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target=_blank>Falana tells Justice minister to apologise over presidential pardon saga
Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has demanded apology from Prince Lateef Fagbemi, Minister of Justice, over the presidential pardon list saga. Daily Trust reports that Fagbemi, who chaired the Presidential Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Mercy (PACPM), was criticised over the controversy that trailed the initial pardon list. In the list released earlier in October,
target=_blank>Gombe Gov sacks SUBEB Chairman
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has disengaged Mr Babaji Babadidi as Executive Chairman of the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), with effect from Friday, October 31, 2025. The governor, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ismaila Uba Misilli, said the decision, conveyed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim
target=_blank>JUST IN: We’ll carry on with our convention plans, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has vowed to carry on with its plans for the November 15 and 16 elective National Convention slated for Ibadan, Oyo State. A Federal High Court in Abuja had ordered the party not to go ahead with the convention for allegedly breaching its rule. Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the
target=_blank>Gunmen abduct passengers in Kogi
Armed men suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted passengers in two different Toyota buses along Itobe-Ajegwu-Anyigba road in Ofu Local Government in Kogi State. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday around 5 am between Ojiwo’-Ajengo and Mamereboh villages along the highway. The kidnappers were said to have used an intercepted trailer
target=_blank>Peaceful Profits Helps Entrepreneurs Scale Their Businesses One Book at a Time
Every year, millions of nonfiction books find their way onto Amazon. Many enjoy a brief moment in the spotlight before disappearing into the background. But in Seattle, one company is rewriting what happens to a book after publication day. Founded by Mike Shreeve, Peaceful Profits helps entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants turn their expertise into books
target=_blank>NSA, British High Commission Condole Gombe Gov over Commissioner’s Death
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has commiserated with Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, and the Government of Gombe State over the death of the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Col. Abdullahi Bello (Rtd). The commissioner died in a motor accident alongside his police orderly and driver last Friday. A statement on
target=_blank>Sickle cell: I still have crisis – Adekunle gold
Nigerian singer, Adekunle Gold, has disclosed that he continues to experience sickle cell crisis, despite managing the condition since childhood. In a recent interview with Nandoleaks, the award-winning artiste spoke candidly about living with the inherited blood disorder, revealing that he remains on lifelong medication to control the illness. “I still have crises,” the 38-year-old
target=_blank>Court rejects Sule Lamido’s request seeking to stop PDP convention
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, refused to grant an application filed by former Gov. Sule Lamido of Jigawa, seeking an order restraining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from proceeding with its scheduled national convention. Lamido, in the motion ex-parte moved by his lawyer, Jeph Njikonye, SAN, had prayed the court to make
target=_blank>On Coups and Combat Sports
“…the greatest trick that Tinubu ever pulled was convincing the country that he was unbeatable.” In 2018, a private jet cut through the night from Dublin and landed in New York. On board was Conor McGregor, fighter, showman, and a man addicted to noise and vengeance. Hours earlier, he had learned that his teammate, Artem
target=_blank>Fuel Tax: Don’t inflict more pain on Nigerians, ADC tells Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has opposed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel, saying it will further deepen economic hardship. The ADC said Nigerians were already burdened by the high cost of living, warning the President not to push people to the wall. In a statement on
target=_blank>Naira records fifth consecutive gain, closes week strong against dollar
The naira continued its strong appreciation against the dollar at the official exchange market on Friday, ending the week and month on a positive note. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the naira further strengthened to N1,421.73 per dollar on Friday, up from N1,436.97 traded on Thursday. This indicates that the naira
Naira records fifth consecutive gain, closes week strong against dollar
target=_blank>Court upholds expulsion of ex-PDP South-East Vice Chairman Odefa, voids lbadan convention
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday upheld the expulsion of the former embattled National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ali Odefa, declaring that he is no longer a member of the party. The court, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, while delivering judgment in suit no: FHC/ABJ/CS/2120/2025 instituted by
Court upholds expulsion of ex-PDP South-East Vice Chairman Odefa, voids lbadan convention
target=_blank>: Hundreds feared dead as protests rock Tanzania after election
Hundreds of people have been reportedly killed in Tanzania during three days of violent protests that followed Wednesday’s general election. According to a spokesperson for the main opposition party, Chadema, “around 700 people” have died in clashes with security forces. However, an ongoing nationwide internet shutdown has made it difficult to confirm the true number
: Hundreds feared dead as protests rock Tanzania after election
target=_blank>Nigerians can’t take more pain over fuel tax – ADC tells Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to desist from imposing further economic hardship on Nigerians. This warning follows President Tinubu’s approval of a 15 per cent import duty on petrol and diesel. In a statement issued by its spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Friday in Abuja, ADC argued that the new
Nigerians can’t take more pain over fuel tax – ADC tells Tinubu
target=_blank>Rooney reveals when Cristiano Ronaldo will retire from football
Former Manchester United star, Wayne Rooney, has said that his former teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo, will not retire from football until he reaches the historic milestone of 1,000 career goals. According to him, the 40-year-old Portuguese would only consider retirement after achieving that feat. The Portugal international is currently on 950 goals as he closes in
Rooney reveals when Cristiano Ronaldo will retire from football
target=_blank>ECOWAS needs reform to address poverty, insecurity in West Africa – Fayemi
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has called for urgent reform of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS. Fayemi made this call on Friday at the second edition of the African Political Square and the Experts’ Meeting on Alternative Futures for ECOWAS at 50 – jointly organised with the African Leadership Centre,
ECOWAS needs reform to address poverty, insecurity in West Africa – Fayemi
target=_blank>Gov Uba Sani has spent N8.2bn on Kabala-Costain Road – KADRA MD
Governor Uba Sani has disbursed a total of N8.2 billion for both the payment of inherited debt and mobilizing contractors to complete the abandoned Kabala-Costain road project, the Managing Director of Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA), Dr Abdullahi Baba Ahmed has said. According to him, the project was abandoned by the previous administration due to
Gov Uba Sani has spent N8.2bn on Kabala-Costain Road – KADRA MD
target=_blank>Lagos: IGP inaugurates new Epe divisional police headquarters
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday inaugurated a newly built Divisional Police Headquarters in Epe, Lagos State, a project donated by Hon. Olawale Raji, who represents Epe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony held at Oke-Oyinbo, Epe, the IGP described the facility as a significant milestone in the
Lagos: IGP inaugurates new Epe divisional police headquarters
target=_blank>Tinubu’s pardon list shrouded in secrecy – Maxwell Opara
Lawyer and human rights advocate, Maxwell Opara, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s pardon list is shrouded in secrecy. Opara made this statement on Friday while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST, stressing that the public deserves transparency. He equally said that the Attorney-General of the Federation and
Tinubu’s pardon list shrouded in secrecy – Maxwell Opara
target=_blank>Nnamdi Kanu’s wife undergoes major surgery
Uchechigeme Okwu-Kanu, wife of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has confirmed that she recently went under the knife. In a post on her official Facebook page on Friday, Uchechi, who was campaigning for her husband’s release, said she is recovering from a major surgery. She alleged that
Nnamdi Kanu’s wife undergoes major surgery
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