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Tinubu Reverses Maryam Sanda’s Pardon, Reduces Sentence To 12 Years
Bola Tinubu has reversed the presidential pardon granted to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted of the killing of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, in Abuja. In the official gazette released by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, her sentence was reduced from death to 12 years imprisonment. It revealed that…
Senate Steps Down Debt Report For Screening Of New Service Chiefs
The Senate has dissolved into a Committee of the Whole to commence screening of the newly appointed service chiefs about two hours after they arrived the National Assembly complex. At the start of proceedings, the report of the Commitee on Local and Foreign Debts on New External Borrowing in the 2025 Appropriation Act, Refinance of…
We’ve Received Threats From Terrorists To Bomb National Assembly Complex – Reps
Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Internal Security, Garba Muhammad, says the National Assembly has received threats from terrorists to bomb the complex. Garba made this disclosure at a public hearing on a bill seeking to establish the Legislative Security Directorate, which seeks to enhance security management, protect lawmakers, staff members and visitors to the…
Trump Permanently Revokes Wole Soyinka’s US Visa
The United States government under President Donald Trump has revoked Nobel Laureate and internationally acclaimed writer, Professor Wole Soyinka’s visa to the country. Soyinka disclosed this on Tuesday at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island, where he addressed journalists on the issue. Noting that he was taken aback by the decision, Soyinka said he…
Terrorism: Judge Begs Kanu In ‘God’s Name’ To Consult Lawyers
Proceedings in the terrorism trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, took a dramatic turn on Monday, as the trial judge resorted to begging the defendant “in the name of God Almighty to consult properly,” before proceeding to defend himself. Noting that Kanu had earlier fired his lawyers and opted…
Amupitan Pledges Collaboration With National Assembly For Credible, Fair Elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, has pledged to work closely with the National Assembly to deliver a credible, fair, and transparent electoral process for Nigeria. According to a statement by INEC on Monday, Prof. Amupitan made the commitment while addressing participants at the 56th Annual National Conference…
Government Increased Revenue Not Reflecting On Masses — Atedo Peterside
Nigerian entrepreneur and investment banker, Atedo Peterside, has criticised the Federal Government for failing to translate rising revenues into better living conditions for citizens. The economist, in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said the government should focus on policies that attract investors and build public confidence in the economy. “The government is supposed…
Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie Nominated For FIFPRO Women’s World XI (FULL LIST)
Super Falcons defender, Michelle Alozie, has made the shortlist for the FIFPRO Women’s XI with teammates Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Esther Okoronkwo — all instrumental in Nigeria’s 2024 WAFCON triumph — missing out. FIFPRO, which means the Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs Professionnels, announced the shortlist on Monday. “The FIFPRO Women’s World 11…
PDP Postpones Screening Of Aspirants For 2025 National Convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed the screening of aspirants for its 2025 national convention. In a statement on Monday, the opposition party said it was moved due to “unforeseen” issues. “The National Convention Organizing Committee (NCOC) of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has put on hold the screening of aspirants…
Alleged Defamation: Charges Against Natasha Not Abuse Of Court Process – AGF
The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has faulted claim by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that the charges filed against her before the Federal Capital Territory High Court and the Federal High Court Abuja, amounts to an abuse of court process. The AGF’s office said the charges were duly…