Barrister Banjo Ayenakin, the lead counsel to the Alale of Akungba, Oba Isaac Sunday Adeyeye, Ajimo III, has revealed that Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, would probably have been led astray to take improper action on the state of Obaship matter in the varsity town, if the Senior Advocate is not a learned member of the noble wig and gown profession.

“He would have been led astray on the legal issue of Obaship Stool of the University community of Akungba Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State”, the erudite lawyer declared.

Ayenakin, who spoke against the backdrop of speculations making the rounds that Oba Adeyeye had been deposed by the Supreme Court of Nigeria, disclosed to newsmen that he had written to the Governor on the contentious issue, still pending in court.

He further stated that the Governor has perused his petition and agreed that the Supreme Court must decide the case on its merit, and the Apex Court is yet to determine the matter before it.

The King’s Counsel submitted further that it would amount to gross abuse of court process, or executive recklessness to depose a sitting Oba who has a pending matter at the Supreme Court, or when an application for an injunction is pending.

Ayenakin also referenced the case of Governor of Lagos State VS Ojukwu, saying that: “the Court held that when an application for injunction is pending or appeal is pending in the court, even though it has not been heard or the case has not been fixed for hearing; nothing must be done about the subject matter of the action.”

He added that: “the Supreme Court’s judgment they (opponents of Oba Alale) are talking about is a motion that was filed at the Supreme Court and was struck out. How can anyone expect a Governor to implement a motion that was not upheld?

“If you have an application for a leave of appeal and it was struck out, by virtue of differences in your motion, the position of the law is that you file another one and he (Alale) has filed another one, let them (defendants) bring a judgement of the Supreme Court which states that the case has been heard and it has been dismissed?

“Thank God, we have a Governor who is a lawyer, otherwise he would have been misled. I have written to the Governor and he has read it and agreed that the Supreme Court must decide the case on its merit before it could draw the attention of Government. Governors don’t act on hearsay, on Obaship matter.

“The court has not decided the case yet on its merit. We filed a motion and the motion was struck out, We have gone back to say hear me on the merit. untill the Supreme Court says appeal dismissed, statusquo must be maintained. Our appeal has not been heard, which means the matter is not yet settled.

“The record of appeal is before the Supreme Court. Our brief of argument is before the Supreme Court, our Stay of Execution is before the Supreme Court. I’m surprised that a number of unlearned charlatans are propagating misinformation, making a lot of noise and causing disharmony in a usually serene varsity kingdom.

He added that “I’m also contending that the case was not properly reviewed issues of law were not properly appraised. These are the issues before the Supreme Court.

“There is no cause for alarm or panic in Akungba. I hope the agents behind the campaign of calumny, bent on standing law on its head would do the needful by abiding by the rule of law and principles of separation of powers between the judiciary and the executive. Kabiyesi Alale is sitting comfortably on the Throne and the people of Akungba have confidence in him. There is no tension or chaos in the town; as residents and students are going about their activities peacefully and mutually. Everywhere is cool, calm and prosperous.”

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Certificate Forgery: Group Seeks Tinubu’s Disqualification from 2027 Election

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1 day ago

June 29, 2026

Eric

The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy (CFRPA) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Kano seeking the disqualification of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the 2027 presidential election over allegations of certificate forgery.

‎According to court documents seen by Daily Trust, the plaintiff alleged that Tinubu presented forged academic certificates from Chicago State University and a fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the 2023 elections.

‎‎The suit, marked FHC/K/CS/312/2026, lists Tinubu, INEC, and Chicago State University as defendants.

‎The plaintiff contended that Tinubu never attended Government College Lagos as claimed, noting that the school was established in 1974, four years after Tinubu allegedly graduated.

The CSO further argued that Tinubu does not possess a valid secondary school certificate, which is the minimum constitutional requirement to contest for the presidency.

‎It claimed that INEC had failed to act on its petition dated June 19, 2026, demanding clarification on Tinubu’s eligibility.

