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Protect Nigerians Against Spate of Killings — Trump Tells Buhari
President Donald Trump of the United States of America, yesterday, warned that his government would not tolerate continued religious killings in Nigeria.
Trump said: “We are deeply concerned by the religious violence in Nigeria,…
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Nigeria Attacks: Mosque Bomb Blasts Kill 24 in Mubi
At least 24 people are reported to have been killed in suicide bomb blasts in the north-east Nigerian town of Mubi.
The explosions happened in and around a mosque as Muslims were preparing for afternoon prayers.
No-one has yet said they…
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Bipolar Man Sues Rescuers For Saving His Life
A man who reportedly suffered a bipolar episode and tried to drown himself in a pool is suing the police officers and lifeguard who pulled him out of the water.
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Nigeria Bans Cough Syrup with Codeine After Addiction Outcry
Nigeria has announced a ban on the production and import of cough syrup containing codeine after a BBC investigation into its role in an addiction epidemic.
A health ministry spokesman told the BBC remaining stocks in shops could be sold…
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Unrest In South Africa: Rioters Burn 18 Trucks
Gangs in South Africa have set fire to at least 18 trucks on a motorway in the eastern province of KwaZulu-Natal.
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Nigeria and Switzerland sign looted funds deal
The Nigerian and Swiss governments have signed a memorandum of understanding that will see looted funds from Nigeria returned to that country.
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Shithole Comments: Buhari Gives Trump Benefit Of Doubt
Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari met with United States counterpart Donald Trump at the White House on Monday. Their discussions it is said, centered on cooperation especially in the area of anti-terrorism combat and other matters of…
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AFP Kabul Chief Photographer Killed In A Double Suicide Attack
Shah Marai was killed in Kabul on Monday 30 April after rushing to the scene to cover an initial explosion in the Afghan capital. The second attack clearly targeted the press: five other journalists working for local media were among the…
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Mozambique To Circumcise 100,000 Men
More than 100,000 men in Mozambique are to be circumcised in a bid to help prevent sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/Aids.
The health authorities in the central province of Zambezia say their campaign will focus on…
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Nigeria President Buhari To Meet Trump In Washington
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will become the first leader from sub-Saharan Africa to be received by US President Donald Trump when he arrives in Washington for talks later.
They are expected to discuss shared economic and security…
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