FOR THE RECORD: Chad’s Deby Inaugurated For Fifth Term August 8th PHOTO NEWS

Chad's President Idriss Deby AP

Chad's President Idriss Deby was sworn in for a fifth term on Monday, August 8th, 2016.

UPDATE: Reemergence Of Polio In Nigeria Is A 'Setback'

Polio can only be prevented through immunization AFP

Just when Africa was about to mark two years without a case of the wild polio virus, the debilitating disease is reported to have returned, this time in Borno State, north-eastern Nigeria.

Polio Outbreak: FG, UNICEF Begin Emergency Immunizations Campaign

UNICEF Chief of Communication, Doune Porter

The Federal Ministry of Health supported by WHO, UNICEF and partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative have rolled out an emergency Polio immunization campaign in Borno, an official said.

Allow Girls Go To School — Sultan, Ooni

Ooni of Ife, Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar and a top Sokoto chief

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar and the Ooni of Ife, Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, have urged all levels of government to ensure that the girl child is educated and allowed to reach her full potentials as a means to ensure meaningful development.

2-IN-1 STORY: NLC Calls For Review Of Budget Process; We Can’t Be Tried For Padding, Says Dogara

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has said that the on-going controversy over the padding of the 2016 budget indicates the weaknesses in our budgeting process and underscores the need for a thorough revisit.

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South Africa’s Economy Regains Rank As Africa’s Biggest On Currency Fluctuations

*Rand leads emerging markets rally after Brexit, local vote *Naira weakens more than a third after currency peg removal

South Africa’s economy regained the position of Africa’s largest in dollar terms more than two years after losing it to Nigeria as the value of the nations’ currencies moved in opposite directions.

Swiss Court Rules In Favor Of Iran In Decades-Long Oil Dispute With Israel

Eilat-Ashkelon Pipeline Co. (EAPC) oil storage containers are seen on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea in the southern city of Ashkelon © Amir Cohen / Reuters 

Switzerland's highest court has backed Iran in its oil pipeline conflict with Israel that has been ongoing since the Islamic revolution in 1979. Tel Aviv is obliged to pay Tehran US$1.1 billion plus interest of US$461,302 in court costs.

Two Fresh Polio Infections Stun Nigeria

Two fresh infections of wild polio virus have emerged in Borno state, threatening Nigeria's progress toward a polio free status.

FRSC To Enforce Speed Limit Oct 1st

Corps Marshal Boboye Oyeyemi

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has got the Presidency’s approval to enforce the Speed Limiting Device from October 1.

Buhari, Soyinka Meet At Aso Rock Villa

The Nobel Laureate was visiting President Buhari since the latter assumed office on May 29, 2015

Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka on Thursday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The Moment An Armenian Weightlifter's Arm Snaps Leaving Him Screaming In Agony At Rio Olympics

All was going well for Andranik Karapetyan during his second attempt to lift 195kg

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*European champion Karapetyan was one of the favourites in the 77kg (169lbs) *Yet an horrific hyperextension to his left elbow has ended his Olympics *The 20-year-old suffered the injury while performing the clean and jerk  *As the 195kg (429lbs) weight crashed to the mat, Karapetyan took evasive action *Medical officials rushed to attend to the crestfallen athlete  *Kazakhstan's Nijat Rahimov was the eventual winner

Armenian weightlifter Andranik Karapetyan crashed out of the Olympics in agony as his left elbow gave way during a second attempt to lift 195kg (429lbs).

With 21 Gold Medals Up For Grabs Today SEE Rio 2016 Medals Table On August 11th (PHOTO)

With 21 Gold Medals Up For Grabs Today SEE Rio 2016 Medals Table On August 11th

Global Oil Demand To Cool Amid Weaker Economy, Agency Says; Nigeria Records Highest Drop In Output At OPEC

A currency trader watches monitors at the foreign exchange dealing room of the KEB Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016. Asian stock markets were little changed Tuesday after Wall Street closed nearly flat amid little market-moving news. Prices of oil retreated slightly after reports of a new OPEC meeting sparked a rally. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects global demand for oil to grow less than previously expected next year due to a weaker economy.

Social Media ‘Female’ Friend, Two Others Gang Rape Model

Alleged rapists paraded

Model (name withheld) has been gang-raped by three men, including her ‘female’ friend who she met on a social media last month.

FOR THE RECORD: Buhari To Revamp 'War Against Indiscipline' Brigade

President Muhammadu Buhari initiated the so-called war against indiscipline brigade to tackle corruption and moral turpitude in Nigeria (AFP Photo/Dan Kitwood)

Nigeria said Tuesday it is reviving a "war against indiscipline" campaign in a reincarnation of President Muhammadu Buhari's strict social crusade when he served as military ruler over 30 years ago.

