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West Africa has been defined as including the 18 countries Benin, Burkina Faso, the island of Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, the island of Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sao Tome and Principe and Togo.

Leo Igwe Nigeria News and Headlines 

Witch hunters and the rule of law in Jigawa

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By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches welcomes the conviction of four persons for beating an alleged witch to death in Jigawa, in Northern Nigeria. According to a news report, a high court in the state sentenced four family members, a husband, wife, brother, and sister of the wife, to death. They are to die by hanging for beating 30-year-old… Read More
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Witch hunters and the rule of law in Jigawa

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By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches welcomes the conviction of four persons for beating an alleged witch to death in Jigawa, in Northern Nigeria. According to a news report, a high court in the state sentenced four family members, a husband, wife, brother, and sister of the wife, to death. They are to die by hanging for beating 30-year-old… Read More
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Nigeria: Nurse Arrested in Lagos After Death of Woman Following Botched Buttocks Enhancement Procedure

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By Burnett Munthali In Lagos, Nigeria, police have arrested a nurse in connection with the death of a 36-year-old woman, known only as Abiola, following a botched buttocks enlargement procedure at a clinic in Lekki Phase 1. The incident has raised serious concerns about medical safety and the practices of enhancement clinics. According to Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the… Read More
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   Ending Elder Abuse and Murder for Witchcraft in Nigeria

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 By Leo Igwe “It is confirmed. She is dead”. Bukky, who directs an NGO based in Akure, messaged me, breaking this sad news. She traveled several kilometers to help confirm a case of witch burning in Ondo West. Since June 15, the Advocacy for Alleged Witches has been trying to get some emergency help to an 86-year-old woman, Iya Sunday.… Read More
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  Arrest and Prosecute Ubadimma and Other Witch hunters in Ebonyi State

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 By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches urges the Nigeria Police and the government of Ebonyi state to arrest and prosecute the self-acclaimed prophet, Ubadimma, also known as Powerful Onyirioha 1, and his partners in crime because their crusade and prophecies led to arson, abduction, and assault on innocent citizens, and destruction of properties and livelihoods in Iboko area… Read More
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Police: Stop the ‘War Against Witchcraft’ in Benue

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By Leo Igwe The Advocacy for Alleged Witches urges the police and government of Benue state to arrest Daudu(Jnr) and close down the Rain of the Spirit Ministry. This statement became necessary following a proposed witch-hunting event in Makurdi on Sunday. The event titled, War Against Witchcraft, takes place at the church premises, Rain City, along Achua Road after Baptist High… Read More
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Nigeria: Labour unions suspend strike to hold talks with government

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Nigerian labour unions have suspended their nationwide strike to continue talks with the government over a new minimum wage. The Nigerian government had pleaded with labour unions to rescind their decision and return to work. “After an extraordinary … meeting today, it was decided that the ongoing strike be suspended for the next one week and we will continue negotiation… Read More
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The role of indigenous communities in conservation efforts

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African Agroforestry experts are urging for the greater involvement of indigenous communities in addressing the numerous conservation challenges plaguing the region. For many years, indigenous groups have been excluded from decision-making processes that directly impact their lives and livelihoods. They face significant obstacles, including marginalization and lack of recognition by governments and other ethnic groups. To effectively tackle the conservation… Read More