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  STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS GOVERNING COUNCIL AND PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY IYIN EKITI; NAMES NEW PRO-CHANCELLOR FOR FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OTUKPO President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and Principal Officers of the new Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. Senator Binta Masi Garba has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council. A seasoned politician, businesswoman, and administrator, Senator Garba represented the Adamawa North Senatorial District in the Senate from 2015 to 2019 and served consecutively in the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2011. The other members of the Governing Council are Prof. Joseph Olurotimi Sanya, Mr. Efe Emefienin Emmanuel, Dr. Joyce Ogunyemi, and Alhaji Dahiru Abdullahi Ruma. The Principal Officers appointed for the university are Prof. James Olugbenga Aribisala as Vice-Chan...

 Ohio man arrested after the 12-year-old boy he forced into ice baths tragically dies. Authorities were called to a home at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday (March 22nd) in Akron, Ohio. The initial call was to report a 12-year-old boy was suffering from a cardiac arrest. EMS transported Jadako Taylor to Akron's Children's Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. It was recorded that Jadako had a body temperature of just 74 degrees when EMS responded to the scene... As police began investigating this young boy's death, a chilling tale emerged.  According to reports by Akron Municipal Court, 23-year-old Anthony McCants caused the death of Jadako by forcing him into ice baths. The courts allege McCants forced Jadako into 2 ice baths between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m. The first ice bath lasted approximately 45 minutes. Once Jadako was allowed out he was forced to do push ups and other exercises.  He was then forced into a second ice bath that lasted around 30 minutes.  After his second or...

 39 constitutional amendment bills scale second reading in Reps Thirty-nine constitutional amendment bills have scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bills cut across various sectors including judicial reforms, electoral matters security and policing, inclusive governance, legislature, and others. Some of the proposals include: A bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to provide for the establishment of state police and local government police.  A bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), to provide that general elections to the office of the president, state governors, National Assembly, state Houses of Assembly, and local government area councils shall be conducted simultaneously on the same date to be determined by the Independent National Electoral Commission in consultation with the National Assembly. A bill for an Act to alter the Con...

  Woman Seeks Divorce Over Husband’s Excessive Sexual Demands A 37-year-old woman, Linda Stephen, has filed for divorce at a Kaduna Customary Court, citing her husband, Felix Stephen’s, overwhelming sexual demands as the reason. Linda, a resident of Ungwan Sunday in Kaduna, told the court that her husband frequently forced her into prolonged intimacy from midnight until morning, sometimes ignoring her distress. She also accused him of physically assaulting her whenever she refused his advances. Married for six years, she stated that she had moved out of their home three months ago and was unwilling to return despite pleas from his relatives. “I can no longer endure his excessive sexual demands. Even when I cry, he refuses to stop,” she said. In response, Felix admitted to his actions but expressed his desire to reconcile, pledging to control himself. He urged the court to help mediate, stating that he still loves his wife. The judge, John Dauda, adjourned the case until May 6 to al...

  INEC stalls Natasha Akpoti recall petition over incomplete contact details The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has halted the recall petition against Natasha Akpoti due to incomplete contact information. According to INEC, the petitioners provided only the lead petitioner's phone number and an incomplete address ("Okene, Kogi State"), falling short of the requirements outlined in Clause 1(f). The petition, which garnered 474,554 signatures from 902 polling units, will be put on hold until the petitioners provide the necessary contact details. INEC also urged the public to disregard speculation circulating on social media and awaits the completion of the petitioners' information to proceed with the verification process using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

 President Tinubu Flags Off Unity Torch as Ogun Prepares for National Sports Festival His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, officially flagged off the Unity Torch movement today at a ceremony held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The event was attended by key stakeholders, including the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, who reaffirmed the state’s readiness to host the upcoming National Sports Festival and the former governor of the state, Aremo Segun Osoba. The Unity Torch, a symbol of peace and unity, highlights the importance of national cohesion through sports. Governor Abiodun emphasized that Ogun State is committed to delivering a world-class sporting event that will celebrate talent, promote unity, and showcase the state’s excellence. The 22nd National Sports Festival, Gateway Games, Ogun 2024, is scheduled to take place in Abeokuta from May 16 to 30, 2025. The state government has assured athletes, officials, and sports enthusiasts of a well-organize...