Supreme Court reinstates Maryam Sanda’s death sentence

By The BriefBrief

The Supreme Court voided President Tinubu's clemency for Sanda, ruling it exceeded executive powers.

WHO: Supreme Court of Nigeria, Maryam Sanda, President Bola Tinubu

WHAT: Reinstatement of death sentence

WHEN: Dec 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

WHERE: Nigeria

WHY: Executive exceeded powers by issuing a pardon during pending appeal

Sources (1): The Guardian Nigeria

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