Heavily-armed gangs known locally as “bandits” in Niger state, north-west and central Nigeria have stepped up attacks in recent years, kidnapping for ransom, raping and pillaging. In a recent development, late on Tuesday large numbers of gunmen dressed in military uniforms stormed the Government Science College in the town of Kagara in Niger state before hauling students into […]
On Feb. 1, Myanmar's military detained State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint in the country's first coup since 1988, bringing an end to a decade of civilian rule. The Suu Kyi-led National League for Democracy had won a landslide in a general election last November. But the military has claimed the election […]
Prosecutors have asked a Moscow court to fine jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on charges of defaming a World War II veteran, maintaining pressure on the top Kremlin foe. MOSCOW — Prosecutors had on Tuesday asked a Moscow court to fine jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on charges of defaming a World War II […]
Some 2,000 British veterans who were sacked from the military over their sexual orientation – an act described as a “great injustice” by UK PM Boris Johnson – will now be able to get their confiscated medals back. On Tuesday, the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) said it wanted to make right “an historical wrong” and return […]
The prime minister will be analysing data on coronavirus case numbers, hospital admissions, deaths and the impact of the vaccine rollout ahead of his announcement on Monday Boris Johnson says he is “hopeful” coronavirus restrictions can be cautiously eased in the coming weeks, with vaccines providing “grounds for confidence”. The prime minister, who will set […]
According to an Instagram post shared on Sunday (February 14), G.O.O.D. Music artist CyHi was almost another victim of gun violence.This got well wishes pouring in for him. The incident happened while he was driving down an Atlanta highway over the weekend. “Today is a day about love, but in my city (the city of […]