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Tinubu’s Clemency: FG Clarifies No Inmate Released Yet Under Presidential Prerogative of Mercy

The Federal Government has clarified that no inmate has been released under President Bola Tinubu’s recent Prerogative of Mercy exercise, saying the process remains in its final administrative stage. Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi explained that the Council of State’s approval was followed by standard legal verification to ensure full compliance with the rule of law before any releases occur.

APC Secures Two-Thirds Majority in Senate After New Wave of Defections

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Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has achieved a two-thirds majority in the Senate following fresh defections from opposition lawmakers across multiple states. The new alignment strengthens the party’s legislative control and gives President Bola Tinubu unprecedented leverage over reform bills and confirmations.

Governor Peter Mbah Dumps PDP for APC — Ends PDP’s 25-Year Grip on Enugu and the South-East

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Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending over two decades of PDP dominance in the South-East. Mbah says the move aligns the state with the Tinubu administration’s reform vision and national development drive.

Father of Late Bilyaminu Bello Begs for Mercy: “Free Maryam Sanda for the Sake of the Children”

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In an emotional appeal that has reignited national debate on justice and forgiveness, Bello Isa, father of the late Bilyaminu Bello, has pleaded with Nigerian authorities to grant clemency to Maryam Sanda, his daughter-in-law sentenced to death for his son’s murder in 2017. His plea, he says, is born not of denial but compassion for the two children left behind.

Tinubu to ECOWAS: Declare Resource Theft an International Crime

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to designate resource theft and illegal mining as international crimes, warning that the menace fuels arms trafficking, insecurity, and economic decline across the region.

Nigeria Joins Commonwealth Drive to Unlock $2 Trillion Trade Potential by 2030

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Nigeria has joined 55 other Commonwealth nations in a renewed effort to unlock an estimated $2 trillion intra-Commonwealth trade potential by 2030. The initiative, announced at the Commonwealth Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Washington D.C., aims to strengthen economic resilience and expand digital and sustainable trade across member states.

Tinubu Mourns Kenya’s Raila Odinga — Africa Pays Tribute to a Statesman

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President Bola Tinubu has sent heartfelt condolences to the people of Kenya following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a towering democrat whose legacy will endure across the African continent. Odinga’s passing has reignited conversations about regional leadership and African unity.

Nigeria’s Inflation Eases to 18.02% — CBN Cuts Rates for the First Time in Five Years

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Nigeria’s inflation rate eased again in September 2025, falling to 18.02 % year-on-year from 20.12 % in August, according to new figures released by the...

Rewane Projects 18% Inflation by November, Warns Fiscal Risks Amid Oil Price Decline

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Leading economist Bismarck Rewane has predicted a drop in Nigeria’s inflation rate to 18% by November, citing authentic growth in GDP and stabilising FX rates. He, however, warned that falling oil prices and a bloated cost of governance could widen fiscal deficits unless spending and debt service obligations are urgently curtailed.

Petrol Nears ₦1,000/Litre Nationwide as Dangote Refinery Supply Glitch Tightens Market

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Petrol prices have surged to as high as ₦1,000 per litre across major Nigerian cities following reported supply disruptions at the Dangote Refinery. Independent marketers blame depot operators for hiking ex-depot prices after the refinery halted loading. The resulting scarcity has sparked panic buying, long queues, and fears of fresh inflationary pressure nationwide.