Nigeria, Oct. 29 -- President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the pardon he earlier granted dozens of drug offenders, arms dealers, illegal miners and other convicts.

This was disclosed by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga in a statement on Wednesday.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the Nigerian leader previously granted pardon to about 175 people including dozens of drug offenders. That pardon was condemned by many Nigerians forcing the administration to conduct a review.

"Following consultations with the Council of State and public opinion on the matter, the President directed a further review of the initially approved list for consideration in furtherance of the President's discretionary powers under Section 175(1)(&(2) of the 1999 Const...