4 h. ago Northern CAN hails Adamawa gov for pardon on death sentenced farmer

Northern CAN commends the Adamawa gov pardon for a Christian farmer sentenced to death, hailing the move as a restoration of justice and public confidence. Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-can-hails-adamawa-gov-for-pardon-on-death-sentenced-farmer/

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5 h. ago Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Sunday Jackson’s Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers

The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerian leaders to use the Christmas season as a decisive turning point for national renewal, justice and lasting security, warning that the country cannot continue to bleed under the burden of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. In a Christmas message signed by its Chairman, Rev. Joseph John […] The post Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Sunday Jackson’s Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago ‘Sunday Jackson is Free!’, US Congressman Reacts To Release Of Nigerian Farmer Sentenced To Death

United States Congressman Riley Moore has reacted to the release of a Nigerian farmer, Mr Sunday Jackson, who was previously sentenced to death by the Adamawa State High Court. Moore, in a post on his X account, announced Jackson’s freedom, writing: “Sunday Jackson is FREE. Thanks be to God! More to come soon!” Jackson, a […]

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9 h. ago US lawmaker, Riley Moore, breaks silence on Sunday Jackson’s release

United States Congressman, Riley M. Moore, has reacted to the release of Sunday Jackson, describing the development as a positive step in Nigeria–US relations following months of advocacy for clemency. In a statement issued in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Moore praised the decision of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to pardon Jackson, who had […]

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9 h. ago Why I pardoned Sunday Jackson, who was sentenced to death for killing herdsman in ‘self

The development was conveyed in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, on Tuesday.

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10 h. ago Fintiri pardons Sunday Jackson sentenced to death for killing herdsman in ‘self

This was contained in a statement issued by Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, and made available to newsmen.

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10 h. ago Adamawa: Fintiri Pardons Farmer, Sunday Jackson, Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Killing Fulani Herder In Self

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri on Tuesday, granted a Christmas pardon to Sunday Jackson, the farmer who was controversially sentenced to death after killing a herder while defending himself during an attack on his farm. Jackson, whose case had sparked outrage among human rights activists and farming communities, was convicted after a violent confrontation […] The post Adamawa: Fintiri Pardons Farmer, Sunday Jackson, Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Killing Fulani Herder In Self-defense appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Fintiri pardons farmer sentenced to death for killing herder

Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri grants a state pardon to Sunday Jackson, a farmer sentenced to death for killing a herder, sparking celebrations. Read More: https://punchng.com/fintiri-pardons-farmer-sentenced-to-death-for-killing-herder/

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5 d. ago “Nigerian Soldiers Released By Burkina Faso Govt. Head To Portugal Through Ghana” Foreign Affairs Ministry

Eleven Nigerian soldiers and their aircraft have taken off from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, following their release after 10 days in detention. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this to journalists in Abuja on Friday. “The Nigerian military aircraft and 11 crew members have taken off from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, a […] The post “Nigerian Soldiers Released By Burkina Faso Govt. Head To Portugal Through Ghana” Foreign Affairs Ministry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of the Nigerian Air Force aircraft and 11 soldiers detained in Burkina Faso after a forced landing. Confirming the development on Wednesday night, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the aircraft and personnel had been released. He said, “Yes, they have been […] The post FG Confirms Release Of Nigerian Aircraft, Soldiers After Tuggar Meets Burkina Faso Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago FG confirms release of NAF aircraft, detained 11 personnel in Burkina Faso

The Federal Government has confirmed the release of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft and 11 of its personnel who were detained in Burkina Faso after a precautionary landing.

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6 d. ago BREAKING: Burkina Faso releases 11 detained Nigerian Air Force personnel

Burkina Faso has released 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force nine days after their detention, following what Nigerian officials described as intensive diplomatic engagements between Abuja and Ouagadougou. The airmen, comprising pilots and crew members of the Nigerian Air Force, were freed shortly after a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Foreign […]

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8 d. ago Dangote Releases Details Of Alleged $5m Spent By NMDPRA CEO On Children’s Education In Switzerland

The Chairman of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has released details of how the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, allegedly spent $5 million on the secondary school education of his children in Switzerland. In a paid newspaper advert on Tuesday, the billionaire claimed that […]

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1 week ago Detained soldiers: Senator Arise urges military action against Burkina Faso

Senator Ayodele Arise urges military action against Burkina Faso to secure the release of detained Nigerian soldiers, drawing parallels to historical event Read More: https://punchng.com/detained-soldiers-senator-arise-urges-military-action-against-burkina-faso/

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1 week ago Burkina Faso releases 11 Nigerian troops after ‘unauthorised’ landing 

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military personnel detained after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made what the country read more Burkina Faso releases 11 Nigerian troops after ‘unauthorised’ landing 

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1 week ago Nigeria Steps Up Efforts For Release Of Detained Plane, Soldiers In Burkina Faso

The Nigerian government is making an effort to release the country’s military aircraft C1-30 carrying two crew members and nine soldiers that were detained in Burkina Faso, following an emergency landing of the plane in Burkina Faso, which the authorities in Ouagadougou claimed was a violation of the country’s airspace. This development was a sequel […]

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1 week ago FG opens diplomatic talks with B’Faso over detained aircraft, soldiers

Nigeria begins diplomatic talks with Burkina Faso to secure the release of a detained Nigerian aircraft and its soldiers held for alleged airspace violatio Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-opens-diplomatic-talks-with-bfaso-over-detained-aircraft-soldiers/

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2 w. ago Burkina Faso Frees 11 Nigerian Military Officers, Aircraft After Emergency Landing

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian military personnel detained after a Nigerian Air Force C-130 aircraft made what authorities in Ouagadougou described as an unauthorised landing in Bobo-Dioulasso air field. The officers, two crew members and nine passengers, were held for interrogation over suspicions that the flight was linked to the recent failed coup incident […]

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2 w. ago FG secures release of 100 pupils abducted in Niger school attack

The Nigerian government has secured the release of 100 abducted pupils from St. Mary’s School in Niger State after a recent school attack by gunmen. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-fg-secures-release-of-100-pupils-abducted-in-niger-school-attack/

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2 w. ago BREAKING: FG secures release of 100 pupils abducted in Niger school attack

The Nigerian Federal Government has successfully secured the release of 100 pupils abducted during the recent school attack in Niger State. More details he Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-fg-secures-release-of-100-pupils-abducted-in-niger-school-attack/

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