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Governor commutes death sentences for 45 inmates and pardons 41 others

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has commuted the death sentences of 45 convicted prisoners to prison terms. He also granted clemency to 41 other inmates who were serving in different correctional centers throughout the state. Speaking at the 2024 Democracy Day...

Nigerians celebrate democracy on the foundation laid by Abiola

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has encouraged Nigerians to remain steadfast and believe in the ongoing democratic process in the country. He said this during Democracy Day celebration prayers held at the family home of the acclaimed winner of the...

Nigerian government bids to host $5 billion African energy bank

The Nigerian government on Tuesday expressed its willingness to host the African Energy Bank (AEB). The nomination exercise took place on Tuesday at a dinner for the heads of mission of the envoys of the members of the African Petroleum...

Amid repression, Tinubu vows to protect the rights and freedoms of Nigerians

Amid what observers and critics describe as the shrinking of civic space with rampant harassment and detention of journalists and activists, President Bola Tinubu said his administration is committed to protecting the rights and freedoms of Nigerians. Mr. Tinubu spoke...

Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N204.8 Million and 15 Properties in Favor of Fraud Victims

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of N204.8 million, 15 properties and eight luxury cars linked to fraudulent activities perpetrated against some Nigerian companies. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) obtained the judgment against...

Governor kicks against state police

Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas on Tuesday expressed his opposition to the creation of a state police in Nigeria. Kefas said that the existing security structure is capable of addressing the nation's security challenges. In February, the federal and state governments...

Agora Policy criticizes revenue collection costs and calls for reforms

Agora Policy, an Abuja-based policy think tank, has called for a comprehensive review of Nigeria's revenue collection system. In a report released Monday, the policy think tank criticized the current cost-of-collection approach, highlighting its inefficiencies and the disproportionate financial benefits...

Why I’m Pushing for a Government Structure Reform Bill – Editor

The initiator of a bill seeking restructuring and a new model of governance in Nigeria, Akin Fapohunda, said on Monday that the proposals would help resolve some of Nigeria's crises if they became law. Fapohunda appeared on Channels Television's Sunrise...

To develop a nation, leaders must change their customs, not the anthem

To alleviate the hardships and multidimensional poverty experienced by many Nigerians, political leaders have been urged to change their selfish approach to governance and affairs of state. It was said that this is the only way to give a new...

Mbaka calls for N62,000 minimum salary for Nigerian legislators and governors

Popular Catholic priest Ejike Mbaka has chastised Nigerian governors and legislators for “hoarding billions” of naira as benefits but offering Nigerian workers N62,000 as minimum wage. Therefore, Mr Mbaka, an outspoken cleric from the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, suggested that...
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Nigeria's population could rise to 450 million by 2050: experts

Experts have expressed concern about the possible increase in Nigeria's population, which could reach 450 million by 2050 if...
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