As part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has granted pardon to six inmates serving various sentences in correctional facilities across the state.

In a statement released to the press, the governor explained that the clemency was extended to inmates who had shown remarkable improvement in their behaviour and conduct while in custody.

Governor Fintiri stated that the gesture aligns with the spirit of national reflection and the government’s commitment to rehabilitation and reintegration of reformed individuals into society.

Oyo State Government has called on citizens to embrace unity across ethnic and religious lines, emphasising that national progress is only possible through collective harmony.
Speaking at the Independence Day celebration held at Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Adebayo Lawal, stressed the importance of unity in building a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria.
He noted that, despite the nation’s challenges, Nigerians must remain hopeful and committed to forging ahead together.
The Deputy Governor urged citizens of Oyo State and Nigerians at large to continue to support the current administration in its drive to deliver good governance.

Ghana’s Black Starlets have advanced to the final of the WAFU Zone B Under-17 championship after defeating Golden Eaglets of Nigeria 2-0 in the semi-finals.
The victory also means Ghana has secured qualification for the 2026 Under-17 AFCON in Morocco.
To reach the last four of the regional competition, the Golden Eaglets topped their group, which included the Benin Republic and Burkina Faso.

The Democratic Union of Builders, a party launched by President Brice Oligui Nguema, is leading in the first round of legislative elections, winning fifty-five out of a hundred and forty-five seats in the National Assembly.
This marks the country’s first legislative vote since a 2023 military coup.
A second round is set for October 11th, where seventy-seven undecided constituencies will determine the final makeup of parliament.

The Federal Government has announced a resolution to the recent industrial dispute involving the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), resulting in the suspension of strike action and the redeployment of affected staff.

Following a two-day dialogue between representatives of the Federal Government, PENGASSAN, and Dangote Refinery management, an agreement was reached to reinstate workers who were previously disengaged for their affiliation with the union. In response, PENGASSAN has officially suspended its two-day strike against the company.

Confirming the development in a statement issued in Abuja, the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mohammed Maigari Dingyadi, stated that the Dangote Group has committed to redeploying the affected employees to other roles within the company. He further assured that no worker would suffer any loss of pay as a result of the redeployment.

The swift resolution reflects the government’s efforts to maintain industrial harmony in the oil and gas sector, particularly at a time when the country is pursuing economic reforms.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to unite in the task of rebuilding the nation. In his Independence Day address, he acknowledged the economic difficulties brought on by recent reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies, but maintained that the measures were necessary to avert a larger crisis. He emphasized the need for Nigeria to shift from being a consumer economy to one focused on production.