A group of officers in Nigeria are set to face a military court after being accused of plotting to overthrow the government  of President Bola Tinubu last year.The sixteen officers were arrested last October after what was described as acts of ill - discipline and breaches of service regulations.The case emerged amid heightened regional sensitivity to coups in West Africa and ongoing security pressures facing Nigeria's armed forces.Lulu Gaboo spoke to Nigerian lawyer, writer and activist Douglas Ogbankwa Esq

A group of officers in Nigeria are set to face a military court after being accused of plotting to overthrow the government &nbsp;of President Bola Tinubu last year.The sixteen officers were arrested last October after what was described as acts of ill - discipline and breaches of service regulations.The case emerged amid heightened regional sensitivity to coups in West Africa and ongoing security pressures facing Nigeria's armed forces.Lulu Gaboo spoke to Nigerian lawyer, writer and activist Douglas Ogbankwa Esq

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Nigerian military officials to face a military court

South African Civil rights organisation, Action Society, is calling for decisive sentencing, mandatory placement on the National Register for Sex Offenders, and the public release of the register to prevent known offenders from quietly returning to spaces where children are most at risk. It comes after they say repeated failures in the justice system leave children exposed to known predators. Lulu Gaboo spoke to spokesperson for Action Society, Juanita du Preez

South African Civil rights organisation, Action Society, is calling for decisive sentencing, mandatory placement on the National Register for Sex Offenders, and the public release of the register to prevent known offenders from quietly returning to spaces where children are most at risk. It comes after they say repeated failures in the justice system leave children exposed to known predators. Lulu Gaboo spoke to spokesperson for Action Society, Juanita du Preez

Action Society: failures in the justice system leave children exposed

The Progressive Zimbabweans Foundation has expressed concern regarding the current political developments in Zimbabwe. The PZF says these developments continue to threaten constitutional democracy, stability and the well-being of ordinary citizens. Lulu Gaboo spoke to PZF Information, Publicity & Youth Leader, Tino McLean and Tendai Ruben Mbofana, a Social justice advocate and writer

The Progressive Zimbabweans Foundation has expressed concern regarding the current political developments in Zimbabwe. The PZF says these developments continue to threaten constitutional democracy, stability and the well-being of ordinary citizens. Lulu Gaboo spoke to PZF Information, Publicity &amp; Youth Leader, Tino McLean and Tendai Ruben Mbofana, a Social justice advocate and writer

Progressive Zimbabweans Foundation concerned about the current political developments in Zimbabwe

Kenyan opposition leader, Rigathi Gachagua says there was an attempt on his life during a church service yesterday, claiming that a gang of rogue police officers attacked the church using bullets and tear gas. Gachagua has accused his former ally, President William Ruto of ordering the attack.

The country's interior minister has condemned the violence, calling it unacceptable. Police say an investigation has been launched and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Kenyan Member of Parliament, Maxwell Kariuki.

Kenyan opposition leader, Rigathi Gachagua says there was an attempt on his life during a church service yesterday, claiming that a gang of rogue police officers attacked the church using bullets and tear gas. Gachagua has accused his former ally, President William Ruto of ordering the attack.
The country's interior minister has condemned the violence, calling it unacceptable. Police say an investigation has been launched and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Kenyan Member of Parliament, Maxwell Kariuki.

Nigerian military officials to face a military court

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