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Attorney-General Clarifies No Inmate Released Yet Under Recent Presidential Pardon

Adeniran Imisioluwa

The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has clarified that no inmate approved for clemency under President Bola Tinubu’s recent exercise of the prerogative of mercy has been released from custody. This clarification follows widespread public debate and speculation after the announcement of the clemency…

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President Tinubu Grants Presidential Pardon to Herbert Macaulay, Vatsa, Ogoni Nine

Adeniran Imisioluwa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted presidential pardons to several high-profile Nigerians, including Nigeria’s founding father Herbert Macaulay, former FCT Minister Major General Mamman Vatsa, and the iconic Ogoni Nine, in a landmark move to promote justice, reconciliation, and national healing. The presidential clemency was announced following the endorsement of…

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