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  Tenacity, Competence, and Dedication: Lessons from Beethoven for Budding Lawyers & Professionals Dr Kayode Ajulo, OON, SAN Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the greatest composers in history, exemplified the essence of tenacity, competence, and unwavering dedication to his craft. Born in Bonn, Germany, in 1770, he rose from a modest background to become a musical genius, leaving an indelible mark on the classical music world. His journey teaches us invaluable lessons that resonate deeply with aspiring professionals. Beethoven’s early life was marked by hardship. He faced immense pressure from his father, who sought to mould him into a child prodigy. Yet, it was through these trials that Beethoven cultivated a fierce tenacity. He did not let the weight of expectation crush his spirit; instead, he embraced it, honing his skills through relentless practice. This resilience in the face of adversity is a critical lesson for Nigerians striving to carve their paths in various fields. As ...

 Land Grabbing: Ondo Attorney General Enters Nolle Prosequi to Free Landowner …reiterates Gov. Aiyedatiwa’s zero-tolerance stance on land grabbing and lawful protection of legitimate landowners The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, has entered a nolle prosequi to discontinue criminal proceedings against Mr. Fred Akinuoye, popularly known as “Adaja,” who had been remanded in connection with an alleged attack on an alleged notorious land grabber, Mr. Ojo Ajisafe. The decision, formally conveyed in a letter to the Registrar of the Chief Magistrate Court effectively brings an end to the criminal case filed against Mr. Akinuoye. Reports indicate that the controversy began after Mr. Ajisafe, an alleged serial land grabber with a record of violent disputes and prior murder trials, accused Mr. Akinuoye of attacking him with a machete on February 14, 2025, while on his farm. The accusation led to Akinuoye’s arrest and subsequent rema...

 OPINION: Echoes of Truth: A Remembrance of Dele Giwa Kayode Ajulo, OON, PhD, SAN As I pause to reflect on the life and legacy of Dele Giwa, I am swept away by a wave of bittersweet emotions. Today marks the anniversary of his tragic passing—a day that reverberates with shock and sorrow, a moment when the news struck the nation like a thunderclap. I was just a teenager at Aquinas College, Akure, when a parcel arrived earlier that week, heralding joyful tidings from USAID: I had won the first prize in the Martin Luther King Jr. poetry competition. In that instant, the world felt expansive, a canvas painted with hues of hope and possibility. But just as I was poised to celebrate, darkness fell. I can still recall the icy grip of dread that seized me when I learned that Dele Giwa, my mentor, my guiding star, had been tragically taken by a bomb hidden within a parcel—an ominous twist that mirrored the very award I had just received. How cruelly ironic that the medium of expression coul...

 Ondo Court Grants Finance Commissioner, House of Assembly Stay of Execution The High Court of Justice sitting in Akure has granted the applications filed by the Ondo State Government in two separate suits involving the Commissioner for Finance, Mrs Omowumi Isaac, and the Ondo State House of Assembly. In both matters, presided over by Honourable Justice Sunday Olorundahunsi, the Court granted orders staying execution of its earlier rulings delivered on September 11, 2025, pending the determination of the appeals already filed by the Applicants. The rulings had earlier been given in favour of a legal practitioner, Mr Emodamori, against the Commissioner for Finance in Suit No: HCAK/294/CIV/2025, and against the Ondo State House of Assembly, its Speaker, and Clerk in Suit No: HCAK/299/CIV/2025. At Thursday’s proceedings, the Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, led the government’s legal team comprising Olabode Ayegbusi, Philips Bati...

NIEEE URGES Engineers TO LEAD IN NATION BUILDING As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE), Akure Chapter, has called on Engineers across the country to renew their commitment to national development. This was made known in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Chapter, Engr. Adedokun Adeyemi Adeyonu, in Akure. He congratulated Nigerians on the milestone and emphasized the crucial role engineers play in the nation's progress and industrialization. According to him, " Engineers Must Become Problem-Solvers and must move beyond complaints and become active to problem-solvers, using their skills and expertise to guide the government in formulating sustainable policies, particularly in the power sector. "Nigeria's industrial future rests on the shoulders of its engineers "We must rise to guide the nation toward practical, lasting solutions that will permanently address our power c...