Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on Tuesday granted a Christmas pardon to Sunday Jackson, the farmer who was controversially sentenced to death after killing a herder while defending himself during an attack on his farm.Jackson, whose case had sparked outrage among human rights activists and farming communities, was convicted
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has queried alleged alteration of Nigeria’s tax laws after they were passed by the National Assembly and before they were signed into law by President Bola Tinubu.Atiku, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), described the alleged “illegal and unauthorised alterations” as “a brazen
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a 16-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his son Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and an associate, Hajia Bashir Asabe, over alleged money laundering and unlawful
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The Federal Government on Monday, declared Dec. 25; Dec. 26 and Jan. 1, 2026, as public holidays to mark the Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations.The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, gave the announcement in a statement by Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, in Abuja.Tunji-Ojo
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a pump price of ₦739 per litre across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations. This move represents a significant milestone in the refinery’s mission to deliver affordable fuel to Nigerians and stabilize the downstream petroleum market.
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Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, Sunday Dare, has said that the remaining 130 students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State, regained their freedom on Sunday, bringing to an end one of Nigeria’s largest recent mass school kidnappings.Dare disclosed this
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American rapper Nicki Minaj has opened up on why she chose to publicly speak about the alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria.She said her decision was driven by personal connections to the country and disturbing reports of violence against worshippers.Minaj spoke on the issue during a surprise appearance at AmericaFest, where
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has declared the Indomie Brand Noodles (Vegetable Flavour) product unsafe for consumption and ordered its immediate mop-up nationwide following a safety recall by foreign regulators.In Public Alert No. 041/2025, published on Friday, the agency said French consumer safety authority
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At least 42 Nigerians have been deported from Ghana’s Ashanti region following court rulings over alleged offences including prostitution, fraud and related criminal activities.Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti regional minister, confirmed the deportations on Thursday in a Facebook post, saying the removals followed judicial processes involving multiple cases.Amoakohene said the deportees included
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United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has clarified the reasons behind the recent visa restrictions on Nigerians, stressing that the measures form part of broader security procedures and are not targeted at Nigerian citizens.Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday in Abuja during the visit of a U.S. Congressional
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