13 h. ago Bishops seek pardon for farmer sentenced to death for killing herder

The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant clemency to Mr. Sunday Jackson, whose death sentence was recently upheld by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, on March 7, 2025, affirmed the death sentence of Jackson, a farmer from Adamawa State, for killing a Fulani herdsman, Ardo Bawuro, during Read More

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17 h. ago UK teen bags life sentence for killing schoolgirl over teddy bear

A London court, on Thursday, sentenced a teenage boy to life in prison for stabbing to death a 15-year-old schoolgirl in a row over a teddy bear. Hassan Sentamu, 18, was ordered to spend a minimum of 23 years in jail for knifing to death Elianne Andam in Croydon, south London, on her way to Read More

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30 h. ago “98 More Prisoners Sentenced To Death In Last Six Months” – NCoS

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has reported a concerning 2.73% increase in prisoners on death row, rising from 3,590 in September 2024 to 3,688 in March 2025. This surge adds up to 98 more prisoners facing the death penalty within a six-month period. The NCoS Acting Comptroller-General revealed this information on Wednesday, highlighting the growing […] The post “98 More Prisoners Sentenced To Death In Last Six Months” – NCoS appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Northern CAN urges Fintiri to pardon farmer facing death sentence

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The 19 Northern States and Abuja Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to pardon Mr Sunday Jackson, a farmer from Adamawa State who was sentenced to death by hanging for self-defence in an attack by a herdsman. Jackson was sentenced to death […] The post Northern CAN urges Fintiri to pardon farmer facing death sentence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Rape: 3 Sentenced To Death By Hanging, Surgical Castration In Kaduna

Three persons, identified as John Moses, Yakubu Mohammed and Mustapha Musa, have been sentenced to death by hanging and surgical Castration following two count charges of rape in Kaduna. The Ministry of Human Services and Social Development Commissioner, Kaduna State, Hajiya Rabi Salisu, disclosed this in Kaduna on Wednesday. According to the Commissioner, who is […]

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8 d. ago Rape: 2 Sentenced To Death, Surgical Castration As 1 Bags Life Imprisonment In Kaduna

Two persons identified as John Moses and Yakubu Mohammed have been separately sentenced to death by hanging and surgical castration, respectively, in Kaduna State. While Moses was convicted and sentenced for the offence of rape and incest, Mohammed was convicted and sentenced for the offence of rape. They were both tried under Section 258 1 […]

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1 week ago Six Community Leaders, Hunters Detained For Allegedly Slaughtering Herder’s Cattle In Ogun

The Ifo police division has apprehended six community leaders and hunters for allegedly targeting and killing cattle belonging to a herder named Usman Abubakar. The suspects include Taiwo Obasa, Gbolahan Abdullahi, Ojo Musiliu, Okwu Odey, Zomisin Lulu, and Abiodun Shoyoye. The suspects are accused of attacking the cattle, leading to the death of four cows, […] The post Six Community Leaders, Hunters Detained For Allegedly Slaughtering Herder’s Cattle In Ogun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Inauguration: Aiyedatiwa frees eight inmates, reduces sentences for 35 others

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Monday, marked his swearing-in with a bold act of clemency, granting freedom and reduced sentences to 43 prisoners. Acting on the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, Aiyedatiwa ordered the immediate release of eight convicts, while 15 death row inmates had their sentences commuted Read More

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2 w. ago Dead before trial: Nigerians who took their last breath in police custody

GODFREY GEORGE writes about individuals who entered police custody but never came out alive, the systemic failures that enable these deaths, and the long fight for accountability in a country where detention too often becomes a death sentence Olashile Oduga, a 33-year-old car dealer, newlywed, and expectant father, took his last breath in a way Read More

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3 w. ago Rivers Court Sentences Man To Death For Killing Mortuary Owner

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced a middle-aged man, Eze Kingsley to death for killing a mortuary owner, late David Wagbara. Wagbara was stabbed to death by Kingsley who was a petroleum tanker conductor on December 7, 2018 in Rumuosi Community along the East-West Road in Obio/Akpor local government area […]

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