Politics

The CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, On Monday formally inducted 87 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs)

Published

1 year ago

October 2, 2024

The CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, On Monday formally inducted 87 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs). She encouraged them to maintain exemplary standards of accountability, integrity, and professional ethics that are appropriate for their distinguished position.

Full list:

1 Lateef Karim, Esq.
2Godwin Ike, Esq.
3Johnson Odionu, Esq.
4Nnodim Duru, Esq.
5Innocent Ovbagbedia, Esq.
6Soronnadi Njoku, Esq.
7Adamu Abubakar, Esq.
8Charles Musa, Esq.
9Udochi Iheanacho, Esq.
10David Onietan, Esq.
11Elele Casmir, Esq.
12Josiah Nduka, Esq.
13Godwin Obeta, Esq.
14Habeeb Ilavbare, Esq.
15Moses Obafemi, Esq.
16Mathew Esonanjor, Esq.
17Baba Dalah, Esq.
18Babatunde Sodipo, Esq.
19Mustapha Abubakar, Esq.
20Emmanuel Esene, Esq.
21Henry Bello, Esq.
22Boniface Moore, Esq.
23Clement Ezika, Esq.
24Omokayode Dada, Esq.
25Edwin Anikwem, Esq.
26Roy Nwaeze, Esq.
27Olumide Olugbenga, Esq.
28Monday Ubani, Esq.
29Ayoola Ajayi, Esq.
30Paul Obi, Esq.
31Olasupo Ati-John, Esq.
32Cole Ololade, Esq.
33Charles Adeogun-Phillips, Esq.
34Okechukwu Ajunwa, Esq.
35Jacob Ifere, Esq.
36Emmanuel Adekile, Esq.
37Christopher Okeke, Esq.
38Oluronke Adeyemi, Esq.
39Oluwole Olawale Afolabi, Esq.
40Toboukebide Kekemeke, Esq.
41Akinbamigbe Adesomoju, Esq.
42Victor Owarienomare Odjemu, Esq.
43Josiah Ojochide Daniel-Ebune, Esq.
44Olukunle Ogheneovo Edun, Esq.
45Abdulaziz Enebi Ibrahim, Esq.
46Stanley Chidozie Imo, Esq.
47Charles Oladipo Titiloye, Esq.
48Abdulkarim Kana Abubakar, Esq.
49Kingsley Chuku, Esq.
50Adeyinka Oluwaseun Aderemi, Esq.
51Olaolu Akintunde Owolabi, Esq.
52Adedeji Sharafadeen Abdulkadir, Esq.
53Idowu Omotunde Benson, Esq.
54Kolawole James Olowookere, Esq.
55Chinasa Thelma Unaegbunam, Esq.
56Ademola Oluwawolemi Esan, Esq.
57Omosanya Atilola Popoola, Esq.
58Taiye Ayotunde Oniyide, Esq.
59Emonye Oga Adekwu, Esq.
60Aderemi Oguntoye, Esq.
61Kashopefoluwa Olawale Balogun, Esq.
62Abdul Adamu, Esq.
63Theodore Ezeobi, Esq.
64Rilwan Umar, Esq.
65Chienye Okafor, Esq.
66Kaka Lawan, Esq.
67Abba Muhammed, Esq.
68Wendy Kuku, Esq.
69Ekele Iheanacho, Esq.
70Okechukwu Edeze, Esq.
71Akinyemi Olujinmi, Esq.
72Gyang Yaya Zi, Esq.
73Idris Abubakar, Esq.
74George Ibrahim, Esq.
75Boonyameen Lawal, Esq.
76Terkaa Aondo, Esq.
77Tochukwu Tochukwu, Esq.
78Uchenna Njoku, Esq.
79Paul Daudu, Esq.
80Chukwudi Enebeli, Esq.
81Yusuf Ogunrinde, Esq.
82Tobechukwu Nweke, Esq.
83Ademola Abimbola, Esq.
84Yunus Abdulsalam, Esq.
85Mofesomo Tayo-Oyetibo, Esq.
86Chukwuemeka Nnawuchi, Esq.
87Prof. Ganiyu Oke

Politics

Breaking: Diri Orders Autopsy on Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Death, Warns Against Politicisation

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9 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death of the state’s Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.

Governor Diri gave the directive on Saturday while receiving former President Goodluck Jonathan at the Government House in Yenagoa.

Ewhrudjakpo reportedly collapsed in his office on Thursday and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Yenagoa, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Reacting to the incident, the governor condemned what he described as widespread misinformation and speculation on social media, warning against any attempt to politicise the deputy governor’s death.

“I want to make an appeal. I have seen people politicise his death. In Ijaw land, there is no enmity in death. Let nobody politicise the passing of our dearly beloved deputy governor,” Diri said.

“If anyone truly loves him, this is the time to show it. I have directed that an autopsy be carried out to reveal the cause of his death. There is a lot of nonsense going on on social media.”

The governor further urged the public to focus on mourning and honouring the late deputy governor, noting that the state government had declared three working days of mourning in his honour.

“If anyone is issuing statements to eulogise him, let it end there. Let us mourn him because Bayelsa State is in a mourning mood,” he added.

Governor Diri also called for unity and love among the people, reminding them of the inevitability of death.

Speaking during the condolence visit, former President Goodluck Jonathan described the late Ewhrudjakpo as a committed and dedicated individual who played a key role in the activities of his foundation.

“For me, he was someone my foundation and I will never forget. He represented the governor in all our programs,” Jonathan said, adding that Ewhrudjakpo worked tirelessly in that role, even more than when he served as deputy governor.

Politics

N1.4 Trillion not enough to get me into politics – Bishop Oyedepo reveals

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20 hours ago

December 13, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said he will never take part in partisan politics, not for even billions of naira.

He stated that no amount of money, including “$1 billion,” (1.4 Trillion naira) would make him join politics.

Oyedepo made this known during an impartation service at Shiloh 2025 held at the church’s headquarters in Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State.

He explained that partisan politics is not part of his life’s calling and that is why he has chosen to stay away from it.

In his words: “In 2015, I warned the church that trouble was coming. Didn’t trouble come?

“Partisan politics is off my calling. If you give me $1 billion to join politics, I won’t, because it is off my course.”

The bishop also said the world is in urgent need of God’s intervention because of the times we are living in.

He added, “The world is groaning in darkness, but as written in Romans 8:19, the whole world is waiting for the earnest manifestation of the sons of God.”

According to him, believers are being trained as an end-time army to bring solutions to national and global problems, similar to what biblical figures like Joseph and Daniel did.

EVENTS

Wike at 58: “You’re a Shinning Star in my Cabinet, Tinubu hails Wike.

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1 day ago

December 13, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.

President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.

The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.

President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.

The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.

President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.

“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers.

“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
December 13, 2025