Security in Abuja blocked major roads on Monday as protesters demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), took to the streets. The blockage and deployment…
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Military not mandated to offer amnesty — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has clarified that granting amnesty to surrendered terrorists and bandits is not within the purview of the military. The DHQ noted that such decisions lie with other arms…
Osun: Parents plead for amnesty for son sentenced to death
News Update As Governor Ademola Adeleke’s second anniversary approaches, the parents of Segun Olowookere, an indigene of Osun State have appealed for clemency. Segun, detained at Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison, Lagos State,…
Twitter ban was illegal and attack on right to freedom of expression – Amnesty
Amnesty international, a global right group has hailed the lifting of the ban placed on social media platform, Twitter by the Federal Government. The lifting of the ban after 222…
Nigeria’s failure to tackle rape crisis emboldens perpetrators, silences survivors – Amnesty
By Noah Banjo Global human rights advocacy group, Amnesty International, has said that the failure of the Nigerian government to tackle rape and other gender-based violence cases emboldens its perpetrators. …
Gumi: Bandits, herdsmen are ready to lay down arms, grant them amnesty
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on the Federal Government to grant bandits amnesty as they are ready to lay down their arms. Gunmi explained that granting bandits amnesty…
Police Affairs Minister, Muhammad Dingyadi Opens Up On FG’s Plan For Bandits
Muhammad Dingyadi, Minister of Police Affairs, has said that the Federal Government is ready to listen and settle repentant bandits without much cost. Dingyadi, who made this known…