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Oct

02

2022

Independence: Sanwo-Olu releases 46 inmates from Lagos prisons

Lifestyle, MetroBabajide Sanwo-Olu, Crime, Freedom, Metro, Nigeria

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 46 inmates from various correctional facilities in the state. Sanwo-Olu’s action followed the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy. The governor also commuted the death sentences of six inmates to life imprisonment, said Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), Commissioner for Information. The official noted that the release and committal orders were in cognisance of Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day Celebration. The exercise is pursuant to the provisions of Section 212 (1) (2) of the 1999 Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria (amended). Onigbanjo’s statement explained that the council, in…

Oct

02

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

APC’s Keyamo, PDP’s Omokri react to Obidients’ rallies

Lifestyle, Metro, Opinion, PoliticsLabour Party, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics, Reno Omokri

A former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has said that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has disrupted the political space in the country. Omokri, a staunch supporter of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, stated this late Saturday in reaction to the rallies held across the country by the supporters of Obi for the 2023 presidential election. Describing the rallies as great achievements, he noted that the Obidient movement should not be disregarded by anyone who was politically conscious. “The Obidient rallies at Festac and Amuwo were amazing. They are…

Oct

01

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

OBI-Dients hold successful rallies across Nigeria cities.

Lifestyle, Metro, PoliticsLabour Party, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Peter Obi, Politics

Supporters of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi have commenced their rallies in major cities in the country. The LP candidate supporters known as ‘Obidients’ converged at strategic places in Lagos, Kaduna, Abia, Edo, amongst other states in Nigeria. The rallies coincided with Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day Anniversary being marked on Saturday. In Lagos, the supporters started the walk from the Admiralty Junction moving through the major road in Lekki. They made stops at every junction waving flags, banners and other paraphernalia as they rally towards Jakande, Elegushi axis, an apparent move to avoid confrontation with the police already stationed…

Oct

01

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Nigeria @62: Chibuike Jonas Calls for resoluteness in the match to true democracy.

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, Metro, Opinion, Politics2023, Abia State, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics

The ADP Gubernatorial Candidate in Abia State 2023, Mazi Chibuike Jonas, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of Independence Day Anniversary to reflect on the journey so far as a nation and focus on strengthening our weaknesses while building on our diversity for a better future. He made this call as a message to reiterate the assurance of hope in the greatness of the nation that must be harnessed for the greater growth of the largest black nation in that world. On the home front, Mazi Jonas called on Abia citizens to be law-abiding and committed to their…

Sep

22

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Akeredolu vows to buy AK47 for Amotekun after FG approves same for Katsina outfit

Lifestyle, Metro, Opinion, PoliticsCrime, Next Level, Nigeria, Opinion, Politics, Security

Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has lambasted the Federal Government of Nigeria, noting that the country cannot have two systems. In a statement on Thursday, Akeredolu reacted to the video showing the Katsina security outfit obtaining the approval to bear arms. The governor said this followed government’s denial of the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun Corps) to carry assault rifles despite terror attacks. Akeredolu noted that denying Amotekun the rights to legitimately bear arms is a repudiation of the basis of true federalism which we have been clamoring for. “That Katsina was able to arm its state security force, with the…