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Islamic Scholar Rejects Leniency for Criminals Under Sharia
Dr. Abdulateef Abdulhakeem asserts that Islamic Sharia prohibits showing mercy to criminals and calls for the establishment of formal Sharia courts to uphold justice.
Ogun State Court Ruling Bolsters Confidence in Justice for GBV Victims, Says Adeleye
Former Ogun Commissioner Adijat Adeleye lauds a life sentence for a child rapist, stating it restores public faith in the judicial protection of vulnerable citizens.
DSS Clears and Compensates Man Wrongfully Detained for Terror Allegations
The DSS has released Nura Idris, a farmer wrongly accused of terrorism links, providing him with N3 million in compensation as part of an ongoing agency-wide review of detention cases.
Akwa Ibom Woman Receives Life Sentence for Attempted Murder of Child
A 36-year-old woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Akwa Ibom High Court for the attempted murder of a 12-year-old girl she lured into a bush.
French sexual assault survivors campaign to remove statute of limitations
A group of over 50 sexual assault survivors in France is lobbying to remove the statute of limitations, arguing it blocks their path to justice for historic crimes.
Three Suspects Detained for Murder of Former OGTV Staff Member and Security Guard
Ogun State police have arrested three men, including the alleged mastermind, for the murder of former OGTV staff member Olakitan Oyesiku and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo.
Abuja Court Schedules September 29 Ruling on Mandamus Request to Reinvestigate Mohbad’s Death
A Federal High Court in Abuja will rule on September 29 regarding a push to force a new police investigation into the 2023 death of musician Mohbad.
Kano Man Receives 20-Year Sentence for Rape of Elderly Woman
A Kano State High Court has sentenced 32-year-old Muhammad Zulfalalu to 20 years in prison for raping an 85-year-old woman in Kiru LGA.
NiDCOM Pledges Continued Advocacy for Nigerians Abroad Following Canadian Murder Conviction
NiDCOM reaffirms its commitment to protecting Nigerians globally after a Canadian court sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the 2022 murders of two Nigerian nationals.
Kitan Oyesiku’s Associates Demand Accountability for Her Murder
Friends of the late broadcaster Kitan Oyesiku are urging Ogun State authorities to expedite the investigation into her murder and ensure the perpetrators are prosecuted.