34 h. 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 Tinubu bows to pressure, drops Maryam Sanda, other serious crimes convicts from clemency list

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved a revised list of beneficiaries under his prerogative of mercy, removing individuals convicted of read more Tinubu bows to pressure, drops Maryam Sanda, other serious crimes convicts from clemency list

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9 d. ago For Three Days Now, No One Knows Where Regina Daniels Is, Her Children Are With Nannies” Missing For Three Days

  Popular journalist Kemi Olunloyo has sparked intense reactions online after making fresh allegations concerning Nollywood actress Regina Daniels during a live social media session. According to Olunloyo, she recently communicated with Regina’s husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, and claimed that what the public sees online represents only a fraction of the real situation. “I’ve spoken […] The post For Three Days Now, No One Knows Where Regina Daniels Is, Her Children Are With Nannies” Missing For Three Days appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Developer explains why govt should participate in housing provision

as Fountain Havens launches 8-unit Jasmine Villa A real estate investor and developer, Olasijibomi Ojuola, has explained why governments at read more Developer explains why govt should participate in housing provision

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1 week ago Prerogative Of Mercy Sparks Concerns Over Governance, Investor Confidence

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has emphasised that the prerogative of mercy in cases involving serious economic and financial offences, among others, necessitates careful discretion, transparency, and alignment with Nigeria’s commitments to anti-corruption, drug control, and the preservation of human life. The organisation, however, lauded the Attorney General of the Federation […]

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1 week ago Tinubu Has Turned Prerogative Of Mercy Into Political Bazaar –Ex

What is your assessment of the APC administration led by President Bola Tinubu in the last two years and some months in the saddle? Well, President Bola Tinubu and his family have achieved their life-long dream of seeing him become Nigeria’s president. To be fair to him, he has never pretended, his definition of government […]

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2 w. ago Presidential Pardon Still Under Review, Not Yet Final – AGF Fagbemi

The clarification comes amid widespread debate following President Tinubu’s recent exercise of the prerogative of mercy for selected inmates. The post Presidential Pardon Still Under Review, Not Yet Final – AGF Fagbemi appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Presidential prerogative of mercy exercise at review stage, not final — AGF clarifies

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has clarified that no inmate approved for clemency under President Bola Tinubu’s recent exercise of the prerogative of mercy has yet been released from custody. A statement made available to newsmen on Thursday in Abuja by the media aide to the […]

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2 w. ago Presidential Pardon At Review Stage, Not Yet Final – AGF Fagbemi

The clarification comes amid widespread debate following President Tinubu’s recent exercise of the prerogative of mercy for selected inmates. The post Presidential Pardon At Review Stage, Not Yet Final – AGF Fagbemi appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago BREAKING: Presidential Pardon Exercise Under Review, Subject To Change — AGF Fagbemi

Following days of backlash trailing the exercise of power of prerogative of mercy by President Bola Tinubu on certain categories of inmates, the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has clarified that no inmate approved for clemency under the latest exercise has been released from custody, saying that the process […]

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2 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 Council of State endorses Tinubu’s prerogative of mercy, national honours for 959 Nigerians, Bill Gates

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja In a remarkable demonstration of the constitutional power of prerogative of mercy and national recognition, President Bola Tinubu has approved a significant array of presidential clemency and honoured a wide spectrum of Nigerians and friends of Nigeria in the 2024/2025 national honours awards. Governor of Kaduna Uba Sani, speaking to State […] The post Council of State endorses Tinubu’s prerogative of mercy, national honours for 959 Nigerians, Bill Gates appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago 10 days on: 17 kidnapped boat passengers remain unaccounted for

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar About 17 boat passengers travelling from Calabar to Oron have so far spent 10 days with their abductors. The passengers, numbering 17, were kidnapped midstream on their way to Oron last Thursday. The abduction, which sparked concerns among travellers, was confirmed by the State Police Command. However, 10 days on, there […] The post 10 days on: 17 kidnapped boat passengers remain unaccounted for appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria needs investor protection framework to restore confidence, CPPE says

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Nigerian government to create a comprehensive legal read more Nigeria needs investor protection framework to restore confidence, CPPE says

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