Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa while exercising his ‘prerogative of mercy’ has granted pardon to 117 inmates serving various sentences in the state’s correctional facilities in the spirit of Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan in a statement said the governor’s initiative aligns with Sections 212 (1) and (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). According to the statement, among the beneficiaries are,...

Anglican Bishop of Nnewi Diocese, Bishop Ndubuisi Obi, has expressed deep disappointment over the conduct of the Local Government and Councillor elections held on Saturday, condemning the electoral process as a failure. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Bishop Obi criticised the manner in which the elections were conducted, particularly lamenting the involvement of a Professor in overseeing the flawed process. He expressed his dismay at the inability of a scholar of...

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has granted pardons to 117 convicts serving various prison sentences in the state’s correctional facilities. The announcement was made on Monday in Akure by the Governor’s spokesperson, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan. According to the statement, 19 inmates will be released, while others who were on death row will have their sentences commuted to prison terms. It was further explained that several inmates would have their sentences reduced to create opportunities for...

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Afenifere, has commended Nigerians for their enduring spirit, expressing optimism that things would soon be better. The organisation also called on governments at all levels and political players to ensure they contribute to improving the security and welfare of the people. The remarks were contained in the message by the leader of Afenifere, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, as released by the National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Comrade Jare Ajayi...

The organised Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the auspices of the United Action Front of the Civil Society (UAFCS) has used the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary to call on the Federal Government and other sub national governments to urgently initiate dialogue with leaders of the fearless October 1 nationwide protests against hunger and hardship. The group in a press statement on Monday signed by the Head, Coordinating Secretariat, Olawale Okunniyi, urged security agents...