Osun State officials approved a one-ticket system for motorcycle and tricycle drivers across the state. The government aims to stop payment leaks, overcharging, and multiple tickets. Officials met with motorcycle operator leaders at the State Secretariat, Abere, where Transportation Commissioner Sesan Oyedele led the talks.
Oyedele said Governor Ademola Adeleke wants to protect workers from being cheated. The administration plans to increase state money through transportation fees, but refuses to allow payment tricks or overcharging. The government promises to guard all commercial drivers against unfair treatment. The new rules set daily payments at N100 for motorcycle riders and N200 for tricycle operators with no extra costs.
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Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia warned Wednesday that armed herders are attacking six local governments across the state. During his appearance on Arise Television's Morning Show, he named these areas as Apa, Agatu, Logo, Ukum, Katsina-Ala, and Kwande. The governor described these attacks as planned and intentional actions against local communities.
Alia said his administration has made progress fighting these armed groups. When he took office nearly two years ago, 17 local governments faced attacks, but his efforts reduced that number to nine and finally to six. The most serious current conflicts happen in Katsina-Ala, Ukum, and Gwer West, where attackers come heavily armed with assault rifles.
The governor explained that...
Gospel artist Celestine Donkor believes music partnerships should be free from rivalry. She works with other singers to create meaningful songs that highlight everyone's talents, not to outdo them.
Donkor shared her views on Adom TV last Friday. She looks for unique qualities in potential partners before asking them to join her projects. She noted that each singer has a special style—she sounds different from Diana Hamilton, and Hamilton has her distinct voice. When musicians work together, they bring their best skills to make songs better.
The singer talked about her close friendships with fellow gospel performers. She often teams up with stars like Piesie Esther, Obaapa Christy, and Diana Hamilton without discussing money. Strong...
Judge Arun Subramanian refused to push back Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial date, keeping jury selection for May 5 with opening statements to follow on May 12. The defense team asked for a two-month delay to review evidence from an April 4 updated indictment. The judge rejected this request during the April 18 Manhattan hearing, calling it a "fishing expedition" for more evidence. He pointed out that Combs has at least four attorneys with enough time to prepare his defense. The judge also ruled that government witnesses can use fake names to shield their identities.
The 55-year-old music mogul has stayed behind bars at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center since his arrest last September. He faces five charges - racketeering and...
A court sent a 62-year-old woman back to jail after she tried to secure bail. The judge refused freedom for Nana Ama Nwarueze because she might run away during the trial. Police say she lacks a steady home address. Officers need more time to check her background details. She faces charges of tricking another woman out of $13,000.
Police caught her last December after a warrant for her arrest was out. Nwarueze claims she did nothing wrong. The victim, Dorothy Asare, met her through a mutual friend. Prosecutors say Nwarueze pretended to be rich with many properties. She lied about owning East Legon Plaza, fishing boats at Takoradi, and a house near the airport.
She first asked for $5,000 to clear goods from Tema Port with a three-week...
Ghana's Supreme Court has 13 top judges who make final decisions about legal cases. The court can cancel rulings from lower courts when it hears criminal, civil, or government matters. Its power comes from the 1992 Constitution, which sets up how justice works.
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo began leading the court in June 2023 after joining as a justice in 2019. Paul Baffoe-Bonnie became a member in 2008 under President Kufuor after working at the Court of Appeal earlier. Gabriel Pwamang joined in 2015 during President Mahama's time, coming from private practice. Avril Lovelace-Johnson moved up to the high court in 2019 under President Akufo-Addo.
Justice Tanko Muhammad earned his spot in 2020 after serving as a High Court judge...
West African leaders want to build their economic group on past wins and seek deeper ties for growth across the region. Ghana hosted the kickoff event on Tuesday for ECOWAS's 50th anniversary. President John Mahama helped show off the new birthday logo. The celebration runs all year with events across member countries.
The birthday theme says nations grow stronger together for a brighter future. It points to how teamwork can create good lives for everyone. Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said this birthday makes people think about early struggles. He praised five decades of progress toward shared dreams and called for leaders to ensure that regular citizens benefit from regional plans.
Ablakwa told people that member...
Nigeria's leader, Bola Tinubu, said extremist violence threatens West African democracy. He spoke on Tuesday at a celebration marking 50 years of ECOWAS in Ghana. Tinubu asked member countries to work together against these problems. He pointed to military takeovers as major concerns for the region. Climate issues also worry regional leaders because they harm food supplies.
Presidents John Mahama and former leader Nana Akufo-Addo joined other officials at the Accra event. The Nigerian president serves as chairman of the 15-nation group. ECOWAS aims to build a single market across West Africa. The organization wants better living standards through teamwork among nations. Regional troubles have grown worse in recent years.
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Four police officers were jailed after stopping a judge for a traffic offense. The police chief ordered their detention last week, though the case happened months ago. Her Honor Angela Attachie wrote a formal complaint about how they treated her near Adenta Court back in April. The officers blocked her car with tires when she tried driving to work. They also arrested her clerk, who took pictures of their vehicle.
Attachie explained she merely switched lanes early because of heavy traffic before turning toward the court. When stopped, she identified herself as the judge but drove away when officers insisted on arresting her. They followed her to the courthouse entrance, where they blocked her vehicle. The judge had to walk into court...
