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Wole Soyinka Urges President Tinubu to Halt State-Sanctioned Violence
Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has challenged President Bola Tinubu to end extrajudicial killings, while experts at the 28th Wole Soyinka Lecture demand systemic reforms to address state-sponsored injustices and mass incarceration.
Andy Burnham halts plans for early prisoner release
Andy Burnham has suspended a program that would have allowed for the early release of thousands of inmates in England and Wales following widespread criticism from victims' families.
Mother of slain officer Andrew Harper criticizes early release policy
PC Andrew Harper's mother has condemned the government's early prison release scheme, arguing it fails to provide true justice for victims of serious crimes.
Mother of slain PC Andrew Harper calls potential early release of his killers an insult
The mother of PC Andrew Harper has condemned the potential early prison release of two men convicted of his 2019 manslaughter, calling the prospect a painful insult.
Omoyele Sowore Allegedly Injured During Arrest by DSS Agents
Supporters of Omoyele Sowore claim DSS operatives injured the activist while taking him into custody despite a court order remanding him to a correctional facility.
Akwa Ibom Journalist Claims Denial of Fair Hearing Following Courtroom Eviction
Journalist Ibanga Isine claims he was wrongfully evicted from an Akwa Ibom courtroom, prompting local media unions to call for an official investigation into the judicial conduct.