adminPresidential Pardon: Why Maryam Sanda, 85 convicts got lesser sentences – AGF
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Latest Fagbemi, SAN, on Wednesday, explained why President Bola Tinubu reviewed the list of 175 convicts that were…
Tinubu bows to pressure, reviews pardon for kidnapping, drug-related offences
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a review of the presidential pardon granted to at least 175 persons at the National Council of State meeting on October 9, 2025, following…
Nigerian govt says presidential pardon of murderer, Maryam Sabda, others still under review after outrage
The Federal Government has clarified that no inmate has been released under the recent Presidential Prerogative of Mercy exercise, noting that the process is still undergoing final administrative review.…
Reconsider Pardon To Those Convicted Of Crimes, Amnesty Int’l Tells Tinubu
Amnesty International has raised alarm over the recent pardon granted by President Bola Tinubu, asking the government to reconsider its action. Last Thursday, Tinubu granted a presidential pardon to…
Slain husband’s family slams Tinubu’s pardon for Maryam Sanda
The family of the late Bilyaminu Bello has condemned the presidential pardon granted to his wife, Maryam Sanda, who was convicted and sentenced to death for his murder. They…
Maryam Sanda, convicted for killing husband, granted presidential pardon
Maryam Sanda, sentenced to death in 2020 for the killing of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, has received a presidential pardon from President Bola Tinubu after spending six years and…
