INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan also called for the arrest of anyone involved in vote buying, while Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was praised online after personally participating in the APC governorship primary alongside his wife.

In another development, outrage erupted after police officer Newton Isokpehi threatened to shoot and kill anyone filming him while on duty, openly defying both the Inspector General of Police and a recent Federal High Court ruling affirming Nigerians’ right to record officers in public.

He later released an apology video claiming frustration and anger influenced his comments.

In Anambra, Governor Charles Soludo sparked mixed reactions after threatening traders with fines of up to N40 million for obeying theMonday sit-at-home orders linked to IPOB, insisting markets must remain open to protect the state’s economy.

Meanwhile, senior lawyer Femi Falana petitioned the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights over xenophobic attacks in South Africa, calling the violence a “systemic failure” by authorities to protect foreign nationals as tensions continued escalating on the streets.

In business and fashion, Tiffany Amber founder Folake Akindele officially took over operations at the Kwara Garment Factory, one of Nigeria’s largest apparel manufacturing facilities, expected to employ thousands of workers, mostly women.

And finally, under Good News, congratulations poured in for actress Temi Otedola and singer Mr Eazi after the couple announced they are expecting their first child together, sharing stunning maternity photos that quickly went viral online.






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