Senior Advocate of Nigeria Seeks to Withdraw from Representing Former Governor Yahaya Bello

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2 years ago

June 27, 2024

Adeola Adedipe, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), applied to the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, June 27, to withdraw his representation for former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello.

ABello faces 19 charges, including money laundering and misappropriation of N80.2 billion in public funds.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) requested the court to sanction Bello’s lawyers for failing to ensure his presence in court, as previously promised.

EFCC’s lead counsel, Kemi Pinhero, SAN, argued that the lawyers should be docked and disciplined for breaching professional conduct rules.

Adedipe, SAN, refuted these claims, stating he was not Bello’s lead counsel and had not made any undertaking to secure Bello’s presence.

He accused the EFCC of disrespecting the court by not executing the arrest warrant for Bello and revealed that his team was unaware of Bello’s whereabouts.

Given the circumstances, Adedipe moved to withdraw from the case under section 349(8) of the ACJA, 2015.

However, the EFCC opposed this, labeling it an afterthought and urging the court to reject the withdrawal request. The court, presided by Justice Emeka Nwite, has yet to rule on the matter.

FAAN Breaks Silence on Claims Over Uber’s Departure From Nigeria

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13 hours ago

September 4, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Since Uber exited Nigeria, rumours have been circulating over why the company left the country. One of the claims suggested that FAAN was part of the reason for the exit.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has now addressed the rumours and claims of its involvement in Uber’s decision to leave Nigeria.

FAAN said it could not speak for Uber’s decision, noting that the company likely had its own economic and regulatory considerations for leaving Nigeria.

FAAN’s Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, said “I can’t speak to Uber’s exit from Nigeria. I am sure they have their own economic and regulatory decisions as to why they chose to exit.”

Governor Umo Eno Reveals He Made ₦10m Monthly Selling Akara And Bread

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3 days ago

September 2, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Governor of Akwa Ibom, Pastor Umo Eno, reflected on a career choice he made when he had no choice back then.

The governor recalled how he made not less than ₦10 million in a month from selling bread and akara.

He stated “I started selling Akara and bread. Back then, I was doing Akara Burger — we opened the bread and put Akara inside for you. I made not less than ₦10 million in a month.”

Many Nigerians reacted and wondered if his reflection was in response to what the First Lady advised Nigerians earlier about selling corn.

Uber Announces Exit From Nigeria After 12 Years

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3 days ago

September 2, 2026

Ese Ohwofa

Uber makes headlines in Nigeria as it announces that it is leaving the country. The transportation and logistics business has been in operation in Nigeria since 2014 and suddenly announced its exit on September 2, 2026.

This started with users receiving a message from the team stating that the company would be leaving Nigeria, and the announcement quickly began trending as many Nigerians started talking about Uber’s exit.

Uber shared “We are writing to share some difficult news. After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Nigeria, effective 2 September 2026.

“This wasn’t a decision we made lightly, because it will have a real impact on our teammates and friends who have worked hard for Uber. It’s important to say that these changes are about how we’re organised and what we’re prioritising, not about anyone’s contributions to Uber, which we will always value,” Khosrowshahi said.