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Saturday, 6 April 2024

Saturday, 16 July 2022

Germany: Rate of crimes committed by migrants sinks

According to Germany's federal criminal police, the share of immigrants among all criminal suspects has declined for the third year in a row. However, there are major differences between nationalities.

Thursday, 26 May 2022

UPDATED: Peter Obi resigns from PDP, may seek Labour Party’s ticket

A presidential aspirant Peter Obi has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

His resignation is coming barely 72 hours to the PDP presidential primaries.

BREAKING: Peter Obi resigns from PDP


A presidential aspirant Peter Obi has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Migrants rescued off Rhodes

More than forty people were reportedly rescued from sinking boats off the Aegean island of Rhodes at the weekend. A blind girl was among the migrants in one inflatable dinghy.

UN says global population of displaced persons now exceeds 100 million

Russia's war in Ukraine has pushed the number of forcibly displaced people around the world above 100 million for the first time in history, the United Nations said on Monday.

Wednesday, 4 May 2022

Reports of abuse of Afghan refugees as Iran continues deportations

As Afghans fleeing the Taliban face dwindling opportunities to seek safety in the West, many have attempted to cross into neighboring Iran. Tehran is warning that it cannot handle the additional refugees, and reports of mistreatment of the Afghans in Iran are leading to growing friction.

Italy: Puglia finances accommodation for 120 migrant farmworkers

The Puglia region has approved funding worth €158,000 to build a temporary guesthouse for some 120 foreign seasonal farm workers who will be employed for the cherry harvest season.

Ukraine situation getting worse as aid continues, UNICEF

UNICEF has denounced the worsening humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The organization is continuing to provide aid to women and children in the country. An estimated 15.7 million people in the country need assistance, including 3 million minors, the agency said.

Tuesday, 3 May 2022

Refugees protest for rights in Tunis

214 men, women and children coming from countries such as Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea, and Ethiopia have for the past two months been protesting in front of UNHCR offices in Tunis, calling for their rights to be recognized. Alessandra Sciurba, a university researcher in Tunisia and former chairman and spokesperson of Mediterranea Saving Humans met some of them and listened to their story.

Geo Barents: Rescued migrants arrive in Sicily

After more than a week on board the rescue ship 'Geo Barents', 101 people have been allowed to disembark in Italy. Nearly 300 others, many of them minors, are still waiting at sea on the Ocean Viking rescue vessel.

2023: Has constitution amendment disqualified Jonathan?

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s cryptic response in Abuja on April 22 about his rumoured interest in the presidential election has ignited a debate among Nigerians, particularly legal experts, about his eligibility to contest, given Section 137(3) of the Fourth Alteration to the Constitution, amongst other provisions. ERIC IKHILAE writes.

Lagos residents condemn underage access to hotels, alcohol

Lagos residents have called for stiffer measures to check the growing trend of underage persons being allowed access to hotels, alcohol and drugs.

Tucano fighter aircrafts: Group accuses Saraki of re-writing history

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has accused former President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, of re-writing history over the purchase of Tucano light-attack aircrafts for the ongoing war against insurgency in the country.

50 passengers escape as fire guts plane in Port-Harcourt

No fewer than 50 passengers were rescued when fire gutted the tyres of an aircraft operated by Dana Airlines Limited in Port Harcourt on Monday evening.

I will open Only Fans page to shake enhanced bum bum -Tonto Dikeh

Actress Tonto Dikeh has revealed why she would start an OnlyFans page.

On her Instagram story on Monday, she wrote: “I have decided to get an OnlyFanspage, I wanna shake this bum bum my doctor gave me that don’t shake for you all”.

Five Nigerian celebrities with different baby mamas

The term ‘baby mama’ is used for unmarried women with kids for a particular man. In the entertainment industry, here are five celebrities with different baby mamas:

Wizkid

Most celebrities reduce their age, Lawani laments

Celebrity stylist Toyin Lawani of Tiannahplacempire has lamented the practice of age reduction by many celebrities.

She alleged an actress, who is guilty of the act, reduced her age by 10years.

Facebook group helps Ukrainian refugees with autistic children

For people on the autism spectrum, trauma and displacement can be particularly hard to handle. Some advocates are using Facebook as a tool to offer support and resources to autistic people and their families.