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Anti-graft, security agencies raise alarm over “smuggled names” — EFCC, NDLEA insist list must be pruned downAGF Fagbemi says process still under review, assures Nigerians of transparency and due diligenceIn what appears to be a major twist in the unfolding controversy surrounding the recent presidential pardon list, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be forced toContinueContinue reading “Under Fire: Tinubu Moves To Drop Controversial Names From Presidential Pardon List Amid National Outcry”

In a decisive move to restore peace and stability across Kebbi State, Governor Nasir Idris has entered into a strategic security partnership with a Chinese global security consortium, G-Safety, aimed at tackling banditry, kidnapping, and the notorious Lakurawa terrorist group terrorising communities in the state.The agreement, described by government officials as a “strategic collaboration onContinueContinue reading “Kebbi Signs Security Pact With Chinese Firm To Crush Bandits, Lakurawa Terrorists– Governor Idris Moves To Deploy Advanced Intelligence, Surveillance Technology”

Public affairs commentator and activist, Mahdi Shehu, has called for the immediate exposure of public officials and politicians allegedly parading forged academic certificates while holding key positions in government and the private sector.In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Shehu said Nigeria’s leadership space has been overtaken by “academic impostors,” insisting that theContinueContinue reading “Expose Certificate Forgers in Power, Mahdi Shehu Tells Nigerians”

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to repatriate Nigerian women and their children currently detained in Libyan prisons, describing their continued incarceration as a national embarrassment and a grave human rights concern.Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan made the call during Tuesday’s plenary while moving an additional prayerContinueContinue reading “Senator Natasha Tasks FG On Repatriation Of Nigerian Women, Children Held In Libyan Prisons”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the name of Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) to the Senate for confirmation as the substantive Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).The President’s request was contained in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session. Tinubu urged lawmakers to give the nomination “expeditious considerationContinueContinue reading “Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Prof. Joash Amupitan as Authentic INEC Chairman”

Ganye Chiefdom Christian Youth Forum Lauds Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed’s Lifelong Commitment To Unity, DevelopmentBy Bimga Shamaki The Ganye Chiefdom Christian Youth Forum (GCCYF) has honoured Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed, the Walin Ganye, with a Special Award of Excellence for his outstanding leadership, philanthropy, and enduring dedication to the peace and progress of Ganye Chiefdom and AdamawaContinueContinue reading “Walin Ganye Honoured For Exceptional Leadership, Peacebuilding, And Service To Humanity”

Amid growing global outrage over the use of capital punishment, Germany, Australia, and Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) France — also known as Lawyers Without Borders — have called for urgent and decisive action to abolish the death penalty in Nigeria.The call followed President Bola Tinubu’s recent presidential pardon, which saw seven inmates on death rowContinueContinue reading “STATE PARDON: 🇩🇪🇦🇺🇫🇷 Germany, Australia, ASF France Mount Pressure On Nigeria To End Death Penalty — Say Tinubu’s Pardon Not Enough”

Victim’s relatives accuse Presidency of mockery of justice, say pardon reopens deep wounds and dehumanises the dead The family of the late Bilyaminu Bello has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to grant a presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted and sentenced to death for killing her husband, describing the action as “theContinueContinue reading “OUTRAGE AS TINUBU PARDONS MARYAM SANDABilyaminu’s Family Cries Foul, Calls It “The Worst Injustice””

Cleric says Israel-Hamas truce proves negotiating with bandits can bring peace; warns security agencies not to sabotage local deals Katsina — In a fresh and provocative appeal that is already stirring debate, Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi on Monday renewed his call for the Federal Government to open peace talks with bandit groups operating acrossContinueContinue reading “SHEIKH GUMI URGES DIALOGUE — “If Israel Could Make Peace, Why Not Us?””

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent decision to grant presidential pardons to dozens of convicted drug traffickers and smugglers, describing it as a “national disgrace” that undermines Nigeria’s anti-narcotics campaign and emboldens criminality across the country.In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday and signed by the party’s NationalContinueContinue reading “ADC Slams Tinubu Over Clemency For Drug Traffickers, Says Move Undermines Nigeria’s Anti-Narcotics War”