3 d. ago Falana Reveals Constitutional Errors In Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has faulted the recent presidential pardon granted to some convicts by President Bola Tinubu in exercise of his power of prerogative of mercy, describing the exercise as a “colossal embarrassment” tainted by Illegalities and constitutional errors. Speaking on ARISE News Channel’s ‘The Morning Show’ […]

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4 d. ago Presidential Pardon ‘Is Irreversible’, Tinubu Acted Unconstitutionally – Lawyer

A legal practitioner and public affairs analyst, Frank Tietie, has said that President Bola Tinubu lacked the constitutional power to revoke or reverse a pardon once it has been lawfully granted. Tietie stated this on Thursday during an interview on ARISE News Channel, while reacting to President Tinubu’s decision to reverse the presidential pardon earlier […]

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6 d. ago Madagascar Junta Unveils Cabinet Dominated By Old Guard Despite Youth

Madagascar’s new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has unveiled a 28-member cabinet filled with prominent figures from the island nation’s political establishment, defying calls from young protesters for a complete break from the past following the ouster of President Andry Rajoelina. Randrianirina, who seized power following days of protests earlier this month and was sworn […]

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6 d. ago What to know about Paul Biya, the world’s oldest president who never loses

In 1984, Biya survived a coup attempt by elements of the presidential guard; the episode strengthened his hold on power and was one of...

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1 week ago VIDEO: Tinubu Can Give Nigerians New Constitution In Six Months — Agbakoba

Olisa Agbakoba, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, says the office of the President wields too much power that does not promote the needed development in the states, hence, the need for devolution of power. The post VIDEO: Tinubu Can Give Nigerians New Constitution In Six Months — Agbakoba appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Reps Move To Whittle Down President’s Power Of Sacking EFCC Chairman

The House of Representatives has passed through to second reading, a bill seeking to amend the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004, to guarantee greater institutional independence, operational efficiency and accountability of the anti-graft agency. Sponsored by Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi (APC, Plateau), the bill seeks to insulate the EFCC from political control […]

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2 w. ago Madagascar President Names Civilian PM After Military Takeover

The new president has promised a civilian government and collaboration with "all the driving forces of the nation" after the military takeover, rejecting last week accusations of having led a coup. The post Madagascar President Names Civilian PM After Military Takeover appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Fear Of Protest Stops Nigerian Military From Seizing Power From Civilians — Sowore

Against the backdrop of fear of possible return to power by the Nigerian military, human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has said that the fear of public protests has always kept the Nigerian military under control and deter them from seizing power. Speaking on the MIC […]

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2 w. ago Madagascar’s Military Leader Sworn In As President Amid Political Upheaval

Madagascar’s political landscape shifted dramatically this week as Colonel Michael Randrianirina, the 51-year-old commander of the elite CAPSAT unit, was sworn in as president, following a military intervention that forced President Andry Rajoelina to flee the country. The ceremony at the High Constitutional Court in Antananarivo on Friday, October 17, 2025, formalised his appointment, drawing […]

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2 w. ago Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s president after dramatic military takeover

Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar’s president on Friday, marking the climax of a fast-moving power struggle that has read more Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s president after dramatic military takeover

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Presidential Pardon Exercise Under Review, Subject To Change — AGF Fagbemi

Following days of backlash trailing the exercise of power of prerogative of mercy by President Bola Tinubu on certain categories of inmates, the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has clarified that no inmate approved for clemency under the latest exercise has been released from custody, saying that the process […]

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2 w. ago Impeached Madagascar President Confirms He Fled Says In ‘Safe Place’

Rajoelina accused the National Assembly of colluding with the military to remove him from office. The post Impeached Madagascar President Confirms He Fled Says In ‘Safe Place’ appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago African Union suspends Madagascar after military coup ousts civillian president

The African Union (AU) has suspended Madagascar following a military takeover that removed President Andry Rajoelina from power, deepening political read more African Union suspends Madagascar after military coup ousts civillian president

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2 w. ago Military Seizes Power In Madagascar As President Impeached, Flees

Madagascar experienced a dramatic shift in power as an elite military unit, CAPSAT, assumed control of the country following the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina. The move came after the national assembly voted to remove Rajoelina for desertion of duty, amid weeks of anti-government protests over power shortages and water supply issues. On Tuesday commander […] The post Military Seizes Power In Madagascar As President Impeached, Flees appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Federal Government, GenCos Seal Framework For ₦4tn Power Sector Debt Repayment Plan

  The Federal Government and electricity generation companies (GenCos) have finalised the implementation framework for the ₦4trillion Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan — a landmark initiative approved by President Bola Tinubu to restore financial stability, unlock private investment, and ensure reliable power supply across Nigeria. The framework, concluded at a meeting held in Abuja […]

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2 w. ago Elite unit of Madagascar army seizes power in tiny Indian Ocean country

Madagascar’s military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island, an army colonel said on Tuesday, after President Andry Rajoelina read more Elite unit of Madagascar army seizes power in tiny Indian Ocean country

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2 w. ago Madagascar Military Unit Seizes Power After President Impeached

CAPSAT played a major role in the 2009 coup that first brought Rajoelina to power. The post Madagascar Military Unit Seizes Power After President Impeached appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Madagascar president warns of coup attempt as more soldiers join protests – Reuters

Madagascar’s presidency said on Sunday that an attempt to grab power by force was under way as more soldiers threw read more Madagascar president warns of coup attempt as more soldiers join protests – Reuters

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3 w. ago Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon Undermines Justice, Encourages Criminality — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s recent exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy, describing it as a reckless misuse of power that undermines justice and accountability in Nigeria. In a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, Atiku said the presidential pardon, which saw clemency granted to 175 convicts […]

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3 w. ago Madagascar faces military mutiny as elite soldiers turn against president

A powerful military unit in Madagascar has declared that it is taking control of the country’s armed forces, escalating a read more Madagascar faces military mutiny as elite soldiers turn against president

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