A Nigerian man identified as Kolawole Oladeji has been languishing in jail since 1999, after being sentenced to death for being in possession of a stolen generator in Ogun State. SaharaReporters learned that Kolawole was previously detained in a prison facility in Ogun State before being transferred to Kirikiri Maximum Security Prison in Apapa, Lagos…
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has revealed how his penchant for commenting on national and international issues landed him in jail under the military junta of the late Head of State, Gen. Sanni Abacha, in 1995. Obasanjo also hinted that the quest to save Nigeria from an imminent disintegration made him to seek the Presidency in…
Over 33 people have died following unrest at a maximum security prison in Mozambican capital, Maputo. Dozens of people were killed as a result of the prison riot on Christmas Day, according to authorities. According to the Guardian UK, the riot resulted to the death of 33 people, while 15 others were injured. Bernadino Rachel,…
Segun Olowookere, who was sentenced to death in Osun State for stealing fowl has revealed why he was sentenced. He said he didn’t know anything about the robbery he was accused of. There were different versions of what truly transpired and why the convict was given what many considered a harsh punishment for the offence….
