Children Behind Bars: Nigeria’s justice system fails juveniles
Keeping children in the same facilities as adults violates international human rights standards and exposes the children to immediate dangers, physical and sexual abuse, and other dangers. The post Children Behind Bars: Nigeria’s justice system fails juveniles appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Read moreCocaine worth N819 billion seized off West Africa: What it means for Nigeria
AFRICOM support aids the French Navy seizure, revealing a challenge to Nigeria from transnational drug networks. The post Cocaine worth N819 billion seized off West Africa: What it means for Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Read moreTroops kill 14 terrorists, loses four soldiers in Borno encounter
An army spokesperson said the terrorists used Rocket Propelled Grenades (RPGs), armed drones, and command-initiated Improvised Explosive Devices. The post Troops kill 14 terrorists, loses four soldiers in Borno encounter appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Read moreWhy Tinubu pardoned or reduced sentences of Mamman Vatsa, Farouk Lawan, 173 others – Presidency
A total of 175 convicts and former convicts “received President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s mercy on Thursday.” The post Why Tinubu pardoned or reduced sentences of Mamman Vatsa, Farouk Lawan, 173 others – Presidency appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Read moreTinubu frees Maryam Sanda, convicted of killing her husband in 2020
Maryam Sanda, now 37, “was sentenced to death in 2020 for culpable homicide.” The post Tinubu frees Maryam Sanda, convicted of killing her husband in 2020 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Read moreBREAKING: Passengers arrested with over $6.1 million cash at Lagos airport – Sources
The suspects were apprehended by officials of the Aviation Security (AVSEC) unit at the domestic terminal (MMA 1) of the airport. The post BREAKING: Passengers arrested with over $6.1 million cash at Lagos airport – Sources appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Read moreUS lawmakers, analysts claim there’s Christian genocide in Nigeria. Is this true?
Nigeria faces different forms of insecurity with various armed groups operating in different parts of the country. The post US lawmakers, analysts claim there’s Christian genocide in Nigeria. Is this true? appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Read moreHow foreign company awarded multi-billion contracts by Benue govt exploits Nigerian workers
This Lebanese company, which pays many Nigerian workers below the national minimum wage and denies them labour rights, is a major contractor with the Benue State Government. The post How foreign company awarded multi-billion contracts by Benue govt exploits Nigerian workers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Read moreLawyer calls out UniUyo authorities at victimised lecturer’s funeral
The University of Uyo did not send condolences to the bereaved family nor a representative to the funeral service. The post Lawyer calls out UniUyo authorities at victimised lecturer’s funeral appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Read moreAlleged $1m Fraud: EFCC investigator testifies as Ajudua seeks fresh bail
The judge agreed with the prosecution, holding that the trial court must confirm the status of the withdrawal before taking further steps. The post Alleged $1m Fraud: EFCC investigator testifies as Ajudua seeks fresh bail appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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