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Asaba residents celebrate Ibori’s release, request state pardon
Residents of Asaba on Wednesday celebrated the release of former Delta State governor, James Ibori from a prison in the United Kingdom. Reports of his release for money laundering and…
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“State pardon rubbishes efforts at fighting corruption” – Nuhu Ribadu berates FG
by Isi Esene The former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has offered reasons as to why corruption persists in the Nigerian polity, citing…
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State pardon: “Jonathan was part of the negotiating team, it was in order” – Alamieyeseigha
by Rachel Ogbu Former Bayelsa State Governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha has revealed that his state pardon was actually approved by the late President Umaru Yar'Adua administration and all President Goodluck Jonathan…
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Utomi, El-Rufai support Enoughis Enough Nigeria’s petition on travel ban for corrupt officials
by Rachel Ogbu Former presidential candidate, Pat Utomi and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasir El-Rufai have shown support for a petition by Enough is Enough Nigeria to the US, British,…
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EnoughisEnough issues petition and calls on US, Emirati embassies to place visa embargo on Alamieyeseigha and others
by Rachel Ogbu Yemi Adamolekun, Executive Director of EnoughisEnough Nigeria EnoughisEnough has called on the United States and Emirati embassies to place visa embargo on Diepreye Alamieyeseigha and others granted state pardons. EiE,…
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President Jonathan pardons army major, Bello Magaji convicted of homosexual rape
by Rachel Ogbu Many now believe that President Goodluck Jonathan is definitely sending disturbing missed signals after news that he granted a state pardon to former army Major, Bello Magaji, convicted…
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They said, he said: “Bill Gates cancelled visit to Nigeria” – Premium Times, “It’s untrue, Gates rescheduled the trip” – Reuben Abati
by Rachel Ogbu According to a Premium Times report, United States philanthropist and 2nd richest man in the world, Bill Gates is the latest public figure to react to the…
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NLC alarmed by decision to pardon Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, says FG sending the wrong message
by Rachel Ogbu The Federal Government is receiving more backlashing following its decision to grant a state pardon to former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyesiegha, and a former Managing Director, Bank of…
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Alamieyeseigha, Yar’Adua, Adisa’s pardon: Trade union, groups criticize Federal Government action
by Rachel Ogbu Photo: BBC Alamieyeseigha, former governor while President Jonathan was deputy was prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission under the leadership of its former chairman, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy