MARY-KATE AND ASHLEY OLSEN STEP OUT IN COORDINATED BLACK LOOKS FOR NEW YORK STROLL. (PHOTO).

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen step out in coordinated black looks for New York stroll Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen made a rare joint appearance in New York City, stepping out together for a relaxed afternoon in matching, understated fashion. The 39-year-old twins were seen walking through Midtown Manhattan on April 30, dressed in coordinated black trench coats paired with wide-leg denim. They completed the look with sunglasses, scarves, and structured alligator handbags from their luxury label, The Row, before stopping for lunch during their outing. Long before becoming fashion insiders, the sisters built global recognition as child actors through projects like Full House, It Takes Two, and New York Minute. Over time, they stepped away from Hollywood and fully transitioned into fashion, officially launching The Row in 2005. Mary-Kate now serves as creative director of the brand, while Ashley oversees it as CEO. In earlier interviews, Ashley has described the label’s beginnings as a small ex...
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KWANKWASIYYA MOVEMENT ABANDONED ME DURING MY TRIAL — FAROUK LAWAN. (PHOTO).

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 Kwankwasiyya movement abandoned me during my trial — Farouk Lawan


Former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, says his recent presidential pardon has given him a fresh start in politics, revealing that his fallout with the Kwankwasiyya movement stemmed from neglect during his years of trial and imprisonment.

Lawan, who represented Bagwai/Shanono Federal Constituency of Kano State, was among 175 persons granted presidential pardon by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on October 9.

The former lawmaker was convicted in 2021 on three counts of corruption after being accused of accepting a bribe in 2012 to remove a company’s name from a list of firms indicted in the fuel subsidy scandal. He completed his sentence and regained freedom in October 2024.

Speaking in an interview with the BBC, Lawan said his imprisonment was a period of reflection that exposed the depth of loyalty within his political circle.

“Whenever God puts you through a trial, He also opens your eyes to see who your true companions are,” he said, lamenting that a prominent figure in the Kwankwasiyya movement never reached out to him during or after his ordeal.

“It’s been a year now. He never called to wish me well or say, ‘May Allah bless you for regaining your freedom,’” Lawan added.

He explained that although he remained a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) while in prison, he instructed his supporters to join the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) during the 2023 elections out of respect for the Kwankwasiyya movement.

However, he noted that his outlook on politics has since evolved, describing the NNPP as too restrictive for his current aspirations.

“Politics should be expansive. The NNPP, as it is now, feels too narrow for me,” he said, stressing that he now intends to align himself with “mainstream national politics.”

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