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...

PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU EXTENDS WARM BIRTHDAY WISHES TO ELDER STATESMAN AND LEGAL LUMINARY OLUSOLA OKE AT 70th BIRTHDAY.(PHOTO)..


 PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU  EXTENDS WARM BIRTHDAY WISHES TO ELDER  STATESMAN AND LEGAL LUMINARY OLUSOLA OKE AT  70th BIRTHDAY.


the President joins family members, friends, political associates, and professional colleagues in celebrating the life and achievements of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria.


A statement by the Special Adiviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onaunuga  Describes Olusola Oke as a distinguished figure who has successfully bridged the worlds of law and politics, making lasting contributions to both fields.


The statement recalled Oke’s early political journey as a member of the House of Representatives, where he represented Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency in 1992, as well as his appointment to the pioneer board of the Niger Delta Development Commission in 2000.


While acknowledging his leadership role as National Legal Adviser of the People’s Democratic Party between 2008 and 2012, President Tinubu also noted Oke’s continued relevance in national politics following his move to the All Progressives Congress, where he served as Deputy Director of Legal Affairs in the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Organisation in 2023.


It further emphasizes that Oke’s excellence in legal practice provided a strong foundation for his impactful political career and service to the people.

Despite contesting twice for the governorship of Ondo State without success, the President commended Oke’s unwavering commitment to public service, including his role as Executive Chairman of the Oil Producing Area Development Commission in 2004.


President Tinubu prayed for more years, good health, and greater wisdom for the celebrant as he continues to serve the nation.

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