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Published on Mar 26, 2025

False Declaration: Court convicts passenger caught with $578,000, approves 6 months jail term

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, has convicted and sentenced Okorie Sylvernus Sunday to six months imprisonment for money laundering bordering on false declaration of $578,000 in his possession. Justice Deinde I …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on Mar 26, 2025

Lagos Court jails man caught with $578,000, after collapsing in court

By Kazeem Ugbodaga A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Okorie Sylvernus Sunday to six months in prison for money laundering after he was caught at Murtala Muhammed International Airport with $578,000 in undeclared cash. Justice Deinde I. …

Source: PM News - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 26, 2025

Op-Ed: How the legacy of Syria’s prisons is becoming a battle for memory

Syria bears a heavy legacy of institutional violence, embodied by the security branches and prisons spread across the country that for many years were the stage of the most horrific crimes against detainees. Saydnaya Prison (the “human slaughterhouse”), …

Source: Syria Direct - Neutral
Published on Mar 26, 2025

WATCH: Elderly Kwinana says prison is not good for her health

Kwinana said being called an extortionist has damaged her reputation. Former SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana has told the East London Magistrate’s Court that the extortion charges against her are frivolous. It is alleged Kwinana terrorised residents of …

Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Wales' 'strictest headteacher' on weekend detentions and young people 'obsessed with being happy'

It’s gone lunchtime at Caldicot High School and headteacher Alun Ebenezer, drafted in by the local authority as an emergency measure last year to whip the struggling school into shape, has just excluded a boy he calls “a nice lad”. “Nice family too,” he …

Source: Wales Online - Left-wing
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault

In November 2021, Detectives Jonathan Vander Lee and Calvin You had to figure out why a lifeless woman was left at a Los Angeles emergency room. Det. Jonathan Vander Lee: For a fresh case … it's all on you. No one else is gonna solve this thing for …

Source: CBS Los Angeles - California - Neutral
Published on Mar 28, 2025

Frank Kanyambo Rusagara, 1955-2025

Greg Mills writes on the life of the BF Research Associate, who died in a Rwandan prison on Tuesday Brigadier General (rtd) Frank Kanyambo Rusagara, 1955-2025 I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing in jail of Frank Rusagara, a Research Associate of …

Source: Politicsweb - Right-wing
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Not quite Free at Last

The docuseries shows that the TRC's work is unfinished 30 March 2025 - 00:00 We all think we know the broad outlines of the story. South Africa endured 46 years under brutal apartheid rule and, in the turbulence of the struggle that eventually …

Source: Times LIVE - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 30, 2025

Hidden injustice: Challenges facing hearing, speech-impaired prisoners

Gibson Mhaka, Senior Features Writer WORLD Hearing Day went unnoticed by Petros Mnyanyiwa (20), an inmate with speech and hearing impairments at Khami Maximum Prison on the outskirts of Bulawayo. Mnyanyiwa is currently serving an effective 10-year jail …

Source: The Sunday News - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu insists 'Curtis and I are NOT a showmance' as she hits back at trolls branding their relationship ...

They have been plagued by rumours that their relationship is fake. However, in a new interview, former Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, 30, has insisted that her relationship with Curtis Pritchard, 29, is very much real and that they are taking the …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Bulawayo’s Bonnie and Clyde come to grief

FRANK AND FRANCISCA SIBANDA fancied themselves the Zimbabwean version of the notorious American outlaw couple Bonnie and Clyde. The couple, both aged 65, thought they had struck gold when Stanbic Bank accidentally deposited US$30 000 into Francisca’s bank …

Source: The Sunday Mail (Zimbabwe) - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Mar 29, 2025

In Pictures: The week in Culture

If a picture paints a thousand words... Here’s all you need to know or may have missed about this past week in Culture (24-28 March 2025). Only a few weeks ago, Hamdan Ballal stood on a stage in Los Angeles accepting an Oscar for the film No Other Land, a …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Mar 20, 2025

Gauteng constable arrested in Limpopo with R85,000 worth of drugs, South Africans not surprised

A police officer from Gauteng was arrested on the N1 South freeway outside Polokwane on 19 March 2025 The 44-year-old was found with R85,000 worth of nyaope while driving a suspected stolen vehicle South Africans are not surprised by the arrest, with many …

Source: Briefly - Neutral
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Killer Diseases May Surge After Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze

U.S. President Trump’s spending freeze on foreign aid marks a significant challenge for the international development community, and many experts warn that diseases will surge. Aaron Motsoaledi, Health Minister of South Africa, and Bjorn Lomborg, …

Source: Daily Independent - Label Pending
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Curtis & me are NOT a showmance… it’s the real thing & just feels right, says Ekin-Su as she hits back at the haters

THEY have been plagued by rumours that their relationship is fake, but Ekin-Su Culculoglu insists she and Curtis Pritchard are no showmance. In fact, the couple — who fell for each other on Love Island: All Stars in January — are so wrapped up in each …

Source: The Scottish Sun - Right-wing
Published on Mar 29, 2025

When Human Rights Become ‘Too Political’

On April 24 Yom HaShoah/Holocaust Memorial Day in the Hebrew calendar will compel the Jewish world to consider the full impact of remaining silent in the face of injustice and oppression. Ahead of that solemn day, I feel sickened and – frankly – …

Source: The Times of Israel - Neutral
Published on Mar 29, 2025

FIRST 11: Zimbabwe Break Nigerian Hearts, Alves Cleared …Top Sports Stories This Week

