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20Apr

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The Reason behind the Lack of Executions for 3,504 Inmates on Death Row, as per NCoS

In the year 2023, the Nigeria Correctional Service reports that there were no instances of executing inmates on death row within their custodial centers. As of April 15, 2024, there are a total of 3,504 inmates awaiting execution, with 73 being females and 3,431 males, as disclosed by NCoS spokesperson Abubakar Umar on Friday. Former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola had previously urged state governors on July 24, 2021, to authorize the death warrants of inmates to help reduce the overcrowding in correctional facilities nationwide. Furthermore, in December 2023, NCoS reported having 3,413 inmates awaiting execution across their facilities in the country. However, Umar mentioned on Friday, “The most rec...

Chippa United Could Allow Nwabali’s Departure Amid Interest

20Apr

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Chippa United Could Allow Nwabali’s Departure Amid Interest

Siviwe Mpengesi, the owner of Chippa United, has indicated that the club is open to letting Stanley Nwabali depart this summer if a compelling offer arises, as per PUNCH Sports Extra. Nwabali has reportedly garnered interest from English Championship side Queens Park Rangers and Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq. Additionally, Kaizer Chiefs have been linked with the Nigerian international in their quest to find a successor to Itumeleng Khune, whose future at the club remains uncertain. Speaking to iDiski Times, Mpengesi mentioned, "We are engaging with several overseas clubs. We believe that Nwabali deserves better, especially after his notable performance at the AFCON in Ivory Coast. "Finishing as runners-up, he was the second-best goalkeeper at AFCON. Therefore, if a promising opportun...

Warning from Lagos State Police to Vandals

20Apr

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Warning from Lagos State Police to Vandals

Concerning the act of vandalizing public property, the Lagos State Government cautions that it constitutes economic sabotage. Mr. Gbenga Omotosho, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, expressed condemnation towards the vandals who have caused destruction to government property, particularly at motor parks and pedestrian bridges within the state. In an interview with Saturday Punch, Omotosho highlighted the adverse effects of such criminal activities on communities. He urged residents to stay vigilant and promptly report any suspicious behavior to law enforcement agencies, emphasizing that public property serves as infrastructure constructed for the well-being and prosperity of the residents. He emphasized that vandalizing public property contradicts the ...

Atiku Reminds Supporters: Power Comes from God Alone

20Apr

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Atiku Reminds Supporters: Power Comes from God Alone

In a recent communication with his supporters, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar emphasized that power is bestowed only by God Almighty and not by humans. Atiku's remarks were made following the controversies surrounding the outcomes of the 98th National Executive Committee meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party in Abuja. As part of the party's internal resolutions, the NEC approved the restructuring of its Disciplinary and Reconciliation Committees to enhance stability, as stated by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. Additionally, key decisions were made appointing former Akwa-Ibom State governor Emmanuel Udom to lead the Disciplinary Committee and maintaining former Senate Presid...

The Third Mainland Bridge Speed Limit Set at 80km/h by LASTMA

20Apr

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The Third Mainland Bridge Speed Limit Set at 80km/h by LASTMA

NewsNow has obtained information that a speed limit of 80 kilometers per hour has been established for motorists using the Third Mainland Bridge. This decision follows extensive repairs and rehabilitation carried out on both ends of the bridge. Prior to the reopening of the bridge on April 4, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) had cautioned drivers to adhere to the specified speed limit on the Third Mainland Bridge. Motorists were reminded to maintain safe speeds while traversing the newly renovated bridge that connects the Mainland to other parts of the state. In a statement, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, issued a strong warning to officers overseeing the operational areas of the Third Mainland Bridge....

CP reveals details of mechanic’s arrest for murdering elderly couple in Abuja

20Apr

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CP reveals details of mechanic’s arrest for murdering elderly couple in Abuja

An elderly couple residing at Apo Legislative Quarters in Abuja fell victim to a grisly murder allegedly committed by a mechanic named Jonathan Marcus. Marcus, who also worked as a chauffeur for the victims, 80-year-old Adebola Ezekiel and 79-year-old Abiodun Ezekiel, was apprehended by the police and presented among other suspects by the Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, in a recent press briefing. The police initiated an investigation promptly following the incident on March 31, 2024, leading to the arrest of Marcus, who was formerly employed as a driver by the deceased couple. Law enforcement officers tracked and detained Marcus at his hideout in Obajana, Kogi State. Acco...

Tragic Accident Claims Two Lives in Ogun State

20Apr

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Tragic Accident Claims Two Lives in Ogun State

Two individuals lost their lives, and one person sustained injuries during a recent accident near the Idogo junction on Ilaro-Owode Yewa Road in Ogun State. Simultaneously, the Ogun Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has issued a warning about cracking down on motorists who park indiscriminately along the roads. The fatal accident involved a Mitsubishi car with license plate JJJ168JF and a truck bearing registration number T12224LA. The vehicle, believed to have been speeding, collided with the truck, which was improperly parked on the road. According to the sector command's spokesperson, Florence Okpe, this information was provided in a statement released on Friday. The injured party and the deceased were transported to a general hospital and Hosa...

Detention of Yahaya Bello’s ADC and Security Personnel by Police

20Apr

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Detention of Yahaya Bello’s ADC and Security Personnel by Police

Orderly room trial for former security aides who failed to arrest ex-governor EFCC appeals for Bello’s arrest, seeks stay of execution The Nigeria Police Force has taken into custody a female police officer who served as the aide-de-camp to former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, as reported by NewsNow. The ADC, along with other police officers assigned to 48-year-old Bello, is currently held at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. Their apprehension and confinement came following an order Thursday night by Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, instructing their immediate detachment from the former governor. Sources within the police force, speaking on anonymity, mentioned that the officers wer...

NIS explains the need for state of origin letters for passport applicants

20Apr

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NIS explains the need for state of origin letters for passport applicants

The Nigerian Immigration Service has provided reasoning behind its requirement for proof of state of origin from individuals applying for passports. Addressing recent concerns about the passport renewal process, the NIS clarified that applicants are not mandated to physically visit their states of origin in order to obtain the necessary indigenship documents. These clarifications were prompted by a tweet from a user named Tayo Oviosu, who expressed frustration over the perceived need to acquire a letter from one's state of origin for passport renewal. Oviosu questioned the rationale behind such a regulation, especially its relevance for individuals like himself with limited connections to their states of origin. ...

Assessment of Tinubu’s Performance through Deliverables by Citizens

20Apr

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Assessment of Tinubu’s Performance through Deliverables by Citizens

Between 2024 and 2027, Nigerians will be evaluating the performance of government ministries, departments, and agencies based on a detailed matrix comprising 204 deliverables and 888 indicators, as observed by NewsNow. These deliverables encompass a variety of government policies, programs, and projects. This initiative follows the launch of the Citizens’ Delivery Tracker by the Presidency on April 8, aimed at establishing a robust feedback mechanism between citizens and the government. The Presidency has emphasized that the tracker will ensure ministers and heads of government agencies adhere to the set deliverables and key performance indicators (KPIs) across the eight priority areas identified in President Bola Tinubu's administration. ...