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This, the Governor said, is to demonstrate his administration’s commitment to justice reform and reintegrating convicts into society.According to the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), the pardon highlights the governor’s dedication to mercy and rehabilitation.The pardons, granted on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogativ...

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja has ordered the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Attorney-General of the Federatio...

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday, alleged that the chairmen of the 18 local government areas of the state have nothing to show for the N83bn received last year from the Federal Government.The fresh claim by Okpebholo comes two days after he alleged that the chairmen of the 18 LGAs, who have now been suspended, diverted N12bn and gave it to the leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state....

The Inspector General Of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered actions against attackers of the Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters, Borno State....

About nine illegal refining sites were dismantled by the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base at Igbokoda in the Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.The discovery of the site within the Obenla area of the community followed days of surveillance by the naval officers.The Commander of the base, Navy Captain Aliyu Usman, in a statement on Thursday, stated that the operation was carried out on Monday....

President Bola Tinubu has urged the government of the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria and China to enhance trade between the two countries....

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has suspended approvals for the extension of export proceeds repatriation. This is a move aimed at enforcing compliance with existing foreign exchange (forex) regulations.This directive, which came through a circular dated January 8, 2025, applies to both oil and non-oil export transactions.The circular, signed by W.J. Kanya, Acting Director of the CBN’s Trade and Ex...

The Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide has urged Lagosians to report infractions anywhere in the state.“Proper planning cannot be done without the support and contribution of people. This is why my doors are always open for residents of Lagos to make their complaints, report any observed untoward developments, and contribute generally to the sustainable developme...

The People’s Republic of China Government says it would consider Nigeria’s request to expand the bilateral currency swap agreement.China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, revealed this when he briefed State House Correspondents after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.Initially inked in 2018 between the People’s Bank of China and the Central Bank of Nigeria, ...

The Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party have kicked against the N55bn allocated in the 2025 budget for the maintenance of the presidential fleet.This is contained in the 2025 Appropriation Bill sent to the National Assembly for approval.If approved by the lawmakers, over N55.5bn will be spent on total overhauling of three aircraft engines in the presidential fleet, including fuelling, fumigation,...