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YNaija July 18, 2024

FG Requests a $1.5 Billion Budget Support Loan from World Bank; Representatives Discuss the Acquisition of Official Vehicles Despite National Crisis | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG requests a $1.5 Billion Budget Support Loan from the World Bank Representatives discuss the acquisition of official vehicles despite national crisis United Nations report reveals 12,000 foreigners have sought…

Editor August 14, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] 13 humiliating years after, UK grants Aderonke Apata asylum status

Finally, I'm granted #asylum So grateful to everyone that stood by me The fight 4 #LGBT ppl seeking asylum continueshttps:// — Support Aderonke (@Asylum4Aderonke) August 10, 2017 I cannot imagine…

Azeez April 4, 2017

Germany to repatriate 12,000 Nigerians seeking asylum

The German government has started plans to deport 12,000 Nigerians who are seeking assylum in the country. Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Diaspora Affairs, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa,…

Kolapo Olapoju August 29, 2014

This is how Nigerians suffer while seeking asylum in South Africa (WATCH)

by Jewel Stephen A video which shows the inclement conditions being faced by Nigerian asylum seekers in South Africa, has recently surfaced. Our friends at SaharaReporters recorded the clip…

January 25, 2014

So true, so false: Did this Nigerian man claim asylum in the US over new anti-gay law? (PICTURED)

by Oke Efagene A young man named Kelechi John Unadike (populalry known as KC), who reportedly works for Asherzs Salon on Opebi Road in Ikeja, may currently be on the…

January 23, 2014

Terrible: Mob stones 2 suspected homosexuals in court

by 'Jola Sotubo A court of law was the venue of a descent into lawlessness as a mob turned on 2 suspects being tried and pelted them with stones. The…

January 21, 2014

‘Story story, STORY!!!’: Top 10 reactions to US threat to sanction Nigeria

by Tutu Akinlabi The recent signing into law of a bill criminalizing homosexuality by President Goodluck Jonathan has attracted criticism from all over the world. Rumours have filtered about plans…

January 19, 2014

Canada cancels Jonathan’s state visit over anti-gay law (Report)

by 'Jola Sotubo The recent law against homosexuals signed by President Goodluck Jonathan has continued to generate criticisms all around the world. Gay rights activists, human rights activists and even…

January 18, 2014

WATCH: Gay rights activist, Bisi Alimi speaks to Amanpour on CNN

by 'Jola Sotubo The controversial law criminalizing homosexuality and all its attendant acts which was recently signed in Nigeria has been generating controversy worldwide. Many Nigerians believe the law is…

January 18, 2014

Gay Nigerian pastor relocates church to the UK

by 'Jola Sotubo Amid a wave of reprisals recorded against homosexuals in the country following the presidential signing of a law criminalizing the act, it has been discovered that a…

May 27, 2013

Muslim lesbian couple make history as they marry in the UK (PICTURED)

A pair of Pakistani women have made history as the first Muslim lesbian couple to get married in the UK. Rehana Kausar, 34, and Sobia Kamar, 29, made history when…

April 16, 2013

“I am like a rape victim…” – Bisi Alimi, gay rights activist speaks on (Conversations with Mercy Abang)

On the Conversations series for this week, Abang Mercy Speaks with foremost gay rights activist Bisi Alimi, who calls for a revolution in Nigeria and insist that more Nigerians will…

October 3, 2012

TICKER: To be deported: Gay Nigerian who fled to the UK for asylum 8 years ago

UK authorities are insisting on deporting a gay Nigerian asylum seeker, despite him facing a possible death sentence and a campaign to let him stay in Bradford. Olalekan M Ayelokun…

August 20, 2012

Julian Assange calls on Obama to “end the witch-hunt” on whistleblowers

by Isi Esene Julian Assange made his first public appearance on Sunday after taking refuge in the Ecuadorian Embassy about two months ago. He used the opportunity to call on…

August 16, 2012

TICKER: Africa’s runaway athletes have begun claiming asylum in London

While Ryan Lochte is getting smashed and letting Swedish long jumpers try on his diamond grille, some Olympic athletes were quietly planning how to slip away from the Olympic village…

April 3, 2012

UN Report: 10,500 Nigerians sought asylum in 2011

by Lekan Olanrewaju According to a new report released by the UN refugee agency, about 10,500 Nigerians last year sought asylum in developed countries. This is an increase from the 9,500…

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