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FG orders investigation of rape, murder of university student, Jigawa minor

Global UpfrontJun 2, 2020June 2, 20200

Force Headquarters takes over investigations into rape, murder of Uwaila After days of rage, the Federal Government has directed the Police to unravel the circumstances

Women in Rivers State community lament incessant rape, attacks

Global UpfrontJun 2, 2020June 2, 20200

By Iruoma Douglas, Port Harcourt Hundreds of women from Owube community in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State have cried out against rape

Police arrest 11 suspects for alleged rape of 12-year old girl in Jigawa

Global UpfrontMay 31, 2020May 31, 20200

The Nigeria Police in Jigawa State, Northwest region has arrested 11 suspects for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl (name withheld). Spokesman of the Jigawa Command,

George Floyd death: Wife of police officer charged with murder files for divorce

Global UpfrontMay 30, 2020May 30, 20200

“Derek Chauvin’s wife is devastated by Mr Floyd’s death and her utmost sympathy lies with his family, loved ones and everyone who is grieving this

Death of 14-year-old Iranian girl in so-called ‘honor killing’ sparks outrage

Global UpfrontMay 29, 2020May 29, 20200

By Kareem Khadder, Nada AlTaher, Ramin Mostaghim and Richard Roth, CNN Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called for new protections for women after a 14-year-old

Taiwan decriminalises adultery in human rights milestone

Global UpfrontMay 29, 2020May 29, 20200

Taiwan’s top court on Friday nullified a decade-old criminal adultery law under which having extra marital affairs could result in jail term. The court revoked

J.K. Rowling unveils new kids tale The Ickabog as free online serial

Global UpfrontMay 27, 2020May 27, 20200

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is releasing her latest book as a free online serial for kids “needing distraction during the strange and difficult time we’re

Update: Amnesty International accuses Nigerian military of subjecting children to unlawful detention

Global UpfrontMay 27, 2020May 27, 20200

Boko Haram abducted thousands of children as soldiers or ’wives’ Military subjects children to torture in prolonged, unlawful detention EU and other donors fund a

Masks are too dangerous for children under two, Japanese experts warn

Global UpfrontMay 26, 2020May 26, 20200

By Jack Guy and Yoko Wakatsuki, CNN, May 26, 2020 (CNN)Wearing masks has become increasingly common during the Coronavirus pandemic, but they should not be

Meghan Markle ‘was convinced there was a conspiracy against her,’ ‘felt like an outsider,’ pal claims

Global UpfrontMay 25, 2020May 25, 20200

Meghan Markle was convinced courtiers had been working “against her” as soon as she joined the British royal household, one palace insider is claiming. Vanity