In a shocking development, twenty-nine Nigerian children are facing the death penalty after being arraigned for participating in protests against the country’s escalating cost-of-living crisis. The children, aged between 14 and 17, were among 76 protesters charged with multiple felony counts, including treason, destruction of property, public disturbance, and mutiny. The arraignment took place in Read More…
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One million Nigerian children to miss school due to mass kidnappings, UNICEF says
In picture above: A view shows an empty classroom at the Government Science school where gunmen abducted students, in Kankara, in northwestern Katsina state, Nigeria December 14, 2020. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde ABUJA, Sept 15 (Reuters) – At least one million Nigerian children could miss school this year as the new term begins amid a rise in Read More…