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Regent of Abagana and ex-Presidential Aspirant, Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze The Regent of Abagana and a former Presidential Aspirant, Dr Nwachukwu Anakwenze, has advised the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, SAN, to work with a deep sense of patriotism in superintending over the sensitive electoral body. Amupitan, a professor […]

set to verify papers of 8 associations seeking registration as political parties By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given an update on the ongoing process for the registration of new political parties in Nigeria, following its earlier announcement on September 11, 2025. In a statement issued on Thursday by the […]

Reactions have trailed President Bola Tinubu’s withdrawal of pardon for the convicted husband killer, Maryam Sanda, several drug barons, and others whose offences were deemed severe before sentencing. The presidential pardon had earlier been extended to Maryam Sanda, the woman convicted of killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, in 2017. However, the Presidency has now approved […]

President Bola Tinubu has revoked the earlier presidential pardon granted to dozens of convicted drug offenders, kidnappers, arms dealers, illegal miners, and others. The decision was announced on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, who said the move followed widespread public criticism and a review ordered by the president. Tinubu initially approved clemency for about […]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the introduction of a 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel imports into Nigeria. The initiative is aimed at protecting local refineries and stabilising the downstream market, but it is likely to raise pump prices. In a letter dated October 21, 2025, reported publicly on October 30, […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, ordered the permanent forfeiture of $49,700 allegedly recovered from Dr Nura Ali, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Sokoto State, during the 2023 general elections. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the order after counsel for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related […]

President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the pardon earlier granted to 175 convicts, including drug traffickers, kidnappers and fraudsters, following public outrage that trailed the initial clemency list released on October 11. This came as the President ordered a review of the pardon granted at the National Council of State meeting on October 9, 2025. A […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have inaugurated a Joint Task Force on the Enforcement of Compulsory Third-Party Motor Insurance and the Digitalisation of Passenger Manifests. Meant to strengthen road safety management and promote insurance compliance across Nigeria, yhis strategic partnership marks a new era […]

Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and Afenifere chieftain, Basorun Seinde Arogbofa Tinubu has laid pathway for regional development – Aiyedatiwa His reforms rebuilding Nigeria – Sanwo-Olu, Akande Governors, traditional rulers, ministers and regional leaders from the Southwest on Wednesday renewed the call for powers devolution and true federalism as the […]

By John Dike,Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies have pledged to wage a joint and decisive war against vote buying and other electoral offences during the forthcoming Anambra State Governorship Election slated for Saturday, November 8, 2025. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, made the declaration on Tuesday during a […]