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Vox argues that the US presidential pardon power still needs reforms despite the fact that Biden largely put it to good use because of its potentials for abuse. In recent months, the use and potential misuse of presidential pardon power have taken center stage in American politics. President Joe Biden has made headlines by commuting the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates, reducing their sentences to life without parole. He also set a record by commuting the sentences of approximately 1,500 individuals who had been released from prison during the pandemic and placed on home confinement. These actions underscore the importance of the pardon power as a corrective tool in the criminal justice system, especially when it comes to addressing overly harsh punishments. However, these positive uses of the pardon power were overshadowed by Biden’s controversial decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden. Hunter was facing charges of tax evasion and illegal gun possession, which Pre...

Stakeholders in the telecommunications sector argue that Nigeria must restructure her economy or face the collapse of the sector because of the harsh economic environment confronting the sector. The Nigerian telecommunications sector, once a beacon of economic growth and technological advancement, is now grappling with severe financial challenges as 2024 draws to a close. The sector, which has significantly contributed to Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the past decade, is experiencing unprecedented financial strain. The sector is burdened by a staggering N250 billion debt owed by the banking sector for Unstructured Supplementary Services Data (USSD) services. Additionally, rising operational costs, stagnant tariffs, and unfavorable macroeconomic conditions are exacerbating the crisis. Industry operators and stakeholders are increasingly alarmed, as these issues threaten the sector's stability and future growth. MTN Nigeria CEO, Karl Toriola, highlighted the dire si...