The Council of State has approved the exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy for 175 persons across several categories. The decision followed a presentation by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Thursday, who conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s recommendations based on the report of the Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, at Thursday’s Council of State meeting held at the State House, Abuja. Even though the full names of the beneficiaries are yet to be published, reports have said that pardons were granted to one of Nigeria’s founding fathers, Herbert Macaulay and…
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The Obidient Movement has congratulated Professor Joash Amupitan on his appointment as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group recently listed what it expects of the new Chairman and the commission ahead of the forthcoming elections. In a statement jointly signed by the National Coordinator and Director of Strategic Communications and Media, Dr Yunusa Tanko and Nana Kazaure, in Abuja, the movement expressed hope that his tenure will guarantee credible elections for many years. According to Peter Obi’s supporters, Nigerian voters are hoping that Amupitan’s appointment will mark a major milestone in the electoral history…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that it remains strong and united despite ongoing reports of planned defections by some of its governors. The party recently revealed that its foundation is solidly rooted in the people and not in individual ambitions. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Abuja, PDP’s National Publicity Secretary and Secretary of the Media and Publicity Sub-Committee for the party’s 2025 National Convention, Debo Ologunagba, said that the party will not be distracted by the “orchestrated defections” by the APC. According to him, the attention generated by the reports of defections from the PDP…
Popular Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold has said that collaborating with his wife, Simi, is always seamless. AG recently revealed that he cherishes his creative partnership with the love of his life. Speaking during a new interview, whenever he is working on a song, Simi effortlessly makes the record better by making her own creative additions while mixing in the studio. According to him, Simi consistently improves his tracks with quality backups or adjustments during mixing, and he doesn’t even have to be present for her to make it happen. AG stated that he reciprocates from time to time by providing…
Nollywood actor and comedian Okele has shared a provocative idea to address Nigeria’s challenges with politicians. He recently revealed that the country should look into “signing” ex-presidents from other nations if Nigerian leaders fail to deliver. In a recent clip translated to English, he said that signing politicians from abroad to rule in Nigeria, just like football clubs do when the transfer window is open, might be the political change Nigeria needs to thrive. “You know in football, coaches move from one club to another. So why can’t Nigeria adopt that method? If we have a president who isn’t performing,…
Popular singer Ed Sheeran has shared how he found the right balance between his family life and his career. He recently revealed that his life only works when his family is around him. On the latest episode of “Mythical Kitchen’s Last Meals,” Ed was asked whether his two daughters and wife, Cherry Seaborn, would join him on his upcoming tour. Responding, the musician stated that his girls have been going on tour with him since 2022, and he intends to keep it that way. “My girls have been on tour with me since [the] start of Mathematics, my 2022 tour.…
Popular Hollywood actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are reportedly in a live-in relationship again after living separately for years. Reports have said that Will and Jada are currently staying together after years of their romantic separation. Recall that the couple tied the knot in 1997, welcomed two kids, Jaden and Willow, and got romantically separated in 2016. However, they are still legally married and even went as far as claiming their relationship has now become a “life partnership.” Reacting to the latest development, an insider has revealed that Will and Jada’s unexpected decision to live together is more…
Popular singer Taylor Swift has refuted reports saying she turned down the opportunity to perform at the 2026 Super Bowl. She recently revealed that the reports saying she rejected the rapper’s offer are false, and fans have been reacting. Speaking on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Swift explained that she never declined the opportunity to take the stage because she would not own the footage. According to her, while Jay-Z has always been good to her over the years, he has not formally presented a Super Bowl offer to her or her team. “No. Here’s the thing. JAY-Z has…
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has announced that he’ll be leading a protest march on October 20 to demand the release of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore recently described the planned demonstration as a “historic” march to the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. In a post shared on his X handle, he wrote, “We now have a date for the historic #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest march to the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. It is October 20 at 7 am,” he wrote. Recall…
The Presidency has disputed the latest economic report by the World Bank, which estimated that 139 million citizens are living in poverty. FG recently described the figure as unrealistic, saying that it is completely detached from the country’s economic realities. In a post shared on his official X handle, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, revealed that the poverty figures must be “properly contextualised” within the limits of global poverty measurement models. According to him, even though the country cherishes its collaboration with the World Bank, the figures released in its latest report are…
