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Bode George and Funso Doherty Mark 20 Years Since the Death of Funso Williams
Political figures Bode George and Funso Doherty commemorated the 20th anniversary of the unsolved murder of Funso Williams, renewing demands for justice and discussing the regression of democratic opposition in Nigeria.
British Funeral Director Faces Prison Following Massive Scandal
A former UK funeral director is facing sentencing after admitting to 67 offenses, including the mishandling of 31 bodies and the fraudulent distribution of ashes.
SOKAPU Disagrees with Cultural Claims Regarding Mary Habila Autopsy
The Southern Kaduna Peoples United Associations is calling for an autopsy into the death of Mary Habila at Minister Dave Umahi’s residence, rejecting claims that local culture forbids the procedure.
Senator Sola Akinyede Calls for Radical Structural Reform in Nigeria’s Judiciary
Former Senator Sola Akinyede argues that Nigeria's judicial system requires radical structural reform to address deep-seated corruption, suggesting that centralized power within the National Judicial Council must be dismantled to restore public trust.
Kano High Court Imposes Death Sentence for Murder of Pregnant Woman
A Kano State High Court has sentenced Shuaibu Abdulkadir to death by hanging for the murder of a 22-year-old pregnant woman, Rumaisa Shuaibu.
Anambra State implements plea bargain system for criminal cases
Anambra State is introducing plea bargaining for certain criminal defendants to speed up the justice system, though violent crimes like murder and kidnapping remain ineligible.
Southport Attacker Axel Rudakubana Transferred to High-Security Psychiatric Facility
Axel Rudakubana, serving a 52-year sentence for the Southport killings, has been moved to Broadmoor hospital for clinical psychiatric treatment.
EFCC Restores N108 Million Recovered from Ex-Staff to Lagos Firm
The EFCC has returned N108 million recovered from two former employees of Greenwich Planet Sun King Nigeria Limited who were accused of forgery and fund diversion.
Ondo community uneasy as police withhold details on kidnapping arrests
Residents in Ondo State are growing anxious as police withhold the identities of four suspects arrested in the kidnapping of Mrs. Morenike Falona, despite promises of a thorough investigation.
Oyo Kidnappers Break Down in Tears Following Life Sentence
Captured militants convicted of kidnapping school children and teachers in Oyo State were filmed weeping after receiving life prison sentences.