Israel Signs Peace Treaties With Arab States At Whitehouse Ceremony

This is peace in the Middle East, a strong peace,” said the American president, referring to “at least five or six additional countries that want to see peace with Israel.”


On Tuesday, Israel signed historic agreements with two Gulf states, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

Prior to the ceremony, which U.S. President Donald Trump presided over, the American leader offered Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “special token of affection,” which consisted of a “key to the White House and a key to our hearts.”

Trump referred to Netanyahu as an “amazing leader.”

“You have the key to the hearts of the people of Israel,” responded Netanyahu, “because of all of the things you have done for the Jewish state.”

Prior to the signing, Trump referred to “at least five or six additional countries” that “want to see peace [with Israel], they’re tired of fighting.” Trump was likely referring to Saudi Arabia, Oman, Sudan and Morocco.

There’s going to be peace in the Middle East,” added Trump. “I believe Iran wants to make a deal”

Trump noted that he “cut off payments to the Palestinians … they speak badly about Israel and the U.S., I said ‘Why are we paying them?'”

Netanyahu issued comments during the meeting with Trump, declaring, “Israel is breaking out to the entire world. The tyrants of Tehran are isolated, I hope they’ll come around to the circle of peace.”

More than 700 guests attended the White House signing ceremony on Tuesday, which was held on the South Lawn.

The peace agreements were signed by Netanyahu and the foreign ministers of the UAE and Bahrain, with Trump serving as a signing witness to the agreements, which have been dubbed the “Abraham Accords.”

Trump referred to the exchange of ambassadors and the opening of embassies in all of the nations.

At the ceremony, Netanyahu lauded the treaties for “bringing hope to all of the children of Abraham!”

He referred to this as a “new era of peace.”

Israel signed individual bilateral agreements with the UAE and Bahrain, in addition to a document signed by all three nations, which formalize official diplomatic relations between the Jewish state and the two Gulf nations.

The Palestinians rejected the peace treaties, with Palestinian Authority officials repeatedly calling them “a stab in the back by fellow Arabs.

According to a poll cited by the Associated Press, “Fifty-three percent of Palestinians described the [Isrel-UAE-Bahrain] agreement as a ‘betrayal’ while 17% said it marked the ‘abandonment’ of their cause. To that end, small pockets of Palestinians on Tuesday “trampled and set fire to pictures of Trump, Netanyahu and the leaders of the UAE and Bahrain,”

Gang Kept 14-Year-Old Girl As Sex Slave In Bauchi, Arrested By Police

Bauchi Police arrest 20 suspects for sexual, gender-based violence in two months

In an effort to stem the tide of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), Bauchi State police command has arrested no fewer than 20 suspected rapists across the state within the last two months.

A press release from the Command through the PPRO, DSP Ahmed Wakili contained that, on 9/08/2020, a report was received at Misau Police Station that one Usman Adamu of Nasarawa area Misau 20 years criminally conspired with Adamu Muhammad 21 years, Nura Musa 20 years and Khalid Abdullahi now at large, of Nasarawa area, abducted one Halima, 14 years (not real name) of Hardawa area and kept her in a house located at the same Nasarawa area for almost a month.

It further contained that all the suspects mentioned above “had canal knowledge of her”, moreover, on receipt of the report, a team of detectives drafted to the scene and evacuated the victim who was rushed to the General Hospital, Misau for medical examination while the suspects were arrested and have confessed to the crime, the investigation is in progress after which the suspects will be charged as soon as possible.

Also, on 31/07/2020 at about 1400hrs, one Umar Mohammed alias Wulas, 46 years of Odoji quarters, Azare met his daughter who is of unsound mind, Aisha (not real name) ‘aged 15 years of the same address lured her with N50, removed her clothes and “had carnal knowledge of her” in their mother’s room.

While the suspect was arrested on 06/08/2020, the victim was taken to General Hospital in Azare for medical examination just as the suspect has confessed to the crime and an investigation is ongoing after which suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.

