An Ogun Special Anti-Cultism Court sitting in Abeokuta, on Thursday sentenced a 35- year-old man Timileyin Afolayan to 10 years in prison for belonging to a secret cult group. The convict, who resides, at No 26, Bajomo Ijaye Ojokoro, Lagos state, was convicted on a two-count charge of membership of an unlawful society and possession of … Read more
A 24-year-old Nigerian man, Hassan Lawal, has been extradited from Osun State, Nigeria, to South Carolina, United States of America, to face five counts after a sextortion led to the death of a teenager. Lawal is looking at life in jail and mandatory prison sentences on multiple counts which include child exploitation resulting in death. … Read more
Pakistan’s controversial military courts sentenced 60 civilians to prison terms in connection with violent protests following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khanin in 2023, sparking strong international criticism. The military’s media wing ISPR on Thursday said that the Field General Court Martial handed down the punishments to the 60 civilians after … Read more
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Wednesday sentenced a couple, Harry Uyanwanne and Kristen Uyanwanne, to 10 years imprisonment for using church to steal N52 million. The court also ordered that the Church, Temple International Church, be deregistered and closed down. The couple and the church were charged by the Economic and Financial … Read more