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70% of Cross River Inmates Await Trial Amid Justice System Delays
About 70 per cent of inmates in custodial centres across Cross River State are awaiting trial, with inadequate transport and funding identified as...
Children Abandon Classrooms for Dangerous Mining Work Across Nigeria
Children are increasingly turning to artisanal mining in parts of Nigeria, trading school and safety for income as poverty and the lure of...
Qadiriyya Leader Urges Political, Religious Leaders to Avoid Reckless Remarks Ahead of 2027
A prominent Islamic scholar and leader of the Qadiriyya order, Sheikh Qaribullahi Nasiru-Kabara, has urged political and religious leaders to avoid reckless statements...
A day with Abuja’s female Okada rider
Every morning, while many residents are preparing for the day ahead, Atabo Justina is already thinking about the road. The single mother of...
German Town Halts New Holocaust Memorial Stones Amid Political Controversy
The eastern German town of Heidenau has halted the installation of new “Stolpersteine” — small brass plaques placed in pavements to commemorate people...
Blind Man Sues British Museum Over Lack of Audio Access to Bayeux Tapestry
A blind man has launched legal action against the British Museum, alleging that its failure to provide audio-described tours of the Bayeux Tapestry...
Indonesia Suspends Five Prison Officials Over Luxury Inmate Compound
Indonesia has suspended five prison officials, including the head of Cibinong Prison near Jakarta, after investigators uncovered an apartment-style compound allegedly being used...
Malaysia Repatriates 1,476 Myanmar Nationals Despite UN Safety Concerns
Malaysia has begun repatriating 1,476 Myanmar nationals as part of a wider plan to return up to 5,000 people, despite warnings from the...
