5 h. ago Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon Undermines Justice, Encourages Criminality — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s recent exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy, describing it as a reckless misuse of power that undermines justice and accountability in Nigeria. In a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, Atiku said the presidential pardon, which saw clemency granted to 175 convicts […]

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7 h. ago Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon Undermines Justice, Emboldens Criminality – Atiku

The former Vice President criticised the most recent round of pardons, saying it has reduced the process to a mere triviality. The post Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon Undermines Justice, Emboldens Criminality – Atiku appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Netizens Outraged Over Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon For Husband Killer Maryam Sanda

Nigerians have expressed outrage on social media following news that Maryam Sanda, who was convicted in 2020 for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, has been granted a presidential pardon by President Bola Tinubu. Sanda, who had spent years in prison, was among 175 inmates whose sentences were either commuted or pardoned on Friday, […]

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26 h. ago Maryam Sanda, Convicted Of Killing Husband, Receives Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon

Sanda was sentenced to death by hanging by Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in January 2020. The post Maryam Sanda, Convicted Of Killing Husband, Receives Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon appeared first on Channels Television.

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28 h. ago Illegal miners, foreigners, capital offenders top list of Tinubu’s pardon, clemency

Illegal miners, white-collar convicts, remorseful drug offenders, foreigners, are amongst those granted pardon and clemency.bd read more Illegal miners, foreigners, capital offenders top list of Tinubu’s pardon, clemency

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62 h. ago ‘Mamman Vatsa Was Innocent’, Family Hails Tinubu’s State Pardon

The family of late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa has reacted to the state pardon granted to him by President Bola Tinubu following the ratification of the Council of State on Thursday, saying it welcomed the decision but insisting that late Vatsa was innonent. The spokesman of the Vatsa family, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa, in a statement, […]

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1 week ago Woman shot as illegal miners clash with local community in Niger

From John Adams Minna An attempt by illegal mining operators in Mutun Daya community in Shiroro local government area of Niger state to covert the community primary school into a mining site has resulted in a bloody clashed between the local people and the miners. A pregnant woman who’s identify could not be immediately asertained […] The post Woman shot as illegal miners clash with local community in Niger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago UNGA 80: Gambari Urges World Leaders To Combat Insecurity In Gulf Of Guinea

A former Minister of External Affairs, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, has called on regional and international leaders to confront the insecurity challenges in the Gulf of Guinea to unlock its vast economic potential. Prof Gambari stated that the region, rich in oil, gas, and critical minerals, remains plagued by piracy, oil theft, and illegal fishing, which […]

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2 w. ago Effiong commends Alake over revocation of 1,263 mineral licences

Tribune Online Effiong commends Alake over revocation of 1,263 mineral licences The chairman, task force against illegal mining in Cross River State, Prince Paul Effiong, has lauded the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, for his recent decisive action in revoking 1,263 mineral licenses belonging to companies that failed to comply with statutory obligations. In a statement issued on Monday, Effiong described the move […] Effiong commends Alake over revocation of 1,263 mineral licences Tribune Online

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