Tinubu’s pardon list was embarrassing, poorly handled – Falana blasts govt
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has criticised the Federal Government over the controversial presidential pardon list recently released. Speaking on Arise Television, Falana described the pardon process as embarrassing, saying it exposed Nigeria to shame and global ridicule. He argued that some individuals included were not deserving of forgiveness, especially […]
Presidential pardon: Stop weaponizing ignorance, Tinubu guided by law – Lagos APC replies Atiku
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has fired back at comments made by Phrank Shaibu, spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, over President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision regarding a presidential pardon. Shaibu had accused Tinubu of making a “U-turn,” but the APC said the remarks showed a lack of understanding […]
President can’t take back pardon – Lawyer
A legal expert, Frank Tietie, has stated that once a president gives a pardon, it cannot be withdrawn. He made this remark during an interview on Arise Television, which was monitored by DAILY POST. According to him, the law does not allow a president to reverse a pardon after it has already been granted. Tietie […]
‘APC filled with most corrupt people’ – Macaroni reacts to Tinubu’s pardon for criminals
Popular Nigerian content creator and activist, Mr Macaroni, has condemned the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a party “filled with the most corrupt people.” His statement followed public outrage over President Bola Tinubu’s recent pardon of 175 convicted criminals, including drug barons, human traffickers, murderers, and illegal miners. The presidential pardon, announced last […]
Kelvin Oniarah: Tinubu Grants Pardon To A Deadly Kidnap Kingpin
Residents of Kokori community in Delta State were thrown into celebration after reports emerged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu granted amnesty to the convicted kidnap kingpin, Kelvin Oniarah, popularly known as Kelvin Ibruvwe. Kelvin, aged 44, was once one of Nigeria’s most feared criminal masterminds. He led a notorious kidnapping and robbery gang responsible for […]
President Trump confirms Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asked him for a pardon following his conviction on pr0stitution-related charges
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs requested a presidential pardon following his conviction on prostitution-related charges. The announcement has attracted widespread attention in both political and entertainment circles. Trump stated that Combs approached him personally, seeking relief from the legal consequences of the conviction. While he acknowledged the […]
President Trump seriously ”considering a pardon for Diddy” as he awaits sentencing in jail
U.S. President Donald Trump may be planning to pardon rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently in a Brooklyn jail waiting to be sentenced. According to Deadline, Trump is giving serious thought to the idea as Diddy awaits punishment for prostitution-related crimes. A source said Trump is no longer just casually thinking about it, but […]
Democracy Day: Tinubu grants full presidential pardon to Ken Saro-Wiwa, eight other Ogoni activists
On Nigeria’s Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu gave a full presidential pardon to Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni activists. These men, known as the Ogoni Nine, were environmental and human rights campaigners. The president made the announcement on Thursday, during the Democracy Day celebration, to show respect for those who fought for justice in […]