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Two Reuters journalists Wa Lone, 33 and Kyaw Soe Oo, 29 jailed in Myanmar for their reporting on the Rohingya crisis have been freed.

Any gesture that makes a woman feel violated and uncomfortable – from catcalls to long stares and dropping phone numbers – can get one jailed and fined in the UAE, Dubai Police have said

The Federal Government has secured the release of Zainab Aliyu who was arrested in Saudi Arabia for allegedly trafficking banned drug Tramadol.

A student named Sirisha has set herself on fire at her home in the Narayanpet district after she failed her biology exam, she is one of 20 students to do so.

Almost a week after a series of bomb blasts ripped through three Sri Lankan cities, government authorities on Sunday ordered a complete prohibition on all types of face covers including burqas.

Four Hong Kong activists have been sentenced to up to 16 months in prison for their role in pro-democracy demonstrations.

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-thani to invest in Nigeria’s refinery, power, aviation, and rail as major areas of concern.

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and sadness over the terrible attacks on several churches and hotels in Sri Lanka on the holy day of Easter.

A string of blasts ripped through high-end hotels and churches holding Easter services in Sri Lanka on Sunday, killing at least 156 people, including 35 foreigners.

As things stand, at least 23 more Nigerians are destined to suffer Afolabi’s fate, having been convicted for flouting the Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Control Law, issued under Royal Decree No. M/39 dated 8/7/1428AH, which is punishable by death.