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Abass Olalekan, an official from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State, is facing extended detention of 60 days after being re-arraigned for the alleged murder of corps member Victoria Ariyo, who died under mysterious circumstances related to a pregnancy termination.
An associate of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has shared insights about his time in detention, indicating that he engaged in fasting, religious study, and extensive reading. El-Rufai has since returned home to his family and friends.
Atiku Abubakar has urged for Sheikh Sani Khalifa Zaria's immediate release, condemning his detention as a serious infringement on constitutional rights. Sheikh Khalifa, accused of being involved in a coup plot, has not been formally charged since his detention began in December 2025.
Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, has been in custody following allegations of mismanagement involving N432 billion. Despite this, questions arise regarding the legality of his detention as no charges have been laid.
In Nigeria, numerous individuals are held in detention for extended periods without charges being filed against them. This report explores the implications of this situation on justice and human rights.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has addressed claims concerning the detention of a 69-year-old man named Umar Bala and Joseph Philips, a suspected fraudulent NYSC member, emphasizing that the allegations are unfounded and misleading.
A magistrate court in Abuja is set to make a ruling on a request from the ICPC for an extended detention period of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday, March 17. El-Rufai has been in custody since February 18, 2026, amid serious allegations.
Protests erupted on Wednesday in Kaduna as various youth groups called for the immediate release of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, threatening to hold a one-million-man rally in Abuja if he remains detained. The demonstrators voiced concerns about the fairness of his continued custody amid pending legal proceedings.
Justice Musa Abubakar of Katsina State emphasizes that the judiciary lacks the authority to release individuals convicted of offenses without due legal process, amidst social agitation regarding the state's push to release 71 detainees linked to banditry.
Ex-prisoners describe the harsh conditions and psychological torment faced in Russian detention facilities. Konstantin Davydenko shares his traumatic journey following his wrongful conviction as a spy.
A Jigawa State High Court has mandated the release of Ja’o Sabo, who spent over a decade in detention without trial. The court ruled in favor of Sabo, compensating him with N10 million and ordering a public apology from the authorities.
