Criminal Charges

Belarusian lawyer Mikhail Kirilyuk sits during an interview with Reuters in Warsaw, Poland June 15, 2021. REUTERS-Kuba Stezycki

Belarus tightens grip on lawyers

August 23, 2021

Violent rioting has erupted in two South African provinces against the imprisonment of former President, Jacob Zuma, with supporters blocking roads and looting shops.

US closes consulate office in Durban as violent protest rocks South Africa

July 13, 2021

The backup safety driver who was behind the wheel when one of Uber’s self-driving cars struck and killed a pedestrian in 2018 has been charged with negligent homicide, the New York Times reports.

Uber backup driver charged in fatal self-driving car crash

September 16, 2020

Lagos lawyer and human rights activist, Femi Falana

Femi Falana faults ex-President Obasanjo’s comment on deceased Senator Kashamu

August 12, 2020

A Zuba Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Senator Elisha Abbo, the lawmaker charged for allegedly assaulting a nursing mother in a sex toy shop in Abuja.

Court dismisses assault suit against Senator Elisha Abbo

August 1, 2020

The Dubai Police Force, United Arab Emirates, has revealed how it arrested Nigerian Instagram celebrity, Ramon Abass, aka Hushpuppi.

Hushpuppi not guilty, runs legitimate business – lawyer

July 9, 2020

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has been granted an order to forfeit 60 buildings linked to a deputy commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

ICPC declares former staff wanted over fraudulent practices

June 30, 2020

Mr Babatunde Irukera, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi, says that he is contesting in the Kogi governorship election to fulfil his vision for the development of the state.

FCCPC: Regulatory agencies synegy will guarantee robust consumer protection

June 28, 2020

Court discharges ex-minister of criminal charges in NIS recruitment saga

June 25, 2020

Obadiah Moyo

Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested in coronavirus corruption case

June 20, 2020

The United States says it will compile and evaluate information obtained from witnesses in the killing of a black man, George Floyd.

George Floyd: We’ll evaluate evidence – US

May 29, 2020

[FILE] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers a speech before lighting a stylised-menorah during the start of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, in Ramat Gan in the suburbs of the Mediterranean coastal city of Tel Aviv on December 2, 2018. – Israeli police on December 2 recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara for bribery and other offences, the third such move against the premier in recent months. Netanyahu immediately rejected the accusations, but the three cases against him have led to speculation that they could eventually force the long-serving prime minister to step down. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP)

Benjamin Netanyahu’s ‘unprecedented’ corruption trial to open

May 24, 2020

Out-of-form Real Madrid striker Luka Jović caused quite the stir last week when he took a flight to Serbia to celebrate his girlfriend’s birthday, breaking Real Madrid’s 14-day quarantine rules.

My son should go to jail … if he’s guilty of breaking quarantine rules – Luka Jović’s father

March 24, 2020

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the International Criminal Court of anti-Semitism on Sunday over its chief prosecutor’s plan to pursue a war crimes probe in the Palestinian Territories.

Benjamin Netanyahu drops request for immunity from corruption charges

January 28, 2020

Femi Falana seeks withdrawal of charges against Omoyele Sowore as AGF takes over case

December 14, 2019