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An average of 55 persons have died in Nigeria every year over the last 11 years as a result of mob action, otherwise known as jungle justice. The Programmes Manager of Amnesty International Nigeria, Barbara Magaji, made this startling revelation during an awareness campaign in Calabar at the weekend. The event, tagged #JusticeNotJungle, was aimed at drawing public attention to the dangers of mob justice and the urgent need for lawful accountability and reforms. She said a research conducted by the movement, which has over 10 million members worldwide, covered a two-year study period on mob violence in Nigeria and…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has said that it supplies up to 40 million litres of petrol daily, refuting recent reports alleging a shutdown of its operations. In a statement on Friday by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery’s management categorically denied claims that truck loading had been suspended or that production had been interrupted. “The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is fully operational. There has been no shutdown, nor has there been any suspension of truck loading activities,” the statement reads. The refinery also clarified that the intermittent sale of Residual Catalytic Oil is part of normal…

Tukur Muntari The Kano State Government has approved the release of N1.3 billion for the conversion of the Gaya Orphanage into a Female Drugs Reformatory Institute, as well as the construction of a standard transit centre in Gaya Local Government Area. The Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, made the disclosure while addressing a news conference on the outcome of the 30th State Executive Council meeting on Friday. He said the council has also approved the release of N9.8bn for the re-award of contracts for the construction of Jaba- Gayawa road and dualisation of Dakata-Yadakunya (Bela) road. “The…

Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel made his competitive debut for Birmingham City against Ipswich Town on Friday Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel was named the Man of the Match in Birmingham City’s opening game of the English Championship against Ipswich Town on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. Osayi-Samuel joined the Blues in a free transfer this summer after refusing to extend his contract at Turkish Super Lig club Fenerbahce. He has been quite active in pre-season, and coach Chris Davies named him in the starting eleven for their tricky opener against Ipswich Town. Bright Osayi-Samuel signs for Birmingham City (Photo credit: Club’s…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was a notable absentee as Galatasaray strolled to a 3-0 victory over Gaziantep in their opening game of the Turkish Super Lig season, Soccernet.ng reports. Osimhen and Mauro Icardi’s names were conspicuously missing from Galatasaray’s squad to take on Gaziantep at the Kaylon Stadyumu on Friday. Still, with stars like Leroy Sane, Baris Alper Yilmaz, and Gabriel Sara, the Cimbom were the odds on favourites to claim all three points. Leroy Sane and Gabriel Sara of Galatasaray. Copyright: ImagoxSeskimphotox GSaray-Lazio-020825 158 Last season, Galatasatay coach Orkan Buruk employed a high octane, attack-focused approach in their…

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that addressing corruption in Nigeria can begin at the household level and is not as complex as widely perceived. Obi made the remarks during a talk show with students of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Bauchi on Friday, where he discussed youth leadership and governance.“We are talking about corruption, but let me tell you, fighting corruption is not as difficult as people make it look,” Obi said. “If you, your wife, and children are not stealing, you have reduced corruption by 60 per cent.” He referenced…

Two groups—the Academic Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (AFIMN) and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)—have condemned the arrest and detention of activist and journalist Omoyele Sowore by the Nigeria Police Force, calling for his immediate release and demanding accountability for alleged violations of his rights while in custody. The Academic Forum of the Islamic Movement, affiliated with the Shiite Islamic group led by Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, said on Friday that Sowore’s treatment highlights a growing culture of impunity in the Nigerian security system. The group alleged that Sowore suffered a serious hand injury while in police…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), on Friday, dismissed recent claims to its leadership by former Senate President David Mark and his associates, describing them as “unfounded” and in clear violation of the party’s constitution. The clarification follows the resignation of Chief Ralph Nwosu as National Chairman, a move which the party says has triggered a constitutional process for appointing his successor, not a “free-for-all” scramble for control. In a statement by the Special Assistant (Public Affairs) to the Interim National Chairman, Dr. Aminu Sani Alhassan, the ADC stressed that only bona fide members of the party can aspire to leadership…

By Nicole Tau Standing at any high point in Lesotho, you can almost always see South Africa. It feels like one can simply walk over there and start a new life. No borders, no fences, no visible guards, just plain South African plains. How can one want a better future for their children and not just take it when it’s right in front of them?   Dubbed “The Kingdom in the Sky”, Lesotho is the world’s only nation above 1,000 meters, a mountain fortress where poverty claws at grandeur.  Thetsane Industrial Area, Lesotho, home to several Chinese-owned factories (Saturday). Credit: Nicole…

Nigeria’s Terem Moffi has sent an emotional message to former OGC Nice strike partner Evann Guessand following the Ivorian’s big-money move to Aston Villa, Soccernet.ng reports.  Guessand, 24, sealed a £30.5m switch to the Premier League side on 8 August, signing a contract that runs until 2030. The deal came after a standout 2024-25 season in which the forward scored 12 goals and registered eight assists in 33 Ligue 1 appearances, earning him Nice’s Player of the Season award. Aston Villa new signing Evann Guessand. Copyright: Club X The Ivory Coast international, who progressed through Nice’s academy, had loan spells…