4 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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4 d. ago Onanuga: Tinubu’s reversal on pardon list shows strength, not weakness

Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, has defended his principal’s decision to revise the presidential pardon list, describing the read more Onanuga: Tinubu’s reversal on pardon list shows strength, not weakness

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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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5 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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5 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 Presidential Pardon ‘Is Irreversible’, Tinubu Acted Unconstitutionally – Lawyer

A legal practitioner and public affairs analyst, Frank Tietie, has said that President Bola Tinubu lacked the constitutional power to revoke or reverse a pardon once it has been lawfully granted. Tietie stated this on Thursday during an interview on ARISE News Channel, while reacting to President Tinubu’s decision to reverse the presidential pardon earlier […]

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5 d. ago Presidential Pardon: FG Committed To Promoting Justice, Upholding Human Dignity – Fagbemi

The list sparked public outrage after it was made public following the Council of State’s approval on October 9. The post Presidential Pardon: FG Committed To Promoting Justice, Upholding Human Dignity – Fagbemi appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago No inmate released yet under presidential pardon – AGF Fagbemi

Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has clarified that no inmate approved for clemency under read more No inmate released yet under presidential pardon – AGF Fagbemi

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2 w. ago Falana Asks FG To Withdraw And Review Presidential Pardon List

According to the senior lawyer, this should be done in the interest of justice and national morality. The post Falana Asks FG To Withdraw And Review Presidential Pardon List appeared first on Channels Television.

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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 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 “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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3 w. ago Maryam Sanda’s Presidential Pardon, Grave Injustice, Says Slain Husband’s Family

The family of the late Bilyaminu Ahmed Bello has expressed deep pain and disappointment over the recent presidential pardon granted to Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death for the murder of her husband in 2020. In a statement signed by Dr Bello Haliru Mohammed (Dangaladiman Gwandu), on behalf of the Bello family, they described […]

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3 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 ‘Our Wounds Reopened’, Late Bello’s Family Slams State Pardon For Their Son’s Killer Maryam Sanda

The family of the late Bilyaminu Ahmed Bello, who was murdered by his wife, Maryam Sanda, in 2017, has condemned the presidential pardon granted to her by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a “cruel blow that has reopened old wounds.” In a statement signed by Dr. Bello Haliru Mohammed, the family said the decision […]

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3 w. ago State Pardon: Germany, Australia, ASF France Seek Urgent Action Against Death Penalty In Nigeria

Following the outrage over the recent presidential pardon granted some victims by President Bola Tinubu, Germany, Australia and Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) France (Lawyers without Borders), have called for urgent action against death sentence in Nigeria. The two countries and the lawyers commended President Bola Tinubu for commuting seven persons on death row to life […]

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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 State Pardon: You Have Wasted NDLEA’s Efforts To Curtail Narcotics, Melaye Tells Tinubu

Former Kogi West Senator, Barrister Dino Melaye, has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu over the recent presidential pardon granted to drug offenders serving jail terms, saying such action has wasted the many years of efforts by the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to curtail narcotics. In a post on his verified Facebook page on Sunday […]

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