ICC Asks South Africa, Burundi To Reconsider Withdrawal

The International Criminal Court was set up in 2002 to try the world's worst atrocities ©Martijn Beekman (ANP/AFP)

The International Criminal Court on Saturday asked South Africa and Burundi to reconsider their decisions to withdraw from the troubled institution that was set up to try the world's worst crimes.

53 Killed In Cameroon Train Derailment: State Radio

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Fifty-three were killed and over 300 injured when a packed Cameroon passenger train derailed on Friday while travelling between the capital Yaounde and the economic hub Douala, state broadcaster Crtv said.

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INEC Registers 10 New Political Parties

The number of registered political parties in Nigeria has risen to 40, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Polio Vaccine Makers Failing To Make Enough Doses — WHO Experts

WHO desires switch from the traditional "live" oral polio vaccine to an inactivated vaccine that needs to be injected

Two companies making vaccines to help the world eradicate polio are failing to produce enough, so many countries should prepare to give lower doses to make stocks last, a group of experts has advised the World Health Organization.

EPL: Mourinho Says He’s Lost Stamford Bridge Luck

Manchester United’s Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho walks on the pitch after the final whistle in the UEFA Europa League group A football match between Manchester United and Fenerbahce at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on October 20, 2016. / AFP Photo / Oli Scraff

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has admitted he will no longer feel a sense of invincibility when he returns to Stamford Bridge with Manchester United on Sunday.

FOR THE RECORD: Buhari Nominates 46 Ambassadors

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday submitted the names of 46 nominees to the Senate for clearance as ambassadors.

2-IN-1 STORY: Akon In Liberia To Install Electricity At Schools; Liberians Welcome Akon's Criticism Over Power Shortages

Akon is in Liberia to promote a scheme to install electricity in schools; Akon said he did not know that electricity existed until he moved to the US at the age of eight. Getty Images

Senegalese-born hip-hop musician Akon is in Liberia to install solar electricity at two primary schools in the West African country.

Akon told the BBC that he was moved by the resilience of the Liberian people after 14 years of civil war and the recent Ebola epidemic. BBC

South African University Cancels Classes

Universities say they cannot afford to provide free education to all. AFP

South Africa’s University of Western Cape has suspended all face-to-face classes in the wake of protests over tuition fees.

Girls Can Cut Poverty In Developing Economies: UN

Girls are currently less likely to be enrolled in secondary education in Arab countries and most of Africa ©Tony Karumba (AFP)

Developing economies stand to win an extra US$21 billion (€19 billion) if they improve girls' health and sex education, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said Thursday.

‘Reviewed Varsity Curricula Awaiting FEC’s Approval’

Chairman, Association of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities(AVCNU), Prof. Adebiyi Daramola (left); Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abubakar Rasheed; Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede and Executive Secretary, AVCNU, Prof. Michael Faborode during an award dinner party in honour of its former members in Abuja… recently PHOTO: Lucy Ladidi Elukpo

‘Curriculum change should begin at secondary school’

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has said that it has successfully reviewed the curricula of the nation’s universities and they are now awaiting the approval of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

Drama As Nominee For NCC Job Wants Senate Scrapped

Section of Nigeria's Senate

It was drama yesterday as a presidential nominee for the membership of the governing board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aliyu Saidu Abubakar, declared that the Senate should be scrapped because it consumes too much money from the treasury.

Emirates, Kenya Airways Suspend Abuja Operations Indefinitely

Emirates Airline. Photo: Twitter

Emirates Airlines will suspend Abuja-Dubai operations beginning October 30, 2016.

Massive Failure As Only One Student Out Of 42,000 Passes WAEC Exams In Liberia

A total of 42,000 students sat the annual west African regional examinations in Liberia, but only one passed the Division One level exams for entry to university.

