rape
20 Mar
Brazil's justice system on Wednesday will decide whether former Manchester City and Real Madrid striker Robinho will serve his nine-year rape sentence, handed down by an Italian court, in the South American country. Brazil's Superior Court of Justice (STJ) will examine the Italian request to approve the prison sentence that was imposed in 2017 and…
26 Jan
An Abeokuta Magistrates Court on Friday, sentenced a teenager, Adeola Saheed, for attempting to rape a 35- year-old woman
8 Jan
India's top court ruled Monday that 11 murderers convicted of a gang rape that drew global outrage but who were released early must return to jail.
19 Dec
Justice Rahman Oshodi of a Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has heard how two school security guards, Olabamiji Qudus and Jonah Christian, allegedly, defiled a 16-year-old girl. The prosecution witness, a businesswoman, made the allegation during the ongoing trial of the duo. The state government had arraigned the defendants on a two-count charge bordering on defilement…
18 Dec
Ondo State Police have arrested a 23-year-old motorcycle driver, Ogunleye Ayorinde, on charges of armed robbery and rape. Ayorinde allegedly targeted a young woman around 7:30 p.m. while she boarded his motorbike for a ride towards Alagbaka from Owo Road. The suspect reportedly threatened the victim with a knife and forced her to an unfinished…
13 Dec
A 200-level student of the Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan, has been apprehended by the institution’s security personnel for allegedly raping a 100-level colleague within the campus. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the student had been reported to the authorities of the institution for committing the crime against the student who…
8 Dec
Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is facing a new lawsuit, with a woman accusing him and two others of raping her at a NYC recording studio in 2003 when she was 17. This marks the fourth lawsuit in recent weeks alleging sexual assault against Combs. The accuser, unnamed in the court filing, claims that Combs,…
2 Dec
Nigerian singer, Dapo Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has been cleared of rape and N-Power fraud allegations by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
17 Nov
In recent years, there has been a disturbing rise in the number of rape lawsuits filed against prominent American hip-hop artists and rappers- Cassie and Diddy's case being the most current and draws for a reflection on the industry. This trend is deeply concerning, as it reflects a pervasive culture of misogyny and violence within…
17 Nov
In a shocking and disturbing revelation, R&B singer Cassie, born Casandra Ventura, on Thursday filed a 35-page lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, a hip-hop mogul, accusing him of a years-long relationship involving beatings, rape, and sex trafficking. Diddy received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards in 2022 and publicly acknowledged Cassie during his…
16 Nov
Singer Cassie has chosen to end her silence by filing a federal lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend, Diddy. The accusations extend to claims of rape and repeated physical abuse spanning approximately a decade. Court documents obtained by @PageSix reveal that the "Me & U" singer asserts that the pattern of abuse and control began when she…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned businessman Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, before a Federal High Court in Lagos over abuse of the Naira currency. He was arraigned on three counts of spraying and tampering with the Naira notes during a social event at Eko hotel in Lagos. When the…
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German prosecutors said Wednesday they had charged a sixth suspect in a far-right plot to kidnap the health minister and overthrow the government in protest against COVID-19 restrictions. The 61-year-old man was charged with "the preparation of a treasonous enterprise and membership in a terrorist organisation," Frankfurt prosecutors said in a statement. The group intended…
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The Dutch Crown Princess Amalia fled to Spain to escape threats to her safety, local media reported, as she prepared to make her official debut at a state occasion later Wednesday. The 20-year-old lived and studied in Madrid for more than a year, reported public broadcaster NOS, citing royal sources. In October 2022, Amalia was…
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The United States said Tuesday it would soon impose new sanctions on Iran's missile and drone programmes after its weekend attack on Israel and that it expects its allies and partners to follow with parallel measures. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's announcement came after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen indicated punitive measures were in the…
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The judge in Donald Trump's historic criminal trial on Tuesday warned the Republican presidential hopeful against intimidating jurors, as seven panellists were chosen with unexpected speed following questioning by both sides. There had been speculation that jury selection could take weeks in such a high-profile and sensitive case -- the first criminal trial of a…
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In response to the escalating threat landscape posed by Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) and other cyber-attacks, a Nigerian pan-African Bank has forged a strategic alliance with Cybervergent, a technology company providing automated cybersecurity solutions.
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The Federal Government has called on oil and gas operators to create ingenious ways of raising capital to expand their investment and tackle myriads of problems facing the sector, especially leveraging the nation's capital market.
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Networking and security firm, Array Networks, is collaborating with Mitsumi Distribution, one of the largest in both Volume and Value Business distributors in Nigeria.
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There seems to be a glimpse of hope, excitement and elation amongt artists and art enthusiasts in Abuja, as the art and craft village located in Wuse has returned with a vibrant presence, signalling a renewed interest in the local art scene
