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May 24, 2023

EndSARS: Senate passes bill to compensate victims for second reading

Mr Bassey, in his lead debate, said the bill sought to provide for the establishment of the EndSARS Victims Compensation Fund.

Gershom Bassey
May 24, 2023

Court rejects police application to arraign Seun Kuti

The police had on May 16 applied for remand of the musician over alleged assault on a police officer.

Idowu Owohunwa and Seun Kuti
May 24, 2023

Government withdraws case against woman convicted of killing rapist

An indigenous woman in Mexico sentenced to six years and two months for killing her rapist may not return to prison, as a judge suspended her sentence.

Court room used to illustrate the story
May 24, 2023

Women to constitute 38% of German firms’ boards in 2023

The percentage of women on the supervisory boards of Germany’s 40 largest firms listed on the DAX index should reach a record 38 per cent by the end of 2023.

DAX index
May 24, 2023

Brazilians protest at Spanish consulate over Vinicius’ racial abuse

Dozens of protesters demonstrated in front of the Spanish consulate in SĂŁo Paulo over racial abuse of Real Madrid football striker Vinicius Junior.

PROTESTERS AT SPANISH CONSULATE
May 24, 2023

ECOWAS tells Nigeria, other members to improve standard of living

“Let us remember that our success and progress are measured by the quality of life of our people.”

ECOWAS Parliament
May 24, 2023

Physical infrastructure important in reducing poverty: Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says infrastructural development is important for poverty alleviation.

Photo of President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurating a project
May 24, 2023

Tallen lauds NAWOJ, ActionAid for promoting women’s cause

“NAWOJ and FIDA are the voice of the voiceless in defending the voiceless and ending Gender Based Violence.”

Pauline Tallen [
May 23, 2023

Seun Kuti released from custody after perfecting bail conditions

Seun has been in the custody of the Nigeria Police Force since last week over an alleged assault on a police officer.

Seun Kuti
May 23, 2023

Okada rider remanded over assault on police officer in Osun

The defendant, who had no legal representation, pleaded not guilty to the offences preferred against him.

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