by Omoigui Osasogie Jungle Justice is the concept and act of disregarding the rule of law and taking matters into one’s hands; more clearly put, it is the act of handing suspected criminals over to the hands and mercy of an angry mob. Jungle justice and the mob mentality is still prevalent in the country... Read More

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December 2, 2016

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How Police saved bank MD from being lynched by customers

The Managing Director of Kesley Mega Micro-Finance Bank, Mr Kingsley Ubenyi, was saved from being lynched by aggrieved customers by the Police Command in Enugu. The spokesman for the Police Command in Enugu, Mr Ebere Amaraizu, told the News Agency of Nigeria that the bank boss was rescued following a tip-off from members of the public. Amaraizu... Read More

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November 23, 2016

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Opinion: Lagos lynchings, jungle justice and the Law

by Festus Ogun Nigeria is a country blessed with virtually ‘everything’ needed for the upkeep of a fine and sane society – both human and natural resources. Equally, Nigeria is blessed with good laws too. We have multifarious of statutes which cater for needs in human endeavors. But, even with all the laws that are... Read More

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November 21, 2016

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Opinion: It’s time to outlaw ‘jungle justice’ in Nigeria

by Tony Ogunlowo For as long as one can remember there has always been ‘jungle justice’ in Nigeria. All it takes is for somebody to shout ‘ole’ (thief) and anybody seen running away – the suspect or not – is apprehended, subject to a kangaroo court before being beaten mercilessly to a pulp – or even... Read More

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November 20, 2016

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Dangote visits Peter Okoye in his new home | Top 10 photos from last week

We bring you 10 of the most fascinating, touching and downright gory sights from last week. The beautiful moment President Barack Obama met with the 6-year-old boy who wrote an emotional letter to him requesting that the President brings the Syrian kid, Daqeesh who survived attacks to live with his family in America. This is... Read More

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November 20, 2016

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MMM’s generosity, 360 House of Reps members who refused to trek | Here are last week’s winners and losers

This week, we took a thorough look at the most reported events across the world and we decided that our list of winners and losers is going to be lopsided. Here’s how: LOSERS Nigeria’s 360 House of Reps members Not for actually purchasing Peugeot 508 cars worth N3.6bn but for justifying this wasteful spending with... Read More

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November 19, 2016

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Opinion: Our collective definition of justice in Nigeria

by Rahaman Abiola Toheeb There is something sinister about the way we think and about our collective definition and understanding of the word ‘justice’ as a country. When you, a patriot with some modicum of common sense take a critical look into the scope by which different interpretations are being read into justice, you conclude that... Read More

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November 19, 2016

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Opinion: Of mob justice, the Boy (7 or 17) and our road to anarchy

by Aigbokhan Emmanuel On Nov. 16, a rather gruesome video detailing the lynching of a “7 year old boy” circulated social media. As expected the video sparked outrage among those who received and watched as well as those who could not muster the courage to watch– a category to which I belong. Withal, I felt... Read More

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November 19, 2016

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Special report: The mob action in Orile is one grisly incident too many

by Usman Alabi Early this week the internet was inundated with a video showing a young man said to be seven-years-old been beaten and eventually set ablaze for allegedly stealing garri, a Nigerian staple. At first, it was difficult to track the exact place where the incident took place, and many were led to believe... Read More

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November 18, 2016

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The lynched boy is not 7-years old, but does it matter? + more on The Slab with Isime

Tolu Omoyeni, Emeka Nwankwo, and Biodun Laaro join Isime Esene on The Slab and this week it’s about the 7-year old boy killed somewhere in Lagos, Orji Uzor Kalu’s defection to APC, and Joyse Oyedepo’s ‘miracle’ on Instagram – is it a joke or is it a dreadful joke? “The first story was that the boy was lynched for... Read More

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November 18, 2016

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Opinion: The MOB in all of us

by Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba There is nothing as dangerous as a mob –of any sort! We have, at some point in real life, witnessed the intensity of a mob action. One very distinguishing factor is, as Dan Simmons eloquently stated, that “mobs have passions, not brains”. It was a mob that was responsible for the... Read More

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November 17, 2016

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The Thread: “If I was there, I’d have bought the petrol myself…” | These tweets by @Harri_Obi examines why lynching happens

