06.05.2026

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Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon List Triggers Outrage Over Drug Offenders and Convicted Killers

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President Bola Tinubu’s approval of 175 presidential pardons has provoked a national backlash after the list was found to include convicted drug offenders and murder convicts. Opposition leaders and civil society groups call it a moral setback for a government that had pledged discipline and rule of law reform...

Legendary Nigerian Evangelist Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai Passes On at 80

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Renowned Nigerian evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, has died at the age of 80. His family described his passing as a “glorious transition” after six decades of global ministry that impacted millions. The revered preacher passed on October 6, 2025, after a lifetime of devoted service....

Tinubu, NSA and NIA Boss Join Aqaba Process in Rome as Nigeria Moves to Fortify Counterterror Network

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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rome to attend the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting, a counterterrorism summit jointly hosted by Jordan and Italy. The talks, which draw leaders and intelligence chiefs from across Africa, will address terrorism in the Sahel, maritime insecurity, and digital radicalisation in West Africa....

FAAN GOES CASHLESS — NIGERIA’S AIRPORTS ENTER THE DIGITAL ERA

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a nationwide cashless policy, beginning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. The rollout, which will extend to all FAAN-managed airports by Q1 2026, aims to eliminate revenue leakages, block corruption channels, and transform passenger experience....

Shea Nut Market Roars Back — Nigeria’s Export Ban Sparks 18 % Price Surge and Local Industry Boom

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Nigeria’s controversial ban on raw shea nut exports has triggered an unexpected rebound, with domestic prices soaring 18 % above pre-ban levels as local processors ramp up capacity. Analysts say the move is reshaping rural economies and proving that value-addition policies can actually pay off....

“Nigeria Is Greater Than PENGASSAN” — Shettima Clashes with Labour Over Dangote Refinery Shutdown

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Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has waded into the escalating clash between oil workers and the Dangote Refinery, warning that no union or individual is greater than the nation. His remarks ignited a fierce response from labour leaders who accused the government of bias and corporate protectionism....

Tinubu Approves ₦4 Trillion Bond to Clear Power Debts, Restore Investor Confidence

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President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦4 trillion bond to clear legacy debts owed to power-generation firms and gas suppliers, a decisive step expected to reset liquidity in Nigeria’s electricity market, attract new investment, and rebuild confidence across the energy value chain....

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