Russia bans ‘international LGBT movement’ for ‘extremism’

Russia on Thursday banned the “international LGBT movement,” claiming it was an extremist group in a move that cements a long crackdown on the community as the Kremlin pushes ultra-conservative…

Sierra Leone authorities treating Sunday’s deadly clashes as failed coup

Sierra Leonean authorities were treating clashes that killed 21 people in the capital Freetown at the weekend as a failed coup attempt, officials told reporters on Tuesday. Freetown residents woke…

39 Palestinians released under hostage deal return home

Prison authorities in Israel announced early Sunday that they had released 39 Palestinian detainees, after Hamas freed 13 hostages under an agreement that came into force on Friday. The freed…

Tinubu heads to Germany for G-20 Conference in Berlin

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will, on Saturday, leave Abuja for Berlin, Germany, to attend the G-20 Compact with Africa (CwA) Conference on November 20, 2023, hosted by German Chancellor Olaf…

Russia moves to ban ‘international LGBT movement’ for ‘extremism’

Russian officials said Friday they are seeking a ban on the “international LGBT public movement,” building on a crackdown against liberal-leaning groups that has intensified since Moscow deployed troops to…

Prince Harry wins latest round in legal battle with UK newspapers

The publishers of two UK newspapers on Friday lost a bid to have a case for unlawful information gathering brought against them by Prince Harry and others thrown out of…

Thousands march in Berlin in solidarity with Palestinians

Thousands took to the streets of Berlin on Saturday in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing bombardments by Israel after the deadly Hamas attack on its territory on October…

BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Train Station, Kidnap Many Passengers In Edo

Armed persons have attacked a train station in Edo State, southern Nigeria, and kidnapped many passengers.

Flood Forces Bayelsa Traditional Ruler To Sleep In Car

The traditional ruler of Tungbo town in the Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Amos Poubinafa, now sleeps in his car as floods have sacked him from his palace.

DSS Confirms US Security Alert, Tells Nigerians To Be Watchful, Remain Calm

Following the security alert by the United States Embassy in Nigeria to US citizens in Abuja on planned terrorists attack, the Department of State Services (DSS) has called on citizens to be at alert and remain calm.