Teenager Jailed 22 Years For Knifing a Nigerian to death in London

An 18 year old  teenager, Kaleb Amponsah was  yesterday sentenced to 22 years in prison for the murder of a 27-year-old Nigerian man, after stabbing him to death in broad daylight in an east London park.

Amponsah was found guilty of killing Ade Afariogun by stabbing him in the stomach in front of the victim’s friends.

Nigerian salesman is jailed for 10 years for raping a British teacher on New Year's day

A British teacher was raped in her flat in Dubai in the early hours of New Year's Day after returning home from a party the worse the wear for drink.

The woman returned home tipsy to her flat near the Silicon Oasis (pictured) from a New Year's Eve party.

This week a 30-year-old Nigerian salesman was jailed for 10 years by a court in the United Arab Emirates. Under local laws he was not identified.

Henry Okah Nigeria 'terror mastermind' appeals conviction by S.Africa court

A Nigerian jailed in Johannesburg for a series of terror attacks in his homeland on Wednesday appealed his conviction, challenging South Africa's right to try him, his lawyer said.

Henry Okah is serving 24 years behind bars for masterminding a series of terror attacks, including twin bombings which killed 12 people in the Nigerian capital Abuja during independence day celebrations in 2010.

Khedira scores winner as Juventus beat Lazio

Sami Khedira hit a second-half winner as champions Juventus made it two wins from two at the start of the new Serie A season with a 1-0 victory away to Lazio on Saturday.

Juventus, who started their title defence with a 2-1 win over Fiorentina last week, were kept on a tight rein by Simone Inzaghi’s hosts throughout a first half of few chances at the Stadio Olimpico.

Yobo to secure bail for awaiting trial inmates

Former Captain of the Super Eagles, Joseph Yobo, said he would work to secure bail for many inmates of the Ikoyi Prisons, especially those awaiting trial.

Yobo spoke at the inauguration of the Ikoyi Prisons Football Academy on Saturday in Lagos.
He said, “I have never been to the prisons before but on getting to Ikoyi Prisons, I realised the need to give hope to someone.

Nigerian pastor jailed for £4.1m fraud in UK

A Nigerian accountant and part-time pastor in the United Kingdom, Sam Kayode, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing £4.1m.

Kayode was sentenced on Friday by Woolwich Crown Court in South London for defrauding Haberdashers’ Aske’s state schools in the UK.

Everton Fan dies during 1-0 win over StokeCity

Everton have announced that a supporter died after being taken ill during Saturday's 1-0 win over Stoke City at Goodison Park

The 51-year-old was taken ill early in the second half and passed away after being taken to a nearby hospital.