Former First Lady Patience Jonathan has ruled out any possibility of returning to Aso Rock, citing the immense stress of living in the presidential residence.

Reflecting on her eight-year tenure there, she expressed relief at having left, noting she feels younger since stepping down.

Jonathan emphasized the challenges faced while her husband, Goodluck Jonathan, was in office, particularly during high-profile incidents like the Chibok schoolgirls’ kidnapping.

Since leaving office in 2015, she has embraced a peaceful private life.

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A couple, Mr. Uche and Mrs. Peace Mbonu, were arrested in the Osumenyi community of Nnewi South LGA, Anambra State, for allegedly abusing and starving their five underage sons.

The arrest followed reports of neglect and deprivation, with the children purportedly left to eat raw rice due to a lack of food.

The couple denied the accusations, claiming the children had a habit of eating raw rice.

The state’s Women Affairs Commissioner, Ify Obinabo, condemned the abuse, and the couple has been handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.

A tragic collision on Saturday morning claimed a life on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge, spotlighting the perilous consequences of speeding in adverse weather conditions. The incident involved a Mini Truck and a Toyota Camry, with excessive speed cited as the cause amidst heavy rainfall, according to LASTMA. Three survivors were rescued near Unilag waterfront by LASTMA operatives.

Mr. Sola Giwa, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Transportation, expressed deep concern over the incident and reiterated the importance of adhering to speed limits enforced by Lagos State law. Immediate medical assistance was provided, and swift traffic management efforts ensured minimal disruption.