LAWAL Sodiq Adewale Chocomilo

Nigeria

Investigative Journalist and Online Editor at Within Nigeria

Journalist, criminologist and biographer

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26 things you probably don't know about the new Rivers State sole administrator, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas

1 month ago | withinnigeria.com | Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo |LAWAL Sodiq Adewale Chocomilo

Former Vice Admiral Onok Ete Ibas on Tuesday, March 18 has been appointed as sole administrator of Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. WITHIN NIGERIA learned that the appointment of ex-Naval chief, Ibas followed the declaration of a State of Emergency in Rivers State. Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and assembly members in the Rivers State for an initial period of six months.
18 things you probably don't know the late Ogun-born medical doctor and media guru, Doyin Okupe

1 month ago | withinnigeria.com | Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo |LAWAL Sodiq Adewale Chocomilo

Doyin Okupe, a former presidential spokesperson, is dead. The Ogun-born media guru died on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the age of 72. The father of two served as a senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan and later as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential Campaign. As at the time of filing this report, the cause of his death has not been disclosed. Here are 18 things you probably don’t know about late Ogun-born politician and media guru, Doyin Okupe:1.
Meet Nigerian senators who have been suspended since 1999 (PHOTOS)

1 month ago | withinnigeria.com | Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo |LAWAL Sodiq Adewale Chocomilo

Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has been suspended by the senate on Thursday, March 6 for six months over alleged misconduct in the red chamber. The decision was taken after a simple majority of senators during the plenary voted in support of the consideration and adoption of the report presented by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen.
Sexual harassment: Akpabio, Natasha and the public court

1 month ago | withinnigeria.com | Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo |LAWAL Sodiq Adewale Chocomilo

Godswill Akapbio, President of the Nigerian Senate, is a naturally privileged guy who has experienced tremendous grace in his life. His narrative as a semi-orphan who began as a teacher and rose to become governor, minister, senator, and now senate president of the world’s most populous black nation is quite amazing. Akpabio’s career path is not just inspiring. His relationship with women appears both encouraging and intriguing.
The UNI-ILESA attack and how it happened

1 month ago | withinnigeria.com | Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo |LAWAL Sodiq Adewale Chocomilo

It was a tragic Saturday morning, March 1, 2025 for some students of University of Ilesa who live outside the campus and occupy some buildings as hostels in a popular neighborhood, Imola in Ibode, a town under Atakunmosa West Local Government. WITHIN NIGERIA gathered that more than 10 armed men with weapons invaded these buildings occupied by students and carted away over 30 mobile phones and other valuable items.
EXPOSE: How faulty prison vehicles prompt family and lawyers to collude with officials to transport inmates to court via private means in Osun

1 month ago | withinnigeria.com | Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo |LAWAL Sodiq Adewale Chocomilo

Samuel Ojo, a 32-year-old man, was restless and was seen wandering aimlessly across the premises of Ilesa High Court. He was making calls intermittently while he paced up and down to meet a particular target, which I was unaware of until he was approached after appearing calm. Are you looking for a lawyer? I gently inquired. Ojo, who was barely not in the mood for a lengthy talk, said ‘No’. Is it illegal to walk around the court premises and answer phone calls?
Money ritualism: Ilorin jihad for or against?

1 month ago | withinnigeria.com | Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo |LAWAL Sodiq Adewale Chocomilo

Ilorin, the town near heaven and far from hell, has returned to the social media map. This time, the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, did not stoop down to receive Ilorin’s Emir, Oba Kolapo Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. No traditional devotee was denied his or her rights to adore deities. There is no group of Islamic clerics invading Iya Osun’s home or privacy because she posted a graphic design on social media to announce the town’s Osun goddess celebration.
16 things you probably don't know about the late Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark

2 months ago | withinnigeria.com | Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo |LAWAL Sodiq Adewale Chocomilo

Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a prominent leader from the South-South and former Federal Commissioner for Information, has died. Clark, age 97, died on Monday night, February 17, 2025. Prof. C.C Clark personally signed a statement on behalf of the family, which he made available to newsmen. The statement reads:“The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, OFR, CON, on Monday 17th February, 2025.
COCOA-CRAZY: "Gains, Crime, Newer Opportunities,..."

2 months ago | withinnigeria.com | Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo |LAWAL Sodiq Adewale Chocomilo

Cocoa-crazy is more than just a word; it’s a way of life. Many young people have entered the cocoa business as a result of the sudden increase in the price of cocoa seeds following the removal of fuel subsidies. From Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Ekiti, and Osun, there has been an inflow of young people lured by gains in cocoa business in rural areas. In Osun, many cocoa farms have been purchased and leased.
11 things you probably don't know about late Afenifere chieftain, Ayo Adebanjo

2 months ago | withinnigeria.com | Sodiq Lawal Chocomilo |LAWAL Sodiq Adewale Chocomilo

Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a Chieftain of Afenifere, a sociopolitical party, and the former organizing secretary of Action party, has died. According to reports, the Afenifere Chieftain died on Friday morning at his apartment in Lekki, Lagos. The family made this known via a statement released to the public.