Young Or Old, Saudi Women Live Under Male Relatives' Control

In this undated photo provided by Sahar Nasief, Nassief, right, poses with her mother Naila Mohammed Saleh Nasief, center, and daughter Lubna Jamjoom, while wearing blue wrist bands that say in Arabic, "I am my own guardian," In Jiddah, Saudi Arabia. The three generations of Saudi women have lived their lives under restrictive male guardianship laws that they say should be changed to give women more control of their lives. (Sahar Nasief via AP)

First she's in the hands of her father, then she moves to her husband. Often, she ends up under the power of her son.

Plant-Based Diets Linked To ‘Substantially Lower Obesity Risk’

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Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables while cutting down on meat substantially lowers the risk of obesity, research shows.

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2-IN-1 STORY: Ebola Risk 'High' In DR Congo

The world's deadliest Ebola outbreak hit West Africa in 2014-2015. Image source: today.ng

2-IN-1 STORY: Ebola Risk 'High' In DR Congo

A total of 18 suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization has said.

Nigeria Row Over Billionaires Wealth

Nigerian Aliko Dangote, here with his daughter Halima, is Africa's richest man. AFP

Nigera's government has hit back at the charity, Oxfam, after it condemned as "obscene" the wealth accumulated by billionaires in the West African state.

Billion Dollar Race To Break 2-Hour Marathon Mark Is Afoot

In this Saturday, May 6, 2017 photo, Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge crosses the finish line of a marathon race at the Monza Formula One racetrack, Italy. Eliud Kipchoge was 26 seconds from making history on May 6. Nike and Adidas have announced separate plans to attack the 2-hour marathon, with both introducing shoe lines linked to the effort. Wireless tech giant Vodafone last month said it was backing a third bid, hoping data gleaned from the quest will translate into wearable technology. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

For distance runners, it's a mystical goal equivalent to the four-minute mile that Roger Bannister broke in 1954; a test so difficult some have estimated it may be 50 years or more before anyone achieves it.

Ghanaians, Other Africans Use Nigerian Passports For Crime — Ambassadorial Nominee

A cross section of Ambassadors Designate during the Induction Programme for them in Abuja on Thursday (30/3/17). 02155/30/3/17/Anthony Alabi/JAU/NAN

A non-career ambassadorial nominee, Yusuf Hinna, has alleged that Ghanaians and citizens of other African countries obtained Nigeria passport and use it for criminal activities.

Nigerians Top Caine Prize Shortlist

Image source: Caine Prize 2017 website

Five writers - including three Nigerians - have been shortlisted for the annual Caine Prize award given to an African writer. 

Tinapa: Nigeria's US$450 Million White Elephant

The movie studio is just one of the many attractions at the US$450 million Tinapa resort that stands idle 10 years after opening

With its futuristic film studios, luxury shops and elevated light railway, Tinapa should be a showcase of Nigerian dynamism, a commercial hub for West Africa raking in millions of dollars.

The commercial zone at Tinapa stands dormant. Bassey Ndem, who was once in charge of the project, said the resort faced a lot of resistance from customs, who didn't want the tax-free area to work

Zimbabwe Legend Reveals Widespread Use Of Juju (Notice For All That Juju, Zim Has Neither Won AFCON Nor FIFA World Cup!)

Memory Mucherahohwa was captain of Zimbabwe's most popular club for eight years before retiring

Does the use of juju, voodoo or witchcraft help teams to win football matches?

It is a question that has been around as long as football has been played on the continent.

Memory Mucherahohwa's autobiography lifts the lid on a bizarre world of rituals and superstition

Trump Shared Secret Info About IS With Russians

This handout photo released by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shows President Donald Trump meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. The Washington Post is reporting that Trump revealed highly classified information about Islamic State militants to Russian officials during a meeting at the White House last week. The newspaper cites current and former U.S. officials who say Trump jeopardized a critical source of intelligence on IS in his conversations with the Russian foreign minister and the Russian ambassador to the U.S. They say Trump offered details about an IS terror threat related to the use of laptop computers on aircraft.(Russian Foreign Ministry via AP)

President Donald Trump revealed highly classified information about Islamic State militants to Russian officials during a meeting last week, The Washington Post reported Monday, prompting strong condemnation from both Democrats and Republicans.

The Superhighway Threatening Nigeria's Tropical Rainforest

The Obung community in Calabar, Nigeria, through which the proposed Cross River Super Highway will run and where the ground breaking ceremony was held

When bulldozers rolled into their forest at the start of last year, the Ekuri community in southeast Nigeria protested: "Indigenes say no!"

Obung community village leader Chief Ntufam Igne (C) speaks during an interview with the AFP, in Calabar, Nigeria

Freed Girls To Meet Parents Friday, Suspected Girl Bomber Recounts Ordeal

Some of the 82 freed Chibok girls when President Muhammadu Buhari received them at the Presidential Villa, Abuja ... on Sunday. Photo: State House

A 14-year-old female suspected suicide bomber has said Boko Haram leaders chose her to detonate an Improvised Explosive Device in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, because she rejected the marriage proposals of their members in Sambisa Forest.

16 Varsities Award 3,499 First Class Degrees In 5yrs — Daily Trust Investigation

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Sixteen Nigerian universities have produced a total of 3499 first class graduates in the last five years, Daily Trust investigation has shown.