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...

MAKINDE URGES NSCDC TO INTENSIFY EFFORTS IN PROTECTING NIGERIANS. (PHOTO).


 Makinde Urges NSCDC to Intensify Efforts in Protecting Nigerians


Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to increase efforts in safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerians.


Makinde made the appeal during a meeting with the Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, in Ibadan on Thursday. He reaffirmed his administration's commitment to supporting and collaborating with security agencies in the state.


The governor praised the NSCDC for its pivotal role in supporting the state’s security framework and noted that, despite the national security challenges, the NSCDC’s contributions have helped make Oyo State one of the safest in the country.


Makinde emphasized the need for the NSCDC to further strengthen its efforts in securing the lives of citizens nationwide. He also highlighted the Corps’ critical role in protecting the country’s oil assets.


Recognizing the challenges faced by security agencies, he expressed his appreciation for the NSCDC’s work, particularly in Oyo State, which benefits from the Corps’ involvement in Operation Burst. He acknowledged that security issues remain a nationwide concern and reiterated the state government's willingness to cooperate and collaborate with security forces to ensure the safety of the people.

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