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Ogun govt lifts ban on death sentence
The Ogun State Government Tuesday, lifted the moratorium on the death sentence appropriately prescribed for deserving criminal cases. According to a statement by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice,…
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“If Nigerians want corrupt politicians killed, why not?” – Gov Mimiko
Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko, says he's open to whatever punishment Nigerians want to be meted out to corrupt politicians and government officials. He stated this on Thursday, a day…
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Labour ‘supports death penalty’ for corrupt politicians
The Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, have advocated for capital punishment to be meted out to anyone found guilty of corruption in the country. Ayuba Wabba, President of the…
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7 men sentenced to death by hanging for raping a 14-year-old in Sudan
by Rachel Ogbu Seven men in Sudan found guilty of drugging and raping a 14-year-old girl were sentenced to death by hanging on Monday, reports say. The victims’ lawyer,…
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48 Nigerians reportedly still on death row in Indonesia despite President Jonathan’s plea
by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan’s mediation on February 2, for a stay of execution in respect of Nigerians on death row in the Asian country when President Susilo Yudhoyono of…
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Court trashes bail request for suspected Arepo vandals
by Rachel Ogbu Six suspected petroleum pipelines vandals also accused of murdering three engineers of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation on September 5, 2012 were refused bail on Tuesday February…
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TICKER: North’s call for death sentence stirs controversy – Ndigbo, Trade Union Congress, CPC weigh in
Arewa Consultative Forum’s demand for death penalty for corruption cases stirred a controversy on Wednesday. While the Ndigbo youths in Ohanaeze were divided on the propriety or otherwise of the…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy