Ododo Grants Clemency to 101 Inmates as Nigeria Marks 66th Independence
The governor announced the decision in his Independence Day address to the people of the state on Thursday. He said the move was guided by considerations including rehabilitation, remorse, humanitarian circumstances, public interest and justice.
Execution Horror: Christa Pike Survives Botched Lethal Injection In Tennessee
Earlier that day, a federal appeals court had temporarily blocked Pike’s execution, intervening just hours before she was scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection.
TRAGEDY: Zimbabwe Tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, Wife Among Six Killed In Helicopter Crash
Herbert Chivayo, a family spokesperson, also confirmed the deaths to Zimbabwe’s state broadcaster, ZBC and quoted by Truth Live News Media.
Independence Day Horror: Gunmen Abduct Passengers From 18-Seater Bus In Imo
“Things happening on that route are terrible,” an eyewitness said after gunmen reportedly intercepted an 18-seater commercial bus and marched its passengers into the bush along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway in Imo State on Independence Day.
C-River Moves To Unify Government Communications
Cross River’s government communication machinery is set for a tighter reset as Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Pastor Ekpenyong Ene Cobham, directs media appointees to replace isolated efforts with coordinated, accurate and responsible storytelling.
Nigeria’s Dream Endures, But People Deserve Better By 2027, Says Falana
With Nigeria’s 2027 elections looming, human rights lawyer Femi Falana has challenged citizens to demand more than political promises, insisting that the Nigerian Dream remains alive and must translate into dignity, security, opportunity and justice.
FRCN, ADC Guber Candidate Discuss Media Engagement Ahead Of 2027 Polls
As political activities ahead of the 2027 Cross River governorship election begin to gather pace, FRCN Calabar has visited ADC candidate Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, opening discussions on media engagement, balanced reporting and the role of broadcasting in public accountability.
PAGG Slams Okpebholo Govt Over Edo Roads, Rejects Rain As Excuse
The group accused the government of failing to show the urgency required to tackle the deteriorating road network, arguing that residents should not be forced to endure dangerous and increasingly impassable roads while authorities wait for the rains to subside.