In the same vein, On the 10/08/2020 at about 1700hrs, one Usman Musa of Panshanu village in Toro LGA came to Toro Police Station and reported that on the 28/7/2020 at about 1400hrs, his wife named Hadiza (not real name) of the same address who was on native treatment at Tashan Badikko village via Wonu ward, Toro LGA left her house to where she was receiving treatment based on her psychiatric problem to the main road.

While on her way, on reaching to the nearby forest, one Hussein Adamu of Tashan Badikko met her with threatening words and demanded the sum of N10,000.00 from her which she could not afford, from there the said Hussein Adamu grabbed her forcefully and “had canal knowledge of her”.

During interrogation, the suspect confessed to have committed the crime and investigation is ongoing after which the suspect will be charged to court for prosecution by the Police.

Also, On the 10/08/2020 at about 1325hrs one Sadi Bala of Lakka came to the station and reported that about five months ago, one Haruna Musa alias Babawo 25 years of Tsangaya Maikumsa in Ningi L.G.A brought egg and mango for his daughter named Aisha (not real name) 13 years of the said Lakka and lured her into his tailoring shop located at Ningi main market and “had canal knowledge of her”.

The PPRO stated that on receiving of the report, a team of Policemen was drafted to the scene to rescue the victim who was rushed to the General Hospital, Ningi for medical examination where the doctor thereafter confirmed that the victim is carrying five (5) months pregnancy.

The suspect was arrested and confessed to the crime while Investigation is ongoing after which suspect will be charged to court for prosecution by the Police.

On 28/07/2020 at about 1000 hrs, information was a receipt from Unguwar Gara, Gamawa L.G.A that on the same date at about 1910hrs and 04/08/2020 one Abdullahi Adamu 25 years, Abdullahi Abubakar 23 years and Auwalu Haruna 22 years all of Unguwar Gara, Unguwar Kudu and Udubo respectively have been raping one Amina (not real name) 9 years ‘of Unguwar kudu Gamawa town consecutively at Gamawa motor park, Gamawa market public toilet and Gamawa market respectively.

The suspects were arrested while the victim was rushed to a general hospital for medical examination, suspects have confessed to the criminal investigation is ongoing after which suspects will be charged to court for prosecution as soon as possible.

On the 12/08/2020 at about 1200hrs, one Kabiru Ahmad of Kofar Idi area Bauchi 52 years reported that on 12/08/2020 at about 1200hrs, one Ibrahim Mohammed of same address 45 years took his son, Shehu (not real name) ‘11 years to his house located at the above address and “had canal knowledge of him” through his anus.

The suspect was arrested and confessed to the crime while the investigation is on progress after which the suspect will be charged to court for prosecution.

According to the release, On the 02/09/2020 at about 1240hrs information receipt from a reliable source revealed that on 01/09/2020 at about 1000 hrs, one Musa Mohammad aged 41 years of Sabon Garin Galan, Sade village in Darazo L.G.A, met with one Rakiya aged 7 years of the same address in the farm and forcefully “had unlawful carnal knowledge of her”.

On receipt of the information, a team of Policemen was drafted to the scene where the victim was rushed to General Hospital Darazo for medical examination, the suspect was arrested and confessed to the crime while the investigation is on progress after which suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.

On 21/08/2020 at about 1300hrs, one Ummul Kairi S. Abubakar of Unguwan Nassarawa, Dass went to Dass Police Station and reported that on 16/08/2020 at about 1530hrs, one Aminu Muhammed of Unguwan Tsohon Tasha, Dass attempted to commit rape on one Fatima (not real name) aged 6 years of Kasuwan Gwari, Dass in an uncompleted building at Unguwan Sarkin Gangare Dass.

On receipt of the report, a team of Policemen visited the scene and the victim was rushed to the General Hospital Dass for medical examination, Investigation is on progress after which suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.

Also On 06/08/2020 at about 2030hrs one Baballe Musa aged 41 years of Federal Low-cost Bauchi went to ‘D’ Division and reported that on the same date at about 1955hrs, one Mustapha Usman aged 32 years of Gida Dubu area behind Immaculate School Bauchi and one Dahiru A.G Aliyu aged 32 years of No. 4 Muhammad Buhari link, Tambari Housing Estate Bauchi conspired and “had carnal knowledge of his” younger sister Hafsa (not real name) aged 14 years of same address against her wish the incident occurred inside their Peugeot 406 car with reg no. 945BB.

