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Senate Confirms Hon. Justice Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole as Supreme Court Justice
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Hon. Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole, JCA, as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
The confirmation took place during plenary on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of the jurist last week to fill a vacancy on the apex court bench left by the retirement of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola.
The Senate unanimously adopted the report of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, chaired by Senator Niyi Adegbonmire (Ondo Central), after screening the nominee. Justice Oyewole was commended for his extensive judicial experience, integrity, and competence.
Before this elevation, Justice Oyewole served as Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division. Born on May 13, 1965, in Ila-Orangun Local Government Area of Osun State, he began his judicial career as a Judge of the High Court of Lagos State on May 22, 2001, before progressing to the Court of Appeal.
The National Judicial Council (NJC), chaired by Chief Justice of Nigeria Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON, had recommended Justice Oyewole for the position at its 110th meeting on January 13, 2026, alongside 35 other judicial appointments across various courts.
This confirmation brings the Supreme Court back to its full constitutional strength of 21 Justices and enhances the court’s capacity to handle the nation’s highest appellate cases.
A joint security operation against terrorists has led to the rescue of nine persons in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
According to inside sources, Forest Guards, under the supervision of the Directorate of Security Services and working with members of the local hunters and vigilante group, embarked on bush-combing operations. They discovered a hideout of the kidnappers and engaged them.
Nine persons were rescued in two separate operations in the forest of Obbo Aiyegunle. One of the kidnappers was neutralised while others fled with gunshot injuries.
One of the rescued persons is said to be receiving medical care at an undisclosed medical facility in the local government.
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Zamfara LG Chairman Abduction: Security operatives intensify rescue efforts
Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted Chairman.
• Family of the abducted Zamfara LG Chairman
Aliyu Danjal, Lieutenant Colonel Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed that on hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
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IGP Disu orders officers to shoot anyone carrying illegal firearms
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity.
Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President Bola Tinubu’s instruction that the lingering security crisis in the state must be brought to an end.
The police chief maintained that only authorised security personnel are legally permitted to carry firearms, warning that law enforcement agencies would no longer tolerate the unlawful possession of weapons.
” You cannot move around freely carrying arms as if there is no law and order in this country. It will not be tolerated,” he said.
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
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