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Half Of Presidential Pardon Nominees May Be Dropped As Tinubu Orders Fresh Vetting.
According to Nivo News, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has ordered a comprehensive multi-agency review of the recently proposed presidential pardon list following allegations that unauthorized names were added by some low-level committee members.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
It was gathered that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), and the Nigeria Police Force are jointly conducting a fresh vetting exercise to ensure due diligence and integrity in the process.
Reliable sources disclosed that the review could lead to the removal of more than half of the individuals initially recommended for clemency. President Bola Tinubu is reportedly awaiting the outcome of the exercise before giving his final approval.
The President had earlier granted clemency to 175 inmates convicted of various offences as part of his constitutional prerogative of mercy. However, the decision sparked outrage after it emerged that some controversial names, including individuals allegedly linked to corruption and drug-related crimes, were included on the list.
Security and anti-graft agencies were said to have raised red flags, prompting the Attorney-General to suspend the approval process and initiate a full background check. Inside sources revealed that certain low-ranking officers in the pardon committee “smuggled in” names of individuals who did not meet the official criteria for pardon.
“Some low-level officers included names that were never recommended. The President is unaware of some of these insertions,” a senior security source disclosed. “The list has been sent to NDLEA and other agencies for proper review. Some cases are still active, and those affected remain in custody.”
A top official in the Office of the Attorney General confirmed that the screening was deliberately designed to prevent a recurrence of past controversies surrounding questionable pardons. The review, the official said, reflects President Tinubu’s directive to uphold transparency and accountability in all government processes.
Meanwhile, sources within the Presidency revealed that preliminary reports from the EFCC, ICPC, and NDLEA have already flagged several names currently under investigation. The agencies are expected to submit their final reports soon, after which the President will receive a vetted list for approval.
According to the insider, “From what I’ve seen, more than half of the nominees might be dropped once the findings are concluded. The government wants to ensure no one with ongoing corruption or criminal cases benefits from the pardon.”
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to remain highly committed and professional, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their dedication.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination, where he also praised staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock exam.
Oloyede said many of the issues recorded during the mock exercise were due to poor assessment of centres by some technical officials.
He further stated that incentive packages would be awarded to teams that perform exceptionally, particularly in handling exam materials and submitting timely reports.
Reiterating JAMB’s zero-tolerance stance on malpractice, he warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He also disclosed that biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems have been deployed to protect the integrity of the exercise.
Candidates whose biometrics cannot be verified, he added, will be rescheduled to write the exam at approved centres.
Meanwhile, a NAN correspondent monitoring proceedings at Aduvie International School, Jahi, reported that the first session scheduled for 8:30 a.m. began slightly behind schedule at about 8:40 a.m.
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday inspected security deployments at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the inspection is part of proactive measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing examinations.
The UTME is scheduled to run nationwide from April 16 to 18, 2026.
During the exercise, CP Sanusi assessed security arrangements put in place to safeguard candidates, examination officials, and CBT facilities.
He also engaged with centre supervisors, assuring them of adequate security presence throughout the examination period.
Adeh added that the CP reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt the examinations would be met with decisive action in line with the law.
Over 700 former terrorists who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into their communities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian military has also dismissed reports alleging that beneficiaries of Operation Safe Corridor are being recruited into military institutions.
According to African Independent Television, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier-General Yusuf Ali, made this known during a media tour of the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre in Gombe, North-East Nigeria.
He said many Nigerians still misunderstand the Federal Government’s structured counter-terrorism initiative, which is designed to restore peace in communities affected by insurgency.
Brigadier-General Ali explained that the programme focuses on rehabilitation and peaceful reintegration of repentant individuals into society.
During the tour, some of the participants also shared accounts of their involvement in offences that led to their admission into the programme.
The facility inspection was part of preparations for the graduation of over 700 clients who have completed the deradicalisation and rehabilitation process and are set for reintegration.
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