Ex-UN Envoy Rejects Death Penalty for Kidnappers
Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.
Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.
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Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N1.7 million from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7 million ransom from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Lagos police have arrested five suspects for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7m from a victim's mother. The staged video caused public panic. Read details of the police investigation.
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The PDP calls for an urgent investigation into alleged unauthorized changes to Nigeria's Tax Act, warning it threatens legislative integrity. The party demands a 6-month delay in the law's implementation.
The WSIS+20 review highlights Nigeria's urgent need to tackle digital exclusion in affordability, skills, and gender parity to achieve SDGs. Experts call for action.
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into claims that recently passed tax laws were altered after approval. A seven-member committee will examine the discrepancies.
Ogun State Government suspends the process to pick a new Awujale of Ijebuland, directing the ruling house to restart to avoid litigation. Get the full details here.
Yoruba actor Fatai Oodua (Lalude) sparks debate by claiming kidnapping in Nigeria is a matter of fate. He argues it's not the government's failure and advises citizens to stay vigilant. Read his full controversial take.
A House of Reps member raises alarm over discrepancies between tax laws passed by NASS and the gazetted versions. Speaker Abbas promises investigation. Read the full story.
Rep Abdussamad Dasuki raises alarm over discrepancies between tax laws signed by President Tinubu and versions approved by the National Assembly. He calls for urgent scrutiny.
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Tax reform boss Taiwo Oyedele unveils 20 top content creators for special training on new tax laws. The 'Influencing for Good' programme aims to boost public understanding. See the full list and details.
Gombe State Police Command, with hunters, neutralized two kidnappers, arrested seven, and recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun. The syndicate confessed to receiving N150 million in ransoms. Read the full details.
Taiwo Oyedele unveils 20 top content creators for special tax reform training. They will learn new laws to educate their followers. Find out who made the list.
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At the 7th Privacy Symposium Africa in Lagos, experts called for robust data protection laws, enforcement, and ethical tech to safeguard vulnerable groups, especially children, in the digital age.
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President Tinubu establishes National Tax Policy Implementation Committee chaired by Joseph Tegbe to coordinate new tax laws rollout. Committee to ensure seamless implementation.
A Nigerian man shares heartbreaking update about his mother kidnapped in Kogi. Kidnappers demand N60 million ransom while victim suffers in captivity. Read full story.