All That Glitters: Ghana Battles Illegal Mining

A group of galamseyers, illegal gold panners, working in the Kibi area of Ghana, long known for its bountiful gold reserves.

Ghana has long been known for its bountiful gold reserves and was called “the Gold Coast” during its colonial era.

At least 200 Chinese nationals have been arrested in connection with illegal mining so far this year, Abraham Otabil, a spokesman for Ghana’s natural resources ministry says. Some of the illegal Chinese miners who were repatriated in July 2013 Image source: Pulse.com.gh

Pro-Buhari Group, #ResumeOrResign Protesters Clash In Abuja

#ResumeOrResign protesters

The daily rally by #ResumeOrResign group convened by Charles Oputa, popularly called Charly Boy, was on Friday disrupted by members of a group sympathetic to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Pro-Buhari protesters

30 Children Die In India Hospital Over Two Days: Police

More than 30 children have died at a government-run hospital in northern India over 48 hours, police said, allegedly due to lack of oxygen supply to the wards housing the sick

More than 30 children have died at a government-run hospital in northern India over 48 hours, police said Friday, allegedly due to lack of oxygen supply to the wards housing the sick.

Contaminated Eggs Scandal Spreads From Europe To Asia

Contaminated eggs have been found in at least 11 countries since the scare went public on August 1, with millions of eggs and egg-based products being pulled from supermarket shelves

A scandal involving eggs contaminated with insecticide spread to 15 EU countries, Switzerland and as far away as Hong Kong on Friday as the European Commission called for a special meeting on the growing crisis.

Dutch Health Minister Edith Schippers has admitted that mistakes were made in handling the eggs crisis

From Bodyguard To Member Of Parliament: Former Kenyan Policeman Wins Kitui East MP Seat

Ex-police officer Nimrod Mbithuka Mbai who has won the parliamentary seat for Kitui East. Photo | Kitavi Mutua | Nation Media Group  

When former police officer Nimrod Mbithuka Mbai stepped on parliament grounds for the first time in 1998, he had been assigned to guard newly appointed cabinet minister Francis Nyenze.

Nimrod Mbithuka Mbai, back in the day. Photo | Courtesy

₦4.637 Trillion Power Plants With 6,000MW Capacity Idle

Besides, about 15 power units in various plants across the country were unable to generate electricity on August 9 due to gas and frequency management constraints which resulted in unutilized capacity of over 2,261.8MW. Photo: George Osodi/Bloomberg

●Country losing ₦2.568b to underutilization ●15 power units generate zero capacity in a day ●Dangote, Kano to build US$150m solar plant

About 12 power projects in the country, with cumulative construction value of ₦4.637 trillion and installed capacity of over 6,000 megawatts (MW) have either been abandoned by the operators or remained idle since completion. This is amid the country’s struggle to generate less than 4,000MW daily for consumers.

UPDATE: 'Gang War' Blamed For Nigeria Church Massacre

Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano, visited victims at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi

Eleven worshippers gunned-down in a Nigerian church funded by a man accused by some of being a drug lord and described by others as a philanthropist may be victims of "gang war".

St. Philip's Catholic Church, Umuezekwe Ofufe Amakwa Community, Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area, Anambra State on Sunday, August 06, 2017 where an unknown gunman killed 11 persons and injured 18 others. 

'Retrained' Immune System May Slow Type 1 Diabetes Attack

Peptides are considered highly selective and efficacious while being relatively safe and are simultaneously well tolerated by the body.

Experts believe it may be possible to “retrain” immune systems to safely slow the advance of type 1 diabetes, following a new trial.

A general view of King's College in central London

Fake Corps Member Arrested At Akwa Ibom Orientation Camp (PHOTO)

Fake Corps member Justice Orlu arrested at Akwa Ibom Orientation Camp and the fake Call up Letter. PMNews montage

The Akwa Ibom State police command has just arrested a fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member at the Nsit Atai local government area.

Police Officers Pay Bribe For Special Promotion — Senator

Senator Isah Hamma Misau (APC, Bauchi Central) 

It is not true – Commission

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, Senator Isah Hamma Misau (APC, Bauchi) said police officers pay as much as ₦2.5million to get special promotion through the Police Service Commission (PSC).

After Pocketing ₦32bn: 161 Reps Yet To Sponsor Bill — Daily Trust Investigation

After pocketing ₦32bn: 161 Reps yet to sponsor bill

At least 161 members of the House of Representatives are yet to sponsor a bill more than two years after assuming office, Daily Trust findings have shown.

Qatar Offers Visa-Free Entry To 80 Nationalities

Flag carrier Qatar Airways is hoping to be a big beneficiary of the new visa-free entry programme announced by the emirate on August 9, 2017

Qatar, isolated by its neighbours in a diplomatic crisis, on Wednesday introduced a visa-free entry programme for 80 nationalities to stimulate air transport and tourism.

