77 m. ago Venezuela Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize

Machado was honoured "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy," said Jorgen Watne Frydnes, the chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo. The post Venezuela Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 hour ago ‘Mamman Vatsa Was Innocent’, Family Hails Tinubu’s State Pardon

The family of late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa has reacted to the state pardon granted to him by President Bola Tinubu following the ratification of the Council of State on Thursday, saying it welcomed the decision but insisting that late Vatsa was innonent. The spokesman of the Vatsa family, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa, in a statement, […]

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2 h. ago NEC Disavows Illegal Lagos SWAN Election, Petitins IGP, DSS Over Misuse Of Security Personnel

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has unequivocally disowned and condemned the purported election planned by suspended members of the association in Lagos, labelling it illegal, null and void, and a deliberate act of sabotage against the integrity of the organisation. The NEC expressed that the sole aim […]

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4 h. ago Farouk Lawan praises Tinubu for presidential pardon, says his hope is renewed

Farouk Lawan, former member of the House of Representatives, has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting read more Farouk Lawan praises Tinubu for presidential pardon, says his hope is renewed

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5 h. ago Niger Delta Power MD Lauds Tinubu’s Approval Of N4trn Legacy Debt Defrayment

The managing director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Engr. Jennifer Adighije, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration’s commitment to revamping Nigeria’s power sector, following his recent approval of the defrayment of the N4 trillion legacy debts owed to generation companies (GenCos). Recall that in July 2025, President Tinubu met […]

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12 h. ago ECOWAS Moves To Fill Vacancies After Exit Of Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali Nationals

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken steps to fill the vacant positions available, following the exit of the nationals of the AES countries – Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, from the regional bloc. ECOWAS Commission, which is saddled with this responsibility has made a request to the ECOWAS Council Ministers on […]

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12 h. ago AMAC Exempts Residential Buildings From Radio, TV Taxes In FCT

The chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has directed the immediate withdrawal of the radio and television tax imposed on residential houses within the area council. The decision followed widespread concerns and outcries from residents who expressed dissatisfaction with the new levy. The directive was announced in a statement […]

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13 h. ago Tinubu pardons Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, Lawan, grants clemency to 175 inmates

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, pardoned Mamman Vatsa, who was sentenced to death over a treason charge in 1986, under read more Tinubu pardons Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, Lawan, grants clemency to 175 inmates

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14 h. ago Tinubu grants presidential pardon to Herbert Macaulay, Lawan, others

Tribune Online Tinubu grants presidential pardon to Herbert Macaulay, Lawan, others President Bola Tinubu on Thursday granted a posthumous pardon to a Nigerian nationalist, Herbert Macaulay, and Tinubu grants presidential pardon to Herbert Macaulay, Lawan, others Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Makinde Appoints Members Of OYSIEC, LAUTECH Hospital Governing Council

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed members into the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) and the Governing Council of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. The governor appointed eight persons as members of OYSIEC, while seven persons were appointed as members of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Governing Council. These were […]

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14 h. ago New INEC Chair Will Inherit Burden Of Unresolved Matters, Says Ex

The former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr Mustapha Lecky, has said that the newly appointed Chairman of the Commission, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, will inherit a number of legacy burdens and reputational challenges that have lingered since the 2023 general election. Dr Lecky stated this on Thursday night while speaking […]

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14 h. ago Tinubu pardons Macaulay, Vatsa, Lawan, grants clemency to 175 inmates

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, pardoned Mamman Vatsa, who was sentenced to death over a treason charge in 1986, under read more Tinubu pardons Macaulay, Vatsa, Lawan, grants clemency to 175 inmates

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15 h. ago Tinubu pardons Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, Lawan, grants clemency to 82 prisoners

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a significant exercise of his constitutional power, President Bola Tinubu on Thursday granted pardons and clemency to a wide range of Nigerians, including prominent historical figures and former legislators, while also reducing sentences of numerous inmates across the country. In a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on […] The post Tinubu pardons Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, Lawan, grants clemency to 82 prisoners appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago VIDEO: Tinubu Grants Presidential Pardon To Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, 173 Others

Vatsa, a poet, was among the 17 people who received presidential pardons following the endorsement of the National Council of State. The post VIDEO: Tinubu Grants Presidential Pardon To Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, 173 Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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16 h. ago Council of State approves NPC chairman, okays 1% FAAC deduction for Police Trust Fund

.…clemency for 175 prisoners …800 persons for 2024/2025 national honours award The National Council of State on Thursday, approved the read more Council of State approves NPC chairman, okays 1% FAAC deduction for Police Trust Fund

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17 h. ago Council of State endorses Tinubu’s prerogative of mercy, national honours for 959 Nigerians, Bill Gates

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a remarkable demonstration of the constitutional power of prerogative of mercy and national recognition, President Bola Tinubu has approved a significant array of presidential clemency and honoured a wide spectrum of Nigerians and friends of Nigeria in the 2024/2025 national honours awards. Governor of Kaduna Uba Sani, speaking to State […] The post Council of State endorses Tinubu’s prerogative of mercy, national honours for 959 Nigerians, Bill Gates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Makinde constitutes OYSIEC board, LAUTECH teaching hospital governing council

Tribune Online Makinde constitutes OYSIEC board, LAUTECH teaching hospital governing council Governor Makinde has charged all the new appointees to approach their respective duties with dedication and unwavering loyalty to the state. Makinde constitutes OYSIEC board, LAUTECH teaching hospital governing council Tribune Online

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17 h. ago Council of State approves 1% deduction from FAAC for police trust fund

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a landmark decision aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture, the Council of State presided over by President Bola Tinubu has approved an upward revision of the statutory allocation to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) from 0.5 per cent to 1 per cent of the Federation Account. This development […] The post Council of State approves 1% deduction from FAAC for police trust fund appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Professor Joash Amupitan Named New INEC Chairman By National Council Of State

The National Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement was made on Thursday, following a Council meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu presented Amupitan as the […] The post Professor Joash Amupitan Named New INEC Chairman By National Council Of State appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Council Of State Okays Tinubu’s Nominee As New NPC Chair, Pardons 82 Prisoners

The National Council of State has approved the appointment of Dr. Aminu Yusuf from Niger State as the new chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC) and also endorsed the grant of presidential clemency to 175 inmates across the country. Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, disclosed this to State House correspondents after the Council of […]

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