Tag: Arrest

Over 70 individuals have been detained by Nigerian security authorities in the country's northeastern region on allegations of holding a same-sex wedding ceremony, an act criminalised under Nigerian law. The arrests, which occurred on Saturday, the 21st of October, highlight the prevalent discrimination and violence against the LGBT+ community...

In a surprising turn of events, Justice Minister Kiri Allan has tendered her resignation as a Cabinet minister after being involved in a car crash in Wellington and subsequently charged with reckless driving and resisting arrest. The incident occurred on Evans Bay Parade in Wellington at around 9 pm...