Police arrest 5 for abduction and abuse of women, 2 others for Intl child pornograhy

The action plan being implemented by the Force to curb Sexual and Gender Based Violence, particularly all forms of abuse on women and children in the country, is yielding positive results, the Inspector General of Police, M.A Adamu, has said. The IGP made the affirmation on the heels of the arrest of five members of…

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How India calculates the value of women’s housework

A newly formed political party in India, launched by a film star, has promised salaries to housewives if voted to power. A prominent MP welcomed the idea, saying it will "monetise the services of women homemakers, enhance their power and autonomy" and create a near-universal basic income. This is a compelling debate, especially at a time when women…

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Lawyer caught on Zoom stripping naked and having sex during hearing is slammed by judge

Hector Paredes Robles was the defence lawyer in a land trafficking, fraud and extortion case when he was spotted have sex with a woman on a live video call. A lawyer was caught stripping naked and having sex during a Zoom court hearing. Hector Paredes Robles was branded a disgrace to his profession by the…

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COVID-19: Buhari Violates Nigerian Law, Shuns Face Covering, Physical Distancing

President Muhammadu Buhari has violated the executive order on mandatory use of face masks and maintenance of physical distance to curb the spread of COVID-19, days after signing it. Recall that Mr. Buhari, on Tuesday, signed the regulation in exercise of his powers under Section 4 of the Quarantine Act. Part of the document states…

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#EndSARS: Nigerian Army Disbands Legal Team, Pulls Out of Lagos Panel Investigating Lekki Shooting

The Nigerian Army has disbanded its legal team for the Lagos State Judicial Panel, effectively pulling out of the investigative hearing as more evidence resurfaces confirming that Nigerian soldiers shot at peaceful protesters last October. S.N. Agwhe, a member of army counsel to the panel made the development known to the Judicial Panel on Saturday,…

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Donald Trump’s entire legal team quits week before impeachment trial – Sources

All five of the impeachment lawyers who were expected to represent former President Donald Trump have called it quits, sources told ABC News. The team, led by South Carolina lawyer Butch Bowers, resigned in part because of disagreements over how to mount Trump’s defense, the sources said. The lawyers had planned to argue the constitutionality…

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Why NIN-SIM sync is imperative, by govt

By Lucas Ajanaku THE Federal Government on Thursday said it directed the linkage of all subscriber identity module (SIM) cards with the National Identity Number (NIN) to check and curb the rising insecurity in the country. Speaking during the handover of the staff of Ecosystem Coordination Strategic Unit (ECSU), Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) Project, Office of…

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UAE Opens Citizenship To Select Foreigners to Boost Economy

*Investors, Professionals to get UAE citizenship THE United Arab Emirates has adopted laws that will grant citizenship to a select group of foreigners, including investors and property owners. ‎ A category of foreigners that could be granted citizenship, as announced by ‎Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and…

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Trump Impeachment Defense Lawyers Leave Team Days Before Trial

Several of former US President Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyers have left his team a little over a week before his trial, US media reported Saturday. CNN cited unnamed sources as saying that five lawyers — including two who were thought to be leading the team — had parted ways with the Republican billionaire after disagreeing…

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Groups Ask Buhari To Release Panel Report On Magu

President Muhammadu Buhari has been asked to release the report of the judicial panel on the former Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. In a letter addressed to the president, the world’s leading anti-corruption coalition expressed deep concern that the political interference in the operation of EFCC and inability of the…

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