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Sunday Igboho Reportedly Seeks Asylum In Benin Republic

Sylvia LANO Jul 24, 2021 0

Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has reportedly filed for asylum in Benin republic. According to Punch, the 48-year-old activist resorted to the option after he was arrested on Monday, July 19,…

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We Want Referendum – IPOB Replies UK Govt After Indicating Interest To Offer Asylum To Members

Edna Wande Apr 21, 2021 0

Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has replied the United Kingdom after the country indicated interest to offer asylum to persecuted members of the secessionist group. IPOB said what it needs and appreciates most is a referendum that…

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Lekki Tollgate Shooting: Video Of DJ Switch Testifying Before Canadian Parliament

Edna Wande Nov 10, 2020 0

Video of DJ Switch testifying before the sub-committee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development of the Canadian parliament, has been shared online. It would be recalled that…

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DJ Switch, Lekki Tollgate Shooting Eyewitness, Reportedly Seeks Asylum In Canada, Testifies Before…

Edna Wande Nov 9, 2020 0

Obianuju Catherine Udeh popularly known as DJ Switch, has revealed that soldiers, who shot at peaceful #EndSARS protesters at Lekki tollgate in Lagos State, on October 20, revealed that they were sent to the protest ground on orders from…

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US Government Grants Former AIT Presenter, Ohimai Amaize, Asylum

Edna Wande Jan 20, 2020 0

Former Africa Independent Television (AIT) presenter, Ohimai Amaize, granted asylum in the US The United States has granted asylum to former Africa Independent Television (AIT) presenter, Ohimai Amaize, who fled the country in 2019…

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US To Admit 310,000 Refugees, Asylum Seekers In 2019

Lily Dada Sep 18, 2018 0

The U.S. Government says it anticipates processing up to 310,000 refugees and asylum seekers in 2019. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the country proposed resettling up to 30,000 refugees under the new refugee ceiling as…

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28-Year-Old Nigerian, Edafe Okporo Granted Asylum in U.S.A. For Being Gay

Lily Dada Jul 2, 2018 0

A Nigerian Edafe Okporo, 28, has shared his story with Yahoo news. The 28-year old who fled to the U.S after his life was endangered due to being a homosexual, opened up on all he had to pass through while he was living in Nigeria.…

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“My Ex-Wife Caught Me In Bed With My Lover”- Nigerian Gay Asylum Seeker Facing…

Lily Dada Jun 12, 2018 0

A Nigerian asylum seeker who fled to Britain to avoid prosecution for being gay is facing deportation after being held for six months in an immigration detention centre. Adeniyi Raji, 43,who claimed he received death threats on social…

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Indian Billionaire Flees To Britain, Seeks Asylum

Lily Dada Jun 11, 2018 0

Indian billionaire jeweller Nirav Modi, wanted over an alleged massive bank fraud, has fled to Britain where he is seeking asylum, according to a report Monday. Modi, whose celebrity clients have included actress Naomi Watts and Kate…

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Afghan Father Receives Death Threats For Naming His Son Donald Trump

Lily Dada Mar 18, 2018 0

An Afghan man has been forced to move out of his home after he received many death threats over after naming his son Donald Trump. The man identified as Asadullah Poya decided to name his son after the then American presidential…

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Man Pushes Girlfriend Into River, Jumps In To Drown Her, Begs To Be Rescued

Lily Dada Dec 20, 2017 0

A teenage man who attempted to drown his girlfriend in the river had to be rescued when he could not swim ashore as his girlfriend escaped from his grips. The 19-year-old Afghan asylum seeker now faces attempted murder…