2027: Asiwaju Mashood Shittu Joins OK Movement National Leadership as Director of Political Engagement. By Poet of Afrique Reporter Asiwaju Mashood Shittu (AMS), the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Offa/Oyun/Ifelodun Federal Constituency in the 2023 general election and National Coordinator of the Kwankwaso National Network (KNN), has been appointed Director of Political Engagement of the OK Movement. The appointment was announced during the inauguration of the movement's national leadership as part of efforts to strengthen its nationwide structure ahead of the 2027 general elections. The OK Movement is a grassroots political coalition bringing together supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to promote accountable leadership and advocate a joint Obi/Kwankwaso presidential ticket for the 2027 elections. In his new role, Shittu will be responsible for coordinating political mobilisation, deepening engagement with key stakeholders, and strengthenin...

  Supreme Court Prohibits Use of 'Barrister' as Official Title in Correspondence By Poet of Afrique Reporter The Supreme Court of Nigeria has prohibited legal practitioners, litigation staff, court registrars, and lawyers from using the title "Barrister" as a prefix to their names in all official correspondence and engagements with the apex court. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was conveyed in an internal memorandum dated July 13, 2026 , signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir E. Akanbi, Esq. , acting on the instruction of the Chief Justice of Nigeria. The circular, titled "Prohibition of the Use of the Title 'Barrister' as a Prefix to Names," was addressed to litigation staff, legal practitioners, court registrars, and lawyers. It stated that the practice is inconsistent with the standards of professionalism expected within the Supreme Court. According to the memorandum, the use of the title "Barrister...

  FUDECO Congratulates Dr. Alimi Abdul-Razaq at 70, Presents Commemorative Gifts The Fulbe Development and Cultural Organisation (FUDECO), a prominent Fulani socio-cultural group in Kwara State, has congratulated the Mutawalin of Ilorin, His Eminence, Dr. Alimi Abdul-Razaq, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as an exemplary leader and a pride of the Ilorin Emirate. The FUDECO delegation, led by Hon. Salihu Umaru Sanda, joined other dignitaries and well-wishers at the special birthday celebration and prayer session organised in honour of the elder statesman. During the visit, the delegation presented commemorative gifts to Dr. Abdul-Razaq in recognition of his outstanding contributions to humanity, community development, education, youth empowerment, and the promotion of peace and unity in Kwara State. Hon. Salihu Umaru Sanda congratulated the celebrant on attaining the milestone age of 70, noting that his remarkable achievements, generosity, and unwavering com...