Yesterday, this photo below circulated on social media, calling the attention of people to a seven year old boy who had been set on fire because he stole garri. Expectedly, people reacted with indignation that a seven year old child could be treated in such a manner in this Nigeria. Turns out the story was false. https://twitter.com/OlisaOsega/status/798787379909664770... Read More

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December 21, 2014

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Suicide bombing: 2 female students escape lynching in Minna

by Panshak Ibrahim Two female students barely escaped being lynched after being suspected to be suicide bombers. The incident occurred at the Minna Jumma’at Central Mosque on Friday, December 19. The students are undergraduates of the Federal University of Technology (FUT) Minna. According to eyewitnesses, the ladies arrived the mosque premises when prayer was about to commence... Read More

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September 12, 2014

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Three kids accused of witchcraft escape lynching in Akwa Ibom

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the death of their father, who was accused of witchcraft, three children were almost lynched by youths, who are residents of Unyenge, Mbo LGA, Akwa Ibom. The siblings, 14-year-old Shedrack Esin, 10-year-old Israel Esin and 7-year-old Miracle Esin, were attacked after their father, Mr. Etim Esin, was killed by some unidentified... Read More

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August 28, 2014

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Opinion: The Lynching of Nuhu Ribadu by the ‘progressives’

by Chris Ngwodo Nuhu Ribadu’s defection from the All Progressive Congress to the ruling People’s Democratic Party has been greeted with savage personal attacks that have condemned him as a perfidious and opportunistic turncoat. By joining the PDP, the former anti-corruption czar is said to have betrayed his principles. Ribadu, it appears, is being held... Read More

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February 1, 2013

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“Everyone is tired of him…”: 85-year-old serial child molester escapes lynching in Somolu

by Akan Ido An 85-year-old man who resides in the Somolu area of Lagos yesterday escaped being lynched by mothers and petty traders who accused him of sexually molesting a fourteen year old girl. The man simply identified as Baba Yellow was reportedly dragged out of his house at George Street by a mob who... Read More

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November 1, 2012

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#GrippingTales: Before we nail Aluu to the cross, we are all guilty

by Editi Effiong But guilt is easier to share behind the anonymity of community. So I will face my shame, the I too, am guilty. Not the broad guilt of a public rhetoric, but actual guilt for mob violence I must bear responsibility for. Jungle justice is in our towns, in our markets, in our... Read More

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October 11, 2012

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“Policemen were there when they lynched my son” – Mother of #Aluu4 victim

by Stanley Azuakola Chinwe Biringa, mother of Chiadika Biringa, one of the four University of Port Harcourt students lynched last week at Aluu community by a mob spoke via telephone on a Channels TV program, and said that policemen were present during the killings. She expressed her disappointment with the approach of the policemen who... Read More

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October 9, 2012

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Not again! Edo state govt official lynched by mob of traders at Oba Market dies

by Isi Esene An operative of the Edo State Environmental Protection and Regulatory Unit, Henry Isibor, has died from injuries he sustained after he was mobbed by traders at the Oba Market, Benin. It was learnt that Isibor was attacked on September 6 when he tried to effect state environmental laws, which prohibits trading on... Read More

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Omoigui Osasogie: Jungle Justice [NEXT]

How Police saved bank MD from being lynched by customers

Opinion: Lagos lynchings, jungle justice and the Law

Opinion: It’s time to outlaw ‘jungle justice’ in Nigeria

Dangote visits Peter Okoye in his new home | Top 10 photos from last week

MMM’s generosity, 360 House of Reps members who refused to trek | Here are last week’s winners and losers

Opinion: Our collective definition of justice in Nigeria

Opinion: Of mob justice, the Boy (7 or 17) and our road to anarchy

Special report: The mob action in Orile is one grisly incident too many

The lynched boy is not 7-years old, but does it matter? + more on The Slab with Isime

Opinion: The MOB in all of us

The Thread: “If I was there, I’d have bought the petrol myself…” | These tweets by @Harri_Obi examines why lynching happens

Suicide bombing: 2 female students escape lynching in Minna

Three kids accused of witchcraft escape lynching in Akwa Ibom

Opinion: The Lynching of Nuhu Ribadu by the ‘progressives’

“Everyone is tired of him…”: 85-year-old serial child molester escapes lynching in Somolu

#GrippingTales: Before we nail Aluu to the cross, we are all guilty

“Policemen were there when they lynched my son” – Mother of #Aluu4 victim

Not again! Edo state govt official lynched by mob of traders at Oba Market dies

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