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Edo State Authorities Express Concern Over Spike in Paternal Child Abuse
The Edo State government has reported a concerning increase in cases of fathers sexually abusing their daughters, prompting new measures to protect minors and prosecute offenders.
High Court blocks release of murderer who kept wife’s location secret
The High Court has overturned a Parole Board decision to free Glyn Razzell, a man convicted of murdering his wife, Linda, in 2002, citing concerns over public safety and his refusal to reveal where he hid her body.
Widow Mourns Husband Killed During Land Ownership Dispute in Anambra
A grieving widow and local community leaders are protesting after a land dispute in Anambra State resulted in the fatal injury of a former community chairman.
Government aims to block early release for PC Andrew Harper’s killers
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is seeking ways to exclude PC Andrew Harper's killers from a government early release scheme intended to combat prison overcrowding.
Prime Minister pushes to block early release for PC Harper’s killers
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is seeking a way to prevent the early release of Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, the men convicted of the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper, amid a broader government plan to address prison overcrowding.
Zamfara High Court Issues Death Sentences in Murder Trial
A Zamfara High Court has sentenced two men to death for the 2021 murder of Ahmad Yakubu in Gusau.
Former Goldman Sachs executive found guilty in U.S. bribery case involving Ghana power project
Asante Kwako Berko, a former Goldman Sachs executive, has been convicted by a U.S. jury for orchestrating a $1 million bribery plot to secure energy contracts in Ghana.
A Handwritten Diary Note Ends a Six-Year Murder Mystery
A forgotten diary entry led police to a hidden cattle trailer containing a body, ultimately solving the 2019 murder of Richard Dyson.
Adedayo Fateru Sentenced to Over Seven Years for $1.7 Million Money Laundering Operation
A Nigerian national residing in the U.S. has been sentenced to 87 months in prison for his lead role in a sophisticated $1.7 million money laundering ring.
Life sentence handed to attorney for murder of partner
A South African lawyer has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2023 murder of his girlfriend, whose body was found burned inside her car.