Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state has approved the release of 56 inmates from various correctional facilities across the state. A statement by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner For Justice, Lawal Pedro, said the governor also approved the committal of one inmate on death row to life imprisonment. One inmate was also approved for…
Six people have been confirmed dead in a multiple road accident which occurred along the Agulu-Awgbu Road in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State. According to reports the crash, which occurred on Tuesday, involved about 11 persons and three vehicles, including a motorcycle. Eyewitnesses say nine males and two females were involved in the…
The Peoples Democratic Party has approached the Court of Appeal, Abuja division, to appeal the Federal High Court judgment that invalidated the primaries that produced Asue Ighodalo as its gubernatorial candidate in the forthcoming 2024 governorship election in Edo State. The appellant (PDP), in an appeal hinged on 25 grounds, asked the appellate court to…
Three people have been sentenced to death for their roles in the death of a corps member The three, Jelili Kareem, a herb seller; Oludayo Oludele, a commercial motorcyclist; and Muyiwa Awodeji, an electrician; were sentenced to death by hanging by an Osun State High Court sitting in Ile-Ife, on Tuesday, 9 July, 2024 for…
Veteran Nigeria actor Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo has publicly disowned an actor who was alleged to be a kidnapper, killed by the Police command in the Ladipo area of Lagos. Few days ago popular film producer and former Chief Executive Officer of Best of Nollywood (BON), Seun Oloketuyi, via his…
Ahead of the July 13 local government election, chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State have warned the Delta State Electoral Commission against any plan to rig the exercise as such will be met with stiff resistance He u rged the electorate in Warri South, Warri North and Warri South-West local government…
The mayor of Marseille has urged the city’s football club not to sign Mason Greenwood after they had a bid accepted for the Manchester United forward. Multiple sources have confirmed that Marseille have had an offer accepted for the 22-year-old that could reach about £27m. It is thought personal terms still have to be agreed…
As part of efforts to address the food crisis in the country, the Federal Government is sending 60 trucks of fertiliser to each of the states of the federation. Each of the 109 senators will also receive two trucks of fertiliser for distribution to farmers in their constituents, while the 360 members of the House…
President Bola Tinubu has named Prof Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as co-chairman of the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms. Tinubu made the announcement when he inaugurated the committee at the presidential villa in Abuja on Tuesday, July 9. It earlier reported that the committee was established…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has ordered the reversal of all command promotions granted within the state’s civil service over the past eight years. Command promotions refer to special promotions granted by the governor, typically reserved for exceptional cases or merit-based advancements. In a circular issued by Dr. Mrs. N. Q. Obioma, the Head…
