Myanmar’s ruling military has granted amnesty to more than 7,000 prisoners convicted of financing or supporting groups it designates as “terrorist” organisations. In a statement […]
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Reps Give Amnesty Programme Boss 72 Hours to Answer ₦26bn Audit Queries
The House of Representatives has given the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dennis Otuaro, a strict 72-hour deadline to appear before its Public […]
Amnesty International Accuses Nigerian Police of Killing 24 Protesters During #EndBadGovernance Demonstrations
Amnesty International has alleged that Nigerian police forces killed at least 24 protesters and detained over 1,200 others during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests held from […]
House of Representatives Demands Prison Amnesty to Decongest Prisons
The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to use its prerogative of mercy to grant amnesty to deserving inmates, aiming to reduce congestion […]