An investigation by BBC Africa Eye has uncovered shocking evidence that torture is being used by multiple branches of the Nigerian police and armed forces. Images from social media show that a particular form of torture – a technique known as ‘tabay’- is widely used in the interrogation and punishment of detainees, including children. This investigation also reveals that in 2014, a senior police officerfromSARS (Special Anti-Robbery Squad), was found in a civil court case...

International flights to Lagos divert to Ghana due to poor equipment, leaving passengers stranded

All international flights bound for Lagos, Nigeria, have been diverted to Ghana following poor weather conditions and complications from new equipment installation. British Airways and Emirate Airlines are among the carriers unable to land at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos and were instead rerouted to Ghana. The diversions are roiling travel plans for many of their customers, according to statements emailed to affected passengers and reviewed by the media. The diversion was as a...

Armed gangs kill 30 in northwest Nigeria

Armed gangs have killed 30 people in raids on two villages in an area of northwest Nigeria plagued by cattle rustlers and kidnappers, police said on Sunday. Dozens of gunmen on motorcycles attacked the villages of Tsauwa and Dankar in Katsina state on Friday, shooting residents and burning homes. “The bandits killed 21 people in Tsauwa and another nine in nearby Dankar,” Katsina police spokesman Gambo Isah said. “Most of those killed were old people...

Tuberculosis is deadly but could be prevented

Dealing with Tuberculosis head-on may not just be enough. Here are an expert explanation of the realities of this deadly diseases, and  of course some active prevention tips. It is the objective of this feature article to attempt an in depth understanding of the disease “Tuberculosis” from the following perspectives: Strategies for prevention Overview of the disease Tuberculosis Symptoms and signs of active TB Causes of B. Strategies for T.B prevention In a nutshell, global...

Your vagina should smell and if your man doesn’t like it DUMP him!

Leading gynecologist urges women to ditch ‘abusive’ partners who complain about their natural odor Dr Jen Gunter says men complaining about your natural smell is a ‘form of abuse’ The Canadian gynecologist revealed she once dumped a boyfriend for this Has warned intimate hygiene products upset natural pH balance of intimate bits This leaves you at a greater risk of infections and actually increase bad smells  Mayo Clinic experts explain when you should see a...

Nigerian-American filmmakers making waves: Spotlight on Spirit Awards Nominees

By Janell Lockett – Entertainment Reporter The 2020 Film Independent Spirit Awards aired live on the IFC channel on February 8th and deftly hosted by Aubrey Plaza. Among the nominees for Best Director is Nigerian-American Filmmaker Julius Onah. Julius directed the film Luce which stars Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, and Tim Roth, and it is a story about a young, black, high school standout, the white parents who adopted him from Eritrea, and the teacher...

BREAKING:  Court grants publisher Agba Jalingo bail after 175 Days

Emeka Odogwu After 175 days in jail, a Federal High court sitting in Calabar and presided over by Justice Sule Shuaibu has granted bail to publisher of CrossRiverWatch  and rights activist, Agba Jalingo. This was after Justice Simon Amobeda had denied him bail on October 4th and 30th, 2019. The bail comes 175 days after his arrest on August 22, 2019 a few days to a rescheduled police interview which was at the instance of...

Nigeria: Death toll from Lassa fever outbreak jumps to 70

Authorities say number of suspected cases increased from more than 700 to 1,708 as Nigeria grapples with epidemic The death toll in Nigeria from an outbreak of Lassa fever has risen to 70 as confirmed cases shot up, according to authorities. The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the Nigerian agency responsible for the management of disease outbreaks, said in its week six update on Thursday that eight new deaths from Lassa fever were reported...

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