Kenya Opposition Declares Election Results 'Fake'

Kenyan opposition presidential candidate Raila Odinga has rejected early results indicating a strong lead. Reuters 

Kenya opposition presidential candidate Raila Odinga has said the electoral commission's IT system has been hacked to manipulate the election results.

Photo: BBC Africa Live 

Panic As LUTH Confirms Lassa Fever Outbreak In Lagos

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Photo credit: Hotels.ng

• Resident doctor infected, isolated in hospital’s ward

There is the fear of an outbreak of Lassa fever in the country as the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) yesterday confirmed that two patients treated have died within a few days of admission in the past one week.

President Zuma Survives As ‘Vote Of No Confidence’ Fails

South Africa President, Jacob Zuma

South African President, Jacob Zuma, on Tuesday survived another no-confidence vote.

South Africa's President Faces Crucial No Confidence Vote

President Jacob Zuma of South Africa AFP

Opposition supporters, including those from the Democratic Alliance, have also taken to the streets to demand the president's removal from power. Reuters

South Africa's parliament was voting Tuesday on a motion of no confidence in embattled President Jacob Zuma that could force him to resign after months of growing anger over alleged corruption.

African National Congress (ANC) protesters in support of President Jacob Zuma march to parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday Aug. 8, 2017. (AP Photo)

Mass Deportation Of Chinese From Fiji In Fraud Crackdown

Cyber criminals targeting victims in China have increasingly exploited technological advances to operate from countries such as Fiji in a bid to evade authorities

Fiji has deported 77 Chinese nationals accused of running a phone and online scam targeting victims in mainland China, the latest in a series of overseas crackdowns orchestrated by Beijing.

Nigerian Govt Announces 27 Industries To Enjoy Tax Break Under Pioneer Status (FULL LIST)

A Cocoa Plantation Photo credit: nirp.icirnigeria.org

The Federal Government on Monday released the full list of the 27 key industries and products included in the revised list of ‘pioneer status’ incentives for prospective investors.

Kenyans Vote To Choose Next President Amid Fears Of Violence

Kenyans are voting in an election that pits President Uhuru Kenyatta against challenger Raila Odinga amid fears the east African economic hub’s poll battle could spark deadly ethnic violence.

Voters queue to cast their ballots at Kondele Polling Centre Grounds, Kisumu, Kenya (Amos Aura/AP)

102 year old voter: Lydia Gathoni Kiingati

Birthplace Of Apostle Peter Found In Israel: Archaeologist

A man walks next to an archaeological site in northern Israel on August 6, 2017. The site is believed to be the location of a biblical village that was home to Saint Peter

Researchers may have found the home town of Peter and two other apostles of Jesus near the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel, an archaeologist said Monday.

Community Shield: Arsenal Beats Chelsea In ABBA Shootout

Arsenal players pose with the trophy after winning the English Community Shield soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Aug. 6, 2017. The victory was Arsenal's second over Chelsea at the national stadium this year following the FA Cup final in May

Arsenal will start the Premier League season on a high note after mastering the experimental ABBA penalty shootout pattern to beat Chelsea to the Community Shield.

Anambra Church Shooting Linked To Indigenes Living Abroad, Governor Says; Visits Scene, Victims

Governor Willie Obiano speaking with priests at St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra has vowed not to rest until the perpetrators of Sunday’s killings at St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, near Nnewi, which claimed at least eight lives and injured 18 persons are brought to justice.

St. Philip's Catholic Church, Umuezekwe Ofufe Amakwa Community of Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Image source: CFR Magazine

Belgium Kept Contaminated Eggs Probe Secret For Several Weeks

Supermarkets are removing eggs from shelves in Germany amid the fears. (Guido Kirchner/AP)

Belgian authorities have admitted they began investigating pesticide contamination in eggs in early June – several weeks before the public was made aware of a food safety scare affecting several European countries.

Why Military Is Losing Captured Territories — Experts

Former Commander, Brigade of Guards, General Yakubu Rimdan (rtd), said the country is losing liberated territories to Boko Haram because “there are elements in those areas, who have comprised themselves and leak vital information to the insurgents about military’s strategies and plans.”

●Managing North East Calls For Intelligent Solutions – Babangida ●Concept Of War Against Terrorists Completely Wrong – Obi ●Lack Of Inter-service Synergy Fuelling Resurgence ●Bad Elements And Fifth Columnists Fingered 

Former military brass hats have attributed the rebounding of insurgents in territories hitherto liberated by the Nigerian Armed Forces to a number of factors, including the absence of a blueprint for holding/dominating liberated areas, and the disclosure of vital information and plans to the insurgents, about military strategies, by insiders.