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August 15, 2025

HBBA decries increasing jailbreaks, seeks urgent prison reforms

“The time for urgent, coordinated action on the state of corrections in Nigeria is now,” the group said.

Kuje Prison Break
August 15, 2025

Panel seeks comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s non-custodial justice system

The panel examined the gaps in alternatives to imprisonment such as fines, compensation, community service, probation and parole.

Nigerian Prison (Credit: Premium Times)
August 14, 2025

Junketing Tinubu spent 181 days abroad; wasting funds on tourism while insecurity, poverty ravage Nigeria: ADC

According to the ADC, from Benue to Zamfara and other parts of the country, taxes are being imposed by bandits on citizens.

Bola Tinubu
August 14, 2025

Tuggar urges deeper Nigeria-Germany cultural relations

According to Mr Tuggar, Germany is a country with rich cultural heritage.

Yusuf Tuggar
August 14, 2025

FG to build 500 housing units in each state, says urban development director

The commissioner commended the federal government for acknowledging the housing deficit in the country.

Ahmed Akintola
August 14, 2025

Nigeria accounts for 70% of 11 million illegal arms in West Africa: NCCSALW

He said that the illegal arms dealings were largely responsible for Nigeria’s 2.2 million IDPs.

Handguns
August 14, 2025

PenCom, police partner to boost officers’ pensions, welfare

Mr Egbetokun reiterated his commitment to constructive engagement to maintain public confidence in the force.

IGP Egbetokun
August 14, 2025

Minister seeks long-term solutions to humanitarian needs amid aid cuts

Mr Yilwatda reassured stakeholders of the government’s commitment to working with partners to ensure that no one was left behind.

Nentawe Yilwatda
August 14, 2025

64,000 inmates received non-custodial sentences in five years: NCoS

Mr Nandang decried the lack of infrastructure and basic logistics to support operations in many areas.

Agodi Correctional Centre
August 14, 2025

Tinubu deserves credit for stabilising economy; next step is to grow it: Okonjo-Iweala ‎

She emphasised that stabilising the economy was only the beginning of a broader recovery agenda.

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iwealaand President Bola Tinubu