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British schoolgirl who left the UK to join ISIS will be stripped of her UK citizenship

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Shamima Begum, the schoolgirl who let the UK to join ISIS and now begs to return for the sake of her child, has been deprived of British citizenship. In a letter to Shamima Begum‘s family from the Home Secretary's Office, it was revealed that an order to revoke Shamima's citizenship has already been made because the safety of Britain is a priority. The letter was obtained by ITV and shared online and it generated mixed reactions with some approving while some said Shamima was born in the UK and has certain rights. A statement from the Home Office regarding Shamima Begum case reads: In recent days the Home Secretary has clearly stated that his priority is the safety and security of Britain and the people who live here. In order to protect this country, he has the power to deprive someone of their British citizenship where it would not render them stateless. We do not comment on individual cases, but any decisions to deprive individuals of the...

The anger Buhari used to give the order for Ballot box snatchers to be shot was missing when he spoke about killings in Benue, other places- Ezekwesili

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As Nigerians continue to react to President Buhari's order for ballot box snatcehrs to be shot during the elections, former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, says the anger in which President Buhari gave the order on Monday February 18th stood out firmly and that such anger was never displayed when he spoke on the extrajudicial killings that took place in Benue, Zamfra and other places. She said this via her twitter handle this morning. Read below

Kate Henshaw battles for seat of Governor in '4th Repbublic' | Watch trailer

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Kate Henshaw flexes her political muscles as a gubernatorial aspirant in upcoming new political thriller, ‘4th Republic’. Also starring Bimbo Manuel, Sani Muazu, Enyinna Nwigwe, Linda Ejiofor and Yakubu Mohammed, ‘4th Republic’ is directed by award-winning director and writer Ishaya Bako. “4th Republic is not just a film right for the election period,” explained star actress Kate Henshaw. “I think what is most significant is the message it carries; we need to stand up for the truth and fight for justice. It’s our duty.” She added. After her campaign manager Sikiru (Jide Attah) turns up dead, gubernatorial aspirant Mabel King (Henshaw) challenges the victory of the incumbent, Idris Sani (Sani Mu’azu) for her mandate. King is supported by her aide Ike (Eyinna Nwigwe), and Sikiru's daughter Bukky (Linda Ejiofor) while Sani's associate St. James (Bimbo Manuel) and Ike's Law School rival, Danladi (Yakubu Mohammed) try to take down witnesses. Watch Trailer...

#ArewaMeToo activist Maryam Awaisu has been released after she was arrested by SARS for speaking up against sexual assault in northern Nigeria

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Maryam Awaisu, the #ArewaMeToo activist who was arrested by SARS and intimidated for seeking justice for victims of sexual assault in northern Nigeria (read here ), has been released. Amnesty International Nigeria announced her release on Twitter, writing: Maryam Awaisu @ Ice131Queen has been released. Though she is free now, her arrest and detention was aimed at intimidating women rights activists pursuing justice for victims of sexual violence. # FreeMaryamAwaisu # ArewaMeeToo # Nigeria

JSS 1 student stoned to death by his classmate in Anambra (photo)

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  HE DIED BECAUSE OF THE STUDENTS ENVY AND THE TEACHER'S CARELESSNESS. THIS is Emmanuel Chukwuebuka Nnanna , a Jss 1 student at Dennis Memorial Grammar School Onitsha, A native of Oburo Ogwa in mbaitoli LGA, Imo state. He died on Tuesday 12th February 2019 by a large stone thrown to crush his head from the school dormitory window by his fellow envious student. This happened after school hours, the victim was said to finished eating in the school cafeteria, fetched water with his gallon kept the water in his corner and came outside to play football. He met two students playing football, asked if he can join them and the two boys playing the football told him to wait for they are playing turn by turn . While waiting and watching them a mischievous student carried a large stone they used to hold the dormitory door, targeted the victim from upstairs and hit the large stone on his head. The victim fell down immediately and become unconscious. The two boys playing the foot...

Davido, Don Jazzy, Tunde Ednut & other angry Nigerians storm Jarrel Miller's IG page to drag him for violently pushing Anthony Joshua (Screenshots)

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British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua was aggressively shoved by his American opponent Jarrell Miller as they went face to face at their first press conference in New York on Tuesday. The meeting didn't go down well for the boxers, as Miller was seen violently pushing Anthony Joshua before security interfered and kept them apart. Miller's action left many Nigerians including celebrities, Davido , Don Jazzy , Tunde Ednut, and others very angry they stormed his Instagram page to drag the heck out of him. The fight will go down at Madison Square Garden on June 1.