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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LAGOS STATE CHIEF JUDGE SWEARS IN 30 NEWLY APPOINTED CUSTOMARY COURT MEMBERS. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 LAGOS STATE CHIEF JUDGE SWEARS IN 30 NEWLY APPOINTED CUSTOMARY COURT MEMBERS


The Chief Judge of Lagos State and Chairman of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Hon. Justice Kazeem Olanrewaju Alogba, on Tuesday, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 30 newly appointed members of the Customary Court in Lagos State.


Addressing the new appointees, Justice Alogba emphasised that fairness is the cornerstone of justice and urged them to dispense justice impartially and without bias. 


He cautioned against actions that could undermine the integrity of the judicial system, stating, "Do not do anything to pollute the stream of justice."


The Chief Judge further advised the appointees to foster respectful and harmonious relationships with their court proceedings, promoting mutual understanding within their respective courts.


He also highlighted the importance of professional appearance, urging them to dress appropriately for proceedings, as their attire should reflect the dignity and decorum of the Court.


Earlier, the Executive Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission, Mrs. Adebola Odeyemi encouraged the appointees to take their roles seriously and execute their duties diligently. 


She reminded them to safeguard confidential information and maintain professionalism in all aspects of their work.


The swearing-in ceremony marked a significant step in strengthening the Customary Court system in Lagos State.

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