PROTOCOLS:— The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima— Senate President, Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio— Right Honourable Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas— National Chairman of our great party, Excellency, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje— State Governors here present— Distinguished Leaders and Members of the National Assembly— Senior Government Officials here present— Gentlemen of the press, My Fellow Nigerians, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFRPresident, Commander-in-Chief of The Armed Forces,Federal Republic of Nigeria
Trump’s January Inaugural Theme to be “Unity.”
The United State president-elect Donald Trump says that moments after he takes the oath of office next month, he’ll cast himself as something notably off-brand: a unifier.Trump told Kristen Welker, moderator of NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” in a recent interview that the theme of his inaugural address is “Unity.”“It will make you happy: unity,” he said. “It’s going to be a message of unity.”Trump rose to power in 2016, he lost the White House four years later and won it back last in November by delivering hard-line messagesThe 78-year-old in the interview in which he called for unity singled out...
NPF Warns Citizens Not to Mock Personnel for Asking For Demanding for 1943 Dog Law
“Don’t mock the police for demanding your dogs’ license. Read and know the law.” Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force PRO
NEWS RELEASE – Death by Hanging for Stealing Fowl: Governor Adeleke Intervenes, Orders Action for Prerogative of Mercy
OSOGBO- 17/12/2024 Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed immediate investigation and pardoning action on the case of a young man reportedly sentenced to death by hanging in Osun state for stealing fowl. In a statement on Tuesday evening, the Governor ordered the Attorney General to intervene in the matter and ensure the young man is listed for prerogative of mercy before the end of the year. “I have read about the case. I recognize separation of powers in our democracy. In this particular case,I have directed the Commissioner for Justice to initiate processes to grant prerogative of mercy to the young...
Twitter Story: Alleged Nigeria Police Rascality and Brutality
“We don’t hate Nigerian Police enough. In 2021, my brother-in-law went missing. We went to the police station to report the matter and they demanded 500k from us to ‘open the case’.“We didn’t have a choice but to pay the money cos we needed to find him. He was less than a year into marriage and had a 3 weeks old baby. After paying this money, they were so complacent that we still did the majority of the investigation which led us to his last known location. We went to the police station in the location and they demanded another...
Supreme Court Indict Mangione on First-Degree Murder Charge in Unitedhealthcare CEO’s Killing
The Manhattan district attorney’s office on Tuesday announced that Luigi Mangione was indicted on first-degree murder and other charges in the ambush killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson this month.The indictment on first-murder degree in furtherance of terrorism elevates the case against Mangione in Thompson’s killing outside a Manhattan hotel on Dec. 4.The New York state Supreme Court indictment also charges Mangione with two counts of second-degree murder, one of which is charged as a killing in the act of terrorism; two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon; four counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon; one count of...
“Let’s Be Reminded That There is No Sentiment in the Law, and the Law Will Always Take Its Course” —Police PRO
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja warned anyone who violate Nigeria law will be punished accordingly.The Police PRO stated this in a post on his verified X account, adding further that the law does not give room for sentimentality especially when the police have to carry out their assigned duties.According to Adejobi: “Every action described to be a crime or an offence by our law remains criminal and punishable. The Police will arrest, investigate, and prosecute any violator (suspect).“So, it’s laughable when some people criticise the police for carrying out its mandate. Let’s be reminded that...
Lekki Central Mosque Controversial Banner Causes Religion Spark on Social Media.
A Central Mosque (a masjid) in Lekki, Lagos state posted on its gate, ‘Jesus is servant of Allah’ thus causing controversies on the social media between Christians and Muslims faithful.
‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘Wicked’ are One Step Closer to Oscars Nomination
The Selena Gomez ballad “Mi Camino,” the Will Ferrell and Harper Steele road trip documentary “Will & Harper” and Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’s pulsating “Challengers” score are one step closer to an Oscar nomination. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences unveiled shortlists in 10 categories Tuesday, including for documentary, international feature, best song and score.Two musicals, “Emilia Pérez” and “Wicked,” were well represented in the categories. Netflix’s audacious transgender drug-lord drama “Emilia Pérez” was most named, advancing in international feature, original score, two original songs including “Mi Camino” and “El Mal” (performed by Zoe Saldaña), sound and hair and makeup.“Wicked” also moved forward in several...