Acting under the prerogative of mercy to mark Nigeria’s 64th Independence, Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has ordered the release of 19 inmates serving various jail terms in various prisons in the state. The 19 inmates are part of 117 convicts currently serving prison terms and billed to benefit from the exercise of the prerogative of power. The action of the governor followed ...

Segun Sowunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is confused. Sowunmi stated this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. He was discussing some of the tough economic decisions the government is taking. Sowunmi said, “I am so optimistic and I say it to people who ask me if Tinubu can’t figure out these things I wonder who can. I ...

Less than 24 hours to the commencement of the planned October 1 nationwide protest, coordinators of the #EndBadGovernance protest across the 19 northern states have pulled out on grounds that organisers have not done enough to provide security for protesters. According to the coordinators, the decision to pull out was reached after failure on the part of national organisers to resolve the knotty ...

Borno State Government has decided to scale back its Independence Day celebration this year. This is in light of the recent devastating flood disaster that struck Maiduguri Metropolis and other surrounding Local Government Areas (LGAs). The State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar, announced the decision in a statement on Monday. Tar emphasised the need for ...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said he will give a State of the Nation address to Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day anniversary. Bayo Onanuga, a presidential spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. According to him, the address is fixed for 7 am on Tuesday. He noted that the broadcast is part of activities to mark this year’s Independence Day. “The ...

Top Nigerian singers like Davido, Wizkid, Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, Cuppy, Kizz Daniel, Rema, Asake, and others are known for their luxurious lifestyles, characterized by lavish spending on various things. This includes acquiring expensive properties, luxury cars, private jets, designer clothes, jewelry, and exotic vacations, showcasing their success and wealth in the entertainment ...