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The immunity clause, as enshrined in Section 308 of the Nigerian Constitution, has been a subject of intense debate among legal scholars, politicians, and the general public. This provision grants immunity to certain public officials, including the President, Vice President, Governors, and Deputy Governors, protecting them from both civil and criminal proceedings while in office. The immunity clause was initially intended to protect public officials from frivolous lawsuits and allow them to focus on governance without unnecessary distractions. However, over time, this provision has been criticized for creating a culture of impunity, where public officials feel they are above the…

By Connor Stringer On Friday, the Canadian prime minister and former governor of the Bank of England was forced to deny allegations he copied 10 passages of text for his 1995 doctorate. The allegations are a blow to his election campaign. He faces a knife-edge vote on April 28 after calling a snap election against the backdrop of an aggressive trade war with Donald Trump. Passages of his thesis from his doctorate in economics from Nuffield College were published appearing to show verbatim quotes, paragraphs or lightly amended excerpts from previous works without proper attribution. Geoffrey Sigalet, from the University of British…

Sir Keir Starmer’s plans to form a “coalition of the willing” in support of Ukraine are facing mounting scepticism from senior Conservative figures, who argue that the proposed alliance lacks substance and staying power. Andrew Griffith, the shadow business secretary, cast doubt on the initiative, questioning whether European allies would commit meaningfully to the project—particularly under UK leadership. “I am sceptical about proposals for a pan-European coalition of the willing, because when the going gets tough, the willing don’t turn out to be that willing,” Griffith said in an interview with The Telegraph’s Politics Newsletter. “At current levels of funding,…

By Adeniyi Yusuf President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, and others have called for a full-scale manhunt following the brutal killing of 16 travellers in the Uromi area of Edo State. It gathered that the men, a group of Hausa hunters, were travelling from Port Harcourt to Kano and passed through Edo. However, they were detained by local residents who accused them of being kidnappers.Several videos of the brutal killings emerged online on Friday morning. In one of the videos circulating online, some men lay motionless on the ground, seemingly lifeless, with a tire…

President John Mahama of Ghana, who is currently leading ECOWAS’s efforts to mediate with the military juntas of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, met with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Thursday, March 27, to update him on recent developments in the ongoing negotiations with these estranged states. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Mahama revealed that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is still engaged in discussions with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). However, he acknowledged that the talks had been complicated, urging that ECOWAS must continue its efforts to restore dialogue with the three nations,…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, wife of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, over the tragic passing of her daughter, Mrs. Bisola Kola-Daisi. In a statement issued on Friday, March 28, and signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the loss as both unexpected and heartbreaking, offering his deepest sympathies to the bereaved family. “In a poignant conversation with the grieving mother on Thursday, President Tinubu conveyed his sincere condolences, acknowledging the sudden and heart-wrenching departure of a cherished daughter, devoted wife, and…

President Bola Tinubu will on Friday, March 28, participate in a special prayer session at the National Mosque in Abuja to commemorate his 73rd birthday, which falls on Saturday, March 29. The event will bring together fellow Muslims for a moment of spiritual reflection and supplication for the nation. In a statement released on Thursday, March 27, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, revealed that President Tinubu would utilise the occasion to express gratitude to God for His continuous preservation and support as he leads the country. The statement, titled ‘President Tinubu To Mark 73rd…

President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has removed the country’s top military official, Lieutenant General Anselem Sanyatwe, from his post and reassigned him to serve as Minister of Sports—a move that is fuelling speculation of internal tensions and pre-emptive maneuvering ahead of the 2028 general elections. In an official statement released Tuesday, the Zimbabwean presidency confirmed that Sanyatwe had been “retired and reassigned” following the recent vacancy in the sports ministry. The role became open earlier this month after former minister Kirsty Coventry was elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marking a historic milestone for the continent. However, Sanyatwe’s…

A bill aimed at empowering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct general elections on the same day has successfully passed its second reading in the Nigerian Senate. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Electoral Act 2022 in a bid to reduce the spiralling costs of elections, shorten campaign periods, and allow elected officeholders to participate as ad hoc delegates in party congresses. Leading the debate on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Senator Saliu Mustapha emphasised the unsustainable financial burden of elections, noting that the cost has surged from ₦1.5 billion in 1999 to a staggering ₦350…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is in the final stages of preparing for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and is set to be listed on the stock market, according to a recent announcement. In a statement issued by Olufemi O. Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, the company revealed that it is currently in the midst of selecting project partners ahead of its public listing. This selection process will focus on identifying the most advantageous partnerships to support the IPO. “NNPC Ltd is at the final stage of getting listed in the capital market,…