Amnesty International has issued a travel warning calling for possible travelers and visitors to the United States to exercise extreme caution when traveling throughout the country due to the rampant gun violence. “Travelers to the United States should remain cautious that the country does not adequately protect people’s right to be safe, regardless of who… Continue reading GUN VIOLENCE: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CAUTIONS TRAVELERS TO THE USA

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has strongly condemned the recent spate of attacks against civilians in Nigeria, including the Boko Haram attack on 27 July in Borno. He expressed his deep condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Nigeria. Insurgents on a reprisal mission attacked Badu village in… Continue reading UN REACTS TO KILLING OF 60 MOURNERS IN BORNO

The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it had imposed visa restrictions on Nigerians it said were involved in trying to undermine democracy in presidential and parliamentary elections this year. The department did not name the individuals or say how many were affected by the visa restrictions. President Muhammadu Buhari won a second term in… Continue reading NIGERIANS UNDERMINING DEMOCRACY: US IMPOSES VISA RESTRICTIONS