Nigeria, Oct. 20 -- The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), gave a soft landing to his boss, President Bola Tinubu last week Thursday, when he stated that the 175 names on the list of those granted presidential pardon is still open for review.

The process, according to the number one law officer of the federation, remains at the final administrative stage, which includes a standard review to ensure that all names and recommendations fully comply with established legal and procedural requirements before any instrument of release is issued.

As part of activities marking the 65th anniversary of the nation's independence, Tinubu, in exercising his presidential power, granted pardon and clemency to 175 individual...