Nigeria's Supreme Court has upheld President Tinubu's power to declare emergency rule in Rivers State. Our analysis explores the ruling's impact on democracy and the contentious suspension of elected officials. Read the full story.
Over 19 months after the Supreme Court granted financial autonomy to Nigeria's 774 LGAs, state governors exploit constitutional gaps to resist full implementation, stalling grassroots development. Read the full investigation.
A Paris court convicts 10 individuals for cyberbullying Brigitte Macron with false transgender claims. Sentences include suspended prison terms and training. Read the full story.
A German court sentences a man to 8.5 years for drugging, raping, and filming his wife. The case sparks debate on consent laws and online sexual violence in Europe. Read more.
ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo warns the Supreme Court's verdict on Rivers emergency rule sets a dangerous precedent for democracy, allowing presidential overreach. Read his full analysis.
The Supreme Court's affirmation of President Tinubu's emergency powers in Rivers State has ignited a fierce debate on federalism, separation of powers, and the potential for political misuse ahead of the 2027 elections. Read the full analysis.
A federal judge in Florida has ordered the public release of grand jury records from the 2005 and 2007 Jeffrey Epstein investigations. This follows a new law requiring transparency.
An 18-year-old herder, Adamu Mohammed, has been sentenced to death by hanging for the culpable homicide of 19-year-old Adamu Ali in Auno, Borno State. Read the full court details.
A French court sentences Mayor Gael Perdriau to four years in prison for blackmailing a rival with a secret sex tape. Read the shocking details of the political scandal.
Ondo State High Court sentences Dare Ojo to death by hanging for the brutal rape and murder of 11-year-old Zainab Adeyemo. Justice finally served after five-year trial.
Akure High Court sentences commercial motorcyclist Dare Ojo to death by hanging for raping and killing 11-year-old Zainab Adeyemo in 2020. Justice served after 5-year legal battle.
A US jury has ordered Boeing to pay $28.45 million to the family of an Indian victim of the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash. This is the first civil trial verdict over the fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes. Read the full details.
Donald Trump asks the US Supreme Court to overturn the $5 million verdict in the E. Jean Carroll s3xual abuse and defamation case. Will the justices hear his appeal?
Ilorin High Court sentences three men to death by hanging for violent armed robbery. Justice Adebayo Yusuf delivers final judgment after thorough trial proceedings.
Veteran actor Ejike Asiegbu heads a distinguished nine-member jury for Nigeria's acclaimed ZUMA Film Festival 2025, featuring top film industry professionals set to evaluate cinematic excellence.