On receipt of the report, a team of Policemen visited the scene and the victim was rushed to Specialist Hospital Bauchi for medical examination while the suspect was traced and arrested and Investigation is on progress after which suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.

On 05/09/2020 at about 1900hrs one Musa Bala of Karofin Madaki, Bauchi went to ‘A’ Division and reported that on the same date at about 1000 hrs, two of his daughters, one Hauwa (not real name) aged 13 years of Bakaro Bauchi and Zainab (not real name) of Karofin Madaki Bauchi went to Sabon Kaura village Inkil they were reportedly raped by four people.

Subsequently, the following suspects were arrested, Nazif Mohammed, Ukasha Abubakar, Sharif Abubakar and Ibrahim Umar all of Sabon Kaura village Inkil, investigation is on progress after which suspects will be charged to court for prosecution.

The PPRO concluded that “Finally, the Command calls on members of the public to continue cooperating with Police and other security agencies in combating crime in the state and report any incident to the Police immediately for necessary action. It also wishes to advise the commercial tricycle riders (popularly known as Keke Napep) to be conscious of the calibre of people they carry as passengers and also avoid taking a passenger to a suspicious and isolated area”.

Kano Awards ₦88 Million Food Security Contract

The Kano State Agro Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has awarded a contract worth N88 million for the establishment of 20-hectare seed multiplication plots at Dudduru Grazing Reserve in the Ajingi Local Government Area of the state.

The contract, awarded to the National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, includes the establishment and management of seed plots, building of stores, security rooms, drying sheds, boreholes, installation of irrigation facilities and perimeter fencing.

KSADP Project Coordinator, Ibrahim Muhammad, said the seeds to be produced are Hybrid Napier, Gamba grass and Cook Stylo which are native to tropical Africa and are important fodder crops for dairy farmers.

It was gathered that project is part of the revolution to improve food security, especially livestock production, by diversifying the Nigerian economy from oil to agriculture. grin

“Fodder crops are key in the development of Nigeria’s livestock industry because the bulk of the animal protein, especially milk and meat consumed in the country, derives from cattle and small ruminants, which are essentially dependent on these crops.

Building Collapses In Kano, Kills Two Teenagers, Members Of Same Family

A one storey building collapse in the wee hours of Tuesday morning has claimed the lives of two teenagers and members of the same family in Gwammaja ‘Yan kosai, Dala Local Government Area of Kano State.

It was also gathered that eight other members of the family survived with various degrees of injuries after they were trapped inside the collapsed building.

The Public Relations Officer, Kano State Fire Service, Sa’adu Muhammed who confirmed the incident to Vanguard identified the deceased as Abdullahi Anas 4years and Abdulmalik Anas six years respectively. Muhammed said, “We received a distress call through one Malam Abdullahi Muhammad from Gwammaja ‘Yan kosai Dala Lcal government at about 01:30 am over collapse of a one storey building. “Upon receiving the distress call, we immediately swung into action by deploying our rescue team with appliances to the scene of the incident.

“The house collapsed on Ten (1 dwellers and were trapped by broken blocks and sand. Eight of them were rescued alive with some injuries. They include Zainab Muhammad (60 years), Halifa Anas (22 years), Muhammad Anas (5 years), Maimuna Anas (9 years), Faruk Anas (10 years), Mujahedin Anas (4 years), Muftahu Anas (14 years) and Humaira Anas (7 years) while two others (Abdullahi Anas, 4years and Abdulmalik Anas, 6years) died.

“All victims were taken to Murtala Muhammad Hospital and two were confirmed dead,” Muhammed said. In a related development, the Fire service Public Relations Officer also confirmed the death of one, Saminu Suleiman who drowned when he went swimming in a pond in Zango Buhari village, Bunkure Local government area of the state.

