Ogun State Governor, Prince @DapoAbiodunCON, has urged security agencies to implement effective strategies to safeguard lives and property during the Christmas season. Speaking during a courtesy visit from the new Commissioner of @OgunPoliceNG, Mr. Lanre Ogunlowo, at his Oke-Mosan office, Abiodun emphasized the need for vigilance against criminal activities common during the festive period. The governor highlighted Ogun’s unique geographical ... Read More »
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Governor Eno Mourns Barr. Ben Udowa, Calls His Death a Huge Loss to Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has lamented the sudden demise of foremost entrepreneur, Barr. Ben Udowa, saying his death is a huge loss to the State. Barr. Udowa, an Executive Director of Other Investments in the Akwa Ibom State Investment Corporation, AKICORP, died from injuries sustained following an auto crash on Friday night. Governor Eno who spoke ... Read More »
IGP Calls for Accountability, Refutes Claims of Directing Assaults on Officers
The Nigeria Police Force wishes to address a viral fake news story that has emerged, claiming that Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., has instructed citizens to physically assault and throw stones at police officers who request to search their phones. This claim is entirely false and has no basis in reality. The IGP has not issued ... Read More »
Palliatives Stampedes: CNPP Demands Urgent Action from President Tinubu to Address Hunger and Suffering in Nigeria
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed deep concern over the escalating hunger and suffering faced by millions of Nigerians due to the Federal Government’s policies. Recent tragic incidents, including stampedes resulting in loss of life as citizens scramble for palliatives, underscore the urgent need for immediate action from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. “The current economic policies ... Read More »
Soludo Extends Condolences to Families of Okija Stampede Victims
Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo commiserates with the families of those who lost their lives in the stampede that occurred during a rice-sharing event in Okija town in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State on Saturday. In a release from Soludo’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, the governor was saddened by the news of the death of the women including ... Read More »
Ondo State AG Introduces New Crowd Control Guidelines to Ensure Public Safety
In response to the recent spike in tragedies across the country, and in a bid to enhance public safety and order during gatherings across Ondo State, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, OON, SAN, has issued a series of directives outlining improved crowd control measures. The guidelines, documented in Directive No. 01-1224, are aimed at regulating ... Read More »
Walking Away from a Troubled Marriage: A Testament to Courage By Pelumi Olajengbesi, Esq.
In my professional experience as a legal practitioner, God has helped me to help over 34 people dissolve their marriages. Some proceedings were so acrimonious that they resembled battlefields, while some concluded amicably and with mutual respect. Although matrimonial cases are not my core area of legal practice, overseeing a large firm with a diverse practice areas naturally brings such ... Read More »
Lagos State Gains Full Control Over Electricity Market as NERC Transfers Regulatory Powers
In a groundbreaking development for Nigeria’s electricity sector, Lagos State has officially taken control of its electricity market following the transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). The formal announcement was made during a landmark event held at NERC’s headquarters in Abuja, attended by the Honourable Commissioner for ... Read More »
Dr. Olukayode Ajulo Addresses Misrepresentation of Land Grabbing Comments
Our attention has been drawn to a false and misleading report published by Opera News, which misrepresents the position of the Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo SAN, OON, regarding land-grabbing activities in the State. This is a grossly inaccurate publication designed to mislead the public. The said news report wrongly used the image of ... Read More »
President Tinubu Cancels Lagos Events to Mourn Victims of Abuja and Anambra Stampedes
President Bola Tinubu cancelled all his official events in Lagos today, including his attendance at the 2024 Lagos Boat Regatta in honour of the stampede victims in Abuja and Okija, Anambra State. The two tragedies claimed many lives and left many others injured. President Tinubu was scheduled to watch the boat parade and other activities of the Boat Regatta from ... Read More »