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UN calls for united action to combat rising Islamophobia

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Also in Geneva, Ms Nassima Baghli, Permanent Observer of the OIC, hosted a commemorative event on Friday, saying that “Islamophobia…

Massive raid in London, Met Police arrest 294 people in County lines drug bust

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The Met police said they used a precise and data-led approach to pursue the ‘line holders’ who controlled where the…

Teenager jailed for life in London for stabbing boy to death

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Yambuya of Libra Road, Plaistow, London was sentenced to life imprisonment to serve a minimum term of 20 years, having…

London man Dynan to rot in jail 12 years for conspiracy

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to the police, Specialist Met officers used data-led intelligence to bring Dynan to justice, gathering enough evidence to show…

Trial scheduled for alleged German coup plotters

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Authorities have accused Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss, a German aristocrat and entrepreneur, of being the ringleader of the alleged plot,…

Why I’m against banning TikTok – Trump

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

However, Trump's present statement is a clear reversal of his earlier opposition to TikTok. In 2020, Trump sought to ban…

Russia reports Ukrainian drone attacks

Paul Dada

2 years ago

In recent weeks, Ukraine, which had been fending off a full-scale Russian invasion for more than two years, had increasingly…

UK bans Nigeria health workers, others from bringing dependants

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The new regulations aimed at reducing net migration and addressing visa misuse are now in effect, as part of the…

Four deadly London men who stabbed man 60 times jailed total 117 years

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Tashan Bailey-Brown, 23 of Meadowview Road, SE6 was jailed for 24 years; he was also given a five-year extended licence…

Lalgie-Williams given life jail for murdering friend in London

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

In the early hours of 11 February 2023, Lalgie-Williams called the London Ambulance Service to say his friend had ‘collapsed…

UN Security Council urges immediate cessation of hostilities in Sudan

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in April in 2023…

Former UK PM Theresa May to stand down as MP

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Mrs May's announcement brings to 95 the total number of MPs who say they will be standing down at the…

Sweden formally joins NATO

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The handover of documents took place at a ceremony two years after Sweden applied to join the military alliance following…

Nikki Haley surrenders to Trump, quits presidential race

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Announcing the suspension of her campaign, Haley said she was filled with gratitude for the outpouring of support she had…

France makes history as only country to make abortion constitutional rights

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The overwhelming 780-72 vote saw a standing ovation in the parliament in Versailles when the result was announced

Supreme Court’s ruling an important decision, well-crafted – Trump

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The U.S. Apex Court had also ruled that only the congress had the power to get Trump's name out of…

U.S. Supreme Court rules to keep Trump on Colorado ballot

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Colorado had barred Trump from its Republican primary, arguing he incited the 2021 Capitol riot but the court ruled that…

Hezbollah thwarts Israeli army’s infiltration operations

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The confrontations between Hezbollah and Israel have killed 332 people on the Lebanese side, including 226 Hezbollah members and 61…

One dead as fishing boat runs aground

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The remaining 24 aboard were rescued, according to the coast guard.

Gaza war: 9,000 women killed so far, says UN Women

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

A UN Women rapid assessment of 120 women, conducted in February 2023, revealed that the majority, 84 per cent, said…

Sierra Leonean President Bio visits Wuhan

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

Hubei and Sierra Leone share a longstanding friendship. Over the years, the province has sent agricultural technicians to Sierra Leone…

February, month of extreme heat – WMO

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The anomalous heat is consistent with the persisting warming observed since June 2023, with seven consecutive new global monthly temperature…

Deadly London man Jacques jailed 46 years for stabbing four to death

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Jacques of Minard Road, Lewisham, had pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility. He claimed it was a ‘sacrifice for…

U.S. calls on Mali transition government to hold election

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Spokesperson of the U.S. Department of State, Matthew Miller, in a statement on Thursday, said the United States is deeply concerned…

Sexual predator Berbers to rot in London jail 11 years for raping two teenage girls

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Berber raped two 15-year old girls, one in London and one in Hove. Apart from the 11 years prison sentence,…

Iran launches satellite from Russian soil

Paul Dada

2 years ago

In January this year Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reported the first successful satellite launch from Iranian soil.

Ukraine donates 7,000 tonnes of wheat to Sudan

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The UN agency has provided emergency food and nutrition support to around seven million people since the conflict began last…

Met Police officer Seager sacked for sending racist message to woman

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The police said a misconduct hearing concluded on Wednesday, 28 February and found that the behaviour of Seager, attached to…

Ghana passes anti-gay law

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

It remains uncertain whether or not President Akufo-Addo will approve the bill.

Egypt regrets situation in Gaza

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 29,954 as the Israeli military killed 76 in the…

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