US considers special residency law for Nigerian student
The US congress is considering a special legislation that will enable an indigent Nigerian student in that country, Sopuruchi Chukwueke, have a pemanent US residency, after his visa expired 10 years ago.
Russian activists sue Madonna over gay support
Several have filed a 10-million-dollar lawsuit against Madonna, claiming they were offended by the pop diva’s support of homosexuals during her recent show, their lawyer said Monday.
Delta community alleges extrajudicial killing by soldiers
THE Okorowhe community in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State has petitioned the National Security Adviser, NSA, over the killing of one Mr. Ovo Ezewu, allegedly shot dead by men of 3 Battalion of the Nigerian Army and buried at an unknown place.
Cause of Clifford Orji’s death under investigation
The Lagos State Command of Nigeria Prisons said on Sunday that the cause of death of Clifford Orji, an inmate, was being investigated by its medical team.
96 families in Rivers allege harassment by soldiers
THE Federal Government has been enjoined to urgently prevail on the Nigerian Army to release houses allegedly seized from 96 families in Ogodoni/Lugbo axis of Rumuomoi community in Obio/Akpo Local Government Area of Rivers State.
FG/Boko Haram dialogue: NOA tasks Nigerians on tolerance
Following the revelation that the Islamist sect, Boko Haram, has indicated its willingness to negotiate with the Federal Government, Director-General of National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mr. Mike Omeri, has called on Nigerians to support the move for the sake of peace.
