by Dolapo Adelana The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today 1. Russia’s Supreme Court bans Jehovah Witnesses Russia’s Supreme Court Thursday ruled the activities of the main centre of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia to be extremist, banning its work and seizing the property. 2. Why Lagos state cannot execute Rev. King – Falana... Read More

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April 20, 2017

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Russia’s Supreme Court bans Jehovah Witnesses

by Dolapo Adelana Russia’s Supreme Court Thursday ruled the activities of the main centre of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia to be extremist, banning its work and seizing the property. “The Supreme Court has ruled to sustain the claim of Russia’s Ministry of Justice and deem the ‘Administrative Center of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia’ organisation extremist, eliminate it and ban its... Read More

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March 17, 2017

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Russian govt label Jehovah Witnesses an extremist group

The Russian government has classified the Jehovah’s Witnesses as an extremist organization. The Russian Ministry of Justice has filed a request at the Supreme Court against 175,000 Jehovah’s witnesses members in the country. The Russian Legal Information Agency (RAPSI) has also confirmed the legal action. The press office for the Russian branch of the religion... Read More

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