NIGERIA: Letter to the Attorney-General of the Federation
The Honourable Attorney General of the Federation Federal Ministry of Justice Shehu Shagari Way Central Area Abuja Dear Sir, The Imperative to Uphold the Right to Peaceful Protest and Refrain…
Nigerian man, 55, arrested in Ogun State for defiling neighbour’s 13-year-old daughter, police say
Bella Ifasola OGUN, Nigeria – A 55-year-old man, Hassan Wasiu, has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his neighbour’s 13-year-old daughter at his apartment on Falowo Street, Makun, in the…
Mongolia ignores an international warrant for Putin’s arrest, giving him a red-carpet welcome
On Monday, the EU said it had shared its concern that the ICC warrant might not be executed with Mongolian authorities. Associated Press ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia — Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Bandits order residents in Nigeria’s Niger State to vacate estate
Bella Ifasola MINNA, Nigeria – Terrorists – locally dubbed as bandits in Nigeria have ordered the residents of M.I Wushishi Estate in Minna, Niger State, to vacate the estate or…
US shuts direct flights from Nigeria’s Lagos as bilateral window closes
Agency Report Nigeria has lost the United States Category One status as the country’s airlines failed to operate directly to the country for two years. According to the United States…
South Africa denies Nigeria’s basketball team visa to participate in 2024 FIBA U18 Afrobasket tournament
The decision has jeopardised Nigeria’s trip to the biennial tournament starting in South Africa on Tuesday (today), with Nigeria billed to face Egypt in Pretoria later in the day. Martins…
Russian missiles kill 47 in deadliest strike on Ukraine this year
Russia did not immediately comment on the attack. Reuters KYIV, Ukraine – At least 47 people were killed and 206 wounded when Russia struck a military institute in the central…
Gunmen bomb police divisional headquarters, civic centre in Nigeria’s Anambra, kill police corporal
A police corporal was killed in the attack Matthew Onocheta ANAMBRA – Gunmen on Tuesday, attacked Oba Police Divisional Headquarters and Oba Civic Center in the Idemili South Local Government…
Detained Nigerian whistleblower Bristol Isaac denies being “PIDOMNigeria”, accuses Nigeria police of stealing his property during hotel raid
Abuja – A detained prominent Nigerian whistleblower, Bristol Isaac, has denied being PIDOMNigeria or having any connection with PIDOMNigeria or 99% OPPRESSED X account. Isaac made this known in his…
Congo: 129 people killed during attempted jailbreak
Initially, a senior government official confirmed only two deaths, a figure disputed by rights activists. Agency Report KINSHASA – An attempted jailbreak at Makala Central Prison in Kinshasa, Congo’s capital,…