Chioma Okoli: Nasarawa Judicial Commission Dismisses Chief Magistrate for Misconduct, Abuse of Power

Lafia, Nigeria – The disciplinary action was prompted by a petition from Nigerian human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, submitted in August 2024 to the Honourable Chief Judge of Nasarawa State. The Nasarawa State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has approved the demotion and dismissal of Chief Magistrate Emmanuel A. Jatau, who previously served in Masaka, Nasarawa…

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18-Year-Old Tricked Alleged Kidnappers by Saying She’s Ordering Pizza While Calling 911, Police Report from Washington State Reveals

An 18-year-old woman stuck in a car with accused kidnappers told them she was ordering pizza as she called 911 in Washington state, police said. The woman was with her 17-year-old cousin when they met up with two men to get marijuana before 1 a.m. on Jan. 6, the Seattle Police Department said in a…

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Human Rights Journalist Arlindo Chissale Missing for 3 Days in Mozambique

Maputo, Mozambique – Renowned Mozambican human rights journalist Arlindo Chissale has been missing for three days while travelling towards Pemba, a city in northern Mozambique. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, sparking growing concerns among local and international human rights advocates. Arlindo Chissale is well-known for his courageous reporting on human rights violations, corruption,…

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