“We received a distress call at about 6:30 am through Malam Muhammad Mai Anguwa from Zango Buhari in Bunkure local government about a man, Saminu Suleiman (25years) who drowned into a pond. “Victim was rescued unconscious and confirm dead and handed to ward head of Zangon Buhari, Alh. Yahaya Usman. “Deceased drowned when he went swimming,” Muhammed however stated.

Police Arrest Child Traffickers In Anambra, Rescue Eight Stolen Kids

The police in Anambra state have arrested five members of a child stealing/trafficking syndicate operating in the state and rescued eight stolen children suspected to have been stolen from different states including a fifteen-year-old pregnant girl, NaijaCover Reports.

In a statement released today September 15, As Obtained By NAIJACOVER, Haruna Mohammed, the spokesperson of the state police command, said on Sunday, September 13, police detectives attached to Onitsha Area Command received an intelligence report on the illicit activities of members of the syndicate. In collaboration with the Command's State intelligence Bureau(SI, the police detectives arrested five members of the syndicate. They are identified as:

(i). Mrs Joy Lazarus 'f'' aged 40years of NO. 138 Urata area Aba, Abia State,
(ii) Janet Gideon 'f'' aged 22years of No. 12 irete Street Owerri, Imo State,
(iii) Gideon Bobby Gods power 'm' aged 26years of Port Harcourt in River State,
(iv) Wisdom Ndubuisi 'm' aged 26yrs of Chokosho Village PH, Rivers State and,
(v) Chukwudima C. Nwogu 'm' aged 29years of No. 138 Urata area Aba,Abia State, NaijaCover Reports.

Haruna said the suspects specialize in child-snatching, child stealing, and trafficking from different parts of the country especially South East and South-South Geo-political zones.

''Preliminary Investigation revealed that the children (five boys and three girls) were stolen from Rivers Bayelsa,Imo, Abia and Anambra States both at gun points and through stealing after which they were sold to the kingpin in Abia State.'' he said

Haruna said upon interrogation, the suspects voluntarily confessed that they usually steal the children and bring to their sponsor, Mrs. Joy Lazarus of Urata in Abia State who allegedly buys the children at the rate of between two hundred and four hundred thousand (#200-400,00 naira depending on their age and gender.

Haruna added that further investigation revealed that in addition to Child Stealing and trafficking, Mrs. Joy Lazarus also lures underage girls into having pregnancy after which she will buy the children from them immediately after delivery. He said eight children of various age brackets were rescued from the syndicates including a year and half old baby recently snatched from the parent at gunpoint in Orlu, Imo State as well as a 15years old pregnant girl.

The police spokesperson said all the children are in protective care and would be handed over to the social welfare department for custodial care. He added that the suspects will be arraigned in court soon.

'We Are Sure Of Victory' - Obaseki Says As PDP Rounds Off Campaign

Edo 2020: We are sure of victory, Obaseki assures as PDP rounds off campaign
…promises to end godfatherism
…vote, stay, protect your mandate, Obi, Tambuwal, Okowa, Wike, others urge Edo electorate

The Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, declared that with the support of Edo people and endorsements by over 100 groups in the state, he is certain of victory in Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the state.

The governor who gave the assurance at the final reelection campaign rally in Benin City, urged eligible voters in the state to come out en masse to vote the PDP to enable him consolidate on the achievements recorded in his first term and put an end to godfatherism in the state.

Present at the rally were former Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi; Chairman of PDP Governors' Forum and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal; Chairman, South-south Governors' Forum and Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa; Governors Nyesom Wike, Seyi Makinde, Ben Ayade, Duoye Diri, Victor Ikpeazu, Udom Emmanuel of Rivers, Oyo, Cross-Rivers, Bayelsa, Abia, Akwa Ibom states respectively, among other dignitaries.

According to Obaseki, “I don’t have anything to say to you my Edo people but to thank you; you have been wonderful especially as we went through the 192 wards to seek your support for reelection.

“We will win this election because so far over 100 groups have endorsed me for the race. With groups like the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Trade Union Congress (TUC) Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) and other groups in the state behind me, tell me how we will lose the election?”
Obaseki continued: “Democracy is not a government of godfathers but a government of the people, by the people and for the people. In Edo we have been fighting godfatherism and by Saturday we will put an end to it, and after that go Lagos and put an end to godfatherism in Nigeria.

