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PH gov’t, ICC must pursue justice for murders –Archbishop Soc Villegas

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Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas on Wednesday urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Philippine government to pursue justice and hold accountable those responsible for the crimes, as the country marked the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution. During the Eucharistic celebration at the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace, Our Lady of EDSA (EDSA Shrine), Villegas described the country’s justice system as “defective” and “not ideal.” “ICC of the Hague, kayo naman (It’s your turn). Bring to justice the murderers of drug users who also murdered our national virtues and values. Help us restore justice and order in this land that has lost its virtues,” Villegas said during his homily. “ICI, kayo naman. Sana more. Inip na kami (Independent Commission for Infrastructure, It’s your turn. We’re expecting more. We’re losing patience),” he added. He also...
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BREAKING NEWS: Court in Finland Jails Simon Ekpa 6 years For terrorism
10 Sep
Breaking News

BREAKING NEWS: Court in Finland Jails Simon Ekpa 6 years For terrorism

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Posted by African ExaminerFeatured, Latest Headlines, News Across NigeriaMonday, September 1st, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafra agitator, to six years in prison after finding him guilty of terrorism-related offences. The ruling, delivered on Monday, found Ekpa guilty of inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist group. According to Yle, a Finnish newspaper, the court said Ekpa had used his “significant social media following” to fuel unrest in the South-East between August 2021 and November 2024. In a unanimous decision, the three-member panel of judges described him as an influential figure within a militant separatist movement seeking to establish a Biafra state from Nigeria. Meanwhile, the Federal Government has described the sentencing of Mr Simon Ekpa as a significant step forward in Nigeria’s campaign against terrorism. Short URL:...
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Court remands suspects over murder of Offa Health College student
04 Feb
Health News

Court remands suspects over murder of Offa Health College student

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By Saka Laaro, Ilorin The Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Monday arraigned seven suspects in connection with the murder of Mojisola Awesu, a student of the State College of Health Technology, Offa, whose tragic death occurred last year. However, the court was unable to take their pleas as the two principal accused persons, Happiness Adebayo and Timileyin Kolawole, were not represented by legal counsel. Presiding over the case, Justice Ibrahim Yusuf ordered that Adebayo and Kolawole be remanded in a correctional facility pending their proper arraignment on February 24. Investigations revealed that Awesu was allegedly lured to Ilorin by Adebayo and Kolawole, where she was murdered and her body dumped at a dumpsite in the city. Adebayo and Kolawole have been identified as the prime suspects accused of conspiring and causing Awesus death on August 9, 2024. Also, Adebayos...
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BREAKING: Court of Appeal President Moves to Resolve Rivers Crisis, Sets Up Special Panel
12 Nov
Politics

BREAKING: Court of Appeal President Moves to Resolve Rivers Crisis, Sets Up Special Panel

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Politics tamfitronics The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has moved to address the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. She has appointed a special three-member panel to handle all appeals related to the disputes in the state, including a key case involving Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly.Sources report that this special panel will be led by Justice Onyekachi Otisi. The first hearing has been set for Thursday, with Justices Misitura Bolaji-Yusuf and James Abundaga joining Justice Otisi on the panel.On Monday, the Court of Appeal adjourned three related cases to the newly-formed panel. Justice Hamma Barka, who had initially presided over the appeals, noted that some of the defendants had not yet been served. Justice Barka asked the lawyer for the appellant, Paul Erokoro (SAN), about...
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