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Former East London Imam, Halim Khan, Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse
Summary: A UK court has convicted former East London imam Abdul Halim Khan of 21 sexual offences, including rape, after he abused his position as a faith leader to coerce and exploit victims between 2004…
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Falconets Advance to Final Round After 2-1 Win Over Senegal
Summary: Nigeria’s Falconets beat Senegal 2–1 to qualify for the final round of the 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and will now face Malawi for a place in the tournament. Nigeria’s Falconets have progressed…
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INEC Sets Dates for 2027 General Elections, Women’s Representation Bill Coalition Calls for Urgent Action
Summary: INEC has announced the timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with presidential and National Assembly polls set for February 20 and governorship and state Assembly elections on March 6. Following this, the Reserved Seats…
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Online-Technology Facilitated Violence: How Misogyny Adapts to Digital Spaces
Summary: Online misogyny is not new but a digital extension of gendered hostility, using technology and anonymity to harass, discredit and silence women while normalising systemic inequalities. Online misogyny is not a new form of…
