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Indian-born billionaire Prakash Hinduja and family sentenced in Switzerland for exploiting domestic workers. The workers endured up to 18-hour days, restricted movement, and low pay. Despite dismissed trafficking charges, the family received 4-4.5 years in prison. An appeal is planned. An...
U.S. lawmakers French Hill and Chrissy Houlahan highlight the poor conditions and medical neglect of Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance official detained in Nigeria's Kuje Prison. They urge President Biden to intervene and call for Gambaryan's immediate release, citing wrongful detention and coercion...
A cattle truck breakdown in Nigeria led to desperate youths butchering the cows, highlighting severe hunger issues. Social media reactions express frustration and warn of potential anarchy due to food insecurity. Calls for government action emphasize the need for empathetic and effective...
Namibia's High Court has invalidated colonial-era laws criminalizing same-sex relationships, a landmark victory celebrated by LGBTQ rights groups and activists. This ruling overturns statutes dating back to 1927, marking a significant step towards equality in southern Africa. In a landmark...
Kenyan youth-led protests against tax hikes spark discussions among Nigerians. Social media reactions range from admiration for Kenyan activism to self-reflection on Nigeria's political engagement. The "Occupy Parliament" movement in Kenya prompts comparisons with Nigeria's economic challenges...
Thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets on Thursday, protesting against proposed tax hikes in a vibrant display of Gen-Z activism. The demonstrations, dubbed "Occupy Parliament," began in Nairobi on Tuesday before spreading nationwide. In the capital, police fired tear gas and water...
Ogun State reports its first cholera death as a 62-year-old woman dies after contracting the disease from her son. The outbreak has hospitalized five individuals across multiple localities, prompting health officials to urge vigilance and hygiene practices among residents to curb further spread...
Protesters in Kaduna demand ex-Governor El-Rufai's arrest over alleged ₦423 billion corruption scandal, urging current Governor Uba Sani to involve EFCC. State assembly findings reveal fund mismanagement, irregularities, and substantial debt inherited from El-Rufai's tenure. A group of Kaduna...
ASUU criticizes federal and state governments for politicizing education, likening universities to constituency projects. Issues include inadequate funding, salary delays despite workload coverage during strikes, and unresolved disputes leading to threats of strikes in seven universities. ASUU...
Disturbing footage from this year's Hajj shows unresponsive victims due to extreme heat, with temperatures over 50°C. Hundreds of pilgrims reportedly died, prompting calls for improved safety measures. Disturbing footage circulating on social media, allegedly filmed during this year’s Hajj...
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