TRUMP ISSUES PARDON TO FORMER REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN STEPHEN BUYER AFTER INSIDER TRADING CONVICTION. (PHOTO).

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Trump issues pardon to former Republican congressman Stephen Buyer after insider trading conviction    President Donald Trump has issued a full pardon to former Republican congressman Stephen Buyer, who served nearly two years in prison after being convicted of insider trading tied to post-congressional consulting work. Buyer was sentenced in 2023 to 22 months in prison for illegal stock trades made while working as a consultant and lobbyist. He was ordered to forfeit more than $350,000 in ill-gotten gains and pay a $10,000 fine. He was released from custody in 2025 after his conviction was upheld, with the Supreme Court declining to take up his appeal earlier this year. In issuing the pardon, Trump described Buyer’s service as a judge advocate general in the U.S. Army and his time in Congress as “distinguished and highly productive.” The pardon, dated Thursday and released by the White House on Friday, grants Buyer “a full, complete, and unconditional pardon.” Buyer has maint...
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KEBBI STATE GOVERNOR GIFTS EMIRS IN THE STATE NEW SUVs. (PHOTO).

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KEBBI STATE GOVERNOR GIFTS EMIRS IN THE STATE NEW SUVs 


Kebbi state Governor, Nasiru Idris recently presented four new Toyota Land Cruisers to the emirs of Yauri, Argungu, Zuru, and Gwandu in Kebbi State. 


The governor emphasized the necessity of providing these new vehicles, citing the old state of the emirs' previous official vehicles. 


“The government has given new vehicles to members of the House of Assembly, commissioners, security services, and chairmen of boards, departments and agencies for optimal operation.


“Today, we are tackling our royal fathers’ transportation problems, because you have been riding in old vehicles. 


“Morally speaking, as a government, we know what traditional rulers are doing nationwide in contributing to peace and stability among communities.”


He assured that his administration will continue to prioritize the welfare of the emirs as custodians of Islamic culture and tradition.


This donation comes amid a period of economic hardship for citizens following the removal of fuel subsidy. 


Governor Idris previously distributed SUVs to members of the State House of Assembly earlier this year, emphasizing that this gesture symbolizes the administration's commitment to serving the people of Kebbi State diligently.


This action is not unique to Kebbi State, as numerous state and federal governments have allocated public funds for luxury items, drawing criticism from the public. For instance, the Tinubu administration faced backlash for allowing lawmakers to purchase new vehicles while citizens endured economic hardships caused by government policies. 


The administration has also faced criticisms for spending N21 billion on a new residence for the vice president, buying a new presidential jet, and other controversial expenses.

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