5 h. ago Fubara thanks Tinubu for posthumous pardon, national honours for Ogoni 13

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, for his decision to bestow posthumous pardon on the Ogoni 9, and the prestigious national honours awards on the Ogoni 4. Governor Fubara spoke at the Government House, Port Harcourt, on Friday, while reacting to the unanimous […] The post Fubara thanks Tinubu for posthumous pardon, national honours for Ogoni 13 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago General Vatsa’s Family Commends President Tinubu Over Posthumous State Pardon

"Justice can never be denied but can only be delayed, the family is convinced that the late Vatsa must be a Happy person today in his grave by this singular act of compassion by President Tinubu,''spokesperson of the family, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa, said The post General Vatsa’s Family Commends President Tinubu Over Posthumous State Pardon appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago Tinubu Approves Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria Police Trust Fund

President Bola Tinubu has approved the conferment of 959 national honours and endorsed reforms to strengthen the funding framework for the Nigeria Police Force. The announcements followed marathon sessions of the National Council of State and the Police Council at the State House, Abuja. Addressing journalists on Thursday after the meetings, the Permanent Secretary of […] The post Tinubu Approves Reforms To Strengthen Nigeria Police Trust Fund appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Gov Fubara Hails Tinubu For Posthumous Pardon, National Honours On Ogoni 13

Fubara appealed to the people of RuversState, particularly the Ogoni people, to see the Federal Government’s decision as a significant step towards addressing age-long demands of the communities, The post Gov Fubara Hails Tinubu For Posthumous Pardon, National Honours On Ogoni 13 appeared first on Channels Television.

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34 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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36 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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37 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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40 h. ago Unmet demands: EAUED unions join nationwide protest, issue strike ultimatum to FG

Tribune Online Unmet demands: EAUED unions join nationwide protest, issue strike ultimatum to FG Addressing journalists amidst hundreds of protesting staff, Comrade Adetunji Michael Adesina accused the government of bad faith, citing its repeated failure to honour agreements reached with the unions. Unmet demands: EAUED unions join nationwide protest, issue strike ultimatum to FG Tribune Online

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63 h. ago UN Recognises NCoS Officer Olukemi Ibikunle For Groundbreaking Prison Reforms In Congo

A Nigerian corrections officer, Olukemi Ibikunle, has been honoured with the 2025 United Nations Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers for her outstanding contributions to prison reform and rehabilitation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Ibikunle, who serves as the Corrections Unit Engineer with the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in […]

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68 h. ago Tinubu Honours Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu With CON Award For Conducting Free, Fair 2023 Election

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday honoured the outgoing chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, with the national award of Commander Of The Order Of The Niger (CON) in recognition of his dedicated service to the country. The announcement was made through a statement released on Tuesday by the presidential spokesperson, […] The post Tinubu Honours Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu With CON Award For Conducting Free, Fair 2023 Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Asaba Massacre: Asaba People Deserve Formal Apology, Says Asagba

The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof.) Epiphany Azinge (SAN) has emphasised the need for a befitting national monument in honour of the victims of the Asaba massacre, reaffirming that the Asaba people deserve a formal apology from a sitting president for the injustice of the killings. The monarch made the call on […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu Confers National Honour On Yakubu, Accepts Exit As INEC Chairman

Presidential spokesman said the honour was part of the recognition for Yakubu's contributions to the nation. The post Tinubu Confers National Honour On Yakubu, Accepts Exit As INEC Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago President Tinubu To Visit Plateau For APC Chairman’s Mother’s Burial Saturday

  President Bola Tinubu will depart Lagos on Saturday, October 4, for Jos, Plateau State capital, to attend the funeral prayers in honour of Nana Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, mother of the APC National Chairman, Professor Nantewe Yilwatda Goshwe. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President will later address Church Leaders across […]

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9 d. ago Soyinka honoured as Tinubu unveils N68bn refurbished national theatre

Tribune Online Soyinka honoured as Tinubu unveils N68bn refurbished national theatre In a ceremony that also marked Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu was officially recommissioned on 1 October 2025 and renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, following a multi-year public–private restoration. Soyinka honoured as Tinubu unveils N68bn refurbished national theatre Tribune Online

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1 week ago Fubara, 24 governors expected as Tinubu commissions Uzodinma’s legacy projects

…. Owerri event turns mini APC convention Owerri, the Imo State capital, is wearing regal looks, as the state prepared read more Fubara, 24 governors expected as Tinubu commissions Uzodinma’s legacy projects

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2 w. ago 2025 Igbo Day Will Honour Memory Of Late Patriots – Ohanaeze

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has said the 2025 Igbo Day celebration will be used to honour the memory of late Igbo patriots. The national publicity secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Ezechi Chukwu, said the event will capture the essence of Igbo unity, remembrance and resilience. The 2025 Igbo Day is scheduled […]

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2 w. ago VIDEO: National Honours For Ogoni Four Defining Moment In Struggle For Ogoniland — Magnus Abe

He expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for honouring the late Ogoni Four, describing the move as a unifying moment for the people of the state. The post VIDEO: National Honours For Ogoni Four Defining Moment In Struggle For Ogoniland — Magnus Abe appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago 31 years after, Tinubu honours Ogoni Four with national awards

Tribune Online 31 years after, Tinubu honours Ogoni Four with national awards Thirty-one years after their deaths, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday conferred posthumous national honours of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on the late Ogoni leaders.... 31 years after, Tinubu honours Ogoni Four with national awards Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tinubu and I have made peace, we’re working together – Fubara

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Rivers State Governor, Sim Fubara, has affirmed that peace has been restored between him and President Bola Tinubu following their first meeting after the lifting of his’s suspension on September 17th. He met with the president at the Presidential Villa on Monday night, September 22, 2025, signaling a renewed working relationship […] The post Tinubu and I have made peace, we’re working together – Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Fubara declares peace with Wike after meeting Tinubu at Aso Villa

Tribune Online Fubara declares peace with Wike after meeting Tinubu at Aso Villa “You’re aware the suspension was lifted on the 17th, and I came in on the 19th. Ideally, it was proper for me to see Mr. President to inform him that... Fubara declares peace with Wike after meeting Tinubu at Aso Villa Tribune Online

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