LAGOS MAY 23RD(NEWSRANGERS)-The Democratic Republic of Congo’s senate has stripped former President Joseph Kabila of his immunity, paving the way for his prosecution over his alleged backing of rebels in the east. Authorities have accused him of treason and war crimes, saying there was a “substantial body of documents, testimony and material facts” linking Kabila…
LAGOS MARCH 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Indonesia has been stripped of the right to host the Under-20 football World Cup, FIFA has said in a statement after protests against Israel’s participation led to the cancellation of the tournament’s main draw. Global football’s governing body announced its decision on Wednesday, following a meeting with the Indonesian football federation’s (PSSI)…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-No fewer than 500 persons have signed a petition to force the title of senior advocate of Nigeria removed from the Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami. Izu Aniagu began the petition on Change.org, predicating his petition on the recent unilateral amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners…
LAGOS MARCH 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Sitting Presidents will no longer enjoy immunity in criminal matters if the alteration being proposed to the 1999 Constitution by the Senate sails through, The Nation learnt on Thursday. Also to lose immunity is the Vice President, Governors and their deputies in the impending alteration. This followed the second reading of a…