Supreme Court Rejects FG Pardon for Maryam Sanda, Confirms Death Sentence

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has rejected the Federal Government's pardon for Maryam Sanda, confirming her death sentence for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello. The apex court overturned the earlier presidential pardon, citing that it did not apply to the appeal pending in court.

The case, which drew widespread criticism, saw a split verdict with four justices ruling against the pardon. The decision has sparked a national debate and raised concerns about the justice system's integrity.

Human rights groups and the public have condemned the presidential pardon, describing it as a grave injustice.