President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of several convicted persons after signing instruments of clemency and pardons, while excluding offenders convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug trafficking, and arms dealing from the list of beneficiaries. The President’s decision followed extensive consultations with the Council of State and a subsequent review of […]
The Delta State Police Command has dismantled two criminal networks involved in cultism and illegal arms dealing, arresting several suspects and seizing multiple firearms in separate intelligence-led operations across the state. Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the successful operations were part of the Command’s intensified crackdown on […]
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan appears poised to secure a first full term in office as the East African nation heads to the polls on Wednesday, in an election many observers describe as more of a coronation than a contest. With leading opposition figures disqualified and political activity heavily restricted, analysts say the vote is […]
Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has spoken about his long-standing decision to sever ties with the United States, revealing that he received a tax audit letter from US authorities shortly after he destroyed his Green Card in 2016. Soyinka, who made the revelation in a recent interview, explained that the audit letter arrived not […]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has inaugurated 10 new Digital Learning Centres across the country to promote technological literacy and equip young Nigerians with digital skills for the future. The centres, established under the Renewed Hope Initiative in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), are located in Abia, Delta, Edo, Kano, […]
Money Laundering Amendment Bill Scales Second Reading In House Of Reps The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a bill seeking to amend the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-corruption framework and enhance asset recovery mechanisms. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Hon. Yusuf […]
A former Local Government Chairperson in Lagos State is facing scrutiny after reportedly leaving just ₦20 million in the coffers of her Local Council Development Area (LCDA) despite receiving a hefty ₦512 million allocation from the Federation Account only three days before the end of her tenure. The revelation was made public by Lanre […]
New Service Chiefs Nominees Arrive National Assembly Complex For Senate Screening The newly appointed service chiefs on Wednesday arrived at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja for their official screening by the Senate. The exercise marks a major step in President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing restructuring of the nation’s security architecture. The service chiefs, who arrived […]
The Convener of the BAT Ideological Group, Bamidele Atoyebi, has urged political leaders under the All Progressives Congress (APC) to prioritise loyalty and inclusiveness in the distribution of political appointments and empowerment opportunities, emphasising that “not everyone can be appointed, but everyone can be carried along.” Atoyebi made the call during a courtesy visit to […]
A downgraded Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Cuba, bringing heavy rainfall, destructive winds, and widespread power outages after leaving a trail of devastation across Jamaica, which authorities have already declared a disaster area. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC), Melissa once classified as an “extremely dangerous” Category 5 hurricane weakened to […]
