Abuja High Court Warns Senate President Akpabio with Jail Time for Natasha’s Suspension

  The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has taken a new turn as she filed a contempt application against Senate President Godswill Akpabio for allegedly disobeying a valid court order.   In Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan is listed as the plaintiff, while the Clerk of the National Assembly, the Senate of…

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DOJ’s criminal investigation into NYC migrant shelters raises concerns about potential developments in Trump’s crackdown.

A criminal investigation by Trump’s Justice Department targeting migrants who sought asylum in New York City has spread alarm about a potentially dark new chapter in the president’s brutal crackdown on immigration. The government, in a criminal subpoena, has demanded a Midtown hotel hand over the names, dates of birth and other details about migrant residents, sources…

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Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte appears in Hague courtroom via video link for mass murder charges days after ICC warrant

Former Philippines President, Rodrigo Duterte has made his first appearance via video link at the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands, where he faces murder charges related to his “war on drugs.” Duterte appeared at around 2:30 p.m. local time, and was informed of the charges against him, and his rights, according to the ICC….

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Mauritania Promotes Women’s and Girls’ Rights Drawing Inspiration from the Ivorian Example

Mauritania is stepping up efforts to empower women, aiming to boost their participation in decision-making processes and contribute to national development. Led by Ms. Mehla Ahmed Talebna, President of the National Observatory for the Rights of Women and Girls, a Mauritanian delegation recently visited Côte d’Ivoire to explore the establishment of the Compendium of Women’s…

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