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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...

ACTING CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF LIEUTENANT GENERAL OLUFEMI OLUYEDE EMBARKS ON MAIDEN OPERATIONAL TOUR TO SOKOTO STATE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ACTING CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF LIEUTENANT GENERAL OLUFEMI OLUYEDE EMBARKS ON MAIDEN OPERATIONAL TOUR TO SOKOTO STATE


Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the Acting Chief of Army Staff Ag COAS has begun his maiden operational tour to Sokoto State, specifically visiting the 8 Division Area of Responsibility. On November 10, 2024, Lt Gen Oluyede arrived in Sokoto and promptly proceeded to Forward Operations Base Tangaza and 248 Battalion in Illela. There, he received critical briefings from Brigadier General Ibikunle Ajose, General Officer Commanding 8 Division.


Addressing the troops, the Ag COAS praised their dedication and sacrifices in combating terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria's North West zone. He emphasized that his tour is aimed to gather firsthand information on the security situation and challenges faced by the troops. The Ag COAS assured the troops of his unwavering support, urging them to remain vigilant and avoid complacency in their operations.


 Lt Gen Oluyede emphasized the crucial role of collaboration between the military and local communities in overcoming security challenges. He urged the public to provide reliable information to support the troops' efforts, highlighting that the Nigerian Army's success relies heavily on local backing. "The Nigerian Army belongs to the people," he reiterated, stressing that community support is vital to achieving their objectives   By fostering this synergy, the military can better protect civilians and prevent conflicts, as seen in successful peacekeeping operations. 


During his interaction with Honorable Bashir Salihu, Chairman of Tangaza Local Government Area, traditional leaders, and heads of security agencies in Illela, the Ag COAS underscored the need for collective action to defend Nigeria.

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