President Bola Tinubu has bowed to public outrage over the presidential pardon given to 175 convicts some weeks ago. In a new development, the list has been reduced to 86. The new list include controversial Maryam Sanda and other hardened criminals. Sanda was sentenced to death in 2020 for the killing of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello. She had already spent six years and eight months at the Suleja Medium Security…

Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), warned on Wednesday that Nigeria’s security challenges will continue unless the nation improves its information management. Oluyede, who appeared before the Senate for his screening, described his previous tenure as the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) as “very challenging.” READ ALSO: Senate confirms Oluyede as new CDS Addressing the lawmakers, he acknowledged that while national security has seen significant improvements,…

The Senate had confirmed General Oluremi Oluyede as the news Chief of Defence Staff. The confirmation of Oluyede followed screening by the red chamber and otherly newly appointed service chiefs at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. His confirmation took place about an hour of his arrival and other nominees. Earlier, Oluyede, who led the delegation, arrived at the National Assembly complex around 10 a.m. with other senior officers to…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has refuted claims by some foreign officials that terrorists operating in Nigeria exclusively target Christians, stating that such narratives are misleading and inaccurate. Speaking on CNN yesterday night, the minister clarified the nation’s security challenges, emphasising that the Nigerian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of religion and that the country is highly tolerant. Idris argued that some claims, particularly from…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disclosed that the Federal Government, FG, has received applications for Nigerian citizenship from a total of 170 foreign nationals. The minister made this announcement on his X page yesterday following his meeting in Abuja with the newly established Citizenship Advisory Committee. READ ALSO: FG pledges $220m investment to boost youth employment through NJFP 2.0 The Committee’s primary mandate is to meticulously review all applications…

The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Kwarra, on Tuesday officially concluded his five-year tenure and handed over the leadership of the Commission to the Federal Commissioner representing Niger State, Muhammad Dattijo. Dattijo will serve as Acting Chairman pending the swearing-in of Aminu Yusuf by President Bola Tinubu. The brief but symbolic handover ceremony, held at the NPC Headquarters in Abuja, was attended by Federal Commissioners, the Director-General,…

The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has said that the removal of fuel subsidy has ushered in a new era of deregulation, creating vast opportunities for innovation, investment, and digital transformation across the nation’s downstream energy sector. During his Independence Day broadcast marking Nigeria’s 65th anniversary, President Bola Tinubu stated that ending the fuel subsidy was a difficult but essential decision aimed at rescuing the economy and ensuring…

Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has revealed that the United States of America has revoked his visa, effectively preventing his entry into the country for the foreseeable future. Soyinka made the disclosure during a media parley on Tuesday at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island, explaining that he was unaware of any wrongdoing that could have warranted the decision. “It is necessary for me to hold this conference so…

Read about the worst prisons in the world, where torture, overcrowding, and neglect reign. When we talk about the worst prisons in the world, we uncover stories not just of confinement, but of human suffering at its most extreme. Behind fortified walls and iron bars, thousands of inmates endure cruelty, starvation, and neglect that defy the basic standards of human rights. From the jungles of Africa to the deserts of…

The Nigerian Senate has accelerated the confirmation process for the recently appointed Service Chiefs, rescheduling the screening from next week to Wednesday, October 29. The decision was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio shortly after he read a letter from President Bola Tinubu requesting the Senate to confirm the new military leadership. READ ALSO: Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of newly appointed service chiefs Akpabio explained that the change in schedule was…

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed social media reports alleging a promotion scandal within the Nigeria Police Force, describing them as false and aimed at tarnishing the image of the institution. Egbetokun made the clarification on Tuesday in Abuja during the decoration ceremony of 19 newly promoted senior officers, including Deputy Inspector General of Police Mohammed Dan-Kwara, Assistant Inspector General of Police Nkechi Eze, the Force…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to political parties in Osun State to conduct peaceful, transparent, and law-abiding primaries ahead of the 2026 governorship election. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Dr Mutiu Agboke, made the appeal on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Commission’s state office in Osogbo. Dr Agboke said the engagement was part of INEC’s ongoing efforts to ensure that all…