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Sowore’s Rejection Of Police Bail Condition Constitutional – Human Rights Lawyer

AKURE – Activist and human right lawyer, Tope Temokun Esq, has described as constitutional the refusal activist, Omoyele Sowore, to submit his international passport to the police as a bail condition for his release. Temokun in a statement made available …

Ukrainian human rights lawyer, Nobel Prize winner urges Trump to show strength and end the war

Oleksandra Matviichuk, a human rights lawyer and Nobel Peace Prize winner, commends President Trump for holding Putin accountable. President Donald Trump is calling on Russian President Vladimir Putin to "make a deal" to end the "ridiculous…

Mass appeal puts UK climate activism clampdown in the spotlight

Sixteen climate activists will call for judges to reduce their prison sentences on Wednesday in a rare mass appeal, which their supporters argue will define Britain’s approach to peaceful protest for years to come.  The Court of Appeal in London will …

Human rights lawyers, Indigenous advocate among Australia Day honours

Fintiri queries impact of resources allocated to Lake Chad crisis

NOW Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has raised critical concerns about the effectiveness of efforts to address the humanitarian and security crisis in the Lake Chad Basin despite substantial allocation of resources allocated to the region. …

Williams: Henry L. Marsh III left an indelible mark on politics and civil rights

The death of former president Jimmy Carter in late December compelled Willie Dell to reach out to her old friend Henry L. Marsh III. She’d met Marsh in 1973, when he and fellow Richmond City Council member James Carpenter, Dell’s pastor at All Souls …

Sarah Teich: Even with hostages coming home, the ceasefire in Gaza feels like a loss for Israel

Breadcrumb Trail Links NP Comment The sombre mood in Israel highlights the conflicting emotions over the current truce Two women look at photos of the hostages held in the Gaza Strip that are attached to a fence in Tel Aviv, on Jan. 15. Photo by Oded …

President Zardari assents to Peca amendment law despite journalists’ calls to desist

President Asif Ali Zardari assented to the much-debated changes to the country’s cybercrime laws on Wednesday despite calls by journalists and media bodies to not sign off on the law. The development comes a day after the Senate passed amendments to the …

Anon Nampa charged with contempt of court over courtroom protest

Detained human rights lawyer Anon Nampa has been charged with contempt of court over an incident on 27 November 2024, when he took off his shirt to protest the Court’s refusal to summon evidence and subsequent decision to try him in secret. Thai Lawyers …

Paradigm Initiative seeks data protection in the SADC region

  As the world commemorates Data Privacy Day, Paradigm Initiative (PIN), has called on countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) that have not yet enacted data protection legislation to develop comprehensive legislation to safeguard …

Illegal Detention:  Uzodimma Critic Offers ‘Apology’ after  61 Days in Notorious Cell

Tony Icheku in Owerri There was uneasy calm in Owerri, the Imo State capital, yesterday as family members and associates of Dr. Fabian Ihekweme, former Commissioner in the first term of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, expressed anxiety over the fate of …

Nigerian Police Withdraw Defamation Suit Against Dele Farotimi After Afe Babalola's U-Turn

The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn its defamation lawsuit against human rights lawyer and, Dele Farotimi. The suit, filed by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has been discontinued, according to a notice submitted to the Federal High …

Attorney-general under fire for refusing to reveal earnings

Lord Hermer KC has been accused by his predecessors of breaking convention by refusing to declare his financial interests. The attorney-general has not disclosed any earnings since Sir Keir Starmer appointed him as the government’s most senior law officer …

PECA Amendment Bill 2025 becomes Law after presidential assent amid protests

ISLAMABAD – The controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which introduces controversial changes to Pakistan’s cybercrime laws, has become law after receiving assent from President Asif Zardari. The draconian bill was warler …

