Mercy, Morality, and Justice — The Firestorm Around Tinubu’s Clemency
Mercy in a Fractured Republic When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved a sweeping list of 174 pardons under the Presidential Prerogative of Mercy, Nigeria’s moral......
Lateef Fagbemi
Tinubu’s Clemency: FG Clarifies No Inmate Released Yet Under Presidential Prerogative of Mercy
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....
Inside the Rivers State Emergency: Why Tinubu’s Controversial Decision Could Redefine Nigeria’s Democracy
This unfolding drama could dramatically alter Nigeria's democratic practices. Key questions remain: Will the National Assembly back President Tinubu’s decision? Can Rivers State return swiftly to democratic normalcy? What lasting precedent will this emergency declaration set? The answers could define Nigeria’s political landscape for years...