"The godfather disturbing Nigeria came up this morning, he is afraid because he knows when we finish that of Edo, we will come for him in Lagos and finally end godfatherism in Nigeria".

On his part, Tambuwal urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure the conduct of a free, fair and credible poll in the state.
He said: “I learnt they are coming to Edo with a bullion van; don't sell your votes; vote and protect your votes.

"I am appealing to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a free, fair and credible election. I also want to appeal to all the security agencies not to intimidate anybody on election day. Even when you are being intimidated, don't run home, stay back and protect your votes..

Meanwhile Okowa noted: “This is the first time a governor went round from ward-to-ward to campaign. As you vote, remain vigilant and shine your eyes. No one can cheat the majority. Edo will not be left out; all South-south states are PDP, so we don't want anybody to cheat on us.”
Also, Governor Wike said:"If we must fight and put an end to godfatherism in Nigeria, it must start on Saturday in Edo State. The IGP has assured us of a secure election in Edo and the INEC chairman has also assured Edo people of a free, fair and credible election but don't let us go and sleep with all these promises but stay awake and be vigilant and ensure that Obaseki wins.
"Obaseki must be voted for, to bring an end to godfatherism in Nigeria. The Edo election is important as it will show the way out to eliminate godfatherism in Nigeria.”

FG Declares September 16 As National Identity day

The Federal Government has declared Sept. 16 as National Identity Day and has supported the enrolment of Nigerians for Digital Identity (ID) across the country.

Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, said this in a statement signed by Mrs Uwa Suleiman, his spokesperson on Tuesday, in Abuja.

Pantami reminded Nigerians of the importance of digital identity, adding that the ministry was developing the right policy environment to support enrolment for digital IDs in the country.

He said that the celebration of the National Identity Day would take place virtually, adding that digital IDs play critical roles in the development of digital economies, as they were often called the fabrics of the digital economies.

Pantami also stressed that the importance of a digital identity programme for the successful development of a digital economy cannot be overstated.

“The Sept. 16, has been declared as the National Identity Day. Following the approval of the federal government under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria also formally adopted 16.9 as the National Identity Day.

“This year’s edition of the National Identity Day will take place virtually on the same date and will have the theme: Identity for Health, Sustainable Development and Growth.

“We will start by capturing Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria and will also support the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and other stakeholders to ensure that we make the process of obtaining digital identities swift and secure.

“One of the key objectives of pillar 6 (Soft Infrastructure) of National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) is support for the accelerated implementation of a Digital Identity Programme,” he said.

He said that the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa rightly noted that Digital Identity and the digital economy were not only linked, but reinforcing as digital ID was the basis for digital economy platforms.

He explained that digital identification can be an important catalyst for various development initiatives in the continent such as impacting on trade, governance, social protection, financial inclusion, domestic resource mobilisation, as well as security and human rights.

As the world and Nigeria mark the International Identity Day and National Identity Day, accordingly, Pantami urged Nigerians to support the development the digital economy by embracing the use of digital identities.

He encouraged Nigerians to visit NIMC accredited centres for their digital identities.

That minister said that his ministry is committed to ensuring that Nigeria derives the benefits of a functional digital ID system and calls on all stakeholders to support the process

3 Yahoo Boys Chased To Death In Osogbo, Another Injured

JUST IN: Three suspected internet fraudsters chased to death, while one other sustained injuries in a road accident allegedly caused by operatives of the Joint taskforce in Osogbo.

See graphic photos here

JUST IN: Three suspected internet fraudsters chased to death, while one other sustained injuries in a road accident allegedly caused by operatives of the Joint taskforce in Osogbo. pic.twitter.com/HH907MZOFB

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University Of Ibadan Graduates Shine At Law School, Win 28 Of 38 Total Prizes

Bumper harvest as Ibadan Graduates shone brilliantly at the Nigerian Law School, winning 28 out of the total 38 prizes.

