The Presidency has released full details of the 175 persons President Tinubu recently granted Presidential pardon and clemency. A statement released by Bayo Onanuga, says the President decided to grant them a pardon based on the reports that the convicts had shown remorse and good conduct. The statement adds that the President forgave some…
Ian Watkins, former lead singer of Welsh rock band Lostprophets, has died at the age of 48 following an attack at HMP Wakefield, a high-security prison in West Yorkshire. Watkins was serving a 29-year sentence for a series of serious sexual offences, including crimes involving children. He was also subject to an additional six years…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has made it clear that the National Assembly will not allow the disruptive actions of any single member to derail its proceedings. He emphasized that upholding Senate rules is crucial to maintaining Nigeria’s democratic values. In a statement released on Saturday, October 11, by his media aide Eseme Eyiboh, and titled…
President of Peru, Dina Boluarte, was removed from office on Thursday, October 9, after a late-night congressional vote in which parties across the political spectrum called for her ouster. Boluarte has been under investigation for months over various allegations, including bribery and involvement in a deadly crackdown on protesters in 2022. She has denied all allegations…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved presidential pardon and clemency for 175 individuals, following recommendations endorsed by the National Council of State during its meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Abuja. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the clemency list includes…
On-air personality Dotun has expressed his preference for the interview approach of Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni over that of Channels TV’s political correspondent Seun Okinbaloye. His comment came in response to a post on X (formerly Twitter), where a user compared the questioning styles of both journalists during interviews with politicians. Reacting to…
A tragic accident along the Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State claimed the life of a pregnant woman and left several others injured on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The crash involved a payloader, a Toyota Camry (registration number AAB-248 MK), and a commercial tricycle (marked JGB-643 VD). Spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and…
An arrest warrant has been issued for a 45-year-old woman accused of breaking into her ex-boyfriend’s home in Toledo, Ohio, and assaulting him, resulting in serious injury. Jeanita Hopings faces charges of felonious assault and aggravated burglary following an alleged incident that occurred on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. According to court documents, Hopings is…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by President Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has called on the Federal Government to take firm, fair, and immediate action to stop the ongoing violence and killings targeting Christian communities across the country—particularly in Northern Nigeria. In a strongly worded statement, CAN emphasized that the continued loss of life…
Elon Musk and his social media company, X (formerly Twitter), have reached a settlement with four former top executives over a dispute involving $128 million in severance pay. The group—former CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal, Chief Legal Officer Vijaya Gadde, and General Counsel Sean Edgett—sued the company in 2024. They alleged Musk withheld…
