Biden Grants Pardon To Marijuana Offence Over Some Convicts

US President Joe Biden has announced pardons for certain marijuana convictions for 11 people imprisoned for non-violent drug crimes, It also applies to certain offences on federal lands. The executive order covers those convicted under the federal law of simple possession, attempted simple possession or use of marijuana. Mr Biden’s more lenient approach marks a…

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Wike versus Fubara: The Chronicle Of Controversy For Rivers’ Soul

The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara on Wednesday presented the state’s N800bn 2024 budget proposals to the State House of Assembly, tagged ‘Budget of Renewed Hope, Consolidation and Continuity’, the Rivers State Executive Council had earlier approved the budget estimates. The Governor presented the budget to the Ehie-led Assembly of lawmakers sitting within the premises…

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Police Arrest 60 Suspects, Recover 10 Vehicles, 8 Tricycles In Abia

The Abia State Police Command said it has arrested 60 suspected criminals, comprising 58 males and two females, from October to December 2023. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Maureen Chinaka, who briefed the press on behalf of the commissioner, said the command devised and implemented effective administrative and operational initiatives that yielded remarkable results….

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