Home Ministry introduces bill to strengthen Nepal Police and Armed Police Force

Ministry of Home Affairs. (File photo) KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Home Affairs has submitted a bill to amend and unify the Nepal Police Act and the Armed Police Force Act to the Federal Parliament Secretariat. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak registered the …

AGF Petitioned Over Alleged N125b Army Shopping Complex Fraud

A businessman, James Onyemenam, has petitioned the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) over the police’s failure to take action on an alleged N125 billion fraud concerning a 24-year concession agreement with the Nigerian Army Shopping …

Court Dismisses Defamation Case Against Dele Farotimi

The Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti has struck out a defamation case filed against human rights lawyer Dele Farotimiby the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The case stemmed from allegations by Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), founder of Afe Babalola …

New on Netflix in February 2025 — all the new shows and movies you need to watch

Netflix has announced all the new shows and movies arriving in February 2025 and there is a lot coming to the streaming service that you need to be watching. This month, it's new shows that dominate our top picks, including a few of my most anticipated …

Home Ministry proposes Bill to modernize Nepal Police and Armed Police Force

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Home Affairs has proposed a bill aimed at amending and consolidating the Nepal Police Act and the Armed Police Force Act. Submitted to the Federal Parliament Secretariat, the bill was registered by Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak …

Legal Guidance for Los Angeles Wildfire Survivors: Understanding Rights and Resources

For individuals facing property damage and displacement, the legal community has stepped up to offer assistance. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Recent wildfires across the Los Angeles region have left …

Harter Secrest & Emery Joins B2i Digital's Featured Expert Program

B2i Digital Will Highlight Harter Secrest & Emery's Full-Range of Legal Services Across Over 40 Key Practice Areas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Harter Secrest & Emery’s Securities and Capital …

The Home Loan Arranger Recommends The Cash-Out Refinance Up To 90% Loan-To-Value, Excluding Private Mortgage Insurance

The Home Loan Arranger highlights the top financial product: a 90% Loan to Value Cash Out Refinance without Private Mortgage Insurance PITTSBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Home Loan Arranger a top mortgage …

Serena McGann Joins Keith Family Law

NJ, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Keith Family Law is being joined by highly skilled family law attorney, Serena K. McGann. In her practice, McGann has had a special interest in empowering disenfranchised women. McGann, …

Private Jet Card Comparisons Launches Enterprise Subscriptions for Wealth Advisors and Lifestyle Providers

Pathstone, One of the Largest Independent Registered Investment Advisors Dedicated to Serving the UHNW market, Becomes Launch Customer of ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, January 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Private Jet Card …

DEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Innovative Industrial Properties

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Innovative Industrial Properties To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Innovative …

DEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Novo Nordisk

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Novo Nordisk To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Novo Nordisk between November 2, …

DEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of FTAI Aviation

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In FTAI To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in FTAI between July 23, 2024 and January …

DEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Nextracker

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Nextracker To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Nextracker between February 1, …

DEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Regeneron To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Regeneron …

DEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of ESSA Pharma

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In ESSA Pharma To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in ESSA Pharma between December 12, …

DEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Sun Communities

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Sun Communities To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Sun Communities between …

DEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Caribou Biosciences

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Caribou To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Caribou between July 14, 2023 and …

DEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Customers Bancorp

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Customers Bancorp To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Customers Bancorp between …

DEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Transocean

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Transocean To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Transocean between October 31, …

DEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Crocs

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Crocs To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Crocs between November 3, 2022 and …

DEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Cardlytics

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Cardlytics To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Cardlytics between March 14, 2024 …

Westminster update: minister highlights addresses asylum legal aid funding

Economic contribution of legal services Read our new report on the economic contribution of legal services in which we highlight the combined direct and indirect contribution of the legal services sector to the economy is £74.4 billion in turnover and £57. …

DEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Applied Therapeutics

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Applied Therapeutics To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Applied Therapeutics …

DEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Micron Technology

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Micron To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you purchased or acquired securities in Micron between September 23, 2023 and …