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Rise Above Mediocrity! Ogun CJ Challenges Law Students to Pursue Excellence Relentlessly”
The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has called on law undergraduates to remain focused on excellence, uphold strong moral character, and prioritise diligence in order to thrive in the demanding journey of legal education.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking through Justice Adetokunbo Jibodu of the Ogun State High Court at the annual dinner organised by the Faculty of Law, Chrisland University, Abeokuta, on Saturday, Justice Dipeolu welcomed new law students and offered guidance on the expectations and challenges ahead.
She described the legal profession as both noble and highly rewarding, but emphasised that its training is rigorous and requires full commitment. According to her, students must reject distractions and embrace deep, consistent study if they hope to excel and distinguish themselves.
“The legal profession is inherently conservative and places a premium on discipline, diligence, and integrity,” she said. “Legal education is not just about passing exams — it’s the foundation for contributing meaningfully to a society governed by justice, fairness, and the rule of law.”
Justice Dipeolu encouraged the students to make the most of every academic and practical opportunity, including during court attachments. “When you begin your court programme, observe proceedings attentively and don’t hesitate to seek clarification after court sessions,” she advised.
Also speaking at the event, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oyedunni Arulogun, urged the students to prepare mentally and emotionally for the rigours of the legal profession, stressing the importance of focus, dedication, and perseverance in the face of challenges.
In his keynote address, respected legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Sola Ojutalayo (SAN), encouraged students to pursue not only academic excellence but also ethical integrity. He described the study of law as a lifelong calling to serve society and effect positive change.
“Law is more than a degree — it’s a responsibility. Success in this profession comes through sacrifice, consistency, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, even when no one is watching,” Ojutalayo said.
He further noted that the legal landscape is rapidly evolving, with lawyers now finding relevance beyond the courtroom in areas such as entertainment law, technology, intellectual property, data privacy, sports law, arbitration, and more.
In his welcome remarks, the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Law, Dr. Kayode Akinsola, described the event as a celebration of the faculty’s core values, accomplishments, and future aspirations. He assured the students that Chrisland University is fully equipped to produce world-class legal professionals.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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