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Kuje Inmates Graduate with NOUN Degrees

Six inmates at Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre have earned university degrees from NOUN, showcasing education's power for rehabilitation. Read their inspiring stories of hope and purpose.

World Cup Trophy Arrives in Washington for 2026 Draw

The FIFA World Cup trophy has arrived in Washington DC ahead of the historic 48-team final draw. Rio Ferdinand will host alongside sports legends, but a visa row with Iran adds drama. Read the full story.

Buhari, Diogo Jota Top Nigeria's 2025 Google Death Searches

Google's 2025 Year in Search reveals the public figures Nigerians searched most after their deaths. From ex-President Buhari to footballer Diogo Jota, see the full list of names that sparked national mourning and curiosity.

Nicon Town Land Row: Court Adjourns Ruling to Feb 2026

A Lagos High Court will rule in February 2026 on whether a major land dispute in Lekki's Nicon Town Estate should proceed to full trial. Residents allege fraud in a 2010 sub-lease for 5,899sqm of communal land. Read the full details.

82 Nigerian Women on Death Row, Group Seeks Halt

ASF France reveals 82 Nigerian women face execution, highlighting gender bias and poverty in the justice system. Advocates demand a moratorium and recognition of domestic violence as a mitigating factor.

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.

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.

Senator Okey Ezea Dies in Lagos at 62

Senator Natasha Akpoti mourns the death of colleague Okey Ezea who passed away in Lagos. The Enugu North lawmaker died after brief illness at 62.

LP Chieftain Sues Over Death Threats in Ebonyi

Labour Party chieftain Dr. Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh files a rights suit against suspected political enforcers for death threats. He seeks judicial protection and affirms the rule of law. Read more.

Two siblings perish in Rivers fire tragedy

Two young siblings died in a devastating fire that destroyed makeshift buildings in Rivers State, leaving 27 families homeless. Police investigation underway.

Newswatch Co-founder Dan Agbese Dies at 81

Veteran journalist Dan Agbese, co-founder of Newswatch magazine, has died in Lagos at 81. A key shaper of modern Nigerian journalism, his legacy in investigative reporting endures. Read more.

Nigerian Driver Found Dead in Texas Truck

Bode Moses Ologan, 48-year-old Nigerian truck driver, was found dead in Texas on November 7, 2025. Family seeks $30,000 for funeral expenses through GoFundMe campaign.

Fayose Reveals Burial Plans on 65th Birthday

Former Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose discloses detailed burial instructions, requesting state government involvement and specific burial location. Read his emotional final wishes.

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