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Nigeria releases list of recovered assets, withholds names of looters

The Nigerian government through the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed today Saturday June 4th partially released list of funds recovered from corrupt former government officials as part of the government's war against corruption. Although names of the people the assets were recovered from were left out of the list. Read the official statement below... (more…)

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Woman Allegedly Beheaded for “Blasphemy” Against Prophet Muhammad in Kano

There are reports making the rounds on Twitter about a woman, Bridget Patience Agbahwe allegedly murdered for “blasphemy” against Prophet Muhammad. According to Sahara Reporters, Angry Muslims youths in Kano on Thursday evening decapitated a woman trader over allegations that she blasphemed Prophet Muhammad.  The victim, who was said to be of Igbo extraction was accused of blasphemy during a religious argument at Wambai market.  The woman, who sells plastics at the local market was in the company of her husband when she was murdered. (more…)