January 26, 2026

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Tinubu Revokes Maryam Sanda’s Pardon After Backlash — Orders Due Process Overhaul in Mercy Powers

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President Bola Tinubu has rescinded the controversial presidential pardon earlier granted to convicted murderer Maryam Sanda after widespread outrage. The reversal, formalised through an official gazette, reduces her death sentence to 12 years’ imprisonment. Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) confirmed the move as part of a new justice reform framework balancing compassion with fairness...

Nigeria Exits FATF Grey List as CBN Declares Confidence Restored in Financial System

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Nigeria’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list marks a major credibility win for the country’s financial system. The Central Bank says it reflects stronger anti-money laundering reforms, improved compliance, and renewed investor confidence — potentially unlocking billions in foreign capital inflows and lowering compliance risks for banks....

Tompolo Group Denies Role in Nnamdi Kanu Ultimatum, Warns Against Fake Propaganda

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The leadership of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement has denied claims that its Grand Patron, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), issued an ultimatum for Nnamdi Kanu’s release. The group described the viral reports as “reckless propaganda” and accused political saboteurs of trying to pit the ex-militant leader against the Federal Government....

Nnamdi Kanu Defies the Court: ‘No Valid Charges Against Me’ — Inside the Biafra Leader’s Legal Rebellion

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Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he will not enter a defence in his terrorism trial, insisting there are no valid charges against him. His declaration marks a turning point in the long-running case that has tested Nigeria’s judiciary, challenged executive power, and reignited the Biafra question....

Sowore’s Arrest and Courtroom Scuffle: When Justice Becomes a Battlefield

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The Nigeria Police Force has defended transferring activist Omoyele Sowore to Kuje Prison just minutes after he was granted bail, citing “court procedure.” The chaotic re-arrest inside the court premises sparked outrage from rights groups, reigniting debate over police excesses, judicial independence, and Nigeria’s vanishing tolerance for dissent....

Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman

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The Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as Nigeria’s new INEC Chairman, following his screening at the National Assembly. Amupitan pledged to modernise Nigeria’s electoral process using drones and technology to reach remote areas, vowing that “no voter will be left behind.” His confirmation signals the start of a new era for Nigeria’s election management....

Tinubu’s Clemency: FG Clarifies No Inmate Released Yet Under Presidential Prerogative of Mercy

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The Federal Government has clarified that no inmate has been released under President Bola Tinubu’s recent Prerogative of Mercy exercise, saying the process remains in its final administrative stage. Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi explained that the Council of State’s approval was followed by standard legal verification to ensure full compliance with the rule of law before any releases occur....

Father of Late Bilyaminu Bello Begs for Mercy: “Free Maryam Sanda for the Sake of the Children”

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In an emotional appeal that has reignited national debate on justice and forgiveness, Bello Isa, father of the late Bilyaminu Bello, has pleaded with Nigerian authorities to grant clemency to Maryam Sanda, his daughter-in-law sentenced to death for his son’s murder in 2017. His plea, he says, is born not of denial but compassion for the two children left behind....

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