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— “No One Has Been Freed Yet; Rule of Law Takes Its Course,” Says AGF Fagbemi The Federal Government has suspended the immediate release of inmates listed under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent Presidential Pardon, pending a comprehensive review of the entire process.This follows a wave of public criticism and mounting suspicion surrounding the PrerogativeContinueContinue reading “FG HALTS RELEASE OF PARDONED INMATES, REVIEWS TINUBU’S PRESIDENTIAL CLEMENCY LIST”

In a major political development, the Nigerian Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following his nomination by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.Amupitan’s confirmation came after a rigorous screening session on the Senate floor, where lawmakers scrutinized his credentials, vision, and readinessContinueContinue reading “JUST IN: Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan As INEC Chairman — Vows To Uphold Electoral Integrity And Institutional Independence”

The nominee for Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has pledged to undertake a comprehensive audit of the Commission, particularly focusing on the logistics and operational challenges that marred the 2023 general elections.Speaking during his screening before the Senate Committee of the Whole on Thursday, Amupitan vowed to identify systemicContinueContinue reading “INEC Chairman-Designate, Amupitan, Vows to Audit 2023 Election Logistics, Pushes for Electoral Offences Commission”

By Mahdi Shehu A storm of controversy is raging following a statement credited to Primate Elijah Ayodele, who reportedly warned that “some powerful Nigerians are plotting to remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through a coup between November 2025 and January 2026.”The prophecy, reported by Tribune Online, has stirred heated reactions across political and security circles,ContinueContinue reading “Primate Ayodele’s Coup Prophecy Sparks Outrage: Revelation, Rumour or Reckless Alarm?”

By: Zagazola Makama A night that began with pleasure ended in tragedy as a Customs officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Lawal Tukur, was found dead in a Katsina hotel room after allegedly spending the night with three women.The shocking incident occurred on October 15 at Murjani Hotel in the Katsina metropolis. Hotel staff reportedlyContinueContinue reading “Night of Pleasure Turns Tragic: Customs Officer Dies After Romp With Three Women in Katsina Hotel”

New Electoral Bill Targets Transparency, Credibility Ahead of 2027 Polls In a landmark move to restore credibility and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system, the National Assembly has unveiled a new bill that seeks to make the electronic transmission of election results mandatory across the country.The proposed legislation, currently being jointly reviewed by both chambersContinueContinue reading “NASS Moves to Mandate Electronic Transmission of Results, Proposes Early Elections in 2026”

By Nafisat Abdulrahman In a major setback for the Department of State Services (DSS), the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday threw out the agency’s fresh attempt to re-admit exhibits previously rejected in the long-running trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd), describing the move as an abuse of courtContinueContinue reading “Court Slams DSS: Judge Dismisses Bid To Re-Admit Rejected Evidence Against Dasuki, Calls Move ‘Judicial Rascality’”

Groups warn clemency threatens rule of law, emboldens criminals, and undermines justice systemAmnesty International Nigeria and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) have come down hard on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration following the recent presidential pardons granted to individuals convicted of drug trafficking, murder, corruption, and other grave crimes.The two leading human rightsContinueContinue reading “Outrage As Amnesty International, CISLAC Slam Tinubu Over Pardons For Drug Lords, Killers, Corrupt Politicians”

In a bold move to rescue Nigeria’s troubled university system, the House of Representatives has stepped in to mediate the lingering faceoff between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).The intervention followed a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, representing Badagry Federal Constituency, during Tuesday’s plenaryContinueContinue reading “Hope For Students As Reps Mediate FG–ASUU Faceoff, Push For Lasting Solution”

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against proceeding with its planned strike, insisting that the “no work, no pay” policy will be strictly enforced should the union withdraw its services.The warning came through a statement released on Sunday by the Director of Press and PublicContinueContinue reading “TENSION IN IVORY TOWERS: FG WARNS ASUU — ‘NO WORK, NO PAY’ POLICY STILL IN FORCE AS STRIKE LOOMS”