In a significant executive action, President Bola Tinubu has granted pardons and clemency to a range of individuals, from historical figures to contemporary convicts. Here is a list of the key beneficiaries.
Late Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa: A former Army General and poet who was executed...
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President Bola Tinubu has extended mercy to a foundational figure. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the pardon posthumously absolves Herbert Macaulay, a key architect of Nigerian nationalism who was convicted by colonial authorities, alongside 174 others.
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President Bola Tinubu's six-month suspension of raw shea nut exports has caused a split among industry experts. The move is intended to boost local processing, but it has created A Policy Dilemma with potential economic benefits and risks.
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President Tinubu has...
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President Bola Tinubu has departed Japan for a state visit to Brazil, with a scheduled stopover in Los Angeles. This leg of his Diplomatic Circuit follows his attendance at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, marking a new phase of his international...
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Special Adviser Daniel Bwala recently compared President Bola Tinubu to Abraham Lincoln, citing eight leadership qualities that distinguish him from other Nigerian leaders. These traits, he suggests, ensure Tinubu’s enduring leadership in the face of challenges.
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The Presidency has dispelled rumours regarding President Bola Tinubu's health, refuting claims of illness and addressing his recent absence from public events. According to official statements, the President is in good health and continues to fulfil his duties.
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Nigerian leader Bola Tinubu has been conferred with the Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL) as both nations strengthen bilateral ties through new agreements on education, trade, and visa-free travel.
Tinubu becomes first Nigerian president to receive Saint Lucia's highest...
When Nigeria charts new roads, not all regions seem to be on the map. The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has publicly criticised the federal government, led by President Bola Tinubu, for excluding parts of Northern Nigeria, particularly the fragile North East, from key infrastructure funding. For a...