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LPPC suspends Mike Ozekhome's SAN rank pending disciplinary proceedings
The Legal Practitioners' Privileges Committee has suspended the Senior Advocate of Nigeria rank of constitutional lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome. This decision was made at the LPPC's 173rd General Meeting on June 23, 2026, and is pending the final determination of disciplinary proceedings before the Disciplinary and Ethics Sub-Committee of the LPPC. The suspension, approved pursuant to Paragraph 266 of the Guidelines for the Conferment of the Rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, aims to safeguard the integrity and prestige of the SAN rank. Chief Ozekhome has been directed to refrain from presenting himself as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria during this period. The committee emphasized its commitment to upholding professional ethics and discipline within the legal profession. This action follows recent legal issues involving Chief Ozekhome, including criminal charges filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over allegations of fraud and forgery linked to a disputed property in London. A UK First-tier Property Tribunal dismissed claims by Ozekhome and others, citing evidence of "fraud, impersonation, and forged documents." In March, the Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the final forfeiture of the London property to the Federal Government.
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Joshua Bamiloye defends Mount Zion Films against claims of demonizing Yoruba culture
Gospel singer Joshua Bamiloye has defended Mount Zion Films, the faith-based film ministry founded by his father Mike Bamiloye, against accusations of demonizing Yoruba culture and spirituality. His comments, made on X, followed criticism from a user who alleged that Mount Zion films portray Yoruba spirituality as evil while promoting Christianity. This discussion arose after the announcement that "Agbara Nla," a popular Mount Zion film, would return to cinemas 34 years after its initial release. Bamiloye refuted the claims, stating that Mount Zion celebrates Yoruba culture, including its colors, language, proverbs, and royalty. He used the character Abejoye as an example, noting that the character maintained his Yoruba cultural identity while embracing Christianity. Bamiloye also clarified that the ministry frames its narratives as "Light vs Darkness," not "Yoruba spirituality vs foreign religion," and that darkness has no nationality. He further argued that films with traditional settings constitute less than 30% of Mount Zion's more than 200 productions, suggesting that critics base their arguments on a minority of their catalog. He urged critics to watch the full films before making judgments.
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Nigeria's Deputy Speaker highlights green economy investment opportunities at London summit
Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, presented Nigeria as a prime location for climate and green economy investments at the Nigeria Climate Investment Summit in London. He urged international financiers and development partners to explore opportunities in renewable energy, agriculture, transportation, and climate-resilient infrastructure. Kalu emphasized that Nigeria's green transition offers practical and bankable opportunities that can deliver strong returns while addressing climate and development challenges. Key investment sectors include distributed renewable energy, solar mini-grids, battery storage, clean cooking solutions, electricity transmission, industrial energy efficiency, climate-smart agriculture, cold-chain logistics, food processing, resilient rural infrastructure, electric mobility, waste-to-value systems, and green manufacturing. He also highlighted climate adaptation projects such as flood-control systems, resilient drainage, coastal protection, and climate-resilient housing. Kalu stressed that climate finance must address both emissions reduction and the realities faced by communities affected by flooding, land degradation, food insecurity, and climate-related displacement. He linked these opportunities to economic reforms by President Bola Tinubu's administration, citing the removal of fuel subsidy and foreign exchange market reforms as measures enhancing investor confidence. The Deputy Speaker also pointed to a stable