Category: Nigeria News

Tinubu Under Pressure to Drop Controversial Names from Pardon List

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CSOs Writes President Tinubu, Demands AGF Oluwatoyin’s Tenure Extension

In the midst of mounting public outrage over the inclusion of some high-profile and violent offenders among those pardoned by President Bola Tinubu, there were hints on Thursday that some names on the presidential pardon list approved by the Council of State, as presented by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), may be removed. The presidential pardon, which is typically granted to commemorate national occasions, was also intended to decongest prisons and foster reconciliation. The Attorney-General’s statement stated that the decision was made in accordance with recommendations…

Nigeria’s Hajj Camp Slots Reduced to 2$67,000$ by Saudi Arabia

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Ahead of the 2026 Hajj, Saudi officials have drastically reduced the number of camp seats available to Nigerian pilgrims. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has expressed concern that this cut could severely restrict participation the following year. “NAHCON, States Discuss Hajj Costing and Other Critical Issues; Ministry Briefs NAHCON on Tour Operators,” the commission said in a statement released Thursday. Only 66,910 lodging spots had been authorised on Saudi Arabia’s NUSUK Masar portal, despite Nigeria’s declared allotment of 95,000, according to the announcement, which was signed by Fatima Usara,…

Tinubu, Obasanjo Attend Governor Abiodun’s Mother’s 90th Birthday

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To commemorate the 90th birthday of Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Abiodun, mother of Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, dignitaries from all over the nation, including President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, gathered on Wednesday at St. James’ Anglican Church, Iperu-Remo. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele were also…

Senate to Screen New INEC Chairman Amupitan Today

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Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan will be screened by the Senate today (Thursday) for the role of Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman. Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, the Senate’s director of information, made the statement in a circular that was distributed to reporters in Abuja on Wednesday. The development occurs just twenty-four hours after Senate President Godswill Akpabio read President Bola Tinubu’s letter requesting Amupitan’s prompt confirmation on the Senate floor. Part of the circular stated: “The Office of the Secretary, Research and Information would like to inform the public and press that…

Kidnap Kingpin Evans Re-arraigned by Lagos for Murder of Two Cops

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In connection with the alleged murder of two police officers, Evans, also known as Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, the convicted billionaire kidnapper, was re-arraigned before Lagos State High Court Judge Oyindamola Ogala on Monday. Evans and his co-defendant, Joseph Ikenna Emeka, are involved in the case, which was transferred from the Ikeja Division’s Justice Adenike Coker. Nelson Onyejiakor represented Emeka, Charity O. represented Evans, and A. O. Azeez, the prosecution attorney, represented the Lagos State Government at the resumption of the proceedings. Azeez notified the court that the case had been moved…

Retired AIG to Lead Probe into Fatal Osun Amotekun Killings

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A retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police named Wale Abbas will head the inquiry into the alleged murders of three Akinlalu town residents by members of the state’s Amotekun Corps, according to Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. Abbas, who is currently the Chairman of the Osun Amotekun Board, has been instructed to make sure that the Corps Commander, Adekunle Omoyele, is thoroughly investigated for his involvement in the incident. During a condolence visit to Akinlalu on Monday, Governor Adeleke revealed this information, promising the injured victims full medical care and ensuring…

Fubara Swears In New SSG, Issues Warning Against Power Abuse

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Benibo Anabraba was sworn in as the new Secretary to the State Government on Monday by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who urged him to carry out his responsibilities with integrity and refrain from abusing his position of authority. The appointment of Anabraba was Funara’s first significant appointment since he was reinstated when President Bola Tinubu lifted the six-month emergency rule on September 18. Anabraba, who previously served as the existing administration’s Commissioner for Housing, was the All Progressives Congress’s Minority Leader in the Rivers State House of Assembly. He…

Miyetti Allah Demands Military Probe Following Kaduna Killings

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The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria’s  (MACBAN) Kaduna State chapter has charged local government representatives and certain military personnel of involvement in the “targeted killing and persecution” of Fulani herders in Southern Kaduna. The association denounced what it described as “a recurring pattern of violence, injustice, and betrayal” against its members in the region in a forcefully worded statement headlined “A Betrayal of Justice,” which was signed by its chairman, Alhaji Abdulhamid Musa Albarka, and provided to Arewa PUNCH. According to MACBAN, on September 28, 2025, armed militiamen…

Oluremi Tinubu Secures Qatar Foundation Aid to Curb Out-of-School Crisis

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Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, has convinced the Qatar Foundation to support efforts to alleviate the nation’s escalating out-of-school youth problem. Mrs. Tinubu met with Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned, the founder and chairperson of the Qatar Foundation, to discuss ways to support the Federal Government’s efforts to overhaul the education system for Almajiri and out-of-school children. Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, revealed this in a statement on Monday. Nigeria has more than 15 million out-of-school children, the greatest number in the…

‘Worst Possible Injustice’: Bilyaminu’s Family Condemns Maryam Sanda’s Pardon

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The presidential pardon of Bilyaminu Bello’s wife, Maryam Sanda, who was found guilty and given the death penalty for his murder, has been denounced by his family. “The worst possible injustice any family could be made to go through” is how they characterised the transfer. President Bola Tinubu’s decision to include Sanda among the 175 prisoners recently pardoned under the Prerogative of Mercy principle, according to a statement released on Monday by Dr. Bello Mohammed on behalf of the family, has reopened deep wounds that had just begun to heal.…