The Nigeria Army general court martial sitting in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Wednesday sentenced a soldier to seven years in prison for shooting and killing an unarmed civilian two years ago. The convicted soldier, Hassan Adamu, a lance corporal, had... Continue Reading →
The British Government deported up to 100 people to Nigeria and Ghana last night, including at least one bisexual man who activists say will be persecuted in his home country. Charter flights forcibly removing immigrants from the country take off late at night... Continue Reading →
Residents of Abukuru, Ajegunle area of Lagos State were Monday thrown into shock after a drink seller, identified only as Mary allegedly killed her lover, Pereowei Kingsley. Mary was said to have accused her 38-year-old lover of dating another woman... Continue Reading →
Citizens from five Muslim-majority countries will no longer be able to obtain Kuwaiti visas, after reports the Gulf state issued tight entry restrictions that mirrored US President Donald Trump's Muslim ban. Syrians, Iraqis, Iranians, Pakistanis and Afghans will not be... Continue Reading →
A snowshoe athlete from Indian-administered Kashmir has been denied a US visa because of the "current US policy", his coach has said. Tanveer Hussain, 26, is scheduled to participate in the 2017 world snowshoe championship at Serenac Lake, New York.... Continue Reading →
Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, on Monday said he will be partaking in the upcoming nationwide protest led by Innocent ‘Tuface’ Idibia. In a post on his Twitter handle shortly after 10:00 p.m., Mr. Fayose said the organisers have his full... Continue Reading →
Enyimba FC of Aba forward Ezekiel Bassey has joined Spanish giants Barcelona on a loan deal until the end of the season, the club has announced. Bassey will spend more time with the B team of the Catalan side, but... Continue Reading →
Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, continued his wining streak in British courts yesterday, as he once again floored the British Secretary of State for the Home Office. A statement by Mr. Tony Eluemunor, Ibori’s Media Assistant, yesterday,... Continue Reading →
The Nigerian popular singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2face Idibia and other celebrities have planned to lock down the nation come February 6 in protest of the untold hardship the current government has subjected Nigerians to. In reaction to this,... Continue Reading →