‎‎In its statement of claims, the group referenced a 2023 U.S. court ruling in In Re: Application of Atiku Abubakar (No. 23 CV 05099), which compelled Chicago State University to release Tinubu’s academic records.

‎The plaintiff insisted those records revealed false entries and inconsistencies, including a forged University of Cambridge General Certificate of Education.

‎The prayers asked by the plaintiff included declaration of forgery against Tinubu’s Chicago State University certificate, issuance of an order directing INEC to disqualify him from the 2027 presidential election, directing CSU to strike Tinubu’s name from its records and perpetual injunction restraining INEC from uploading Tinubu’s name as a candidate.

‎The plaintiff also submitted affidavits of non-multiplicity of action, witness statements, and letters to the NYSC and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, demanding disclaimers on the alleged fake NYSC certificate.

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Lagos Island Red Cross Holds Annual Thanksgiving Service

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2 days ago

June 28, 2026

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By Eric Elezuo

The Lagos Island Division of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, has held its 2026 Annual Thanksgiving, to express gratitude for another year of provision of succor and comfort to as many that are in need.

The thanksgiving service, which was held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos, on the last Sunday of June, was led by the Division Coordinator, Chief (Olori) Aderonke Elegushi.

Speaking to The Boss on the activities of the Island Division of the Red Cross over the years, Olori Elegushi noted that it has been a thing of joy to be at the forefront of releasing the milk of human kindness to as many that needs it, and when they need it.

Coordinator, Lagos Island Division Nigerian Red Cross Society, Chief (Olori) Aderonke Elegushi (m), Vice Coordinator Abimbola Adeshile (2nd left), Secretary Ajibola Adu (2md right) and Saheed Ayinde Yusuf (1st right)

“This is what I love to do, and this is what the Red Cross is all about; lending helping hand and spreading love across borders, especially here in Lagos Island.

“In everything, we won’t forget our Maker, the Almighty God, through whose power we are able to do the little and much we can do. That explains why we here today to give thanks as it’s a tradition every year,” Olori Elegushi said.

Olori Elegushi also noted that as an not for profit organization, the Society seeks support well-meaning Nigerians and Lagosians to come to their aid so that the gospel of continuous lending of helping hand to the needy will continue unabated.

“We also seek the support of well-meaning individuals, organizations, and the Church in our efforts to expand our humanitarian activities. With adequate funding and partnerships, we can organize first aid and health awareness programmes for public school students, train more volunteers, equip communities with emergency preparedness skills, and carry out outreach programmes that will positively impact lives across our society,” she concluded.

Olori Elegushi, who will soon join the octogenarian club, was accompanied at the thanksgiving event, by Vice Coordinator Abimbola Adeshile, Secretary Ajibola Adu, Saheed Ayinde Yusuf, and a host of other members, dressed in their sparkling white uniform.

The Red Cross Society is an international organizational saddled with the responsibility of providing healthcare services among other humanitarian services to the people of the world. The Society is domiciled in every part of the world.

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Insecurity: Adeboye, Oyedepo Urge More US Military Action in Nigeria

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2 days ago

June 28, 2026

Eric

The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, and Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, have thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for recent military action against terrorism in Nigeria, urging Washington to do more to halt the unrelenting attacks.

Both clerics spoke at the “Faith Heroes Award Gala” in Washington D.C. on June 26, 2026, organised by Save Nigeria Group USA, SNGUSA, with the US-Nigeria Civil Society Coalition.

The event honoured Trump, Congressmen Chris Smith and Riley Moore, and other advocates of religious freedom in Nigeria.

Addressing a packed audience of activists, policymakers and faith leaders at the Hilton Garden Inn, Capitol Hill, Adeboye said the scale of violence has moved beyond what any religious leader can handle alone.

“Terrorism is now at my doorstep,” he said. “If you want to help us, help us more.”

The RCCG leader, who had faced criticism for not speaking out earlier, said he chose “spiritual warfare” instead of public escalation. He noted that Trump’s December strikes on terrorist camps did not surprise him because the U.S. President had warned of consequences.