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Deji Adeyanju Clears the Air on ₦300 Million Payment, Denies It Was for Hosting Rights
Deji Adeyanju, a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Citizens’ Liberties Committee, has provided a detailed clarification on the ₦300 million payment received from the Rivers State Government. In a statement on Monday, April 14, 2025, Adeyanju denied claims that the payment was made for the hosting rights of the NBA’s Annual General Conference (AGC) set for 2025.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This clarification follows significant public backlash after the NBA’s decision to relocate the 2025 AGC from Port Harcourt to Enugu. The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Rear Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd), had suggested that the relocation was influenced by unresolved financial commitments, sparking controversy.
Adeyanju, however, dismissed these claims, emphasizing that the decision to move the event was based on practical considerations such as infrastructure, logistics, and security, rather than any financial transactions or political motives. He strongly refuted the idea of the ₦300 million being tied to hosting rights, stating that the NBA does not operate on a bidding or contractual process for awarding such rights.
He further clarified that the NBA’s conference hosting is not contingent upon financial donations, pointing out that the 2023 AGC held in Abuja did not receive any funding from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Adeyanju stated that the idea of hosting rights being purchased undermines the integrity of the profession and goes against the NBA’s traditions.
Adeyanju also reaffirmed that the NBA’s decision to relocate the AGC was not a rejection of the people of Rivers State or their lawyers but was rooted in a stance against what he termed unconstitutional governance in the state. He stressed that the NBA would not endorse a governance model it believes to be unconstitutional, underscoring the association’s commitment to defending democratic principles and the rule of law.
Despite the criticisms from political figures in Rivers State, Adeyanju made it clear that the NBA’s decision to relocate the AGC was final and would not be reversed. He reaffirmed the association’s unwavering commitment to legal development and national service in Nigeria.
A participant of Pastor Jerry Eze’s popular online prayer broadcast, New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), named Sandra Okpara, has taken to social media to appeal for help in recovering a mistaken bank transfer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a viral video detailing the incident, Sandra explained that hours after participating in the morning service, taking communion, and paying her regular offering, she attempted to fund a voucher purchase by transferring N1,640,200 to her personal Zenith Bank account. Instead, the heavy sum was erroneously sent to the church account.
Making a public appeal to anyone with contacts at Streams of Joy International, the single mother of two stressed that the funds do not belong to her and that the rightful owners have already begun demanding the money.
Esther Umoh, a media aide to Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi, has strongly refuted claims that peaceful protesters were behind the recent violent assault on their convoy in Benue State. Speaking out via a statement on her official X account, Umoh alleged that the Special Assistant on Youth to the Benue State Governor was actively embedded with the thugs who launched the attack along the Gboko-Makurdi Expressway in Makurdi. According to her account, the incident unfolded shortly after Obi touched down in the state capital while en route to Yelwata to extend condolences and assess communities devastated by the deadly June 13, 2025 attack.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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“‘I Deeply Regret My Words’: Borno Commissioner Backtracks And Apologizes For Controversial ‘Break Finger’ Remark”
The Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youths and Sports, Hon. Saina Buba, has formally retracted and apologized for a controversial statement he made during a public engagement hosted by the City Boy Movement in Maiduguri. The commissioner had previously drawn intense public backlash and criticism following remarks where he threatened, “Whoever shows us a finger, we will show him a finger… Whoever dares to show us a finger again, we will break his finger.” Although he initially defended the comment by claiming it was not directed at the opposition and asserted that an apology was unnecessary, the commissioner has since reversed his stance.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During a press briefing with journalists at his office in Maiduguri, Hon. Buba completely withdrew the remark and issued an apology to anyone offended by the rhetoric. He explicitly noted that his words were never meant to infringe upon or undermine the constitutional rights of Borno State citizens regarding their freedom of choice and association under the Nigerian Constitution. Furthermore, he clarified that his statements were not meant to be interpreted literally, but due to the ongoing public anxiety and concern, a formal retraction was necessary.
The commissioner also emphasized that his fiery rhetoric does not reflect the core principles of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) or the governance style and administration of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. He reiterated that the state government stays firmly dedicated to safeguarding the rights of all residents and upholding democratic values.
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