Giving ex-prisoners another chance
The appeal by rehabilitated female ex-inmates for society to reject stigma is a timely reminder that punishment should not become a life sentence after release. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) itself now has a statutory mandate to reform, rehabilitate and reintegrate offenders, while its programmes include education, vocational training and income generation through farms and […]
Death sentence no solution
AT a time, 111 of the world’s 192 nations have abolished the death sentence, with others on their way to doing so, our National Assembly wants to add to the five offences that already attract the death penalty under our laws.
Stopping deaths at campaigns
WHY do thousands of people turn up at campaign grounds? What security arrangements do campaign organisers make to take care of contingencies like large crowds at their events?
Saudi Arabia vs Nigeria’s Citizen Ahman
THERE are many moments when Nigerians wonder where their government is. This must be one of them. A 22-year-old Nigerian, Abdullahi Suleiman Ahman has been held against his will in Saudi Arabia since 7 September 2010.
Superstition Creates Panic
THE other week, parents in Ibadan rushed to schools to secure their wards after rumours that politicians were preying for 200 people who would be sacrificed to ensure their victory in the 2011 elections.
Freedom Of Information For None
OUR legislators cut a pitiable sight when they complain about being cheated in the political intrigues parties call primaries. Many of them are the first to run to the media with their complaints.
