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#SirJarus: Suraj Oyewale Arrested for Alleged Domestic Violence Against Wife
Suraj Oyewale, known as #SirJarus, has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of abusing his wife.
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UNILAG’s College of Medicine Called Out over Sexual Assault Cases, Here’s what we know
At this time, neither the University of Lagos nor the Faculty of Pharmacy has addressed these issues publicly.
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Sierra Leone Enacts Landmark Legislation to Ban Child Marriage
Last week, Sierra Leone’s parliament passed the Prohibition of Child Marriage Bill 2024, a historic law that criminalizes marriage for anyone under 18.
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Billionaire Frank Stronach Faces New Charges of Sexual Assault Involving Seven Victims
Newly released court documents reveal that billionaire businessman Frank Stronach faces fresh criminal charges involving seven different victims, with incidents ranging from 1977 to earlier this year.
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Around the World In 5
Around the World In 5 is a recurring weekly series spotlighting news concerning women across five different countries. This week’s edition spans June 17 to June 22.
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Namibian Court Declares Laws Banning Gay Sex Unconstitutional
In a historic decision on Friday, a high court in Namibia declared unconstitutional two colonial-era laws that criminalized same-sex acts between men, marking a significant milestone for the LGBTQ community in the southern African nation.
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Around The World In 5
Around the World In 5 is a recurring weekly series spotlighting news concerning women across five different countries. This week’s edition spans June 9 to June 15.
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Tunisian all-women’s team eye inventors’ prize for smart wheelchair
Moovobrain, their innovative project enables wheelchair users to navigate using a variety of methods, including touchpad, voice commands, facial gestures, and an advanced headset that interprets brain signals.
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Amnesty International Report Exposes Abuse of Women and Girls in Nigerian Military Detention Facilities
“Some said soldiers insulted them, calling them ‘Boko Haram wives’ and accusing them of being responsible for killings. Several described beatings or abysmal conditions in detention, which amount to torture or other ill-treatment,” the report said.
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Dream Catchers Academy Nominated for Favorite African Kidfluencer at Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards
Dream Catchers Academy has been nominated at this year’s Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. The academy, known for its transformative work in uplifting young girls, has been recognized in the category of Favorite African Kidfluencer.