IT was with mixed feelings that Nigerians received the news of yet another prison break at the Koton Karfe Medium Security Correctional Centre in Kogi State. No fewer than 12 inmates escaped in the ...

Thousands of inmates have escaped from correctional facilities across Nigeria in recent years. Why is it happening and what ...

The Uromi 16 killings serve as a stark reminder of the fragile nature of peace in conflict-prone societies. However, with ...

IN SHORT: Following a political power struggle in Nigeria's Rivers state ... context that several Facebook posts have claimed that riots broke out in the state and Wike's residence and other ...

It is quite easy and expected of many people to dismiss this threat of reprisal by herdsmen as extremist and unrepresentative ...

“The Islamic Movement of Nigeria has called for demonstrations in Abuja and other major cities on Friday, March 28, 2025. Heavy traffic and other disruptions are possible. Based on past occurrences, ...

Prisons in Nigeria — Africa's most populous country ... including invasions by armed groups and inmate riots. But beyond that, Samuel Malik, senior researcher at the African think tank ...