Category: #Governance
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NIGERIA SECURES ₦758 BILLION BOND TO PAY LONG-OVERDUE PENSIONS AND REBUILD TRUST
The Nigerian government has approved a groundbreaking ₦758 billion bond to settle longstanding pension liabilities, including pension increases owed since 2007, marking a significant step towards protecting retirees. The move, announced by Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, the Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), aims to clear a backlog of about ₦758 billion in pension debts…
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SPECIAL SEATS BILL: NIGERIANS LEADING THE FIGHT FOR WOMEN’S POLITICAL INCLUSION
The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) has made it clear that the Special Seats Bill before the 10th National Assembly is purely a Nigerian initiative, driven and owned by Nigerians with no international funding or sponsorship. Mr. Clement Nwankwo, PLAC’s Executive Director, emphasized this during a stakeholder consultation in Abuja, pointing out that the…
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FRSC AND NAICOM LAUNCH JOINT TASK FORCE TO ENFORCE MOTOR INSURANCE AND DIGITALIZE PASSENGER MANIFESTS
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have inaugurated a Joint Task Force to enforce compulsory third-party motor insurance and digitalize passenger manifests across Nigeria. The ceremony took place in Abuja, led by FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed and NAICOM Executive Commissioner Olusegun Omosehin. This partnership ushers in a new…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS REVIEW, EXCLUDES SERIOUS OFFENDERS FROM FEDERAL PARDON LIST
Following nationwide concerns, President Bola Tinubu has directed a thorough review of the federal pardon list, removing individuals convicted of serious crimes like kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, illegal arms possession, and fraud. The decision came after consultations with the Council of State and public feedback. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga explained that the review was…
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NDLEA CELEBRATES MAJOR WINS: 45,853 ARRESTS, 8.5 MILLION KGS OF DRUGS SEIZED IN 30 MONTHS
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has marked impressive milestones in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Retired Brigadier-General Buba Marwa, NDLEA Chairman, announced that in the last two and a half years, the agency has arrested 45,853 suspects, confiscated over 8.5 million kilograms of illicit drugs, and…
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NDLEA CHAIRMAN RETIRED BRIG.-GEN. BUBA MARWA URGES NIGERIAN YOUTHS TO LEAD FIGHT AGAINST DRUG ABUSE
Retired Brigadier-General Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), called on Nigerian youths to become intellectual ambassadors and advocates in the battle against drug abuse. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at the 2nd Peace Magazine Honour Roll Ceremony in Abuja, Marwa congratulated the awardees for their academic excellence and…
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SOUTHWEST REGION CALLS FOR HERITAGE REBIRTH AND UNITY AT CITIZEN-GOVERNMENT SUMMIT IN AKURE
Leaders and stakeholders from the South-West Nigeria region gathered in Akure on Wednesday to urge decision-makers and authorities to prioritize the heritage and unity of the zone. The two-day Citizen-Government Engagement Summit, themed “Strengthening Democracy Through Dialogue: Assessing Progress, Charting the Future,” was organized by Afenifere and DAWN Commission, aiming to deepen democratic processes and…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU RELEASES FINAL LIST OF GRANTED MERCY AND COMMUTATION OF SENTENCES
President Bola Tinubu has officially released the final list of individuals granted clemency, reduced sentences, or full pardon under the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy. The updated list, which has been carefully reviewed, now includes 86 beneficiaries, with some having their death sentences commuted to life imprisonment, and others receiving full pardons. Among those benefiting are…
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NPC LEADERSHIP TRANSITION: NASIR KWARRA HANDS OVER TO MUHAMMAD DATTIJO AS ACTING CHAIRMAN
The National Population Commission (NPC) in Nigeria has officially seen a smooth leadership handover as Chairman Nasir Isa Kwarra concluded his five-year tenure and handed over to Federal Commissioner Muhammad Usman Dattijo, who will serve as Acting Chairman. This ceremony took place at the NPC headquarters in Abuja. Kwarra expressed gratitude for the support from…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU URGES NEW SERVICE CHIEFS TO DELIVER RESULTS WITH PROFESSIONALISM AND DISCIPLINE
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized that the security and safety of all Nigerians is the foremost priority, calling on the newly appointed military chiefs to deliver measurable outcomes swiftly and efficiently. His directive highlights the urgent need for renewed national security leadership. The recent appointments—Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu…
