Gospel singer ToluwaniSings was taken to between seven and eight hospitals in Ibadan after he suddenly slumped, according to his personal assistant, who said some facilities cited a doctors’ strike or declined to admit him.
Separately, Senator Abdul Ningi recounted how his late colleague, Bello Mandiya, reportedly slipped and hit his head in his bathroom, with his body discovered about 72 hours later.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted three executive bills to the House of Representatives seeking to overhaul the legal frameworks governing the NDLEA and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, as well as replace ASCON with a National School of Government.
In Finland, an appeal court reduced Simon Ekpa’s prison sentence from six years to four, while upholding his terrorism-related convictions, according to Finnish public broadcaster Yle.
Also making headlines, Olamide Ehinfun-Adekunle, a mentee of former Ekiti Governor Kayode Fayemi, has become the youngest female Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
Here’s your complete evening roundup:
1. ToluwaniSings taken to eight hospitals before death — Aide
The personal assistant to gospel singer ToluwaniSings said the singer was taken to between seven and eight hospitals in Ibadan after suddenly slumping on Wednesday. Babadunni Olayemi said some hospitals cited an ongoing doctors’ strike, while others declined to admit him.
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2. How late Senator Mandiya slipped, died alone in bathroom — Ningi
Senator Abdul Ningi recounted how his late colleague, Bello Mandiya, reportedly slipped and hit his head after bathing, dying alone in his Abuja residence. Ningi said Mandiya’s body was discovered about 72 hours later, after his absence from prayers raised concern.
Read Here: https://punchng.com/how-late-senator-mandiya-slipped-died-alone-in-bathroom-ningi/
3. Tinubu sends bills to overhaul NDLEA, NSIB, replace ASCON
President Bola Tinubu has sent three executive bills to the House of Representatives proposing changes to drug enforcement laws, expanding the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau’s mandate to rail and maritime incidents, and establishing a National School of Government to replace ASCON. The bills must pass through the legislative process before the proposed changes can take effect.
Read Here: https://punchng.com/tinubu-transmits-executive-bills-to-overhaul-ndlea-nsib-replaces-ascon/
4. Finland appeal court cuts Simon Ekpa’s jail term to four years — Report
Finland’s Court of Appeal reduced Simon Ekpa’s prison sentence from six years to four while upholding his convictions on terrorism-related charges, according to Finnish public broadcaster Yle. The ruling is not final and may still be appealed to a higher court.
Read Here: https://punchng.com/finland-appeal-court-cuts-simon-ekpas-jail-term-to-four-years-report/
5. Fayemi’s mentee becomes youngest female SAN
Former Ekiti Governor Kayode Fayemi has congratulated his mentee, Olamide Ehinfun-Adekunle, on becoming the youngest female Senior Advocate of Nigeria. Fayemi said he had followed her legal career since they met in 2010/2011, when she was fresh out of law school.
Read Here: https://punchng.com/fayemis-mentee-becomes-youngest-female-san/