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Sanwo-Olu pardons 52 prison inmates
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the release of 52 inmates and commuted the sentences of six death row prisoners to life imprisonment as part of ongoing justice reforms in the state. This was disclosed on Tuesday in a press statement signed by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro,
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the release of 52 inmates and commuted the sentences of six death row prisoners to life imprisonment as part of ongoing justice reforms in the state. This was disclosed on Tuesday in a press statement signed by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro,
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Ooni’s ex-queen, others regain freedom after 21-day remand
Ooni of Ife’s ex-queen, Naomi Silekunola, owner of Ibadan-based broadcasting station, Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, and the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Abdulahi Fasasi, regained their freedom from Agodi Correctional Centre on Tuesday, 21 days after they were remanded over the death of 35 children during a stampede in Ibadan. Justice K. B. Olawoyin
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Ooni of Ife’s ex-queen, Naomi Silekunola, owner of Ibadan-based broadcasting station, Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat, and the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun, Abdulahi Fasasi, regained their freedom from Agodi Correctional Centre on Tuesday, 21 days after they were remanded over the death of 35 children during a stampede in Ibadan. Justice K. B. Olawoyin
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Alaafin: Owoade gears up for traditional rites, royal families tackle Makinde
In a race to conclude all processes before the four-week coronation date set by Governor Seyi Makinde, the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has begun preparation for the mandatory traditional rites. Makinde had on Monday presented a certificate of appointment and staff of office to Owoade, at the Governor’s office, Ibadan, affirming his
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In a race to conclude all processes before the four-week coronation date set by Governor Seyi Makinde, the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has begun preparation for the mandatory traditional rites. Makinde had on Monday presented a certificate of appointment and staff of office to Owoade, at the Governor’s office, Ibadan, affirming his
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Simon Ekpa’s arrest reduced S’East insecurity, says CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, on Tuesday said the arrest of pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, in Finland has brought down the level of insecurity in the South-East zone of the country. He also stated that the launch of Operation Udoka by the Defence Headquarters is gradually restoring peace in the troubled region.
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The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, on Tuesday said the arrest of pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, in Finland has brought down the level of insecurity in the South-East zone of the country. He also stated that the launch of Operation Udoka by the Defence Headquarters is gradually restoring peace in the troubled region.
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Abducted Anambra female banker killed after ransom payment
A female banker, identified simply as Ifeoma, has been murdered by suspected kidnappers in Anambra State after her family paid a ransom for her release. The victim was reportedly abducted in Onitsha and stayed several days in captivity before her captors reached out to the family members for ransom. A family source who craved anonymity
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A female banker, identified simply as Ifeoma, has been murdered by suspected kidnappers in Anambra State after her family paid a ransom for her release. The victim was reportedly abducted in Onitsha and stayed several days in captivity before her captors reached out to the family members for ransom. A family source who craved anonymity
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S’West govs team up against ISWAP elements, bandits
States in the South-West region are strategising in response to the reported influx of bandits and fighters from the Islamic State’s West Africa Province into some of the region’s forests. The PUNCH reported that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, warned last week that bandits fleeing military operations in the North-West were seeking refuge in the
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States in the South-West region are strategising in response to the reported influx of bandits and fighters from the Islamic State’s West Africa Province into some of the region’s forests. The PUNCH reported that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, warned last week that bandits fleeing military operations in the North-West were seeking refuge in the
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Fury tipped to snub retirement for Joshua
Former world champion George Groves believes Tyson Fury will come out of retirement to face Anthony Joshua in a blockbuster heavyweight clash, The PUNCH reports. Fury announced his retirement on Monday following back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk, but Groves suspects it’s a negotiation tactic rather than a final decision. “I reckon it’s a negotiation tactic,
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Former world champion George Groves believes Tyson Fury will come out of retirement to face Anthony Joshua in a blockbuster heavyweight clash, The PUNCH reports. Fury announced his retirement on Monday following back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk, but Groves suspects it’s a negotiation tactic rather than a final decision. “I reckon it’s a negotiation tactic,
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Adesina, N’Sele rated among Africa’s influential leaders
The President, African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, and the Vice President for Finance, Hassatou Diop N’Sele, have been named among the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 by New African Magazine. Adesina, who has led the AfDB since 2015, transformed the institution’s capital base from $93 bn to $318 bn. Recognised as a visionary
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The President, African Development Bank, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, and the Vice President for Finance, Hassatou Diop N’Sele, have been named among the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 by New African Magazine. Adesina, who has led the AfDB since 2015, transformed the institution’s capital base from $93 bn to $318 bn. Recognised as a visionary
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Ex-VON DG writes Tinubu, advocates change in tackling economic crisis
Former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria and foundation member of the All Progressives Congress, Osita Okechukwu, has advocated for strategic change in the handling of the economic policies of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, appealing to the Presidential Economic Team “to patriotically consider the gruesome economic hardship in the land, to stop derailing
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Former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria and foundation member of the All Progressives Congress, Osita Okechukwu, has advocated for strategic change in the handling of the economic policies of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, appealing to the Presidential Economic Team “to patriotically consider the gruesome economic hardship in the land, to stop derailing
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Shun third-party interference for enduring marriages, 85-year-old Anambra engineer urges couples
An 85-year-old building engineer, Chief Paulinus Nwafor, has disclosed that couples should avoid bringing in third parties into their marriages, as well as avoid focusing on materialism if they want to live long and stay healthy. Nwafor said that being alive to witness his children and loved ones coming together to celebrate him and his
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An 85-year-old building engineer, Chief Paulinus Nwafor, has disclosed that couples should avoid bringing in third parties into their marriages, as well as avoid focusing on materialism if they want to live long and stay healthy. Nwafor said that being alive to witness his children and loved ones coming together to celebrate him and his
