"Sens. Grassley, Durbin on ‘smarter’ criminal law, bipartisanship" PBS NewsHour 12/12/2018ExcerptSUMMARY: The Senate is expected to take up criminal justice reform before y… Read More
Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs have protested against being asked to participate in meetings at short notice to discuss three key criminal law bills. The com… Read More
On Thursday, an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State granted bail in the sum of N200,000 to a messenger who allegedly stabbed a brothel manager.
The 24-year-old messenger, Huzairu S… Read More
Doctor Olufemi Olaleye, the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.
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Kate Henshaw, the popular Nollywood actress, was on Tuesday at the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence court.
She was in court to witness the judgment of the medical director of Opti… Read More
At least 10 people have been killed in shootings in Lewiston, Maine, with the death toll expected to rise, according to law enforcement officials. Multiple people have also been wounded. The… Read More
Robert Card, the suspect in the mass shooting in Maine, has been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to law enforcement officials. Card was wanted in connection with th… Read More
John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, appeared on "CBS Mornings" to discuss the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. He stated that Israel has… Read More
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced plans to militarize key airports, ports, and borders in order to combat organized crime. The decision comes after a criminal… Read More
The Supreme Court of India has stated that it would be difficult to strike down a part of the women's reservation law that states it will be implemented after the Census. The court refused t… Read More
A man in Kerala, India, was arrested for opening fire at a police team who had come to arrest his son, who is an accused in a criminal case. The incident took place when the police team went… Read More
Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre praised Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer for their fight against the federal government's carbon pricing effort… Read More
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described the Israel-Hamas war as a "very complex" situation and justified India's decision to abstain from voting on a UN resolution calling for a hum… Read More
Sociopolitical activist Reno Omokri has chastised former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, saying that Nigeria won’t go to war because he failed his aspiration to become president… Read More
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed the Philippine Congress, emphasizing the importance of defense cooperation between Japan, the Philippines, and the United States to maintain a… Read More
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his horror at the strike on an ambulance convoy outside a hospital in Gaza, calling for a humanitarian ceasefire. He condemned the terr… Read More
Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), recently introduced a football club called Dove FC as part of the church’s efforts to reach ou… Read More
Popular rapper, Naira Marley and the socialite, Sam Larry have been reportedly granted bail after spending weeks in confinement over their alleged involvement in the demise of Singer, Mohbad… Read More
Hong Kong security chief Chris Tang has warned that the city plans to enact more far-reaching security laws to prevent espionage, which could apply to anyone worldwide. The 2020 National Sec… Read More
The Spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, has responded to Big Brother Naija ‘Level Up’ winner, Phyna, over a video showing her shouting out a police… Read More
A former Chinese state-owned enterprise employee has been sentenced to six years in prison for allegedly handing "corporate intelligence" to foreign intelligence agencies. The man, identifie… Read More
The branch of the Unification Church in Japan has offered $67 million to compensate victims of the group's allegedly fraudulent donation tactics. The funds will be disbursed by the governmen… Read More
President Bola Tinubu has officially approved and signed the N2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary Budget into law.
The signing ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, with notab… Read More
In Maitama, Abuja, a federal capital territory high court granted bail to Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
The presiding judge, Olukayode Adeniyi, r… Read More
South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Naledi Pandor, called for a ceasefire in the Gaza war and the opening of humanitarian corridors during her address to the Nat… Read More
Nigerian musician and record label executive, Habeeb Okikiola also known as Portable, has debunked claims of coordinating an attack on his former signee, Young Duu.
