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Breaking: Independence: Gov Mbah Pardons, Commutes Sentences of 13 Inmates

Inknews October 2, 2026 0

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the pardon, release and commutation of sentences of 13 inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service in the state as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary.The governor exercised his power of Prerogative of Mercy under

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Independence: Mbah Pardons, Commutes Sentences of 13 Inmates

Inknews October 1, 2026 0

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has approved the pardon, release and commutation of sentences of 13 inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Centres in the state to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary.The governor exercised his power of Prerogative of Mercy under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), following consultation with the Advisory

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Tinubu Extends 2025 Budget Implementation to December 31

Inknews September 30, 2026 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended the implementation of the 2025 budget by three months, signing the Appropriation (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill, 2025, into law.The amendment extends the budget implementation period from September 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026.The President’s assent came a day after the Senate and the House of Representatives swiftly passed the […]

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Tinubu extends vacation, to return weekend

Inknews September 21, 2026 0

By Idowu KayodePresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his working vacation by a few days and is expected to return to Nigeria at the weekend, the Presidency has said.Tinubu departed Nigeria on August 30 for London to begin the working vacation before moving to Paris, France, where he met with French President Emmanuel Macron and […]

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Vacation: Atiku bombs Tinubu

Inknews September 21, 2026 0

By Idowu KayodeFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to explain who is constitutionally exercising presidential authority in Nigeria following the expiration of the three-week vacation announced for the President.Tinubu departed Nigeria on August 30 for Europe for what the Presidency described as a three-week annual vacation. The

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Tinubu skips UNGA again, sends Shettima

Inknews September 20, 2026 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will once again skip the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York, with Vice-President Kashim Shettima mandated to represent him at the 81st session of the global gathering.Tinubu has not personally attended the UN General Assembly since he became president in May 2023. Instead, Shettima has represented Nigeria’s president at […]

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Nigeria can’t control events in global oil market, says Tinubu

Inknews September 19, 2026 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Nigeria cannot control developments in the global energy market but can reduce its exposure to fluctuations in international oil prices by accelerating the adoption of cheaper alternative energy sources.Tinubu made the remarks in a statement on Saturday while giving an update on the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, following

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Xenophobia: Mbah welcomes 112 Enugu returnees from S/Africa, gives N77m support

Inknews September 17, 2026 0

By Mohammed Wakil Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has welcomed 112 indigenes of the state who returned from South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks, assuring them of the state government’s support in rebuilding their lives. The returnees, comprising 77 families, were received on Thursday at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, where the governor

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Enugu inaugurates c’ttee on judiciary autonomy, sets Oct deadline

Inknews September 17, 2026 0

By Kayode IdowuThe Enugu State Government has inaugurated a Joint Technical Committee to develop a framework for implementing financial autonomy for the state judiciary, with the committee expected to submit its final report by 12 noon on October 19, 2026.The committee was inaugurated on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, […]

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Traditional rulers endorseMbah’s re-election bid

Inknews September 17, 2026 0

By Mohammed Wakil Traditional rulers from the Awkunanaw cultural zone of Enugu State have declared their collective support for Governor Peter Mbah’s re-election bid in the 2027 governorship election.The monarchs, under the aegis of the Council/Forum of Ndi Igwe from the Awkunanaw Extraction of Nkanu, comprise traditional rulers from communities in Nkanu West and Enugu