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target=_blank>Tinubu pardons 175 Nigerians
The Council of State on Thursday approved the exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy for 175 persons across various categories. The decision was taken after the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), in his presentation conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s recommendations based on the report of the Advisory Committee on
target=_blank>No court order stopping tinted-glass permit enforcement – Police
The police high command, on Thursday, said it has noted that there is no clear court order stopping the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991. It, however, explained that out of consideration for the interest of Nigerians and the regard it has for the Nigerian Bar Association, the enforcement will
target=_blank>Ex-FCTA director jailed for 24 years over N318m fraud
A retired Director of Finance and Administration with the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Garuba Mohammed Duku, has been jailed for 24 years for corruption and money laundering to the tune of ₦318 million. Duku was convicted and sentenced to 24 years imprisonment by the Federal High Court,
target=_blank>The Most Iconic Goals in Champions League History
The UEFA Champions League has given football fans countless unforgettable moments, goals that live forever in memory and highlight reels. From stunning volleys to last-minute winners, the competition continues to define greatness on the biggest stage, year after year. One of the most iconic goals came in 2002 when Zinedine Zidane produced that legendary left-foot
target=_blank>NEITI: Nigeria lost 13.5m barrels of crude oil to theft, sabotage
The Federal Government lost a total of 13.5 million barrels of crude oil worth $3.3 billion to theft and pipeline sabotage between 2023 and 2024, the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), has disclosed. Executive Secretary of NEITI, Dr. Ogbonanya Orji, disclosed this in Lagos at the 2025 Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC) conference
target=_blank>Reps to probe $18bn spent on non-functional refineries
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the over $18 billion reportedly spent on the rehabilitation of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna over the past two decades without tangible results. This followed the adoption of a motion moved on Thursday by Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan on the non-functionality of state-owned
target=_blank>ADC: World Bank report Shows Tinubu’s govt has ruined lives
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the World Bank’s October 2025 report “as clear confirmation that the economic policies of the Tinubu-led APC government have ruined the lives and livelihoods of the majority of Nigerians. The Coalition, therefore, charged the present administration to stop peddling what it called, “Creative Statistics” and start putting the
target=_blank>Things to Know About Amupitan
The National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan’s nomination to the Council on Wednesday to fill the vacancy created by the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who served as INEC
target=_blank>What Tinubu told Council of State About Amupitan
President Bola Tinubu presented Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) before the National Council of State at Aso Rock, on Thursday. Daily Trust had reported how Amupitan, a Professor of law, was Tinubu’s preferred candidate for the position of INEC Chairman. A presidential source had told Daily Trust that Amupitan was leading the list of the
target=_blank>Tinubu appoints Amupitan as INEC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman announce this in a statement, on Thursday. Onanuga said the National Council of State has approved Amupitan’s nomination. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the
target=_blank>Troops neutralise several bandits, foil night attack in Sokoto community
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have successfully foiled a bandit attack on Sabon Garin Kwargaba village in Wurno Local Government of Sokoto State, killing several of the assailants in a fierce exchange of fire. Security sources told Zagazola Makama, that the attack occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on October 7, when a large number of
Troops neutralise several bandits, foil night attack in Sokoto community
target=_blank>Be loyal Tinubu’s appointee, don’t worry about Senate – Shehu mocks new INEC chair
Prominent public commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has reacted to the appointment of Professor Juash Amupitab as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the process as a “one-man show” and a clear sign of political loyalty rather than competence. In a post shared on his X handle on Thursday, Shehu expressed disbelief
Be loyal Tinubu’s appointee, don’t worry about Senate – Shehu mocks new INEC chair
target=_blank>I’m happy Tinubu govt implemented our economic resolutions – Akomas
The former deputy governor of Abia State, Chris Akomas, has said the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government has implemented economic resolutions and solutions put forward to the forum of former deputy governors of Nigeria. Akomas disclosed this at an event in Abuja on Thursday. Akomas, who is the current national chairman of FFDGN, said that
I’m happy Tinubu govt implemented our economic resolutions – Akomas
target=_blank>APC members using my estranged wife to frustrate my 2027 ambition – Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim
Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has accused certain elements within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of sponsoring renewed allegations against him through his estranged wife, describing the move as part of a calculated smear campaign to undermine his political prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a detailed statement issued on Thursday,
APC members using my estranged wife to frustrate my 2027 ambition – Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim
target=_blank>Nigeria can’t grow with morally bankrupt, divisive youths – Ekiti Deputy Gov
The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye, has charged Christian youths across Nigeria to continually position themselves as agents of change and champion unifying actions that will halt the existing ethno-religious wars ravaging the nation. Afuye said youths remain the most potent weapons available to any nation that can eliminate all divisions, uplift the
Nigeria can’t grow with morally bankrupt, divisive youths – Ekiti Deputy Gov
target=_blank>Be loyal to Nigerians, not APC – ADC tells new INEC chair
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has charged the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, to be loyal to Nigerians and not the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Thursday in Abuja, the ADC stressed the need to restore
Be loyal to Nigerians, not APC – ADC tells new INEC chair
target=_blank>FIFA U-20 World Cup: Real reason Argentina defeated Nigeria – Flying Eagles coach, Zubairu
Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, has given a reason why his team was thrashed by Argentina in the FIFA U-20 World Cup Round of 16 tie on Wednesday. Zubairu watched as the South Americans humiliated Nigeria 4-0 in the last-16 stage. Speaking after the game, Zubairu admitted that the Flying Eagles’ poor start and
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Real reason Argentina defeated Nigeria – Flying Eagles coach, Zubairu
target=_blank>Certificate scandal: CASER asks Enugu Attorney General to prosecute ex-minister, Nnaji
The Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER) has called on Enugu State’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to prosecute former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, an indigene of Enugu State. The erstwhile minister recently resigned from office over certificates forgery scandal. Nnaji allegedly forged the University of
Certificate scandal: CASER asks Enugu Attorney General to prosecute ex-minister, Nnaji
target=_blank>Abia: Rep Nkwonta’s constituents insist LP defection rumour unfounded
Amid rumours of defection to the Labour Party, stakeholders of Ukwa Federal Constituency in Abia State say they remain in the All Progressives Congress, APC, with their lawmaker, Hon. Chris Nkwonta. DAILY POST reports that the emergence of Alex Otti as governor has seen some politicians dump their parties for the Labour Party. This may
Abia: Rep Nkwonta’s constituents insist LP defection rumour unfounded
target=_blank>‘No verifiable evidence’ – Reps move to probe ‘$18bn spent’ on rehabilitation of refineries
The Nigeria’s House of Representatives has resorted to probe money spent on the rehabilitation of the country’s refineries. The House passed the resolution during plenary on Thursday following the adoption of a motion sponsored by a Lagos lawmaker, Sesi Whingan. Whingan, while moving the motion, stated that the refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna
‘No verifiable evidence’ – Reps move to probe ‘$18bn spent’ on rehabilitation of refineries
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