Kunle Awosika

Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election. The former Kwara State governor is the latest to announce intention to seek the office under the main opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

Others who have already signified their interest in the party are another former Senate President, Ayim Pius Ayim; publisher, Dele Momodu and a renowned pharmacist, Sam Ohuanbunwa.

Saraki gave the hint in a Facebook post on Wednesday with the hashtag #GrowNigeria.

He said: “Earlier today, I replied to a follower of mine on Twitter who like thousands of you has been clamouring for a united front to #RescueNigeria.

“As we prepare for the journey ahead, I hope we can all join hands to get the ticket of our great party, PDP, and build a nation that works for all of us.

“Join me to make our communities safer and provide real opportunities for you and your families. I have a strong record of delivering and experience in making tough decisions.”

“Let’s build a new Nigeria that works for EVERYONE!

The Founder of Quincy Herbals which has now transformed into Quincy Wellness & Naturopathic Centre, Mrs Quincy Olasunmbo Ayodele clocked the age of 63 today Thursday 27 January 2022.

Mass resignations have hit the office of the deputy President of the Senate, Mr Ovie Omo-Agege.

The United Kingdom (UK) has announced the resumption of work and study visa applications processing in Nigeria.

In a bid to fill the lacuna in the field of human capital development and to arrest the dwindling quality in workflow processes and near collapse of the internal operational standards in the workplace, Edgeford Business School (EBS) has commenced operations in Nigeria.

The Anambra State Police Command has declared 21 people wanted in connection with the kidnapping of a traditional ruler, Igwe Oliver Chike Nnaji of Ogwu-aniocha community Ogbaru Local Government Area.

The suspects are also wanted in connection with the recent murder of two persons in the community.

The people were listed in a press statement issued by the Anambra State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, who also urged anybody with relevant information on the locations of any of the suspects to contact the police.

The statement reads, “Anambra State Police Command wishes to declare below persons wanted in the ongoing investigation of the alleged murder of Chief Ajieh Anthony Nwanasor, Ikenna Ugochukwu and abduction of the traditional HRH Igwe Oliver Chike Nnaji (Ezechukwukwadolu the III) of Ogwu-aniocha community Ogbaru Local Government Area.

“The Commissioner of Police CP Echeng Echeng assures Ndi Anambra and the good people Ogwu-aniocha that the Command shall leave no stone unturned in the ongoing investigation.

“He also encourages citizens/individuals to call the Anambra State Police Command if you have any information that can aid the investigation. Confidentiality is guaranteed.

The wanted suspects include: Okwudili Ogana, Chidi Ekpendu, Chukwunonso Udom, Amaechi Akachukwu, Emmanuel Ejiofor, Christian Udeze, Chikezie Onwuka aka Osy Torture, Iweka Odogwu, Chimezie Okonkwo aka Danger and Onochie Nwabugwu aka Young PG.

Others are; Anayo Ubadi aka Agunechimba, Chibueze Egwenu, Charles Obi, Aboy Udom, Chinedu Collins Nwonani, Onyebuchi Umuna aka Omeke, Ifeanyi Mbanugo aka Acid, Sunday Osadebe, Nduba Chibuzor, Amechi Adama and Azuakonam Anyakodia

The Ooni Of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has joined the list of dignitaries expected at the annual thanksgiving ceremony of Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church which will be holding on February 14, 2022 in Lagos.

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday convicted skit maker, Joshua Sunday otherwise known as ‘D General’ of drug trafficking.

The defendant, also a social media influencer, was dragged to court by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), alongside Caleb William, a cinematographer.⁣

Delivering judgment, Justice Osiagor held that the volume of substance was minimal and would rather convict the defendants and caution them, rather than sentence them.⁣
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The court, consequently, convicted the defendants and cautioned them to “go and sin no more”.⁣
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Both defendants, 22, were charged with three counts of trafficking Tramadol and Cannabis Sativa.⁣
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They both pleaded guilty to the charge.⁣
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After their pleas, the prosecutor, Mr Jeremiah Aernan, reviewed the facts of the case and tendered evidences before the court, through an NDLEA exhibit keeper, Mr Lucky Oghaifu.⁣
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Among the evidences tendered include: statements of the defendants, dr*g analysis form, certificate of test analysis, request for scientific aid form, packaging of substance form among others.⁣
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He urged the court to be guided by the provisions of Section 356(2) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act and convict the defendants based on their pleas as well as evidences adduced by the prosecution.⁣
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According to the charge, the defendants were said to have committed the offence on Jan. 12.⁣
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The prosecutor, said that they were arrested around the Lekki area of Lagos for unlawfully dealing in 15g of Cannabis and 14 g of tramadol.⁣
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He said that the offence contravenes the provision of Section 11(c) of the NDLEA Act, Cap N30, Laws of the Federation, 2004.⁣
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In response, the Defence Counsel, Chief Lilian Omotunde, urged the court to consider other options besides sentencing the defendants, on the grounds that the defendants were still at their prime and could still be useful to society.⁣
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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that earlier, during interrogations by the court, the defendants told the court that they had never tasted dr*gs.⁣
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They told the court that the substances were used as props for their comedy skit, which they were in the process of shooting, before their arrest.⁣