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LOCKED AND LOADED: How A Lagos Court Completely Blocked Akanbi’s Fresh Bid For Freedom Over Ajiran Murders
The Lagos State High Court has barred Tajudeen Akanbi, the third defendant in the ongoing trial regarding the alleged murders of two Ajiran residents in Eti-Osa, from filing repetitive applications similar to those previously presented to vacation judges [cite: The Lagos State High Court has stopped the third defendant in the trial over the alleged killing of two residents of Ajiran, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, Tajudeen Akanbi, from filing another application similar to those previously brought before vacation judges., Naija News reports that Akanbi is standing trial alongside Shafi Fatai and Yusuf Ismaila over the deaths of two residents of Ajiran, Eti-Osa.]. Presiding at Court No. 51 of the Tapa Courthouse, Justice A.M. Ipaye ruled on August 27, 2026, that the defense must direct any further motions to the substantive judge handling the primary case rather than seeking relief through vacation courts [cite: Justice A.M. Ipaye gave the ruling on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Court No. 51 of the Fast Track/Commercial Division, Tapa Courthouse, Lagos, in Suit No. LD/28350C/2026, The State of Lagos v. Shafi Fatai, Yusuf Ismaila and Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi., The court directed Akanbi and his lawyers to present any further application before the substantive judge handling the case., “The Applicant is not permitted to bring same similar application again. They are to go before the Substantive Judge,” Justice Ipaye held.].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This decision follows a pattern of multiple legal filings by Akanbi’s defense team across various high court judges between June and August 2026 [cite: reports that the latest development comes after a series of bail applications filed by Akanbi’s lawyers before different judges of the Lagos State High Court., SaharaReporters had earlier reported that the defence team approached at least four judges between June and August 2026 in connection with bail applications for Akanbi.]. Following his initial remand order by Justice A.T. Muyideen on June 25, 2026—which faced temporary administrative complications regarding his medical condition at the Ikoyi Minimum Custodial Centre—subsequent bail applications brought before Justices Olumuyiwa O. Martins, S.I. Sonaike, and O.L. Alebiosu were either dismissed, struck out, or declined due to overlapping proceedings and potential conflicts with the pending substantive case [cite: The matter dates back to June 25, 2026, when Justice A.T. Muyideen ordered that Akanbi be remanded at the Ikoyi Minimum Custodial Centre., However, the remand order ran into complications after correctional authorities reportedly refused to admit Akanbi because of his medical condition., In a ruling delivered on July 22, Justice Martins held that the fresh application was unnecessary and attempted to undermine prior orders, leading to dismissal., On August 6, Akanbi’s lawyers approached Justice S.I. Sonaike with another bail application which was struck out., Justice Alebiosu also declined to determine the bail issue separately on August 7, citing the possibility of conflicting decisions.].
Akanbi is standing trial alongside co-defendants Shafi Fatai and Yusuf Ismaila for the killings of Sheriff Ishola Salami on April 18, 2023, and Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye on August 26, 2024 [cite: Naija News reports that Akanbi is standing trial alongside Shafi Fatai and Yusuf Ismaila over the deaths of two residents of Ajiran, Eti-Osa., The first victim, Sheriff Ishola Salami, was reportedly killed in Moba, Eti-Osa, on April 18, 2023., The second victim, Prince Kazeem Ademola Akinloye, was reportedly assassinated along Chevron Road on August 26, 2024.].
Political analyst Katch Ononuju has shed light on the strategic calculations behind former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s decision to temporarily align with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and his subsequent departure from the platform. Speaking during an interview on SYMFONI TV, Ononuju recounted the private discussions he shared with Obi prior to the political move, noting that he had initially advised the former presidential candidate against entering the opposition coalition. According to Ononuju, Obi justified the alignment by asserting that remaining outside established political structures would severely hinder his ability to negotiate for power, firmly believing that he needed to step inside the room to actively engage with the political establishment.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Despite Obi’s rationale, Ononuju opted against participating in the arrangement, choosing to remain outside the coalition alongside several other political actors who also distanced themselves from the move. Ononuju elaborated on the dynamics of the departure, recalling Obi’s perspective: “When Peter Obi said, ‘I don’t like you going to ADC,’ what he told me in Enugu is, ‘Look, the people said I can’t negotiate for power staying outside the room. I need to go into the room to go and negotiate with power.’” Ultimately, when internal obstacles made further progress impossible within the party, Obi publicly announced his exit, a decision Ononuju characterized as a natural and inevitable reaction to a dead-end political environment.
Healthcare services across Katsina State face imminent disruption starting September 8, 2026, as the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals of Nigeria (AHAPN) declares a seven-day warning strike. The industrial action is set to kick off at midnight following the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum given to the state government, which concluded without a resolution regarding longstanding professional and welfare demands. Participating bodies include the Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), and the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to AHAPN State Chairman Ibrahim Balange, the strike comes after years of unproductive dialogues and unfulfilled government promises despite official acknowledgment of their grievances. The coalition has cautioned that failure by the state government to address these demands before the warning period lapses could trigger an indefinite total shutdown. Appealing for public understanding, the association placed the responsibility for any resulting service disruptions squarely on the government, emphasizing that all amicable channels have been thoroughly exhausted.
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POLITICAL ULTIMATUM OF DOOM! Nwifuru Warns Ebonyi Council Chairmen: ‘Deliver APC In 2027 Or Lose Your Job!’.
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has issued a stern warning to the newly sworn-in chairmen and vice chairmen of the state’s 13 local government areas, declaring that they face immediate removal if they fail to deliver their domains to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Tuesday in Abakaliki during the inauguration ceremony, Nwifuru emphasized that political performance will be strictly monitored, noting that any underperforming chairman will be stripped of office and replaced by a councillor.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Underscoring his stance publicly, the governor stated that political strategy will not be conducted behind closed doors, explicitly challenging the newly inducted leaders to prove their grassroots support or face swift administrative penalties. Furthermore, Governor Nwifuru offered structural guidance to the vice chairmen—metaphorically describing them as “spare tyres in the car boot”—advising them to remain actively engaged with their respective council chairmen regarding daily operations while guarding against divisive gossip and destructive external influences. Concluding his address alongside his deputy, who was commended for effective service delivery, the administration reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to ensuring a landslide victory for the ruling party in 2027, reiterating the core mandate that leadership positions are strictly tied to electoral success.
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