3 d. ago Falana Reveals Constitutional Errors In Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has faulted the recent presidential pardon granted to some convicts by President Bola Tinubu in exercise of his power of prerogative of mercy, describing the exercise as a “colossal embarrassment” tainted by Illegalities and constitutional errors. Speaking on ARISE News Channel’s ‘The Morning Show’ […]

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3 d. ago Court Orders Remand Of Lawyer, 4 Others For Cyberbullying Senator Umar

Justice Rita Offili Ajumogobia has ordered the remand of a lawyer, Ahmed Abdulrahman, and four others at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Area 10, Abuja, until November 10, following their arraignment on charges of cyberbullying a serving lawmaker, Senator Shehu Baba Umar. The lawyer was put on trial by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) […]

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4 d. ago Court Orders Remand Of Lawyer, 4 Others For Alleged Cyber Bullying Of Bauchi South Senator

Justice Rita Offili Ajumogobia has ordered the remand of a lawyer, Ahmed Abdulrahman, and four others at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Area 10, Abuja, till November 10, following their arraignment on alleged cyber bullying of a serving lawmaker, Senator Shehu Buba Umar, representing Bauchi South senatorial district in the Senate. The lawyer was […]

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4 d. ago ‘Pardoning Maryam Sanda Was Right Thing To Do’, Sheikh Gumi Defends Tinubu’s Decision

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has thrown his weight behind the presidential pardon earlier granted to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted and sentenced to death in 2020 for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, describing it as an act of mercy consistent with Islamic principles. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had initially granted […]

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4 d. ago State Pardon Scandal: ‘They’re Either Compromised Or Incompetent’, Inibehe Effiong Slams Tinubu’s Advisers

Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has commended President Bola Tinubu for reviewing the controversial presidential pardon list but raised questions on the president’s advisers, accusing them of either being compromised or grossly incompetent. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast show, ‘The Morning Brief’, on Thursday, Effiong described the initial state pardon list, which included individuals […]

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4 d. ago Inibehe Effiong Hails Review Of Presidential Pardon List, Questions Tinubu’s Advisers

President Tinubu had reviewed the initial list of those pardoned following a backlash over the inclusion of persons convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug-related offences, human trafficking, and fraud, among others. The post Inibehe Effiong Hails Review Of Presidential Pardon List, Questions Tinubu’s Advisers appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Tinubu bows to pressure, removes convicts of drug, other serious offenses from pardon list

The Presidency explained that the decision was necessary to protect national security, respect the feelings of victims, and maintain public confidence...

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5 d. ago JUST IN: Tinubu Signs Instrument Of Pardon, Delists Illicit Drug Convicts, Others

The Presidency says following the review, certain persons convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug-related offences, human trafficking, and fraud, among others, were “deleted from the list”. The post JUST IN: Tinubu Signs Instrument Of Pardon, Delists Illicit Drug Convicts, Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago UPDATED: Tinubu Signs Instrument Of Pardon, Delists Illicit Drug Convicts, Others

The Presidency says following the review, certain persons convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug-related offences, human trafficking, and fraud, among others, were “deleted from the list”. The post UPDATED: Tinubu Signs Instrument Of Pardon, Delists Illicit Drug Convicts, Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Jigawa Police Nab Three Drug Lords, Seize 23,000 Illicit Substances

The Jigawa State Police Command said it has arrested three notorious drug dealers and confiscated more than 23,000 illicit drugs across parts of the state. Confirming the development in Dutse, the Jigawa state capital, on Tuesday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, said the arrests were made during joint intelligence-led raids conducted by […] The post Jigawa Police Nab Three Drug Lords, Seize 23,000 Illicit Substances appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Guard Your Life At All Costs” – Kemi Afolabi Speaks On Tinubu’s Pardon Of Convicted Murderer

Nigerian actress Kemi Afolabi has spoken out following President Tinubu’s decision to grant a presidential pardon to convicted murderers and drug traffickers. It’s worth noting that President Tinubu recently granted clemency to 175 convicted criminals. According to a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Information, the beneficiaries include […] The post “Guard Your Life At All Costs” – Kemi Afolabi Speaks On Tinubu’s Pardon Of Convicted Murderer appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago “Open All Prisons, Set Every Criminal Free” – Lawyer Inibehe Effiong Mocks Tinubu’s Pardon Of Convicted Drug Lords, Murderers, Others

In a sharp critique of President Bola Tinubu’s recent presidential pardon list, lawyer Inibehe Effiong mocked the decision, questioning the moral and legal implications of the move. The statements were made on Monday in an interview with Channels News. “The decision of Mr. President to grant pardon to some of these individuals, I think, raises […] The post “Open All Prisons, Set Every Criminal Free” – Lawyer Inibehe Effiong Mocks Tinubu’s Pardon Of Convicted Drug Lords, Murderers, Others appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Reconsider Pardon To Those Convicted Of Crimes, Amnesty Int’l Tells Tinubu

The group said the move prioritised offenders over their victims, blocking justice and reparations for those who suffered from their actions. The post Reconsider Pardon To Those Convicted Of Crimes, Amnesty Int’l Tells Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon For Certain Individuals Will Embolden Criminality In Nigeria — Lawyer

Effiong, who is also a human rights lawyer, however, noted that the granting of presidential pardon on some of the individuals, including the late General Mamman Vatsa and the Ogoni Nine, was understandable. The post Tinubu’s Presidential Pardon For Certain Individuals Will Embolden Criminality In Nigeria — Lawyer appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago “Scrap NDLEA” – Melaye Mocks Tinubu’s Pardon Of 70 Convicted Drug Lords

  Senator Dino Melaye has called on President Bola Tinubu to scrap the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the recent presidential pardon granted to convicted criminals. The pardon included 70 drug lords, a move that has drawn strong criticism from the senator and other public figures. Melaye expressed outrage at the development, describing […] The post “Scrap NDLEA” – Melaye Mocks Tinubu’s Pardon Of 70 Convicted Drug Lords appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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