The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has raised alarm over the state of the Nigerian judiciary, stating that justice is increasingly becoming a purchasable commodity. Speaking at a public event, he decried the growing trend of corruption within the judicial system, where verdicts are allegedly influenced by financial inducements. He urged for urgent reforms to restore public confidence in the judiciary.
Channels Television (channelstv) Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to intensify efforts in addressing the escalating insecurity across the country. The organization cited numerous cases of kidnappings, banditry, and communal violence, particularly in the northern regions, as evidence of the government’s inadequate response. Amnesty urged for accountability, better resource allocation to security forces, and protection of human rights in counter-insurgency operations. Specific statistics or recent incidents were not included in the statement, but the tone underscored the urgency of the situation.
Punch Newspapers (MobilePunch) Nigeria has deported 60 Chinese and 39 Filipino nationals convicted of involvement in cryptocurrency romance scams. The individuals were found guilty of luring victims into fake cryptocurrency investments through online romantic relationships, defrauding them of significant sums of money. The deportations are part of a broader crackdown on online fraud by Nigerian authorities, who have intensified efforts to combat cybercrime. The operation was conducted in collaboration with international law enforcement agencies. Specific details on the amounts defrauded or the duration of the scams were not included in the report.