His management issued a d… Read More
Comedian Steve Martin expressed pride after his book "Shopgirl" was banned by a Florida school district. The Collier County School District removed several books, including Martin's, in resp… Read More
Russian artist and musician Sasha Skochilenko is facing an eight-year prison sentence for protesting against Russia's war in Ukraine. Skochilenko was arrested in April 2022 for spreading fal… Read More
Two individuals close to former Tunisian dictator Ben Ali have been imprisoned in separate investigations into suspected financial corruption. Marouane Mabrouk, a leading Tunisian businessma… Read More
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor, Karim Khan, has provided an update to the United Nations Security Council on the progress of investigations into human trafficking in Libya… Read More
Studying in Australia has become a popular option for international students, including those from Nigeria. With world-renowned universities, quality education, and a welcoming environment f… Read More
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A police sub-inspector in Rajasthan, India, has been arrested and sacked after being accused of raping a minor girl. The officer, Bhupendra Singh, was suspended on Friday and his termination… Read More
Gabon has announced that the African Development Bank (AfDB) has lifted financial sanctions imposed on the country after President Ali Bongo was removed from power in a coup in August. The d… Read More
Police in Colombia have detained four people in connection with the kidnapping of Luis Manuel Diaz, the father of Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz. Diaz Sr. was held hostage for nearly two wee… Read More
Dozens of teachers in Saskatchewan, Canada, have signed a petition calling on school divisions not to follow the province's pronoun law. The law, passed in October, prevents children under 1… Read More
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Balanced News reports that French Socialist Senator Akli Melouli strongly opposes an immigration law that he believes will create more undocumented individuals. He argues that the law fails… Read More
Cambodian authorities have evicted 40,000 people from the Angkor temple complex since 2022, claiming the need to protect the UNESCO World Heritage site, according to Amnesty International. T… Read More
The Israeli military has launched a ground operation inside Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza, targeting Hamas. The operation was carried out after the IDF repeatedly warned Hamas against using the… Read More
A light infantry battalion with over 120 troops surrendered to ethnic rebels in Myanmar's Shan state, marking the second time in two weeks that a battalion belonging to the military junta ha… Read More
Joe Ajaero is a prominent Nigerian journalist and unionist currently serving as the National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). He assumed office in 2023, succeeding Ayuba Wabb… Read More
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that failure to report crimes under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) is a bailable offence. The court stated that sin… Read More
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William Leonard Roberts II, known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper and record executive. An influential figure in modern hip-hop music, Rick Ross has become known for his … Read More
House Speaker Mike Johnson has released a large collection of surveillance footage from inside the Capitol on January 6, showing various moments of activity as protesters broke in. The video… Read More
The Uttar Pradesh government is considering a statewide ban on halal-certified products after several organizations were booked for providing forged certificates to retailers. Lucknow police… Read More
Senegal's Supreme Court has overturned a ruling that allowed jailed opposition figure Ousmane Sonko to run in the 2024 presidential election. The court ordered a retrial of the case, stating… Read More
Julie Bowen is an American actress and model who starred as Claire Dunphy on ABC’s hit series Modern Family. She appeared on the show between 2009 and 2020 and won critical praise and… Read More
Rubi Rose is an American rapper and model who became famous after being featured in the music video for Migos’ hit single “Bad & Boujee” in 2017. From there, she starte… Read More
Um despacho do Tribunal de Comarca de Belas, datado de 20 de Setembro de 2023, que o Club-K teve acesso, trás pela primeira vez detalhes como a rede ligada ao gabinete do Juiz Preside… Read More
Natasha Lyonne, an American actress and producer, rose to fame when she had a recurring role as Nicky Nichols in the hit Netflix comedy series, “Orange Is the New Black” from 201… Read More
Aide to Davido, better known as Israel Dmw, recently offered his thoughts on the role of mothers-in-law in marriages on social media.
He advocated for careful investigation before marrying… Read More
Esha Gupta is an Indian actress and model who is well known for her work in the Bollywood film Industry. She is one of the top models in the country, won the Miss India International title… Read More
O músico e produtor angolano Dji Carvalho Júnior, mais conhecido como “Dji Tafinha”, foi acusado de agredir gravemente seu pai durante uma disputa por um imó… Read More
Actress Uche Ogbodo has stated that there is nothing wrong with a man asking his wife to cook for him hours after she received the news about her father’s death.
Uche said this in an I… Read More
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