Prominent Nigerian Lawyer Afe Babalola Drops Libel Suit After Royal Intervention, Opts for Peace Over Litigation

Lagos, Nigeria – Prominent Nigerian lawyer Afe Babalola has decided to withdraw a libel lawsuit he had filed against Dele Farotimi, a fellow lawyer and civil rights activist. The legal action was initially taken after Farotimi allegedly accused Babalola of corrupt practices including bribing judges. The decision to drop the suit came after the intervention of influential figures including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. A meeting involving the Ooni and other traditional rulers from Ekiti State saw Babalola agree to discontinue the matter, highlighting his respect for Yoruba traditions and the advice from … Read more

Dear Abby Weighs In: When Asking In-Laws to Book a Hotel Keeps the Peace

Amid family gatherings and the familiar dilemma of where visiting relatives should stay, one spouse’s preference for in-laws booking a hotel room instead of staying at their home has sparked a conversation about hospitality and personal boundaries. This preference emerges from a desire to maintain peace and privacy within the household. For many, having in-laws stay over can disrupt daily routines and stretch the limits of personal space. Opting for hotel accommodations can help preserve relationships by giving both parties the necessary breathing room. The idea of asking relatives to stay in a hotel is … Read more

Iran Grants Nobel Peace Prize Winner Mohammadi Temporary Medical Leave, Confirms Attorney

Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities have granted medical leave to Narges Mohammadi, a prominent dissident and Nobel Peace Laureate, according to her legal representative. Mohammadi, who has been an outspoken advocate for human rights in Iran, especially focusing on the rights of women and political prisoners, was previously held at Tehran’s Evin Prison. The decision to grant medical leave follows extensive reports of Mohammadi’s declining health, which prompted international calls for her release. Her lawyer confirmed that she is currently hospitalized, receiving necessary medical attention that was unavailable to her while incarcerated. Mohammadi’s activism has … Read more

After 27 Years Wrongly Imprisoned, Massachusetts Man Finds Peace Among Pigeons

Billerica, MA — At 64, Michael Sullivan is a free man, tending to pigeons in the tranquil backyard of his sister’s home in Billerica, where he now resides. The peace of this simple pastime belies the turbulent decades he spent wrongfully incarcerated. Sullivan was arrested and subsequently convicted for murder and armed robbery back in 1987, charges that saw him serving 27 years behind bars before his conviction was ultimately overturned. The wrongful conviction stemmed from a fatal incident that occurred in Lowell, Massachusetts, where Sullivan lived at the time. Prosecutors at his trial presented … Read more