Nigeria Military consider combined action against the Avengers militants
[Emma Amaize – Channels Television] The armed forces are reportedly considering the next line of attack against the Avengers. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Read more
Month: July 2016
Zimbabwe pastor charged with trying to overthrow government
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwean pastor Evan Mawarire was charged Wednesday with attempting to overthrow a constitutionally elected government for organizing a nationwide strike which Read more
FG Inaugurates Special Security Unit Committee on Cattle Ranching
[NTA] Federal Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the Ministry of Internal Affairs inaugurated the Committee for the Creation and Training of a Special Unit Read more
Buhari Impeachment Plans, A Big Joke – APC
[NTA News] The APC National Secretariat has issued a statement on purported impeachment threat on the President Buhari, the statement signed by APC Spokesperson Mai Read more
EFCC Calls On Nigerian Students To Stay Clear Of Financial Crimes
[NTA] Acting Chairman, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has reiterated that there is no hiding place for money launders as he promised that the law will surely Read more
Son of slain Louisiana man speaks out for first time
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The 15-year-old son of a black man killed by Baton Rouge police spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday, calling Read more
British PM, Cameron tenders resignation letter to the Queen
LONDON (AP) — David Cameron left 10 Downing St. on Wednesday for the last time as Britain’s prime minister, making the short trip to Buckingham Read more
The worlds most emotional countries
Residents of Bolivia, Guatemala, Iraq, Cambodia and the Philippines explain what it’s like to live in a highly expressive culture.- By Lindsey Galloway [BBC] GDP may Read more
Eagle tries to carry off Australian boy
[BBC] A wedge-tailed eagle tried to fly away with a terrified boy at a popular wildlife show in central Australia. A crowd of stunned onlookers Read more
Multivitamins in Pregnancy ‘pointless’
Pregnancy multivitamins are a waste of money because most mothers-to-be do not need them, according to researchers. In Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin, researchers say they Read more
Black Lives Matter protests spread to Europe
(CNN)They may be thousands of miles apart — but that didn’t stop Black Lives Matter protesters in Europe marching in solidarity with their U.S. counterparts Read more
Theresa May wins the new British PM as Cameron resigns
[Reuters] Interior minister Theresa May will become Britain’s prime minister on Wednesday, with the task of steering its withdrawal from the European Union, after rival Read more
Kanu, Okocha to play alongside Messi, Neymar
TWO of Nigeria’s finest footballers of all-time, Nwankwo Kanu and Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha will team up with the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Read more
N. Korea issues harsher threat against the US – AP
SEOUL (AP) – South Korea — North Korea said Monday it will end a diplomatic communication channel with the United States and hinted at harsher Read more
Black militia says Dallas shooter , Micah Xavier Johnson will be celebrated as a Hero
[By Tom Steele – Dallas News USA] Micah Xavier Johnson, the lone gunman in Thursday night’s ambush on police in downtown Dallas, was an Army Read more
Six Arrested Over Female Preacher’s Murder In Kubwa, Abuja – Police
[Channels] Six people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a female preacher in Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement signed Read more
Need Money? How to make a side Gig work for you
Doing something on the side is appealing to many. Here’s how to make it work – By B Kate Ashford – On BBC By day, Robin Read more
Somali refugees in Kenya fear being repatriated
[Aljazeera] Somalis born in the Dadaab refugee camp say they are distraught at Kenya’s plans to forcibly repatriate them. Dadaab, Kenya – All of Deck Yusuf Read more
‘Black Lives Matter’: Thousands protest in US cities
[Aljazeera] Several protesters arrested at rallies for disruption as week US President Obama deemed “very tough” draws to close. Thousands have protested across the US Read more
Portugal beat France 1- 0 to win Euro 2016
Portugal overcame the early loss of captain Cristiano Ronaldo to beat hosts France in the Euro 2016 final and win their first major tournament thanks Read more
UN seeks end to South Sudan violence
[BBC] The UN Security Council has called on warring factions in South Sudan to immediately end the recent fighting and prevent the spread of violence. In Read more
AIDS epidemic no longer a public health issue in Australia – Scientists
[ABC News, Australia] The nation’s top scientists have declared “the end of AIDS” as a public health issue, as Australia joins the ranks of a Read more
Euro 2016: France beefs up security ahead of final match
[BBC] More than 5,000 French police will be deployed at key venues in and around Paris ahead of the Euro 2016 football final between France and Read more
Heavy fighting erupts again in South Sudan’s capital
[Aljazeera] Gun battles reported near army barracks and UN base as intense fighting resumes after weekend clashes killed over 100. Intense fighting has resumed in Read more
Buhari’s body language is changing — Prof. Akinyemi
[The Punch] A professor of political science and former External Affairs Minister, Bolaji Akinyemi, who is also a delegate at the 2014 National Conference, speaks Read more
FG doles out N50bn Fresh Loan to 35 states – Kemi Adeosun
[ Ifeanyi Onuba -Punch] The Federal Government has begun the disbursement of the first tranche of the N90bn conditional loan facility to some of the Read more
Two soldiers, 16 terrorists killed as troops repel Boko Haram attack in Borno
By Kingsley Omonobi [Vanguard] –Abuja: The Nigerian Army said last night that remnants of Boko Haram terrorists in their numbers attacked troops location at Rann, Read more
Kim Kardashian’s Passionate Letter on Black Lives Matter – ‘So Touchy’
[By Hallie Stephens YNews] After three days of consecutive, fatal shootings — the latest being in Dallas, where five police officers were killed — Kim Kardashian Read more
Malcolm Turnbull claims victory in federal election after Bill Shorten concedes defeat
[9News Australia] Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has formally claimed victory in the federal election, after Opposition Leader Bill Shorten conceded defeat. Mr Shorten today said Read more
Serena Williams wins Wimbledon for historic 22nd grand slam title
Wimbledon (CNN) This time, Serena Williams wouldn’t be denied. Deprived of a record-tying 22nd grand slam title in the Australian Open and French Open finals this Read more