Supreme Court overrides Tinubu, affirms death sentence for Maryam Sanda
The Supreme Court has affirmed the death sentence for Maryam Sanda, overriding any previous interventions. The ruling comes after years of legal proceedings surrounding the case, confirming the lower court’s judgment. The apex court emphasized that the judicial process was followed and the sentence was legally justified. Authorities noted that the decision highlights Nigeria’s commitment […]
“That’s the work of Shaytan” – Ahmad Gumi reacts as Tinubu pardons Maryam Sanda
Popular Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has backed the decision to pardon Maryam Sanda, saying forgiveness is the right path in Islam. Sanda was convicted in 2020 for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, and was originally sentenced to death. President Bola Tinubu granted her and 174 others a presidential pardon before reversing it due to public […]