Defamation, cyberbullying have criminal civil consequences – Lawyer warns Nigerians
An Abuja-based human rights lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has warned social media users to desist from intentional and unintended defamation and cyberbullying. According to him, cyberbullying is a serious offense that can endanger lives. In a statement, Olajengbesi urged his colleagues to normalize the idea of offering advice on the adverse effects of defamation and cyberbullying…
Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel literature prize
1st UPDATE) South Korean author Han Kang is recognized ‘for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life…South Korean author Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel literature prize
South Korean author Han Kang won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life”, the award-giving body said on Thursday…
Why Wildfires Started by Human Activities Can Be More Destructive and Harder To Contain
Heavy equipment working near dry brush sparked a destructive wildfire near Riverside, Calif., in September 2024…
Lawsuit says Virginia is illegally purging legitimate voters off the rolls
A coalition of immigrant-rights groups and the League of Women Voters in Virginia filed a federal lawsuit accusing Gov. Youngkin and Attorney General Miyares of an ongoing “purge” of voter rolls.
Nearly $300M MSR offering hits the market
MIAC Analytics is marketing a large mortgage servicing rights portfolio on behalf of a lender with a big book of business in California…
11 Venezuelan women freed, 3 held for human trafficking
THE police have rescued 11 female Venezuelans who were allegedly victims of human trafficking. A police statement said an intelligence-led operation on October 8 between 3.40-8.05 pm led to the arrest of three suspects – one female and two males. Police said the three suspects are believed to be connected to a human-trafficking ring operating…
UN agency for Palestinians warns Gaza aid work may ‘disintegrate’ if Israeli legislation passes
The head of the U_N_ agency for Palestinian refugees is warning that if pending Israeli legislation is adopted, all humanitarian operations in Gaza and the West Bank may “disintegrate.”…
UN agency for Palestinians warns Gaza aid work may ‘disintegrate’ if Israeli legislation passes
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees warned Wednesday that if pending Israeli legislation is adopted, all humanitarian operations in Gaza and the West [……