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Supreme Court Upholds Maryam Sanda’s Death Sentence, Faults Tinubu’s Attempted Clemency
The Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence handed to Maryam Sanda for the 2017 killing of her husband, Bilyamin Bello. In a 4–1 split decision, a five-member panel dismissed her appeal and affirmed earlier rulings by both the trial court and the Court of Appeal. Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Moore Adumein ruled that […]
Tinubu Cancels Pardon, Reduces Maryam Sanda’s Death Sentence
An official government gazette released by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the decision, stating that Sanda, who has spent over six years at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, will serve about six more years based on compassionate grounds, good behaviour, and concern for her children. According to the Attorney […]
Tinubu Grants Clemency to Selected Convicts, Reviews Pardon List
His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the decision followed consultations with the Council of State and public feedback. The President ordered a review of an earlier list of beneficiaries, removing those convicted of serious crimes such as kidnapping, drug trafficking, human trafficking, fraud, and illegal possession of firearms. Some other convicts […]
Presidential Pardon List Not Finalized, Still Under Review- AGF
This comes amid growing public outcry over the inclusion of certain high-profile and violent offenders among those pardoned by President Bola Tinubu. Anti-graft and security agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, are reportedly moving to halt the release of some individuals on the list. Fagbemi, at […]
Osun governor orders probe, clemency for man sentenced to death for stealing fowl
In a statement on X.com, Adeleke directed the state’s attorney general and commissioner for justice to launch a full investigation into the case and initiate processes to grant the young man a prerogative of mercy. The case, which has attracted widespread attention, reportedly involved a young man who was reportedly arrested in 2010 and sentenced […]