Law
5 LAS News stories tagged “Law”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Edo inmate Osita Thomas escapes during court hearing, authorities call for public help
An awaiting‑trial inmate, 28‑year‑old Osita Thomas, fled from the Nigeria Correctional Centre in Edo State while being escorted to a court hearing for conspiracy and stealing. The escape has prompted a call for public assistance and highlighted staffing shortages in the correctional service.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 17:16 WAT · 2 sources
Brazil electoral court orders Meta to prove equal treatment of Lula and Bolsonaro ahead of runoff
Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has given Meta a 24‑hour deadline to demonstrate that its algorithms treat President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro alike before the 25 October presidential runoff, with daily fines set to increase if the company does not comply.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 16:15 WAT · 2 sources
Lagos lawyers urge hospitals to stop demanding deposits before emergency care
A group of Lagos lawyers warned health facilities that charging upfront payments for emergency treatment breaches the National Health Act 2014. They called for better financing mechanisms to protect both patients and providers.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 17:46 WAT · 2 sources
German police seize humanoid robot after alleged assault on teenage girl in Cologne
Police in Cologne confiscated a commercially available humanoid robot after video evidence suggested it touched a 16‑year‑old girl in a sexually suggestive manner. Investigators are examining whether two youths who livestreamed the event can be charged under existing harassment laws.
LAS News Desk · 15 Oct 2026, 15:45 WAT · 3 sources
Saudi engineer arrested after covert recorder found in OpenAI office
A 35‑year‑old Saudi national employed by OpenAI was taken into custody following the discovery of a hidden audio device in a San Francisco conference room. The company said it had identified the suspect using its own AI tools and has terminated his employment.
LAS News Desk · 14 Oct 2026, 09:59 WAT · 7 sources