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,…
Nigeria Police Force, on Tuesday, threatened to take legal action against global human rights organisation, Amnesty International for alleged false publication on last year’s #EndBadGovernance protest. The police threatened to go to court, if the AI failed to publish a retraction on the publication. NPF demanded the apology and retraction over AI’s report, titled: Bloody…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday said it has fined nine banks N1.35 billion for failing to make Naira notes available through automated teller machines (ATMs), during the yuletide season According to the apex bank, the fines were imposed on the banks to demonstrate zero tolerance for cash flow disruptions. Each bank was fined ¦ 150…
Timileyin Ajayi, aged 32, who was caught with the severed head of Salome Adaidu, has said he does not regret killing her, as she was cheating on him with other men. Meanwhile, Ajayi has been remanded in the Criminal Investigation Department, CID, of the Nasarawa State Police Command in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital He…
BARELY 24 hours after being sworn in as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, endorsed the emergence of Mrs Mojisola Lasbat Meranda as the new Speaker of the Assembly. The GAC is the highest decision-making body of the party in the…
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led the Senate President Godswill Akpabio, members of the Federal Executive Council, National Assembly, service chiefs and diplomatic corps to honour the nation’s fallen and living heroes. The event, which involved the laying of wreaths at the National Arcade in Abuja, was the climax of activities for the 2025…
Nollywood actress Faithia Williams celebrates her son, Khalid Balogun, who graduates with a first-class degree honors from the University of Lagos (UNILAG). Taking to Instagram to share the joyous moment, Faithia posted a photo of her son, Khalid, dressed in his graduation attire. Alongside the picture, she penned a heartfelt message expressing her overwhelming joy,…
I am pleased to announce my appointment as a member of the advisory board for the Kaduna International Film Festival. This honor is a recognition of my contributions to the growth and development of Nollywood and the African creative industry at large. The Kaduna International Film Festival, established in 2018, has been a beacon of…
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Adekunle Olopade, has said he regretted dating his colleague, Venita Akpofure. The duo dated during their time in the ‘All Stars’ edition but split shortly after the show. Speaking in a recent episode of his podcast, Deks & Friends, Adekunle said he regretted getting into a relationship in the house…
Social critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has opened up about his struggles with an eye condition. The activist revealed that the condition developed due to excessive phone usage, emphasizing that the burden of fighting for others’ rights had taken a toll on him. He lamented that he no longer had privacy and had…
