This is Nigeria’s sixth appearance on the list since 2016. It ranked fifth in 2016, 10th in 2017, eighth in 2019, sixth in 2020, and eighth in 2021.
The chief judge of Kogi, Josiah Majebi, on Thursday freed two awaiting-trial inmates, Hassan Alfa and Umar Abubakar, at the Kabba Medium Security Custodial Centre.
The Young African Leaders Initiative is the United States’ signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders.
Tony Ojukwu called for the urgent rescue of the abducted Oyo schoolchildren and their teachers.
NAPPS called on the federal and state governments, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the immediate rescue of the kidnapped teachers and pupils.
However, Mr Obi noted that the society “we abuse today will take its revenge on our children tomorrow”.
The United Nations says sexual violence is one of the “most defining features” of Sudan’s war, now in its fourth year.
NIMC has alerted Nigerians to a fraudulent social media post promoting a purported free portal for correcting National Identification Number records.
Mr Aguocha regained his freedom on Monday after kidnappers held him hostage for nine days.
The Nigeria Union of Teachers in Enugu has urged the federal government and security agencies to secure the immediate release of teachers and pupils kidnapped in Oyo.
