Kenyan President William Ruto has defended his order for police to shoot at protesters’ legs, insisting he has no regrets and that the law permits the use of force to protect lives.
Tinubu approved a reviewed list of 175 convicts for pardon and sentence reduction to ensure fairness and due process.
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has ordered a multi-agency review of President Bola Tinubu’s 175-man pardon list amid allegations that ineligible names were fraudulently inserted.
The Osun State government has withdrawn its suit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) over withheld local government funds, saying the case has been overtaken by events.
Some Madagascar soldiers have joined protesters in defiance of orders to open fire, as anti-government demonstrations grow across the country.
Rep Obi Aguocha has praised the DSS and Attorney General for swiftly facilitating medical care for detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
Former NNPCL chief Mele Kyari was released after EFCC questioning over alleged financial misconduct, as court proceedings on frozen accounts linked to him continue.
EFCC is questioning ex-NNPCL boss Mele Kyari over alleged misconduct in Nigeria’s $7.2bn refinery turnaround maintenance programme.
Mele Kyari, the immediate past Group Managing Director of NNPCL, is being quizzed by EFCC investigators in Abuja.
President Javier Milei was pelted with stones during a campaign rally near Buenos Aires as corruption allegations against his sister fueled violent clashes.