Ex-presidents
Muhammadu Buhari, the former President of Nigeria, left office in 2023 with a legacy marked by both praise and criticism. While he was commended for his anti-corruption crusade and modest lifestyle, his administration's policies and actions sparked fierce debate and opposition from various quarters. The Nigerian Voice recounts
Capital punishment
Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain, was executed on June 20, 1955, for the shooting of her abusive lover David Blakely. Seventy years later, her grandson Stephen Beard is pushing for a posthumous pardon, arguing that her trial was deeply flawed and that she was a
Cryptocurrencies
The Trump family's crypto company, World Liberty Financial, released its stablecoin USD1 in March, but what's not widely known is that the underlying code was secretly written by Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by Changpeng "CZ" Zhao. This revelation raises serious conflict of interest
Tinubu, Bola
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's posthumous pardon of nine environmental activists, known as the Ogoni Nine, has been met with sharp criticism from activists who argue that the men committed no crime. The Ogoni Nine, including celebrated writer Ken Saro-Wiwa, were executed in 1995 by the military regime led
Tinubu, Bola
On Nigeria's Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu posthumously pardoned nine Ogoni activists, including environmentalist Ken Saro-Wiwa, who were executed in 1995 for leading a non-violent campaign against oil pollution in Ogoniland. However, critics argue that the pardon is insufficient without tangible actions to rectify decades of environmental
Democracy
As Nigeria celebrates its 26th anniversary of uninterrupted democratic rule, the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has issued a strong call to action, urging the restoration of democratic governance in Rivers State. In a commemorative statement, PANDEF's President, Godknows Igali, highlighted the ongoing challenges facing the state and
Tinubu, Bola
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed gratitude towards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for announcing a full pardon for nine Ogoni rights campaigners executed by the Nigerian government in 1995. MOSOP, led by President Fegalo Nsuke, views the decision as a historic and positive step
Democracy
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has demonstrated his commitment to redemption and rehabilitation by granting state and partial pardons to 66 inmates at the Maiduguri Maximum Custodial Centre. This move is a significant step towards promoting justice and reintegration, marking a significant milestone in the state's efforts
Democracy
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has taken steps to improve the lives of over 1,280 inmates at the Maiduguri Maximum Custodial Centre. On Thursday, as part of the Democracy Day celebrations, Governor Zulum granted state and partial pardons to 66 inmates, commuted death sentences to life imprisonment, and
Trump, Donald
Donald Trump's tumultuous week continued as he showed little empathy for ailing former Vice President Joe Biden, left the door open for a pardon of rapper Diddy, and abruptly doubled steel tariffs from 25% to 50%. Meanwhile, Elon Musk made a surprise appearance in the Oval Office, sporting
Trump, Donald
Reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley, who were serving prison time after being convicted of federal charges of bank fraud and tax evasion, were granted pardons by President Donald Trump and released on Wednesday. The couple became famous for their long-running reality show "Chrisley Knows Best," which
Trump, Donald
The President of the United States is set to sign pardons for reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of tax evasion and bank fraud in 2022. The Trump administration has been working on securing a pardon for the couple, with their daughter Savannah Chrisley playing a
