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EXCLUSIVE: Maryam Sanda’s presidential pardon commuted to 12 years in prison
Following the public backlash that trailed the recent presidential pardon list, the federal government has reviewed and commuted the clemency earlier granted to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted for the murder of her husband, Bilyamin Mohammed Bello, in 2017. According to exclusive findings by WESTERN POST, Sanda will now serve a 12-year prison sentence instead of benefiting from a full…
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Tinubu orders removal of convicted criminals from presidential pardon list
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has directed that individuals convicted of kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and unlawful possession of firearms be removed from the list of beneficiaries under the federal government’s prerogative of mercy. The directive was announced on Wednesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According…
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Tinubu seeks House approval for newly appointed service chiefs
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has written to the House of Representatives, requesting confirmation of the newly appointed service chiefs. According to a post on X by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on Wednesday, the letter was read during plenary, where President Tinubu asked the lawmakers to approve the appointments in line with constitutional provisions. On October 24,…
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Nigeria committed to religious tolerance, Minister Idris tells CNN
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed that Nigeria remains committed to religious tolerance and the protection of freedom of worship for all citizens. Speaking during an interview on CNN on Tuesday night, Idris dismissed claims that the country violates religious freedoms or that terrorists specifically target Christians, describing such assertions as misleading and inaccurate. He…
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Tinubu celebrates Senior Advocate Kola Awodein at 70
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Kola Awodein on his 70th birthday, describing him as a man of integrity and professional excellence whose contributions have greatly enriched Nigeria’s legal landscape. In a goodwill message issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu lauded Awodein for…
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Tinubu pledges stronger economic ties with Denmark
Welcomes Danish billionaire to Nigeria By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening economic and investment ties with Denmark, assuring Danish investors of a stable, reform-oriented business environment. The President gave the assurance on Tuesday while receiving Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen, Chief Executive Officer of Bestseller and Chairman of the Bestseller Foundation, at the…
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U-17 Women’s World Cup: Italy’s coach reveals winning tactics over Flamingos
Head coach of Italy’s U-17 women’s team, Viviana Schiavi, has shared insights on how her side outclassed Nigeria’s Flamingos in their emphatic 4-0 victory. Schiavi’s team put on a dominant display, showcasing tactical discipline and clinical finishing to seal the win. Speaking after the game, the coach expressed pride in her players’ performance and growth throughout the tournament. “Above all,…
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Moments in motion: Embracing a new era of Asia-Pacific cooperation
At the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju and pay a state visit to the ROK from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. “Openness and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific has not only boosted its prosperity, but also injected vitality into the vast…
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Charting a new chapter for Asia-Pacific development through unity, responsibility
Gyeongju, a historic city in South Korea, is about to welcome leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the region’s highest-level, most extensive and most influential economic cooperation mechanism. At the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju and pay a state…
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Lagos permanent secretary pledges support for state’s traffic radio’s expansion
By Adeola Ogunrinde – The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, Mr. Olanrewaju Bajulaiye, has described Lagos Traffic Radio as a station that has come to stay and a trusted companion for motorists and residents navigating traffic across the metropolis. During a working visit to the station, Mr. Bajulaiye commended the management and staff for their dedication…
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