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Alex Otti Meets President Tinubu Over Nnamdi Kanu

Abia State Governor Alex Otti met President Bola Tinubu to discuss securing IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's release, following his visit to Kanu in Sokoto prison. Read the latest developments.

Nigerian fraud mastermind gets 20 years in US prison

Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian national, has been sentenced to 20 years for orchestrating a massive bank fraud and money laundering conspiracy across the United States. Read the full details of the sophisticated scheme.

Otti Visits Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto, Discusses Release

Abia State Governor Alex Otti visited detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu at Sokoto Correctional Centre, assuring him of intensified efforts for his freedom. Read the full details of the high-level visit and discussions.

Coalition: Nigeria's Crisis is Governance Failure

Multi-faith coalition warns Nigeria's insecurity stems from governance failure, not religious war. They reject international labels and call for homegrown solutions to protect all citizens.

Advocates Push Humane Prison Reforms in Nigeria

Nigerian stakeholders demand correctional reforms focusing on mental health, education, and rehabilitation to restore inmate dignity and reduce reoffending rates nationwide.

Bandit Leader Imposes N50m Levy on Katsina Towns

Notorious bandit Mustapha Babaro demands N50 million from Yargoje communities in Katsina, raising questions about peace deals effectiveness. Residents fear repercussions if deadline missed.

UK Blocks Ekweremadu's Prison Transfer to Nigeria

The UK government has refused Nigeria's request to transfer convicted former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu to serve his organ trafficking sentence at home. Get the full details.

FG, CSOs Launch Mental Health Reform in Prisons

Federal Government partners with civil society on a new mental health initiative in Nigerian prisons. Over 100 inmates and officers trained. A step towards rehabilitation and reintegration.

Delta Police Arrest Suspected Serial Killer

Delta State Police have arrested Michael Ezenwai, a suspected serial killer and prison escapee linked to multiple violent crimes, including a 2020 UNIBEN student murder. Suspect in custody.

Nnamdi Kanu Moved to Sokoto Prison Facility

IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu transferred from DSS detention in Abuja to Sokoto prison. Lawyer Aloy Ejimakor raises concerns about distance from legal team. Full details emerging.

Ogun Judiciary Decongests Sagamu Correctional Centre

Ogun State Judiciary announces special intervention from Nov 24-Dec 5, 2025 to decongest Sagamu Correctional Centre through accelerated hearings and case reviews. Learn how this initiative enhances justice delivery.

Water Tank Collapse Kills 4 Women in Jigawa

Tragedy strikes Zugai village as overhead water tank collapses, killing four women including a pregnant woman. Structural weakness and strong winds blamed for the disaster.

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