Accidents: Police Vow To Reinforce Traffic Regulations In Ekiti
The Police Command in Ekiti on Thursday pledged to reinforce traffic regulations in a bid to stem incessant road accidents in the state. This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Sunday Abutu, in Ado-Ekiti. Abutu said the incessant road accidents especially within Ado-Ekiti, were a source of concern to the force. He said the command had observed in...
Police Arrest 11 Men For Raping 12-Year-Old Girl
The Jigawa State Police Command said it had arrested 11 men for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in the state. The men were said to have raped the victim on different occasions. The suspects were arrested when one of them allegedly lured the victim to the Limawa Market in of the Dutse Local Government Area of the state. Upon interrogation, the victim...
Oyedepo Under Fire For Criticising Reopening Of Markets While Churches Remain Closed
Bishop David Oyedepo of Winners Chapel has come under fire for criticising the reopening of markets while churches remained closed in Nigeria. As part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Nigerian government banned religious gatherings until further notice. However, Oyedepo speaking on Wednesday morning during the Covenant Hour of Prayer programme of the Church, said the continuous closure...
INEC Resumes Voter Registration In Enugu State
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has begun its second-quarter Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) within Enugu State. The commission called on stakeholders to intensify mobilization for the success of the registration. Dr Emeka Ononamadu, INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Enugu State, announced this on Thursday at a news conference in Enugu. Ononamadu said that the exercise started on October...
Another Prominent Nollywood Actress, Jennifer Omole Is Dead
A fast-rising Nollywood actress, Jennifer Omole, has passed on. She died in Spain on Thursday and was buried on Friday evening at Villarejo de Salvanes, Madrid. She was 33. Nollywood actress, Uche Ogbodo, broke the news of her death on Instagram on Sunday. Uche played a lead role in the late actress’ hit movie ‘Stolen Vow’ which premiered in UK, Spain and Switzerland...
Ikpeazu Releases Timetable For Distribution Of Food Palliatives To LGAs In Abia
The Abia state governor, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has made a public timetable for the distribution of food palliatives on the 17 Local government areas of the State. This in a statement made available to ABN TV, signed by the State Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu is furtherance of the state government's ongoing delivery of food and personal...
Anambra Govt Assures Voters Of Safety During Election
The Anambra State Government has assured electorates in the state of their safety during the November 6 election, saying it has been talking with relevant persons to ensure a hitch-free process. This was contained in a press release by the Anambra government, signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr Don Adinuba. Adinuba said, “Anambra State government hereby...
BREAKING: Court Orders DSS To Release Sowore, Bakare Within 24 Hours
Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Department of State Services to release human rights activists, Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare, within the next 24 hours. The judge also ordered the DSS to pay the sum of N100, 000 to Sowore for refusing to release him on bail despite two court orders to that effect. The...
Ajimobi Hasn’t Been Disconnected From Life Support But He’s Gone – Fisayo Soyombo
Investigative Journalist, Fisayo Soyombo states in a tweet that former Oyo State Governor: Senator Abiola Ajimobi is "late" according to him, his sources within told him that the governor is on life support and the only reason he hasn't been pronounced dead is just that the plugs have not been pulled yet. UPDATE: My source insists the late Governor is...
Sir Udensi Commiserates With Families Of Ukwa Cattle Market Killings, Tasks Govt On Proactiveness
Interpol Systems Consultant, Sir Chikwe Udensi has condemned the attack which led to the death of traders at the Omumauzo cattle market/abattoir in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, saying it is unacceptable. While commiserating with the families of those who lost their loved ones, he commended the state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu for his swift intervention in investigating...
