President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the presidential pardon earlier granted to several high-profile convicts, including Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death for killing her husband. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development yesterday, noting that about 50 names were removed from the original clemency list. Earlier this month, the presidency had released a list of pardoned inmates, which included individuals convicted of serious offences such as murder, drug trafficking, and illegal mining. The move drew widespread outrage from opposition parties, human rights groups, and the public. Former Vice-President Atiku…
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