Politics Independence Day 2026: Governor Mbah Grants Pardons to 13 Inmates October 3, 2026 Editorial Team On Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary, Governor Mbah pardons inmates, commuting the sentences of 13 prisoners as part of the state's clemency programme. The gesture reflects a broader effort to ease…
Politics UK Early Prison Release Plan Sparks Safety Concerns over Violent Offenders August 31, 2026 Bright Esagbodje A proposed early release scheme for some prisoners serving indefinite sentences is raising alarms over public safety. Critics warn dangerous criminals could be freed to ease prison overcrowding.
Politics UK Overhauls Early Prison Release Scheme Amid Public Safety Concerns August 31, 2026 Bright Esagbodje Andy Burnham has tightened early prison release rules to exclude killers and grooming gang offenders, sparking debate over justice and overcrowding.
Politics Burnham’s Plan to End Indefinite Jail Terms Wins Campaigners’ Praise August 30, 2026 Bright Esagbodje Andy Burnham’s pledge to abolish indefinite jail terms has been welcomed as a historic step toward justice. Campaigners say the move ends years of hardship for families affected by IPP…
