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Tinubu commutes Maryam Sanda's death sentence to 12 years imprisonment

Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- President Bola Tinubu has commuted the death sentence of Maryam Sanda, who was convicted in 2020 for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a domestic dispute. The decision ... Read More


You can't manipulate this DNA' - Wunmi tells father-in-law as his lawyer withdraws services

Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- Omowunmi, widow of the late singer Ilerioluwa "Mohbad" Aloba, has reacted following the withdrawal of Wahab Shittu's law firm, representing her father-in-law, Joseph Aloba, in the ... Read More


Nigeria's Strategic Partnerships: What French military academy's visit to NDA really means

Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- The recent visit of Emmanuel Charpy, a lieutenant general and commandant of the Ecole Speciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr (ESM)-France's foremost military academy-to the Nigerian Defen... Read More


Reps consider bill to entrench LGs as federating units in Nigerian Constitution

Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- The House of Representatives has moved to amend the 1999 Constitution to grant constitutional recognition and full autonomy to local governments and area councils, a reform lawmake... Read More


Ooni of Ife inspires new wave of female tech talents in Lagos

Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- Energy and optimism filled the air at the University of Lagos on Tuesday as 60 young women from different parts of the city showcased their new digital skills at the Ladies in Tech... Read More


NCC strikes deal with Swedfund for 5G network security and reliability in Nigeria

Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has entered a grant agreement with Sweden's development finance institution, Swedfund, to boost the security and reliability of 5G netw... Read More


Judicial interpretation key to tax clarity, investor confidence - FIRS Chairperson

Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- The Chairperson of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zach Adedeji has commended the Nigerian judiciary for its tax rulings, describing them as vital to boosting tax clarit... Read More


Reps approve Tinubu's $2.3bn external borrowing plan to finance 2025 budget deficit

Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- The House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu's request to raise over $2.3 billion from external sources to part-finance Nigeria's 2025 budget deficit, refinance ... Read More


Following public outcry, Tinubu cancels pardon for drug offenders, kidnappers, others

Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the pardon he earlier granted dozens of drug offenders, arms dealers, illegal miners and other convicts. This was disclosed by presidential spo... Read More


JUST IN: Following public outcry, Tinubu cancels pardon for drug offenders, kidnappers, others

Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the pardon he earlier granted dozens of drug offenders, arms dealers, illegal miners and other convicts. This was disclosed by presidential spo... Read More