US Coast Guard starts hearing into failings of Titan submersible
The vessel, which was about the size of an SUV car, is believed to have imploded during its June 18, 2023 descent. AFP South Carolina – The US Coast Guard…
Samsung hit with $192m US patent verdict over wireless chargers
Reuters Samsung Electronics owes an inventor’s company more than $192.1 million for infringing five patents related to wireless device charging, a jury in Texas federal court has determined. The jury…
Britain orders public inquiry into 1989 murder of Northern Irish rights lawyer
Reuters BELFAST – Britain announced on Wednesday a public inquiry into the 1989 murder in Northern Ireland of human rights lawyer Pat Finucane, whose death remains a lightning rod for…
Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan convicted of rape on appeal in Switzerland: court
Geneva – A Swiss appeals court on Tuesday found Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan guilty of raping a woman in a Geneva hotel 15 years ago, overturning an earlier lower court…
Lagos government, Governor Sanwo-Olu, others sued over alleged $100 million Dangote Refinery land deal, 9 years after former Governor Fashola claimed the land was freely given to Dangote
The lawsuit seeks to uncover the truth surrounding Dangote’s claim and ensure transparency and accountability in the handling of public funds. Olayomi Koiki Lagos – Nigeria’s Lagos State Government has…
2 Nigerian brothers sentenced for sextortion that led to teen’s death in US
Matthew Onocheta The United States has sentenced two Nigerian brothers to 18-year imprisonment each for engaging in sextortion of a 17-year-old high school student, Jordan DeMay. Samuel Ogoshi, 24, and…
Spanish actor’s son faces verdict in Thai murder trial
While Thailand still has the death penalty for some crimes, including premeditated murder, it rarely carries out executions — the last being in 2018. AFP A Thai court will give…
Nigerian pilot faces five-year jail for falsifying statements in US
Olayomi Koiki TEXAS – A 36-year-old Nigerian, Olukayode Ojo, is facing a five-year jail term in Texas, United States, after being found guilty of making false statements to obtain a…
Four Nigerians jailed in UK for forging more than 2,000 marriage certificates to help people live in the United Kingdom illegally
Olayomi Koiki London – Four Nigerian nationals have been jailed after forging more than 2,000 marriage certificates to help people live in the United Kingdom illegally. The Home Office said…
Chinese firm on seizure spree, takes over another Nigerian jet in Canada
Agency Report The Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd, a Chinese firm involved in the controversial seizure of three Nigerians aircraft in France and other assets in some other countries, has…