The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has intervened and ordered action for prerogative mercy on the case of an indigene, Segun Olowookere, who was convicted and sentenced to death for stealing fowl. Naijaonpoint reports that the Segun’s mother, Folashade Olowookere, tearfully narrated the ordeal of her only son, currently in prison, in an interview on the YouTube podcast of Nollywood actress, Biola Adebayo. The video attracted the attention of many Nigerians, including Governor Adeleke. In a statement by the spokesperson to the State Governor, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke directed the immediate…
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Goddy Esom Obodo’s Mother Goes Home Dec. 20
The former House of Assembly Member for Ohaji/ Egbema in the Imo State and l one time Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Hon. Goddy Esom Obodo , regrets to announce the death of his mother,Mrs Nwanyiego Loveth Chukwuma Obodo, (Omenanwayo). The ex-Imo lawmaker noted in a release that his mother’s body will be committed to mother earth on Friday, December 20 , at her husband’s compound in Obogwu Amafor ,Ohaji/ Egbema LGA in Imo State. The release also notes that here will be an interdenominational burial service at her Family…
Read MoreAffiong Umoh Asuquo For Burial ,Dec 21 In Akwa Ibom
The remains of Mrs. Affiong Umoh Asuquo, (aka, Eka Akam) will be committed to mother earth on Saturday, December 21 at her family compound, Ifiayong Obot Uruan LGA in Akwa Ibom State. A release from the family informs that, the funeral service will be conducted by the Apostolic Church Nigeria Ifiayong Obot District Ifiayong Obot Uruan.
Read MoreBurkina Faso, Mali, Niger Offer Visa-Free Travel to ECOWAS Citizens
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have made a surprise move by announcing visa-free travel and residency rights for citizens of the 15-member ECOWAS bloc, despite their impending withdrawal from the regional organization. This decision is seen as a gesture of “friendship” and an effort to “strengthen centuries-old ties between the people of Africa”. The three countries had announced their withdrawal from ECOWAS in January, citing the bloc’s “inhumane and irresponsible” coup sanctions and its failure to address their internal security challenges. ECOWAS has been pushing for a return to democratic…
Read MorePSC approves promotion of 11 AIGs, 16 commissioners of police
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 27 senior police officers, including 11 Commissioners of Police elevated to Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs) and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police promoted to substantive Commissioners of Police. The 11 Commissioners of Police promoted to the rank of AIGs are: Umar Shehu Nadada – Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Mustapha Mohammed Bala – Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Abayomi Peter Oladipo – Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Taiwo Olatunde Adeleke – Commissioner of Police, SWAT, FCID, Abuja Ibrahim Abdullahi – Commissioner…
Read MoreAbia State’s 2025 Budget: Sustaining Momentum, Driving Progress
Ebere Uzoukwa. Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR has once again demonstrated his commitment to advancing Abia’s development with the presentation of the 2025 Budget to the Abia State House of Assembly. The proposed budget, titled “Budget of Sustained Momentum,” amounts to ₦750,282,200,000, representing a 30% increase from the 2024 budget. This significant increase reflects the administration’s ambitious goals, despite the economic challenges posed by inflation and exchange rate volatility. The budget allocates ₦611.7 billion (82% of the total budget) to capital projects, aiming to drive long-term socioeconomic transformation in the…
Read MoreImo Tipper Drivers Welfare Association Hold End of Year Party .
By Williams Odunze The Imo State Tipper Drivers Welfare Association, has held its end of the year get together in grand style as friends, associates, other organizations and well wishers converged to celebrate with them. Speaking during the ceremony, the Chairman Board of trustees, Imo Tipper Drivers Welfare Association, Engr. Anthony Frank Obineme ,(aka, Obu Agudindu) informed that the event is the first of its kind, saying that the organization was just registered two weeks ago with the Corporate Affairs Commission,CAC, inorder to get the required relevance. The Chairman,…
Read MoreNursing Mother Throws Her 10 Months-old Baby Into River, Because Friends Mocked Her
A nursing mother, Blessing Ibuku, has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command over the alleged murder of her 10-month-old child, Prevail Jonathan. The suspect confessed to the police that she threw her baby into the river on November 31, 2024. Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, stated this at a press briefing in Asaba on Tuesday, December 17. He disclosed that a case of a missing 10-month-old child named Prevail was reported to the police on December 4, 2024. While at the station, alongside Blessing, the…
Read MoreSamdaddy’s Media Aide-Ikenna Buries Mother Dec.19.
The Media Aide to Senator Samuel Anyanwu( Samdaddy), Ikenna Onuoha will bid final good bye to his late dear mother, Lolo Regina Uwaozuruleonye Onuoha whose passed on , June 23. A release from the family informed that her remains will leave Divine Mortuary Umundugba, Thursday December 19 to her husband’s compound in Umuezealaji Ezisu Ndugba Autonomous Community in Isu LGA, Imo State. The release also informed that on Wednesday, December, 18, there will a Christian wake keep at her family compound before her interrement the next day.
Read MoreYuletide: Ex-Imo Deputy Governor, Madumere, Tasks Motorists On Sustainable Traffic Rules
The former deputy governor of Imo State, Prince Ezeakonobi Madumere, has challenged motorists in the country to adhere strictly to traffic rules and regulations, so as to reduce the level of road accidents and carnage during this festive period. Prince Madumere highlighted that with its sprawling cities and rapidly growing population, Nigeria faces significant challenges in managing road traffic regulations. The former deputy governor made this known while addressing newsmen in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. He revealed that the nation’s road network is one of the most extensive …
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