It was a rollercoaster week for football fans in Nigeria. A 90th-minute goal by Zimbabwe dented the country’s hopes of reaching next year’s World Cup. That game shaped the week for Nigerian sports fans. But the news of Dani Alves’s freedom, the adjusted …

Source: Channels TV - Neutral
Published on Mar 29, 2025

Pretoria High Court sentences 4 Zimbabweans to life for SANDF member murder during robbery spree

Four Zimbabweans received life sentences for a robbery spree which caused the death of a South African National Defence Force member in the North West The spree happened in 2022, and despite pleading not guilty, there was compelling evidence for their …

Source: Briefly - Neutral
Published on Mar 29, 2025

40-year-old stepfather sentenced to 15 years for sexual grooming and child pornography

'He showed her pornographic videos at home and offered her sweets and chocolates in exchange for sexual acts. He also physically assaulted the victim.' A 40-year-old stepfather was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for sexual grooming, child …

Source: The Citizen (South Africa) - Center-right

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 16:15 GMT

State Prison Inmate Death Under Investigation

March 30, 2025 (WESTOVER, MD) – Maryland State Police investigators continue an investigation into the death of a state prison inmate in Somerset County. The inmate is identified as Shane Lanham, 28 years old. Lanham was declared deceased on March 29 by …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 10:21 GMT

MEDITERRANEAN: New data reveals large number of deaths in 2024 ― Controversy surrounding recent shipwreck and pushbacks ...

International Organization for Migration (IOM) data reveals that 2,452 people lost their lives in the Mediterranean in 2024 The Cypriot government has refused to investigate recent pushbacks despite a journalist’s offer to present key evidence. The Greek …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 23:21 GMT

Memphis Man Sentenced to 87 Months in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

A Tennessee man was sentenced today to over seven years in prison for his role in a conspiracy to traffic fentanyl and methamphetamine in the Memphis area. According to court documents, Courtney Davis, 28, of Memphis, also known as Geo and Geo Grape, …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics
Published on March 28, 2025 - 00:05 GMT

Operator of Fraudulent Investment Vehicle Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Securities Fraud, Tax Fraud and Other ...

A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 15 and a half years in prison yesterday for defrauding investors, conspiring to defraud the IRS, filing false tax returns, employment tax fraud, wire fraud, obstruction, and other charges. According to court documents …

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Published on March 27, 2025 - 00:24 GMT

TN Attorney General Leads Bipartisan Coalition Backing Legislation to Curb Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons

NASHVILLE—Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today led a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general calling on Congress to pass H.R. 2350 and S. 1137, federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons. …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 20:59 GMT

AG Taylor Joins Bipartisan Coalition Backing Legislation to Curb Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons

March 26, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) â€“ Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor joined a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general, calling on Congress to pass federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons. The bill aims to …

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 16:13 GMT

Attorney General Jackley Announces Rapid City Man Sentenced To 50 Years in Prison For First Degree Manslaughter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Rapid City man was sentenced Tuesday to 50 years in prison, with 15 …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 23:08 GMT

Rutland Barracks / 2nd Degree Agg Domestic Assault, VCOR X5

VSP News Release-Incident STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE#: 25B4002051 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Bruce Cleaver STATION: Rutland Barracks CONTACT#: 802-773-9101 …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

'The Broken Whistle' Goes Free on Amazon Kindle for Five Days Amid JFK Files Shock and Congressional Probe

From March 30 to April 3, 2025, download "The Broken Whistle" for free on Amazon Kindle and dive into a story that’s “provocative” and “captivating." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 23:02 GMT

GERN Investor Alert: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Urges GERN Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm

RADNOR, Pa., March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that securities class action lawsuits have been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Law ...
Published on March 30, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

SANA INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Sana Biotechnology, Inc. Investors with ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (“Sana” or “the …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

ATNM INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Investors with ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Actinium” …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 20:00 GMT

MGPI INVESTOR ALERT: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Announces that MGP Ingredients, Inc. Investors with Substantial ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Advertising-- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against MGP Ingredients, Inc. (“MGP Ingredients” or …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

ROSEN, LEADING TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Maravai Lifesciences Holdings, Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Maravai Lifesciences Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRVI) between August 7, 2024 and February 24, 2025, both dates inclusive ( …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 15:56 GMT

GO Deadline in 1 Day: Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP Reminds Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) Investors of Filing ...

RADNOR, Pa., March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:23 GMT

ROSEN, A TRUSTED AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. Investors to Secure ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN, NETE) between February 3, 2023 and March 13, …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:18 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Monolithic Power Systems

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $75,000 In Monolithic Power Systems To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $75,000 in …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:17 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Grocery Outlet

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Grocery Outlet To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Grocery …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:16 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Polestar Automotive

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Polestar To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in Polestar …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:14 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Ready Capital

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Ready Capital To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Ready …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 13:01 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of ModivCare

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In ModivCare To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in ModivCare …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:55 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of FMC Corporation

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In FMC To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in FMC between November …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:50 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Elastic N.V.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Elastic To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in Elastic between …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:47 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Neumora Therapeutics

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Neumora To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Neumora pursuant …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:42 GMT

ROSEN, LEADING INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Merck & Co., Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in ...

NEW YORK, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) between February 3, 2022 and February 3, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:30 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Perpetua Resources Corp.

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Perpetua To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Perpetua between …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:22 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Newmont

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $50,000 In Newmont To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $50,000 in Newmont between …

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Published on March 30, 2025 - 12:19 GMT

DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Edison International

Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Edison To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 in EDISON between …

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