Migrant boat carrying 600 capsizes off Egypt, at least 29 dead
CAIRO (Reuters) – A boat carrying around 600 people capsized off Egypt’s coast, killing at least 29, officials said on Wednesday, in the latest disaster Read more
Month: September 2016
12 IPOB members arrested in Enugu over ‘sit at home’ orders
Twelve members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) in Enugu have been arrested by men of the Enugu State Police Command for urging traders Read more
Buhari appeals for global support to raise $14 billion for restoration of Lake Chad
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday called for global support for the cleanup of Ogoniland and to raise 14 billion US Dollars for the restoration of Read more
Nigerian Government heeds to Dangote’s advise, Okays selling of Governments Assets including refineries
Senate backs govt, lists ways out of recession RMAFC faults Dangote on sales of assets Osinbajo, govs meet over dwindling allocation The Federal Government has Read more
One of the Kidnapped Landlords from Isheri North Escapes, returns home
LAGOS (9News) – The family of one of one of the four landlords who were kidnapped by unknown armed men were greeted with joy and Read more
PDP Crisis seem to be over as Makarfi, Sheriff factions reconcile
The end of the crisis within Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, may be in sight as the two factions of the party Read more
Fingers crossed as President Buhari promises Obama that he will resolve Niger Delta crisis soon
President Muhammadu Buhari, Tuesday, assured Barack Obama, the American President that Nigeria is making steady progress towards resolving the problem in the Niger Delta region Read more
Buhari’s UN Speech: “Fighting Corruption” remained a cardinal Pillar of his administration
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday night assured world leaders that the capacity of government agencies in Nigeria was being strengthened to institutionalize reforms that would Read more
Anambra announces stimulus plan to ease impact of recession on residents
AWKA -Governor Willy Obiano of Anambra State on Tuesday announced a range of economic stimulus plans to fight the impact of Nigeria’s recession on residents Read more
Boko Haram: 13,000 churches affected, 1,500 schools shut, 611 teachers killed – Report
Over 14 million Nigerians are directly affected by humanitarian crises in the North-east region of the country, two international humanitarian groups have reported. The 21st Read more
Philippines’ Duterte gives middle finger to EU
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has launched a profanity-filled tirade against the European Union, in his latest riposte to international criticism of the rising death toll Read more
#Brangelina: 2016, the year love died in Hollywood
The imminent divorce of “Brangelina” is the latest in a series of celebrity splits giving the impression that the average Hollywood marriage has about as Read more
Turkish police shoot suspect outside Israel embassy after attempted stabbing: CNN Turk
ANKARA (REUTERS) – A suspect was shot in the leg outside the Israel embassy in Ankara after attempted stabbing attack, broadcaster CNN Turk said. Another Read more
Trump remarks that African-Americans are in their worst shape “ever, ever, ever”
KENANSVILLE, N.C. — Donald Trump made another eyebrow-raising comment in his efforts to speak to the African-American community Tuesday, telling a rally in North Carolina that blacks in the Read more
Brad Pitt expresses sadness over Jolie divorce filing as Hollywood power couple splits
By Alex Dobuzinskis and Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES – Actress Angelina Jolie has filed for a divorce from actor Brad Pitt, her husband of two years Read more
Nigeria sues Italian energy firm ENI, Chevron, other oil companies for over $635 million
Nigeria has filed a lawsuit against Italian energy firm ENI, U.S. major Chevron and other international oil firms over some crude exports, ENI, Chevron and Read more
Amnesty accuses Nigerian police unit of torture and bribery demands
LAGOS, Sept 21 (Reuters) – A Nigerian police unit that focuses on robberies was accused by Amnesty International on Wednesday of torturing suspects held in Read more
Economy: Oil prices rise on reported U.S. crude stock draw, Norway strike
By Henning Gloystein | SINGAPORE Oil prices jumped over 1 percent on Wednesday, pushed by a reported draw in U.S. crude inventories and an oil Read more
Trump scores with small money, lags with big donors
By Michelle Conlin and Grant Smith NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has been a hit with small donors, raking in Read more
Son of China’s richest man shows off his dog’s 8 iPhone 7s
Okay, we get it, Wang Sicong. You’re rich. The son of China’s wealthiest man is once again flaunting the Apple bling, posting pictures of his Read more
Obama discusses with Buhari at UN meeting, pledges more US support in fighting Boko Haram
UNITED NATIONS – U.S. President Barack Obama has pledged more support from the US government to boost cooperation in fighting and defeating Muslim extremist group, Read more
Australia Govt supports non-discriminatory immigration in spite of polls result
The federal government is standing by Australia’s non-discriminatory immigration policy, as a new poll shows almost half of voters want to ban Muslim immigration. One Read more
South Australian man arrested for importing drugs via dark net
Melbourn (9News Au) – A 31-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly importing drugs into South Australia through the dark net. The Port Neill man Read more
Protest erupts after police kill black man in North Carolina
By Greg Lacour CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Reuters) – Protesters blocked a highway and clashed with police in Charlotte, North Carolina, early on Wednesday morning after officers Read more
Air raid kills several medical workers, insurgents near Aleppo – monitors
BEIRUT (Reuters) – An air raid carried out overnight by Syrian or Russian warplanes killed four medical workers and at least nine rebel fighters near Read more
More than $1 billion in Power Africa commitments finalized – USAID chief
NEW YORK (Reuters) – More than $1 billion in debt and financing commitments from U.S. agencies and private investors is set to be announced on Read more
Magic Johnson’s wife opens up on his HIV diagnosis
Cookie Johnson has opened up about the devastating moment when her NBA star husband, Magic Johnson, told her he was HIV-positive in 1991. “It scared Read more
Obama lauds President Buhari for fight against terrorism and corruption
(9News Nigeria) – US President Barack Obama held talks with his Nigerian counterpart, President Muhammadu Buhari shortly after United Nations session on Tuesday. During the Read more
Manchester City manager insists he will not pick Yaya Toure until he apologises
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he will not pick Yaya Toure until he apologises to the club and his team-mates for comments made by Read more
Bystanders watch as Delhi woman killed
Indians have reacted with outrage after passers-by watched a woman being stabbed more than 20 times on a busy street in the capital, Delhi. CCTV Read more
