Council of State approves pardon for 175 prisoners

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By Egena Sunday Ode

The National Council of State (NCS) has granted pardon to no fewer than 175 prisoners.

Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the National Council of State meeting held at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja today.

Gov Sani was joined at the briefing by his Imo State counterpart, Hope Uzodinma.

The Council also approved the appoint of a new INEC Chairman, among others.

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