Drop death penalty for kidnapping – Ex-UN Human Rights envoy urges Senate
A former United Nations human rights envoy has called on the Nigerian Senate to remove the death penalty from laws dealing with kidnapping. According to the envoy, executing offenders does not solve the root causes of kidnapping and may worsen human rights concerns in the country. He explained that harsh punishments have not stopped the […]
Wrongfully convicted Father freed after 27 Years after star witness confesses to murder
A Minnesota father has finally regained his freedom after spending 27 years in prison for a crime he never committed. Bryan Hooper Sr. walked out of Stillwater Correctional Facility on Thursday, where he was greeted by his children with tears and hugs, after a court overturned his conviction in the 1998 killing of 77-year-old Ann […]
Doctor who filmed himself gr0ping sedated patients, r@ping drugged women sentenced to 24 years in prison
A New York City doctor who recorded himself groping sedated patients and sexually assaulting women he met online has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. Zhi Alan Cheng, 35, formerly a gastroenterologist at New York-Presbyterian Queens, was convicted on four counts of first-degree rape and three counts of first-degree sexual abuse, according to the […]
President Trump seriously ”considering a pardon for Diddy” as he awaits sentencing in jail
U.S. President Donald Trump may be planning to pardon rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently in a Brooklyn jail waiting to be sentenced. According to Deadline, Trump is giving serious thought to the idea as Diddy awaits punishment for prostitution-related crimes. A source said Trump is no longer just casually thinking about it, but […]
Benue: It’s a shame no one yet prosecuted – Falana blasts Nigerian Govt
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has sharply criticized both the Federal Government and Benue State Government for failing to bring to justice suspects arrested over killings in the state. Falana made this known in a statement released under the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), an organization he leads. He pointed out that while […]
Court sentences five to death by hanging for armed robbery and murder in Ekiti
A High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has sentenced five men to death by hanging for taking part in an armed robbery and the murder of a night guard. Justice O.O. Olatawura gave the judgment on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The five men—Ojo Tope (also known as Tope Dudu), Damilola Christopher (XY), Joshua Adegoke, […]
Court Acquits Man Accused of Killing LASTMA Officer Due to Lack of Evidence
In a significant ruling at the Ikeja High Court in Lagos, 29-year-old Ibrahim Yusuf has been acquitted of charges related to the death of a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer, Mr. Olatunde Awotola. The court found that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to convict Yusuf of involuntary manslaughter and causing grievous […]
Husband and Three Hitmen Receive Life Sentences for Killing Wife and Her Business Partner in South Africa
In a harrowing case that has captivated Johannesburg, a husband and three hitmen have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of two businesswomen. On August 16, 2024, the Limpopo High Court in Polokwane handed down life sentences to Stanley Thabo Leshabane, Mbekelezi Ndodo Buthelezi, Emmanuel Thembelani Dlamini, and Bhekizenzo Sfiso Phiyose for their […]
27-Year-Old Mother Confesses She Chose Her Relationship Over Her Son’s Safety, Resulting in Her Boyfriend Beating Her 5-Year-Old to Death
In a tragic case that has shocked many, 27-year-old Nickolle Aguilar from Texas has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in the horrific death of her 5-year-old son, Domenic Aguilar Acevedo. The case highlights severe lapses in child protection and the consequences of failing to act against abuse. Aguilar, who had […]
Former Police Officers Arrested for Stealing a Fuel Tanker
The former policemen involved in the hijacking of a fuel tanker have been reported to have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force. In the Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, on May 29, 2024, a DAF SF Truck transporting 40,000 gallons of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) was taken over on the Ohodo-Opi Road. The accused were […]