A lady identified as Annie Ofili has been arrested by the Lagos state police command for allegedly stabbing her friend, Glory Okon, to death at her residence at Greenville Estate, Badore, in Ajah area of the state, IGBERETV reports. According to an eyewitness, an argument ensued between the friends which degenerated into a scuffle after Okon visited … Continue reading Lady stabs friend to death during argument
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When a presidential candidate doesn’t win 25% of FCT
The 25% OF FCT, Abuja As A Legal Conundrum COLUMNS By Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN, CON, OFR, FCIArb, LL.M, Ph.D, LL.D, D. Litt. INTRODUCTION Election is a process that must be carried out within the bounds of the laws of the land. In Nigeria, elections are held every four years. Extant laws are made to … Continue reading When a presidential candidate doesn’t win 25% of FCT
Penalty under UK law and the Treason Act explained after man tried to harm the Queen
A man has pleaded guilty to a charge under the Treason Act after being caught in the grounds of Windsor Castle with a loaded crossbow and admitting intent to harm the Queen. Jaswant Singh Chail, 21, pleaded guilty to three charges on Friday at the Old Bailey on London, relating to an incident that took place on … Continue reading Penalty under UK law and the Treason Act explained after man tried to harm the Queen
Wealthy UK woman under investigation for human trafficking
Dame Ann Gloag after being made a Dame Commander at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace in 2019 Dame Ann Gloag, co-founder of Stagecoach Group, has been charged in connection with a human trafficking investigation. A Police Scotland spokesman said: "On 19 January 2023, four individuals were charged in connection with an investigation into alleged human trafficking and … Continue reading Wealthy UK woman under investigation for human trafficking
Spanish government presents bill to fight human trafficking
Spain’s government presented a new bill Tuesday with the goal of providing better protection for economically vulnerable migrants who are in the clutches of international human trafficking rings. The proposed legislation was designed to help victims of different types of trafficking, from sexual exploitation and forced labor to the illegal sale of human organs, involuntary … Continue reading Spanish government presents bill to fight human trafficking
TERRORISM: Buhari administration amends charges against Nnamdi Kanu
The Nigerian Government has amended the seven-count terrorism charges against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The Government filed the amended seven-count terrorism charge against Kanu. The amended charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/383/2015, which was entered before the Federal High Court in Abuja, contained all allegations against Kanu that were earlier sustained by … Continue reading TERRORISM: Buhari administration amends charges against Nnamdi Kanu
Man gets one-year sentence for sending former partner a Taliban execution video
A man who sent his former partner a Taliban execution video has received a jail term after a court heard his son had sent him a video of his mother in bed. The man appeared before a recent sitting of the district court in West Cork, having been found guilty last year of sending the … Continue reading Man gets one-year sentence for sending former partner a Taliban execution video
Read the appeal court judgement on Nnamdi Kanu
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal allowed the Appeal brought forward by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu challenging the jurisdiction of the trial Court.The appellate court in a unanimous decision, faulted the process through which Kanu was brought before the Federal High Court to answer to a 15-count terrorism charges.Recall that Justice Binta Nyako of … Continue reading Read the appeal court judgement on Nnamdi Kanu
Why Spanish prosecutors charged Shakira for tax evasion
A Spanish court ordered Colombian music superstar Shakira to stand trial on charges of tax fraud to the tune of 14 million euros (S$19.35 million), with prosecutors seeking an eight-year sentence against her. https://twitter.com/Forbes/status/1575143390274101248?s=20 Prosecutors in Barcelona said in July they would seek to have the singer jailed for more than eight years alongside a … Continue reading Why Spanish prosecutors charged Shakira for tax evasion
What is whistleblowing?
Photo by RODNAE Productions on Pexels.com Chapter 1: Definition of Whistleblowing 1.1.0 Introduction In the last two decades, jurisdictions around the world have either enacted or exhibited commitment towards implementing legislations that protect whistleblowers. Studies in the United Kingdom (UK), the United States of America (USA) and EU Member States has shown that whistleblower legislation … Continue reading What is whistleblowing?
Biden denies approving FBI Mar-a-Lago raid
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he was not given advance notice by the Department of Justice or Attorney General Merrick Garland about the FBI raid at the Florida home of former President Donald Trump Aug. 8. "I didn't have any advance notice," Biden said when asked by a reporter after announcing his student debt relief … Continue reading Biden denies approving FBI Mar-a-Lago raid
Jimmy Lai to face trial for breaching national security law
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai is set to plead not guilty and stand trial under the city's severe national security law, Hong Kong Free Press (HKFP) reported. Six other defendants, who were former staff members of Apple Daily, are set to plead guilty and face sentencing, the report said. Lai, 74 faces four charges, … Continue reading Jimmy Lai to face trial for breaching national security law
Saudi-backed golfers file antitrust lawsuit against PGA
Photo by Markus Spiske on Pexels.com It’s the competition that has rocked the golfing world. Now players who have signed with the Saudi-backed LIV golf tournament are suing their former paymasters, the PGA Tour for suspending them for joining the breakaway competition. The six-time major champion Phil Mickelson and 10 other golfers are the plaintiffs … Continue reading Saudi-backed golfers file antitrust lawsuit against PGA
Federal Gender Identity: Florida tells schools to ignore federal rules
Photo by 42 North on Pexels.com The state of Florida this week told schools that federal policies protecting transgender students "should not be treated as governing law," according to Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. The U.S. Department of Education proposed a Title IX rule to protect transgender students that would prohibit "all forms of sex … Continue reading Federal Gender Identity: Florida tells schools to ignore federal rules
Hyde Park and Regent’s Park Bombings: ‘Terrorists should be made to answer for their crimes’
The families of soldiers killed in the Hyde Park and Regent’s Park IRA bombings have told how their suffering remains undiminished 40 years on. In total 11 military personnel died in the two attacks which occurred within hours of each other in London on July 20 1982. Relatives of victims will gather at Hyde Park … Continue reading Hyde Park and Regent’s Park Bombings: ‘Terrorists should be made to answer for their crimes’
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