The University of Ibadan community is highly pleased with the outstanding performance of her law graduates who won 28 out of the 38 prizes at the Bar Final Examinations January 2020 as approved by the Council of Legal Education, Bwari, Abuja. The information was published by the Director General of the Nigerian Law School, Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN.

We received the news with much joy in our hearts, coming barely two weeks after our great University was ranked the best in West Africa, number 7 in Africa and among the top 500 universities in the world. We will continue to post superior performance in the years ahead.

We congratulate our students, knowing full well that in the words of our University Anthem, this is “Greatness won with honest toil”. We acknowledge with gratitude the persistence, hardwork, innovation and perseverance of the members of the Faculty. The University Management will continue to support you as we appreciate that Law is one of our flagship programmes.

It is worth noting that the University of Ibadan produced the Overall best graduating student, in the person of Olalere Yusuf Asamu, who won a total of 12 prizes. Adebayo, Deborah IbukunOluwa emerged the Best Overall Female Student of the Year, in addition to her winning four other prizes. Madu, Kelechi Chris-Angelo; Ayeku, Adeyemi Kehinde and Udeh, Kosisochukwu Chukwunonso won two prizes each, while Anyaeji, Ohizoba Theodora; Adebayo, Temilade Jumoke; Adewole Enifeoluwa Philip; Banjo, Afolasade Omobowale and Ojini. Ese Isioma won one prize each.

The prizes won by the Ibadan trained lawyers are in Property Law Practice; Civil Litigation; Criminal Litigation; Corporate Law Practice; Professional Ethics and Skills; Best Overall Male Student of the Year; Best Female Student in Civil Litigation; Best Female Student in Civil and Criminal Litigation; Best Student of the Year (1st Prize); Best Overall Male Student; Most Promising Student; Prize for 1st Class Students and the Council of Legal Education Star Prize. The complete list is presented in table 1. It is trite to state that we have never been so pleased.

In the words of Professor Oluyemisi Adefunke Bamgbose, SAN, former Dean of Law and member of the Governing Council:The outstanding performance of our students at the Nigerian Law School year 2020 is a consequence of a combination of the following: faithfulness of God; Uncompromising and supportive University Management; and first class and committed faculty staff and intelligent and diligent students.

The Dean of Law, Professor Simisola Olutoyin Akintola was extremely happy and pleased with the outstanding performance of the UI students. She said that since nearly all the prize winners are UI students that she was just looking for the very few on the list who are not Ibadan products.

To Professor Israel Adeniyi Olatunbosun, the immediate Past Dean of Law and currently the Acting Vice-Chancellor KolaDaisi University, Ibadan:

Our admission policy has been an added advantage and contribution to outstanding performances we have been recording at the Nigerian Law School. Once again, UI law graduates have done the University proud at the 2020 Call to Bar ceremony with outstanding records carting away 28 out of 38 prizes and awards , including the star prize by Yusuf Olalere. Remarkably UI graduates have proven consistently superlative records of high quality and attest to our maxim that certainly if it must be from UI, it must be of outstanding quality.

Dr John Akintayo a Reader in Law, Quondam Head of Department and one of the first generation of students of Law at the University of Ibadan in the 1980s.

Praise the Lord Jesus. God has done it again for us. I have asked a colleague to identify all our graduates so that I don't leave anyone out. Madu, Ayeku are UI Graduates. Congratulations sir. Thank you for your support sir. My VC sir, we are quite excited. This has proved to the whole world that Ibadan is the best place to study Law in Nigeria.

Dr Afolasade Adewumi, a Senior Lecturer in Law and a member of the University Senate said, Greatest UItes won almost all the Law School Prizes; UItes won 28 out of 38 prizes. Thank you very much Sir. You have done excellently well for all of us. You provided the conducive environment for us to work in.
We once again congratulate these great ambassadors of the University of Ibadan for doing their alma mater proud and wish you and all your other colleagues who were also called to the Bar today greater successes in their career. Having received the best legal training at Ibadan and Abuja, the world is now under your feet. Higher still.
Thank you.

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University Of Ibadan Graduates Shine At Law School, Win 28 Of 38 Total Prizes

Bumper harvest as Ibadan Graduates shone brilliantly at the Nigerian Law School, winning 28 out of the total 38 prizes.

