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Tinubu grants clemency to 82 inmates, pardons Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, Farouk Lawan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a series of presidential pardons and clemencies, including posthumous pardons for Nigerian nationalist Herbert Macaulay and the late poet and military officer, Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, who was executed in 1986 after a treason trial. The President also granted clemency to 82 inmates and reduced the prison terms of 65 others, while seven…
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Flamingos’ coach unveils squad for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere has named attacking midfielder Shakirat Moshood, goalkeeper Sylvia Echefu, defender Jumai Adebayo, and forward Queen Joseph among a squad of 21 players to represent Nigeria at this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup finals in Morocco. The Flamingos arrived in Morocco’s commercial and industrial capital, Casablanca, on Wednesday for the final phase of preparations ahead…
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President Tinubu mourns Christopher Kolade, describes him as intellectual treasure
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of veteran broadcaster, diplomat, and corporate leader Dr. Christopher Kolade, describing him as “one of Nigeria’s intellectual treasures” whose integrity and lifelong service to the nation will remain a lasting legacy. In a statement personally signed by the President on Thursday, he said he received the news of Dr.…
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Pinnick outlines benefits of new FIFA role to Nigerian sports
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has described his appointment as Deputy Chairperson of the FIFA Men’s National Teams Competitions Committee as a recognition of Nigeria’s growing influence in global sports. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, Pinnick expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying the appointment represents not only a personal achievement but…
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2027: Makinde knocks Adelabu over ‘Èmi Lókàn’ remark
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has taken a subtle jab at the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, following the latter’s viral “Èmi Lókàn” declaration while unveiling his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in the state. Adelabu, in a widely circulated video, had proclaimed that after contesting in 2019 and 2023, it was now his…
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Tinubu hails Shagaya, Governor Inuwa for exemplary leadership on birthdays
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to business mogul Hajiya Bola Shagaya and Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State on the occasion of their birthdays. In separate messages issued on Wednesday, October 9, 2025, the President praised both celebrants for their outstanding contributions to national development and service to humanity. President Tinubu lauded…
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Council of State approves Aminu Yusuf as NPC Chairman
By Kunle Sanni – The Council of State has unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Aminu Yusuf from Niger State as Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC). The announcement was made by Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, shortly after the Council’s meeting held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Governor Sani disclosed that the appointment followed…
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Nigeria’s hopes lifted as CAF modifies World Cup qualifying criteria
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revised the qualification criteria for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualifiers following the withdrawal of Eritrea from the campaign. In a circular dated March 14, 2025, and signed by CAF’s Director of Tournaments and Events, Samson Adamu, the continental body outlined new procedures to ensure fairness in determining the four best runners-up…
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OAU SSANU, NASU join nationwide protest over delay in fulfilling agreements
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) chapter, on Thursday joined their counterparts nationwide in a one-day protest against the Federal Government for failing to show sincerity in resolving long-standing issues.The protest, held on the OAU campus in Ile-Ife, was…
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Redeemer’s University VC urges graduates to see challenges as opportunities to serve
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State, Professor Shadrach Akindele, has charged graduating students of the institution to confront life’s challenges with courage and purpose, describing them as “mission fields,” not excuses to give up. Speaking during the university’s 17th convocation, tagged “The Indomitable Set of 2025,” Akindele said the institution has prepared its…
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