Kwara govt, residents confirm receipt of pro-poor N5,000 monthly stipend ‎from FG

The Kwara State government  has confirmed receipt of monthly national cash transfer of N5,000 meant to be paid to the poor masses in the  country from the Federal Government,

The Latest: Ship arrives in Sicily with migrant survivors

At least one of the survivors was brought off the Bettica on a stretcher. Others with their arms wrapped in gauze walked gingerly down the ramp into Porto Empedocle off Agrigento. Rescue workers carried children down.

EU: Some 20 bodies spotted as migrant boat sinks off Libya

Photos tweeted by the European Union's Mediterranean mission showed a bright blue dinghy submerged under the weight of migrants waving their arms to the EU aircraft hoping for rescue. None had a life jacket.

Report: Amber Heard and Johnny Depp Divorce

Amber Heard has filed for divorce from her husband of one year, Johnny Depp, reports E! News.

MTN begins pay-tv business in Nigeria today

South Africa’s telecommunications giant, MTN will begin pivot commercial operations in the country’s broadcasting industry as plans have been officially concluded to launch its digital pay-tv operations in Jos, Plateau state capital today.

Recruitment of 10,000 Policemen will address Youth Unemployment -Buhari

Abuja, April 1, 2016 (NAN) President Muhammadu Buhari said the recruitment of 10,000 policemen would address the challenge of youth unemployment in the country.

New Ebola Death Recorded in Liberia Months after the Country Was Declared Ebola-free

Months after the country was declared ebola free, Liberia has released a statement saying a 30-year old woman died of the disease on Thursday.

Troops Capture Boko Haram’s Spiritual Base in Alagarno

Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor yesterday disclosed to newsmen that troops of the Nigerian military have demystified Alagarno –

Nigerians May Starve To Death By 2050 – Audu Ogbe

The Presidency, yesterday, raised alarm that Nigerians would starve to death by 2050 if nothing was done to ensure an all year round farming, as the population of the country would have risen to 509 million, considering the current population growth rate.

Lassa fever: UNIBEN dismisses rumours of student’s death

Alexander Okere, Benin

The University of Benin, Edo State, on Monday dismissed the speculation that the deadly Lassa fever has claimed the life of one of its students.

N34bn fraud: Tompolo asks court to vacate arrest warrant

An ex-Niger Delta militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has asked with Justice Ibrahim Buba of a Federal High Court in Lagos to set aside the warrant of arrest issued against him.

85 people killed in weekend Boko Haram attack

At least 85 people were killed in a weekend attack by Boko Haram insurgents in a village near the restive north-east Nigerian city of Maiduguri, a state commissioner said on Monday.

I did not negotiate with Boko Haram – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cleared the air on whether his government negotiated with the Boko Haram sect.

Oil price crash: Nigeria to save N1trn — FG

Oil firm to sack 700 staff, suspends $500m Eurobond offer
…IOC doubles crude oil purchase from Nigeria

Islamist Gunmen Kill 17 In Somalia Beach Restaurant Attack

Al Shabaab, a militant group aligned with al Qaeda, said its fighters set off two car bombs at the Beach View Cafe on Mogadishu’s popular Lido beach, and engaged in a gun battle for hours with government troops trying to flush them out.

Kia Motors plans self driving cars

KIA Motors has announced plans to introduce autonomous vehicles with smart technology that will enable them to partly drive themselves.

My victory, a triumph of democracy – Dickson

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Seriake Dickson, who was declared winner of the state governorship election on Sunday, thanked the electorate for their gallantry in ensuring his re-election for another four years, adding that his victory was triumph for democracy.

Bodies of 21 migrants, including children, found on Turkish shore

Bodies of at least 21 migrants, including several children, were washed up on beaches and floating in the sea off Turkey on Tuesday, after their boats sank while crossing the Aegean Sea to EU member Greece.
The tragedy, the deadliest so far reported in the Aegean in 2016, come as the EU seeks to push Turkey to halt the flow of migrants across its borders in exchange for financial help.

Boy in ISIS video is my grandson – Nigerian man

 

A London-based cab driver, Sunday Dare, has said a young boy nicknamed Jihadi Junior, who appears in an Islamic State video is his grandson.

Nigerian-born Dare made the claim in an interview with Channel 4 News on Monday.

Ex-president wins 2015 International Person of the Year award

Former president, Goodluck Jonathan has been named the International Person of the Year 2015 by the African Sun Times.

According to the African Sun Times, Jonathan was chosen due to his role in ensuring a peaceful transition of government in Nigeria.