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target=_blank>Gov Fintiri pardons Farmer sentenced to death for killing herder
A farmer, Sunday Jackson, sentenced to death by the Supreme Court for killing a herder in self-defense, has been granted pardon by Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri. Recall that community leaders and the victim’s family have pleaded with the state governor to exercise his prerogative of mercy to pardon Jackson. The governor signed the pardon
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Osimhen, Adams lead attack in Super Eagles XI vs Tanzania
Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams will lead the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s attack in their opening Group C match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Fes, Morocco. Osimhen, the Galatasaray striker, has been in red-hot form this season for club and country, netting five goals in his last five appearances for Nigeria. The
target=_blank>FG, World Bank Implement HOPE-Governance Program on Basic Education, Primary Healthcare
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, is implementing the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity–Governance (HOPE-GOV) Program, a US$500 million credit facility designed to improve financial and human resource management in basic education and primary healthcare. The National Coordinator of the HOPE-Governance Program, Dr. Assad Hassan, disclosed this on Tuesday in
target=_blank>Senate considers N58.472trn as 2026 budget
The Senate on Tuesday passed the 2026 appropriation bill to the tune of N58.472 trillion for second reading. The approval followed the lead debate presented during plenary by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central). Details later….
target=_blank>First Lady Doles Out N100m, Flags Off Distribution of Food Items
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N100 million to the Christians Northern Nigeria Political Forum(CNNPF), as she flagged-off the distribution of food items in Kaduna for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Speaking at the event, Senator Tinubu commended the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other
target=_blank>NASENI’s New Management: Building A Modern, Result-Driven Agency
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) occupies a unique and strategic position in Nigeria’s development architecture. Established by Act 33 of 1992, NASENI was conceived at a time when the country was grappling with the consequences of import dependence, weak industrial capacity and limited local technological capability. The vision behind its creation
target=_blank>Insecurity: Kano inaugurates 2,000 Neighbourhood Watch corps officials
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Tuesday inaugurated 2,000 newly-trained Neighbourhood Watch Corps personnel, describing the initiative as a dual strategy to enhance community security and create employment for youths. Speaking at the graduation and inauguration ceremony in Kano, Yusuf said the programme was designed to tackle insecurity while addressing youth unemployment, stressing that
target=_blank>Why EFCC could not probe Jonathan over $2.1bn arms deal –Magu
Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) says former President Goodluck Jonathan could not be invited for questioning over the controversial $2.1 billion arms deal “because memos and documents showed that the disbursements were not officially approved for campaigns.” The revelation is contained in “From Soldier to Statesman: The legacy of Muhammad
target=_blank>Makinde: How I turned down Tinubu’s request to ‘organise’ Oyo APC
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has revealed how he declined a request by President Bola Tinubu to help coordinate the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, citing his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Makinde made the disclosure during a media chat on Tuesday in Ibadan, the state capital. He said the
target=_blank>UPDATED: 6 Rivers Reps, 2 Senators defect to APC
Six members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defecting lawmakers are Dumnamene Dekor, Cyril Hart Godwin, Solomon Bob, Victor Obuzor, Blessing Amadi and Felix Uche. Their separate letters of defection were read on the floor of the House
target=_blank>Adamawa swears in 10 newly appointed permanent secretaries
Ten newly appointed permanent secretaries in the Adamawa State civil service have been inaugurated. The state governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, supervised the swearing-in of the new top civil servants on Tuesday, charging them to uphold integrity and dedication in the discharge of their duties. The new permanent secretaries had their oaths of office and allegiance administered
Adamawa swears in 10 newly appointed permanent secretaries
target=_blank>Ten killed in multiple vehicle crash on Jos–Bauchi road
At least 10 persons have been confirmed dead following a fatal road crash along the Jos–Bauchi Road in Plateau State. The accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, December 23, at about 12:12 a.m., and involved four vehicles, two trailers and two Ford Galaxy minibuses. Eyewitnesses reavealed that the collision was severe, leaving several
Ten killed in multiple vehicle crash on Jos–Bauchi road
target=_blank>Accept free flights, $3,000 cash to leave or risk arrest – US tells illegal immigrants
The United States government has announced a Christmas self-deportation incentive, offering undocumented immigrants free flight tickets and a $3,000 cash bonus to voluntarily leave the country before the end of the year. The announcement was made in a statement released on Monday, December 22, by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which warned that undocumented
Accept free flights, $3,000 cash to leave or risk arrest – US tells illegal immigrants
target=_blank>Our focus is FCT, Osun, Ekiti, 2027 elections – Accord to Imumolen
The Accord Party has said it is focused on winning the Osun State and Ekiti State governorship elections, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Area Council polls, as well as the 2027 general elections. The party said it remains the most peaceful, stable, united, progressive and fastest-growing political party in Nigeria, without any faction. According to
Our focus is FCT, Osun, Ekiti, 2027 elections – Accord to Imumolen
target=_blank>Don’t watch AFCON if you’ve high blood pressure, heart complications – Shehu Sani warns
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has cautioned football lovers with heart complications or high blood pressure against watching the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. Sani gave the warning ahead of the AFCON opening match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and their Tanzanian counterparts. Posting on X, the former lawmaker wrote: “My
Don’t watch AFCON if you’ve high blood pressure, heart complications – Shehu Sani warns
target=_blank>2026 Appropriation Bill scales second reading in Senate
The 2026 Appropriation Bill of N58.47 trillion has scaled second reading in the Senate. This followed the presentation of the lead debate on the general principles of the bill by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, during Tuesday’s plenary. President Bola Tinubu had, on December 19, presented the budget estimate to a joint session of the
2026 Appropriation Bill scales second reading in Senate
target=_blank>Salu of Edunabon stool: Appeal Court orders retrial
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has set aside the judgment of the Osun State High Court which dismissed a chieftaincy suit challenging the appointment of Oba Kehinde Oladepo as the Salu of Edunabon. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision delivered by Justice Oyebisi Folayemi Omoleye, held that the lower court erred in
Salu of Edunabon stool: Appeal Court orders retrial
target=_blank>PDP crisis: INEC rejects Turaki-led NWC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes. This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony. The Commission stated that it
PDP crisis: INEC rejects Turaki-led NWC
target=_blank>Fintiri pardons man sentenced to death for ‘killing herdsman in self-defence’, others
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has granted pardon to a death row inmate, Sunday Jackson. Jackson was sentenced to death for killing a herdsman. An Adamawa farmer, Jackson is widely perceived to have been unjustly sentenced for allegedly killing a herdsman in self-defence. There has been widespread calls for intervention in his case. Jackson
Fintiri pardons man sentenced to death for ‘killing herdsman in self-defence’, others
target=_blank>EFCC to arraign Bauchi Finance Commissioner over alleged N4.6bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will, on Wednesday, arraign Yakubu Adamu, Commissioner of Finance, Bauchi State, over alleged N4.6 billion money laundering. Adamu, alongside a firm, Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Ltd, will be arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court in Abuja on a six-count money laundering charge
EFCC to arraign Bauchi Finance Commissioner over alleged N4.6bn fraud
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