How Does It Feel? Nobel Judges Can't Reach Dylan

Bob Dylan’s silence could prove embarrassing for the Academy, which has faced some criticism for its decision to award the prize to a songwriter for the first time. AFP

Five days after Bob Dylan was named the winner of the Nobel Prize in literature, no one knows how he feels about the prestigious award — not even the Nobel judges.

Nigeria Tries To Ban University Diploma Courses

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National Universities Commission (NUC) has abolished all diploma - sub-degree level - programmes at the country’s universities.

U.S. Companies Brace For Climate-Friendly Alternatives In Cooling Systems

U.S. chemical companies including Honeywell and Chemours Co are ramping up efforts to produce alternative coolants used in air-conditioners and refrigerators, following a global pact to reduce planet-warming greenhouse house gas emissions.

Footballer, Izu Joseph, Accidentally Shot Dead

Izu Joseph played for Shooting Stars of Ibadan before his death. Photo: Twitter/Oluwashina Okeleji

Nigeria Premier League defender Izu Joseph has been shot dead in his hometown of Okaki, it was reported on Monday.

Disaffected Drogba Refuses To Play For Montreal — Coach

Didier Drogba, Montreal Impact

A disgruntled Didier Drogba refused to play for the Montreal Impact on Sunday after learning that he would not be in the starting lineup, coach Mauro Biello said.

UNILAG Expels 125, Rusticates 198 Students

University of Lagos students during orientation

Authorities of the University of Lagos have expelled 125 students and rusticated 198 others for various offences, including examination malpractices during last academic session.

Olympic Runner Tyson Gay’s 15-Year-Old Daughter Trinity Killed In Kentucky Restaurant Shooting; Suspect Arrested

Trinity Gay wanted to follow in the footsteps of her father Tyson Gay, her mother said. (FACEBOOK)

The daughter of Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay was following in her father’s fast footsteps before she was struck down and killed by a stray bullet early Sunday outside a Kentucky eatery.

FG Begs Nigerians, Please Don’t Jeopardize Release Of Remaining Chibok Girls

Some of the rescued Chibok girls meet Professor Yemi Osinbajo

– Federal government says it is worried that Nigerians may jeopardize release of remaining Chibok girls with their actions

–  Information minister Lai Mohammed appeals to Nigerians that they should avoid making unguarded comments on social media that could truncate negotiations with the insurgents

The federal government has pleaded with Nigerians not to do things that will jeopardize the release of more Chibok girls that are still in captivity of Boko Haram Islamist insurgents.

China Sends Two Astronauts To Space Lab: Xinhua

Chinese astronauts Jing Haipeng (L) and Chen Dong salute during the send-off ceremony of the Shenzhou-11 manned space mission, at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in north-western Gansu Province, on October 17, 2016 ©- (AFP)

China launched two astronauts into space on Monday, official media said, on a mission to its orbiting laboratory as the country works towards setting up its own space station.

EPL: Claudio Ranieri Baffled By Leicester's Poor Away Form

Claudio Ranieri says Leicester are experiencing normality this season after their extraordinary Premier League title success.

Dollar Scarcity: Banks Suspend ATM Card Usage Abroad

Central Bank of Nigeria Abuja FCT

The foreign exchange crisis hitting the economy has assumed a new dimension with Deposit Money Banks announcing the suspension of overseas Automated Teller Machine card services and online transactions denominated in foreign currencies.

WORLD FOOD DAY CELEBRATION: Climate Is Changing. Food And Agriculture Must Too

World Food Day will be celebrated at the UN Headquarters in New York on 17 October 2016.

Modern-Day Slave Trafficked Into UK 'To Have Organs Harvested'

The Prime Minister has pledged to tackle the scourge of modern day slavery

A modern day slave who was trafficked into Britain to have their organs harvested was among 2,013 trafficking victims supported in a Government-backed scheme over the past year, according to a report.

African Nations Hail Maritime Deal

African charter on maritime security and safety

African leaders on Saturday signed a deal to boost security off the continent's economically crucial coasts, hoping to shore up development by tackling maritime crimes like piracy and smuggling.