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 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 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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4 d. ago Cancelled pardon: Tinubu’s govt acting before thinking — Atiku 

“Who compiled the list? What criteria justified freeing kidnappers and drug offenders? Where was the Attorney-General when this absurdity was cooked up?” he asked.

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4 d. ago NDLEA Arrests 45,853 Suspects, Secures 9,263 Convictions In 30 Months

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 45,853 suspects for various drug-related offences and secured 9,263 convictions in the last 30 months. NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa (rtd) stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while decorating newly promoted officers. The NDLEA boss presented commendation letters and awards to 220 personnel for […]

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4 d. ago Marwa rewards 220 staff, says 45,853 arrested, 8.5m kilograms of drugs seized

…secures 9,263 convicted in 30 months Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been commended for raising read more Marwa rewards 220 staff, says 45,853 arrested, 8.5m kilograms of drugs seized

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4 d. ago NDLEA Arrests 45,853 Suspects, Secures 9,263 Convicted In 30 Months

  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 45,853 suspects for various drug-related offences and secured 9,263 convictions in the last 30 months. Chairman/chief executive of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Marwa (rtd), stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while decorating newly promoted officers. The NDLEA boss presented commendation letters and awards to 220 […]

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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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2 w. ago Why I sought Tinubu’s pardon for Maryam Sanda —Late Bilyaminu’s father

Speaking at a joint press conference in Abuja on Tuesday alongside Alhaji Garba Sanda, Maryam’s father, Alhaji Bello said he had long...

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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 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 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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3 w. 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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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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