Scores Trapped As Japan Earthquakes Toll Hits 35

Collapsed houses and damaged cars are seen in Mashiki, Kumamoto prefecture on April 16, 2016 after a powerful earthquake hit southern Japan ©Kazuhiro Nogi (AFP)

Scores of people were feared buried alive Saturday after two powerful quakes hit southern Japan a day apart, killing at least 35 people, as a forecast storm threatened more devastating landslides.

UniAbuja Expels 54 Students For Malpractice

University of Abuja campus

The University of Abuja has expelled 54 students of the institution for their involvement in examination misconduct.

Fast Food Exposes Eaters To Harmful Industrial Chemicals — Study

© Joshua Lott / Reuters

Fast food contains an "alarming" amount of potentially toxic industrial chemicals like phthalates, according to a new study that links high fast-food consumption with increased levels of the harmful, non-natural substances.

Afenifere Rejects Grazing Commission Bill, Advocates For Ranching System

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State (left), Chief Reuben Fasoranti (middle) and Chief Olanihun Ajayi (right)

Pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, has rejected the Grazing Commission Bill proposed by the National Assembly to address the burning issue of farmers and Fulani herdsmen clashes erupting in different parts of the country.

Governor Okorocha Seeks Review Of University Curriculum

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, on Wednesday urged the National Universities Commission (NUC) to review tertiary education curriculum to ensure that the curriculum is directed towards solving productive problems in key sectors of the economy.

Boko Haram Send 'Proof Of Life' Video Of Chibok Girls: Media Sources

Members of the "Bring Back Our Girls" movement hold a banner showing photos of some of the missing, on January 14, 2016

Boko Haram has sent a "proof of life" video which shows 15 of the more than 200 girls abducted by Islamist fighters from the northeast Nigerian town of Chibok two years ago, CNN reported.

Kuwait To Raise Power, Water Price On Foreign Residents

Kuwaiti electricity and water minister Ahmad al-Jassar (R) told the assembly that government was paying approximately US$8.8 billion annually to subsidies power and water production in Kuwait City on April 12, 2016 ©Yasser al-Zayyat (AFP)

Kuwait's parliament on Wednesday passed a bill allowing the government to raise power and water charges on foreign residents and on businesses but exempted the Gulf state's citizens.

President Mutharika Declares Malawi a State of National Disaster

Malawi has a population of about 16 million AFP

Following the prolonged drought during the 2015/16 agriculture season, President Peter Mutharika has declared Malawi a State of National Disaster.

National Assembly ‘Inserted ₦40bn Road Projects’ In 2016 Budget

Nigeria's National Assembly

At least 80 road projects amounting to ₦40bn were inserted into the 2016 budget at the National Assembly.

Nigeria Says China Offered US$6 Billion Loan For Infrastructure

President Buhari spoke at the opening ceremony of the China-Nigeria Business Forum in Beijing

China has offered Nigeria a loan worth US$6 billion to fund infrastructure projects, the Nigerian foreign minister said on Tuesday.

UN Begins Selection Process For Next Secretary-General

President of the UN General Assembly, Mogens Lykketoft

The process for the selection of the next UN Secretary-General will begin on Tuesday in New York, the president of the General Assembly, Mogens Lykketoft, said on Monday.

FOR THE RECORD: Fulani Herdsmen Attacks Pushing Nigeria To ‘Precipice’ — Mimiko

Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State... Photo Credit: Ondo State Government

Following violent attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Ondo State, Governor Olusegun Mimiko has warned that Nigeria may be heading for the rocks if the incessant killings are not checked.

Education Endangered In Nigeria – Ezekwesili

Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili

Former education minister and leader of the #BringBackOurGirls group has stated that a country where education is endangered is an endangered nation.

Senate Gives Buhari Final Warning Over 2016 Budget

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Land Transport, Senator Gbenga Ashafa

The Senate, yesterday, gave what it described as a final warning to the presidency on its dealings with the legislative branch of government, affirming that it would no longer tolerate the presidency blaming the legislature for its failures.

Buhari In China Trade Talks As Nigeria Considers Issuing Chinese Panda Bonds To Help Fund 2016 Budget

The two leaders met earlier this month in the US Getty Images

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is visiting China where's he expected to sign a series of trade and investment deals later this week. 

GOLF Masters 2016: Danny Willett - Augusta Win Was Crazy

Masters 2016: Champion Danny Willett first British victor in 20 years

Danny Willett claimed a shock Masters win with a superb five-under-par 67 as 2015 champion Jordan Spieth crumbled during a thrilling final round.

Police Take Over Nigeria Football HQ

The court says Chris Giwa is the elected president of the NFF BBC

Security forces have taken over the main office of the crisis-hit Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) in the capital, Abuja, African Examiner news site reports.

Parents Of Nigeria's Missing Chibok Girls Cling To Hope Of Finding Their Daughters

Global campaign #bringbackourgirls involving celebrities including U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama calling for them to be found blazed around the globe

When Dauda Yama retrieved his mobile phone from a neighbour's house in January this year, he noticed a missed call from his daughter Saratu who had been missing for almost two years.

UK Anti-Doping Accused Of 'Catastrophic Failure' By Whistleblower

Dr Mark Bonar operates from a clinic in central London. He says the athletes he treats with banned substances have achieved ‘phenomenal’ improvements in their performance

Dr Mark Bonar prescribed performance-enhancing drugs to 150 athletes

The whistleblower at the centre of doping allegations against a London-based doctor has accused UK Anti-Doping of a "catastrophic failure".

India Temple Fire Kills More Than 100 People Watching Fireworks

People carry an injured man from a vehicle into a hospital in Paravur on April 10, 2016, after an explosion and fire at The Puttingal Devi Temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala

An explosion and massive blaze apparently sparked by a stray firework during an unauthorized display killed over 100 people and injured scores more at a temple complex in southern India Sunday.

APC, PDP, APGA Lead FCT Council Polls As Violence Breaks Out In Gwagwalada Over Inconclusive Polls

All Progressives Congress has won the Bwari Council poll

The final results of yesterday’s chairmanship and councillorship elections in the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are still being awaited.

Japan To Use Fingerprinting Instead Of Credit Cards

© Thomas Peter / Reuters

Japan is introducing a system which could replace both cash and credit cards.

FOR THE RECORD: ‘Tainted’ Saraki Should Resign, Nigerian Civil Society Group Insists

Senator Bukola Saraki

The verbal fireworks between civil society groups and the embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki, continued on Sunday with the Transition Monitoring Group releasing yet another scathing statement urging Nigerians to remain steadfast in their quest to kick the top lawmaker out of office.

Budget Showdown Looms As Buhari Withholds Assent

President Muhammadu Buhari

• Ministers stop Buhari from signing ‘mutilated’ budget • NASS tampers with key projects• FG spots eight key defects in budget details • Legislators slash allocations for completion of major road projects nationwide• Ministers end scrutiny of details, send package to Udoma

The Presidency and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) have identified  eight  major ‘assaults’  by the National Assembly  on the 2016 Appropriation Bill sent to President Muhammadu Buhari last Thursday for his assent.