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I shared similarities with late President Jimmy Carter – Obasanjo
President Carter had a military background which I had and we met when I was a military Head of State.
The Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says there are some similarities he shared with the late Jimmy Carter, a former American President.
Obasanjo listed the similarities at a funeral service he organized yesterday in memory of Carter at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King in Abeokuta.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obasanjo, his family members, friends, and associates attended the funeral service.
Obasanjo explained that the service was in memory of Carter’s life and times and his selfless service to humanity through his ‘Carter Centre’.
In his tribute, titled ‘Jimmy Carter: The Departure Of A Titan’, Obasanjo said he shared a lot in common with the late American President.
“In terms of early life background, I shared similarities with President Jimmy Carter.
“He was born into a farming family in Plains, Georgia, and I was born into a farming family in the rural village of Ibogun-Olaogun in Ogun.
“He grew up under parents who were disciplinarians, who instilled in him the essence of discipline, morality, hard work, integrity, kindness and humility, compassion for the poor, and strong belief in God.
My parents inculcated similar attributes in me as I was growing up in a rural area that had no piped water and no electricity, just as it was in Plains, Georgia, while Carter was growing up there.
He beat me, though, in one respect, there was a road to his settlement, there was no road to my village. We walked to every place or, at best, we were carried on bicycles.
President Carter had a military background which I had and we met when I was a military Head of State. But if not that we were both in politics, our paths may not have crossed,” he said.
Obasanjo said he would miss Carter, “a great and true friend but I know we shall meet again in paradise.”
The former Nigerian leader explained that he held a service in memory of Carter, who lived and died almost 5,000 miles away because the late American President was a great world leader.
According to him, Carter was a righteous man whose righteousness spread over the whole world.
He was a lover of humanity, a man of God; and he was a great and true friend of mine,” Obasanjo stated.
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President Tinubu Signs updated List of Eligible Beneficiaries of State Pardons
Consequently, certain persons convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug-related offences, human trafficking, fraud, unlawful possession of firearms/arms dealing, etc, were deleted from the list.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has executed the relevant instruments of release to complete the process of formally exercising his constitutional power of prerogative of mercy to grant pardon and clemency to specific individuals who were earlier convicted for various offences.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (information & Strategy), disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
He said that following consultations with the Council of State and public opinion on the matter, the President directed a further review of the initially approved list for consideration in furtherance of the President’s discretionary powers under Section 175(1)(&(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
Consequently, certain persons convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug-related offences, human trafficking, fraud, unlawful possession of firearms/arms dealing, etc, were deleted from the list.
Others who had been hitherto pardoned in the old list had their sentences commuted.
This action became necessary in view of the seriousness and security implications of some of the offences, the need to be sensitive to the feelings of the victims of the crimes and society in general, the need to boost the morale of law enforcement agencies and adherence to bilateral obligations.
The concept of justice as a three-way traffic for the Accused, the Victim, and the State/Society also guided the review.
The approved list of eligible beneficiaries has been transmitted to the Nigerian Correctional Service for implementation in line with the duly signed instruments of release.
Furthermore, to ensure that future exercises meet public expectations and best practices, the President has directed the immediate relocation of the Secretariat of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Mercy from the Federal Ministry of Special Duties to the Federal Ministry of Justice.
President Tinubu also directed the Attorney-General of the Federation to issue appropriate Guidelines for the Exercise of the Power of Prerogative of Mercy, which includes compulsory consultation with relevant prosecuting agencies.
This will ensure that only persons who fully meet the stipulated legal and procedural requirements will henceforth benefit from the issuance of instruments of release.
The President appreciated the constructive feedback and engagement from stakeholders and the general public on this matter.
President Tinubu also reaffirmed his administration’s broader commitment to judicial reforms and improving the administration of justice in Nigeria.
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170 Foreigners Seeking Nigerian Citizenship – Tunji Ojo
According to the Minister, the 170 applications will undergo rigorous scrutiny by a high-level panel comprising representatives from the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
One hundred and seventy (170) foreign nationals are seeking Nigerian citizenship.
Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Interior Minister, disclosed this in Abuja after chairing a meeting of the Citizenship Advisory Committee, which vets all citizenship requests before forwarding recommendations to President Bola Tinubu for approval.
Tunji-Ojo noted that citizenship of the world’s largest Black nation is not for everyone.
“Anyone who holds the citizenship of our great country must be a person of strong character and impeccable integrity, reflecting the true values of Nigeria,” he declared.
According to the Minister, the 170 applications will undergo rigorous scrutiny by a high-level panel comprising representatives from the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Immigration Service, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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NPF to celebrate 70 years of women in policing
In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Wednesday, the celebration is scheduled to hold from December 3 to 4, 2025, and will bring together serving and retired female officers alongside the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to celebrate 70 years of women in policing, honouring seven decades of courage, resilience, and service since the first set of female officers were enlisted in 1955.
In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Wednesday, the celebration is scheduled to hold from December 3 to 4, 2025, and will bring together serving and retired female officers alongside the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
The statement noted that the milestone “underscores the vital role of women in strengthening law enforcement and fostering community trust across the nation.
It added that the IGP commended the invaluable contributions of female officers to the operational effectiveness and public image of the Force, saying their “dedication and compassion have continued to be integral to the foundation of policing in Nigeria.”
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