Burkina Faso’s Compaore Resigns After Violent Protests

Blaise Compaore

Burkina Faso’s President Blaise Compaoré, one of Africa’s longest-serving autocrats, has resigned, forced out of power by a popular revolt over his attempt to extend his 27-year rule by additional five years.

Jonathan, Sanusi Settle Rift

President Jonathan & the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II during the latter's courtesy visit to the Villa yesterday. Credit: Reuben Abati ‏@abati1990

The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, on Thursday visited President Goodluck Jonathan in Aso Rock and allegedly apologised to his host for all his actions and inactions that strained their relationship.

2015: Why PDP Stopped Governor Ngilari As President Goodluck Jonathan Obtained His Presidential Nomination Form

President Jonathan collecting party nomination form for 2015 Presidential election at PDP Secretariat, Abuja on October 30, 2014. Credit: Reuben Abati ‏@abati1990

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday declared that the zoning of the governorship position in Adamawa State to the Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2015 election remains valid.

DETAILS OF STOMACH INFRASTRUCTURE - I Go To Beer Parlour Every Friday – Fayose

Gov Ayo Fayose

Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has said he patronizes drinking joints every Friday in order to get close to the ‘common man’ in the state.

Fearing A Third Intifada, Israel Reopens Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound

The Dome of the Rock in the Al-Aqsa mosque compound (AFP Photo/Ahmad Gharabli)

Facing Arab outrage, Israel has reopened the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem to the public. Israeli authorities closed it to worshipers on Thursday for the first time since 1967, prompting Muslims to plan 'marches of anger' for Friday.

Fish-ocide! British Tuna Firms Killing 1,000s Of Endangered Sea Creatures – Greenpeace

Reuters / Dylan Martinez

A shocking new video campaign produced by environmentalist group Greenpeace claims to show cruel and "unnecessary" methods used to catch tuna, killing thousands of sharks, dolphins and rare sea creatures in the process.

Sepp Blatter, FIFA Boss, “Comes To His Senses” – Says Europe, South America Overrepresented At World Cup

President Vladimir Putin conducting the Supervisory Committee Russia-2018's meeting on preparing and holding the 2018 football championship. Left: Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov. From right: Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko and FIFA President Joseph Blatter. (RIA Novosti / Michael Klimentyev)

It would appear that Sepp Blatter is now determined to crusade for justice and merit in “old age” (that is toward his last lap in FIFA presidency)!

Student Passion-Killers: Zimbabwe University Bans Kissing, Sex In Public

Kissing students (Photo: biomedicum.ut.ee)

Zimbabwe University has warned its students caught “kissing or having sex in public places” will be subject to punishment according to a new pamphlet being circulated around the student halls of residence, according to AFP.

RUSSIAN STRATEGY - Clients Must Marry Prostitutes Or Face Jail – St Pete Deputy

Reuters / Sigit Pamungkas

A municipal lawmaker in Russia’s second-largest city has drafted a bill introducing heavy fines for the clients of prostitutes, but they’ll be forgotten if client agrees to marry the sex worker.

Challenging Status Quo? China Launches New World Bank Rival

Chinese President Xi Jinping (C) shows the way to the guests of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on October 24, 2014 (AFP Photo / Takaki Yajima)

China and India are backing a 21 country US$100 billion Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to challenge to the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, RT.com reports.

Nigerian Drug Mule Left To Die At Madrid Airport Over Ebola Fears

Reuters / Rafael Ibarra

GRAPHITTI NEWS can confirm that a Nigerian drug smuggler was left to his death at Madrid’s main airport after several bags of cocaine burst in his stomach.

NaijaGRAPHITTI Marks First Year Anniversary Today

NaijaGRAPHITTI is ONE YEAR today!

This has turned out to be an adrenaline-charged undertaking.

Before going any further, we would like to appreciate you the readers who have been our greatest motivation and achievement. A big THANK YOU for being there for us.