'Pardons in Interest of Nigeria' - Presidency

The presidency says a pardon granted to a former governor of Bayelsa State and former military officers found guilty of coup plotting was done in the interests of the country.

Former Bayelsa State governor Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha

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