Tuesday, July 14, 2026

International Criminal Court (ICC)

March 27, 2023

Nigeria should jail electoral offenders or kiss democracy goodbye: Utomi

I do hope our judiciary can draw a lesson from Kenya and not let its reputation go down the drain.

Pat Utomi
March 17, 2023

ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over forceful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia

The Kremlin has dismissed the allegations of war crimes and arrest warrant by the ICC, saying The Court warrant holds no water over Russia.

Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian children
September 26, 2022

ICC: CAR Seleka leader docked for crimes against humanity

“I plead not guilty to all charges and all situations,” Mr Said, dressed in a dark grey suit, told the judges.

Mahamat Said Abdel Kani
August 1, 2022

Philippines won’t rejoin International Criminal Court: President Marcos

Mr Duterte ordered the Philippines’ withdrawal from the ICC in March 2018.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr
April 20, 2022

Boko Haram not about religion, ethnicity, Buhari tells ICC prosecutor

Mr Buhari stated this when he received the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Abuja, on Wednesday.

President Muhammadu Buhari and ICC prosecutor Karim Khan
April 19, 2022

Buhari may face war crime charges if he deploys Super Tucano aircraft against bandits: Garba Shehu

Mr Buhari’s refusal to deploy the weapons against bandits who are mostly Fulani, has raised concerns about his regime’s perceived bias.

President Muhammadu Buhari
March 1, 2022

Putin, Russian commanders can be tried for war crimes, UK warns

“We have shown that recently, Radovan Karadzic, the butcher of the Balkans, has ended up in a British cell via the Hague for his actions,” he added.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and UK Justice Minister, Dominic Raab
December 5, 2021

Sudan’s Gen. Burhan says military will exit politics after 2023 elections

The military says no politician, especially those from ousted Omar al-Bashir’s National Congress party would be part of the transitional government.

Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan
November 26, 2021

Kaduna businessman accuses El-Rufai of land grab; petitions ICC, Senate

Alhaji Muhammed Karage called on all relevant authorities to intervene and safeguard the rule of law.

Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai
August 11, 2021

Former president among war criminals to be extradited to ICC

Among the defendants wanted by the ICC is former president Omar al-Bashir.

International Criminal Court