The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has clarified that no inmate granted clemency under the recent exercise of the […]
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Senate confirms Amupitan as new INEC chair
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following a voice vote by lawmakers […]
Opposition in crisis as two PDP Governors quit within 24hrs, five set to join APC
Barely 24 hours after one another, two state governors from Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have abandoned the party, deepening concerns […]
Douye Diri exits PDP amidst wave of political departures
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has severed ties with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Making the announcement on Wednesday from the exco chamber in […]
Military seizes power in Madagascar as president flees amid ‘Gen Z’ protests
Madagascar’s military has seized control of the country after weeks of youth-led unrest, forcing President Andry Rajoelina to flee abroad amid a deepening political crisis […]
JUST IN: PDP suffers another major blow as Peter Mbah joins APC
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has switched his allegiance from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mbah announced his […]
No one can question Tinubu’s pardons, Law Professor insists — It’s a constitutional right
The Afe Babalola University scholar explains that as long as due process is followed, the President’s decision stands beyond legal challenge. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on […]
Presidential pardon power absolute, can’t be challenged in court – Expert
President Bola Tinubu on October 11, 2025, granted presidential pardon and clemency to 175 persons, including former lawmaker Farouk Lawan, Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced […]
Is the Political System of 21st-Century Africa Authoritarian in Nature?
By Jeremiah Aminu Throughout the course of history, Africa has witnessed the emergence of different governmental systems in the course of its political evolution. In […]
Atiku slams Tinubu’s presidential pardon, calls it ‘mockery of justice’
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s recent grant of presidential pardon, labelling the action as a “reckless use” of power that […]