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May 10, 2023

Jean Carroll: Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, defamation

They ordered Mr Trump to pay Ms Carroll $5 million in damages.

Jean Carroll and Donald Trump
May 10, 2023

Court bars NBC from fining TV, radio stations

The court ruled that NBC, not being a court of law, had no power to impose sanctions as punishment on broadcast stations.

TV AND RADIO STATIONS
May 10, 2023

Pakistan blocks internet as violence rages over ex-PM Khan’s arrest

The Pakistani government has blocked the country’s internet service amid raging violence over Mr Khan’s arrest.

KHAN SUPPORTERS PROTESTING
May 10, 2023

Chief judge orders reopening of federal high court in Benin

The Federal High Court chief judge, John Tsoho, has ordered the reopening of the Benin City division of the court for proceedings.

Justice John Tsoho
May 10, 2023

Buhari regime, CBN responsible for passport scarcity: NIS

NIS has blamed the scarcity of passport booklets on President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s policy on forex.

President Muhammadu Buhari and CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele
May 10, 2023

Ten people executed by Iran on average each week: UN

At least 209 people have been executed since January 1 this year, according to sources quoted by the UN rights office (OHCH).

IRAN PUBLIC EXECUTION
May 9, 2023

Bishop Feyi Daniel raped me twice in his Lekki home: Assistant pastor

The witness told the court that the bishop, who she regarded as her spiritual father, raped her at his residence on Ikota Villa Estate, Lekki, Lagos State, on June 21, 2020.

Feyi Daniel
May 8, 2023

Iran executes two men over blasphemy

Iran has already executed 199 prisoners this year, according to a report several days ago by the Norway-based Kurdish human rights organisation Hengaw.

Gallow used to illustrate the story
May 8, 2023

My father forcing me to marry stranger, lady tells Sharia court

On his part, the father said his late parents chose the groom for his daughter when they were alive and he had to respect their wishes.

Shari'a law
May 8, 2023

Ex-presidential aspirant advocates mentorship to achieve 35% affirmative action

“To have 35 per cent representation and more, women who have led and are still in leadership must mentor fellow women.”

NIGERIAN FEMALE POLITICIANS