Luanda world’s most expensive city, Lagos 29th
The Angolan capital Luanda has knocked Hong Kong off the top spot in an annual survey by Mercer Consulting that ranks the cost of living Read more
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Alexei Navalny, Russian opposition leader, arrested in Moscow
Russia’s main opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, has been arrested at an anti-corruption protest he organised in the capital, Moscow. Thousands of people have joined rallies Read more
Eight killed in attack on police checkpoint in Egypt’s Western Desert
At least eight policemen were killed and three wounded in an attack by Islamist militants on a security checkpoint in Egypt’s New Valley province in Read more
Japan’s Mount Aso volcano erupts, no injuries reported
Mount Aso, a volcano on Japan’s main southern island of Kyushu, erupted early on Saturday, Japan’s Meteorological Agency said, spewing volcanic ash 11,000 meters (7 Read more
Video: Watch the Nigerians who go surfing in Lagos harbour
(9News Lagos) – Godpower Pekipuma is the man who is adding more vibes to the bubbles of the Nigeria-styled Mega-city, Lagos. It would be unimaginable Read more
Jerusalem Biblical Temple floor designs ‘restored’
Archaeologists in Jerusalem say they have for the first time reconstructed likely designs of a Biblical Jewish temple floor using original fragments. Experts reassembled pieces Read more
Nigerians condemn FG for dollar subsidy at N197 to Hajj pilgrims
Many Nigerians have condemned the Federal Government for selling forex exchange to Hajj pilgrims at a subsidised rate of N197 to the dollar. The Central Read more
Thailand to close Koh Tachai island over tourism damage
[BBC] Thai authorities are set to close the island of Koh Tachai, saying heavy tourism is negatively affecting natural resources and the environment. The island, Read more