The University of Ibadan community is highly pleased with the outstanding performance of her law graduates who won 28 out of the 38 prizes at the Bar Final Examinations January 2020 as approved by the Council of Legal Education, Bwari, Abuja. The information was published by the Director General of the Nigerian Law School, Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN.

We received the news with much joy in our hearts, coming barely two weeks after our great University was ranked the best in West Africa, number 7 in Africa and among the top 500 universities in the world. We will continue to post superior performance in the years ahead.

We congratulate our students, knowing full well that in the words of our University Anthem, this is “Greatness won with honest toil”. We acknowledge with gratitude the persistence, hardwork, innovation and perseverance of the members of the Faculty. The University Management will continue to support you as we appreciate that Law is one of our flagship programmes.

It is worth noting that the University of Ibadan produced the Overall best graduating student, in the person of Olalere Yusuf Asamu, who won a total of 12 prizes. Adebayo, Deborah IbukunOluwa emerged the Best Overall Female Student of the Year, in addition to her winning four other prizes. Madu, Kelechi Chris-Angelo; Ayeku, Adeyemi Kehinde and Udeh, Kosisochukwu Chukwunonso won two prizes each, while Anyaeji, Ohizoba Theodora; Adebayo, Temilade Jumoke; Adewole Enifeoluwa Philip; Banjo, Afolasade Omobowale and Ojini. Ese Isioma won one prize each.

The prizes won by the Ibadan trained lawyers are in Property Law Practice; Civil Litigation; Criminal Litigation; Corporate Law Practice; Professional Ethics and Skills; Best Overall Male Student of the Year; Best Female Student in Civil Litigation; Best Female Student in Civil and Criminal Litigation; Best Student of the Year (1st Prize); Best Overall Male Student; Most Promising Student; Prize for 1st Class Students and the Council of Legal Education Star Prize. The complete list is presented in table 1. It is trite to state that we have never been so pleased.

In the words of Professor Oluyemisi Adefunke Bamgbose, SAN, former Dean of Law and member of the Governing Council:The outstanding performance of our students at the Nigerian Law School year 2020 is a consequence of a combination of the following: faithfulness of God; Uncompromising and supportive University Management; and first class and committed faculty staff and intelligent and diligent students.

The Dean of Law, Professor Simisola Olutoyin Akintola was extremely happy and pleased with the outstanding performance of the UI students. She said that since nearly all the prize winners are UI students that she was just looking for the very few on the list who are not Ibadan products.

To Professor Israel Adeniyi Olatunbosun, the immediate Past Dean of Law and currently the Acting Vice-Chancellor KolaDaisi University, Ibadan:

Our admission policy has been an added advantage and contribution to outstanding performances we have been recording at the Nigerian Law School. Once again, UI law graduates have done the University proud at the 2020 Call to Bar ceremony with outstanding records carting away 28 out of 38 prizes and awards , including the star prize by Yusuf Olalere. Remarkably UI graduates have proven consistently superlative records of high quality and attest to our maxim that certainly if it must be from UI, it must be of outstanding quality.

Dr John Akintayo a Reader in Law, Quondam Head of Department and one of the first generation of students of Law at the University of Ibadan in the 1980s.

Praise the Lord Jesus. God has done it again for us. I have asked a colleague to identify all our graduates so that I don't leave anyone out. Madu, Ayeku are UI Graduates. Congratulations sir. Thank you for your support sir. My VC sir, we are quite excited. This has proved to the whole world that Ibadan is the best place to study Law in Nigeria.

Dr Afolasade Adewumi, a Senior Lecturer in Law and a member of the University Senate said, Greatest UItes won almost all the Law School Prizes; UItes won 28 out of 38 prizes. Thank you very much Sir. You have done excellently well for all of us. You provided the conducive environment for us to work in.
We once again congratulate these great ambassadors of the University of Ibadan for doing their alma mater proud and wish you and all your other colleagues who were also called to the Bar today greater successes in their career. Having received the best legal training at Ibadan and Abuja, the world is now under your feet. Higher still.
Thank you.

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