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Hotel horror: London manager jailed for rape as police hunt more victims

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

The Metropolitan Police has now launched a city-wide appeal, urging any other victim-survivors to come forward as detectives believe Fahmy’s…

Nigerian-born U.S. citizen Fadugba faces 27 years jail for $690,000 Veterans Affairs Fraud

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

Even more shocking, investigators allege Fadugba lied under oath during his naturalisation process, falsely claiming he had never committed a…

Russia expels former Moldovan intelligence officer Rusnak

Isa Isawade

11 months ago

"The activities of Dmitry Rusnak, a former employee of the Security and Intelligence Service of the Republic of Moldova, have…

Japan starts 3rd rice reserve auction to stabilise prices

Isa Isawade

11 months ago

As prices showed no signs of easing, the Japanese government has pledged to release additional stockpiled rice every month until…

Pope Francis’ body moved to St. Peter’s Basilica for public to pay respects

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

It is anticipated that tens of thousands will pay their last respects to Pope Francis in St. Peter’s before his…

OID backs Makinde’s revolutionary leadership, appoints Mogaji Ogunsola as North America Chairman

Kazeem Ugbodaga

11 months ago

According to the release, Mogaji Ogunsola is a former Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE), UK chapter.

Report reveals last words of Pope Francis

Ayorinde Oluokun

11 months ago

Although visibly weakened, Pope Francis delivered the traditional Urbi et Orbi (To the City and to the World) blessing to…

Vatican releases date for Pope Francis’s funeral

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

His body will be taken into the adjacent St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday morning at 9:00 a.m. (0700 GMT), in…

Pope Francis: World lost defender of the poor – European leaders

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

The pontiff was a staunch defender of refugees and the impoverished during his 12 years leading the Catholic Church, especially…

Modi on Pope Francis: ‘His light touched millions, including India’

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

Modi praised the late Pontiff’s devotion to the underprivileged, saying: “From a young age, he devoted himself towards realising the…

30 Astonishing facts about late Pope Francis you never knew

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

From humble beginnings in Buenos Aires to leading the Catholic Church with compassion and reform, his life was filled with…

First black or Asian Pontiff: Who will be the next Pope?

Michael Adesina

12 months ago

The world is now waiting with bated breath to see who will succeed Pope Francis, the first Latin American Pope,…

Putin declares ‘Easter truce’ ceasefire in Ukraine

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

The announcement, confirmed in a translated statement from the Russian Ministry of Defence, states that the halt in hostilities is…

Nigerian fraudster arrested in India after duping woman in fake UK chemical deal

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

However, the dream of expanding her business soon turned into a nightmare. After making the payment, the victim attempted to…

‘I’ll kill you!’: Met Officer Mascia sacked over chilling threat to woman

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

In a further act of intimidation, the disgraced officer also threatened to destroy her property if she refused to speak…

Judge slams Trump team, threatens contempt over ‘Rogue’ deportation flights

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

Despite the ruling, two government-chartered flights reportedly took off — packed with Venezuelan migrants the administration labelled as gang members.

Berlin doctor faces additional murder charges

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

Prosecutors said the doctor allegedly administered a “lethal mixture of various medications” to a 25-year-old woman in September 2021 without…

Israel blocks humanitarian aid from entering Gaza

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

“Israel’s policy is clear, no humanitarian aid is about to enter Gaza. No one is currently preparing or intending to…

Europe’s longest-serving President Mattarella recovering after surgery

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

Mattarella has been in office since February 2015, making him one of the longest-serving heads of state in Europe.

Bizarre! Man allegedly kills his newly wedded wife

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

Police said the husband was arrested at a petrol station after a brief manhunt. A request for pre-trial detention has…

Trump threatens to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

During his first term in office in 2018, Trump unilaterally withdrew from the Vienna nuclear deal, which was designed to…

Addis Ababa to host Russia-Africa forum for journalists

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

Among the participants are leading journalists from Russia, and representatives of the media community from Botswana, Ghana, Guinea, Cameroon, Kenya,…

Why US-based Nigerian Writer Samuel Kolawole won $50,000 Whiting Award

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

The Whiting Awards were established by the Whiting Foundation in 1985 and are one of the most esteemed and largest…

Indonesian Govt. detains 3 judges on suspicion of bribery

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

The judges Agam Syarif Baharuddin, Ali Muhtarom, and Djuyamto were detained late Sunday on suspicion of accepting bribes in exchange…

U.S. sets new visa interview requirements for Nigerians

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

"To mitigate potential complications, the Mission strongly advises applicants to verify the congruence of their DS-160 barcode number with their…

UK boarding school to accept Bitcoin for tuition fees

Isa Isawade

12 months ago

According to her, the school has nurtured inquirers, thinkers, communicators, and open-minded risk-takers for generations.

Wicked London mother sentenced to life in prison for drowning her two sons

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Waller of the Metropolitan Police, who led the investigation, expressed the heartbreaking nature of the case.

U.S Mission in Nigeria rolls out new requirements for visa application

Ayorinde Oluokun

12 months ago

The Mission announced the new requirements in a short statement published on its X handle on titled Important update for…

U.S. extradites key Mumbai terrorist plotter Tahawwur Rana to India

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

Rubio reaffirmed America's unwavering support for India’s efforts in bringing those responsible for the tragedy to justice.

Shocking tragedy: Oyekan stabs stepfather to death in violent outburst in London

Kazeem Ugbodaga

12 months ago

Upon arriving at the scene, officers were confronted by Oyekan, still wielding the weapon. Despite their attempts to subdue him…

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