Following the backlash over the list of beneficiaries of the presidential pardon and clemency, the federal government is now considering a review. However, a mere review is not enough. The list must be thoroughly vetted to ensure that no names were smuggled in. Amid growing public outcry over the inclusion of certain high-profile and violent offenders in the list of …
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SERAP’s letter followed fresh revelations in the 2022 Auditor-General’s report, which raised serious questions about how some funds were disbursed, amid allegations of inflated contracts, the absence of procurement documentation, and non-compliance with financial regulations. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, a seven-day ultimatum to account …
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The Nigeria Police Force has warned intending protesters, agitating for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kalu against any form of protest around the Aso Rock and its environs. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin in Abuja said the warning followed an order of a Federal High Court, Abuja. He said the court, in a suit …
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The relationship between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky has unquestionably improved but the real prize Kyiv seeks seems out of its reach, for now. After nine months of extraordinary diplomatic acrobatics and verbiage, Trump still prefers to give Russian President Vladimir Putin yet another chance to talk him around, over blunt military escalation. President Donald …
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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has described as false and misleading reports in an online medium alleging that the country’s 65th independence anniversary activities were cancelled over an attempted coup plot. The DHQ urged the public to disregard the misinformation being circulated by purveyors of falsehoods and enemies of the nation. A statement by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General …
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… as Ooni, Jonathan, Lawan, others offer solutions A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has said that except Nigeria’s leaders promote transformative, value-driven leadership that focuses on national interest, the nation’s development will remain stunted. Jega, who spoke at the public presentation of a new book, “Transformative Leadership in Practice: NILDS Under Professor …
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The suit, filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, seeks to restrain the pro-democracy convener and three others from leading the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest scheduled for October 20, 2025. The Federal Government of Nigeria has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest led by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, …
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Attorney General of the Federal and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi (SAN), has said that President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda has placed education, digital economy development, and human capital advancement at the centre of the national development strategy. Prince Fagbami (SAN) disclosed this while presenting a lecture titled “The Intersection of Law, Digital Technology and Human Resourcefulness …
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The new ranking, released by FIFA on Friday, marks Nigeria’s highest position since October 2024 The Super Eagles of Nigeria have recorded a significant leap in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Rankings, climbing four places to 41st in the world and returning to the top five in Africa. The new ranking, released by FIFA on Friday, marks Nigeria’s highest position since …
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has called on the Federal Government to substantially increase funding for public universities, insisting that adequate investment in education remains the only sustainable way to end frequent strikes and improve Nigeria’s position in global university rankings. Speaking before the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFund at the National Assembly on Friday, ASUU …
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