Presidency Justifies Granting 175 Inmates, Ex-Convicts Clemency

Following a backlash that greeted the clemency granted 175 inmates and ex-convicts by President Bola Tinubu after last Thursday’s meeting of the National Council of States (NCS), the Presidency has risen in stout defence of the action, insisting that some beneficiaries had shown remorse and been of good conduct while others were pardoned due to…

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Former Innovation Minister Nnaji Denies Wrongdoing, Explains Resignation

Embattled former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has said his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet was a decision to protect his integrity and prevent distractions to the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He had resigned from his post on Tuesday, amid controversies surrounding academic records and allegations of certificate forgery. Nnaji,…

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Tinubu Seeks Approval For $2.35B External Loan, $500M Sovereign Sukuk

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally written to the House of Representatives seekingpermission to raise $2.347 billion from the international capital market. The funds are intendedto partly finance the 2025 budget deficit and refinance maturing Eurobonds. Concurrently, healso requested approval to issue a $500 million sovereign sukuk, which would be Nigeria’s firstsuch issuance in international…

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U.S. Senators Accuse Attorney General of Politicising Justice

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi faced intense criticism from Democratic senators during aSenate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, where she was accused of transforming theDepartment of Justice (DOJ) into a tool for political retribution. The senators claim she’stargeting President Trump’s perceived enemies under the guise of law enforcement. Senator Dick Durbin sharply condemned the direction…

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Innovation Minister Uche Nnaji Resigns Amid Certificate Scandal

The issue of certificate forgery by a government official is making the rounds again. As the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has resigned following allegations of certificate forgery levelled against him. Before his resignation, an investigation revealed that Nnaji did not complete his university education and that both the bachelor’s degree and…

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Badenoch Unveils Plan to Deport 750,000 Illegal Migrants from UK in Five Years

UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has announced an ambitious immigrationenforcement plan that aims to deport 750,000 illegal migrants from the United Kingdom over thenext five years.Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester on Sunday, Badenoch said herproposal would involve the creation of a new “Removals Force”, modeled after the U.S.Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

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Imo State Government Begins Payment of ₦104,000 Minimum Wage

The Imo State Government has formally commenced payment of the newly approved ₦104,000minimum wage to its civil servants, fulfilling a promise made by Governor Hope Uzodimma.State workers received payment alerts reflecting their new earnings over the weekend, promptingwidespread jubilation across the state. Many workers expressed gratitude to God andcommended the governor for fulfilling his pledge….

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