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We are looking to create polling units in Nigerian prisons – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is making progress in its bid to ensure that prisoners are allowed to vote in the 2019 general elections. Chairman of INEC,…
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Lagos has the highest number of prisoners in Nigeria – NBS
Lagos State has the highest number of prisoners in Nigeria, housing 7,396 out of the national total of 68,686, according to a new data released by the National Bureau of…
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The Thread: How America’s legislature propagates slavery using prisoners
Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 and the Thirteenth Amendment was ratified in December 1865 effectively abolishing slavery, apparently it continues unchecked in the United…
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State of Arkansas executes first death row inmate in a decade
Arkansas executed convicted murderer Ledell Lee, the state's first inmate put to death in more than a decade. Lee, 51, was administered the lethal injection at 11:44 p.m. local time…
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15 inmates break out of Enugu prison
Fifteen inmates on Tuesday broke out of the Nsukka prison in Enugu State. According to Premium Times, the incident happened on Tuesday night when inmates opened the cell and scaled the fence.…
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Boko Haram prisoners’ relocation to Anambra was decided during Jonathan’s regime – Gov. Obiano
Governor of Anambra state, Willie Obiano, on Thursday, said the transfer of Boko Haram prisoners to Ekwulobia prisons in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, was decided in 2012 under…
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“It is very, very unfair” | Ndigbo protest relocation of Boko Haram prisoners to Anambra
The Igbo community has started protesting the Federal Government's alleged transfer of 49 Boko Haram inmates from the North East prisons to Aguata Prison in Ekwuluobia, Anambra State. Chairman of…
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Elnathan John: Why I decided to forgive Stella Oduah
by Elnathan John And citizens wont blame you if the economy crashes. They will blame the president. Everything is the presidents fault. No electricity, Mr President. No healthcare, Mr President.…
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Not quite an expected homecoming: Hundreds of Nigerian prisoners to be sent home to serve out sentence
Hundreds of Nigerian criminals will be sent home to serve out prison sentences under a deal set to be struck by ministers within weeks. Talks are continuing into reaching a…
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California to force-feed hunger-striking prisoners
A district court judge in California has given state authorities permission to force-feed dozens of prisoners who have been on hunger strike for more than six weeks. Judge Thelton Henderson…
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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