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Niger opposition leader to be tried on incitement and sedition charges

A Niger opposition leader is to go on trial on Tuesday on charges of incitement to violence and sedition, his lawyer said, in a case that critics say highlights growing repression under President Mahamadou Issoufou's government. Amadou Djibo, leader of... Continue Reading →

Building collapses in Lagos

A three-storey building under construction in Lagos has collapsed, trapping an unspecified number of people. Rescuers are currently working to help the victims. Loud Whispers learnt that the building, located at number 6, Richard Abimbola Street, Ilasa area of the state,... Continue Reading →

Chinese town set to ban sale of dog meat ahead of notorious festival – campaigners

Campaigners of the notorious Chinese festival, a “nail in the coffin” have announced that the sale of dog meat is set to be banned. The ban will reportedly be rolled out ahead of the ten day Lychee and Dog meat... Continue Reading →

Europe’s romance with Social media, specifically Facebook will be strained and may possibly come to an end. On Thursday, the European Union's powerful antitrust officials fined the social network 110 million euros, or about $122 million, for giving misleading statements... Continue Reading →

Nigerian couple gets set of sextuplets after 17 years of marriage

A Nigerian woman, Mrs Ajibola Tai­wo, has delivered a set of sextuplets after 17 years of marriage. Mr and Mrs Adeboye Taiwo welcomed the children (three boys and three girls) on May 11, 2017. Mrs Adeboye deliv­ered her six children... Continue Reading →

55 year-old Nigerian man arranges men to sleep with ‘Wife’ as a means of survival

A 45 year-old woman, known as Aduni, has disclosed that her 55 year-old husband, popularly called Baba Ojo of Gabodon, Suleja, has been arranging several men to sleep with her. She explained that her hus­band who is her second husband, whom... Continue Reading →

At UN, US warns Venezuela could turn into another Syria

The United States on Wednesday warned at the United Nations that Venezuela's crisis was worsening and could escalate into a major conflict similar to Syria or South Sudan. This is because at least 43 people have died during weeks of... Continue Reading →

Venezuela crisis: Over 2,000 soldiers sent to border state hit by looting

Venezuelan government said it was sending more than 2,000 troops to a border state on Wednesday, 17 May, to control looting and rioting amid ongoing anti-government protests. The troops are being sent to the Venezuelan state of Tachira under the... Continue Reading →

JTF rescues 2 kidnapped persons in Bayelsa

The Joint Task Force (JTF) under Opera­tion Delta Safe has rescued two kidnapped persons who were abduct­ed last two months on the waterways. They were on their way to Oluasiri in Brass local government area of Bayelsa State when the... Continue Reading →

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