UK Launches 24-Hour Visa Service In Nigeria

Close-up shot of United Kingdom visa in passport

The UK has launched Super Priority Visa Service in Nigeria to allow customers to process their applications within 24 hours.

Brazil Tops Denmark 4-0 As Argentina And Defending Champion Mexico Dumped Out

South Korea players celebrate after defeat Mexico 1-0 on a group C match of the men's Olympic football tournament at the National Stadium in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Brazil finally found its scoring touch in the men's soccer tournament at the Olympics. The host country advanced to the quarterfinals by beating Denmark 4-0 Wednesday, avoiding another embarrassing elimination in front of the home fans.

Brazil's Gabriel Jesus(11), celebrates with teammate Neymar after scoring Brazil's second goal.during a group A match of the men' s Olympic football tournament between Brazil and Denmark in Salvador, Brazil, Wednesday Aug. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

As General & Presidential Elections Holds Thursday, Zambia At A Glance

A Zambian policeman stands guard as supporters of the ruling Patriotic Front party and incumbent president Edward Lungu cheer during his presidential campaign closing rally on August 10, 2016 in Lusaka ©Gianluigi Guercia (AFP)

Zambia, which holds general and presidential elections on Thursday, is a copper-rich nation in southern Africa that has been hit by falling global commodity prices.

Army Court-Martials 20 Soldiers For Murder, Arms Sale

Some of the soldiers bought before the newly inaugurated court for various offences

The Nigerian Army on Wednesday constituted a court-martial for offenders in the counter-insurgency warfare in the North-East area of the country.

Nigeria Blogger Abubakar Sidiq Usman Freed By EFCC

Abubakar Sidiq Usman

A prominent news blogger in Nigeria has been freed on bail following his arrest on Monday for "offences bordering on cyber-stalking".

Oil Falls On Oversupply As Calls For Producers’ Talks Draw Scepticism; Iran’s Crude Exports At Pre-Sanctions Level

Oil facility in the Khark Island, on the shore of the Gulf. © AFP 

Oil fell on Wednesday, hit by improved prospects for U.S. output and a glut in refined products, while analysts largely expected no impact on supplies from talk of a potential producer meeting to discuss propping up prices.

Thousands Of Nigerian Famine Crisis Hit Refugees Are Heading For Europe

Starving: Thousands of Nigeria refugees indoctrinated in Boko Haram camps are heading to Europe's shores as a famine intensifies, security sources have warned

*Famine is forcing thousands of refugees from Nigeria to leave the country *Five children die an hour with 250,000 a starvation risk despite aid paid *Despite being oil rich, Nigeria's civil war with Islamic terrorists has left the north east region devastated with three million refugees *Intelligence sources say some of the refugees, some as young as ten, have been trained as suicide bombers

Thousands of Nigerian refugees indoctrinated in Boko Haram camps are heading to Europe's shores as a famine intensifies, security sources have warned.

U.S. Women Gymnasts Are Not Only Giants, They Are Golden

Members of the U.S. women's gymnastics team -- (from left) Aly Raisman, Madison Kocian, Lauren Hernandez, Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas -- celebrate after receiving their gold medals Tuesday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

They are five women tiny enough to huddle under a single American flag. Chalky and taped, they competed in spandex and crystals.

‘No Plan To Import Crude Into Nigeria’

Oil refinery

Regulators of the oil and gas sector have denied alleged plans to import crude oil from neighbouring African countries.

Unity Schools Fees Hike: Minister, Perm Sec Disagree

National Parent and Teacher Association of Federal Government Colleges (NAPTAFEGC) at the weekend kicked against increase in the fees of Unity schools.

NUC Phases Out Diploma Programmes In Varsities

Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed

The National Universities Commission (NUC) says universities in the country would soon stop diploma programmes run at undergraduate level, the Executive Secretary of the commission, Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, said in Abuja yesterday.

Lawyer Slams Nigerian Govt’s ‘Draconian’ Bail Conditions For Arrested Blogger

Abubakar Usman

Abubakar Usman, a Nigerian blogger detained since Monday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, is having difficulties meeting the stringent bail conditions demanded by the agency, his lawyer said.

Second Boxer Is Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape At The Olympic Village

Namibian boxer Jonas Junias Jonas, carrying his country's flag at the Olympic Opening Ceremony. He has now been arrested on suspicion of rape at the Olympic Village

*Namibian boxer Jonas Junius Jonas has been arrested on suspicion of rape *He is accused of attempting to attack a chambermaid in Olympic Village *He is set to miss opening bout of Games against France's Hassan Amzille

A second boxer has been arrested by police in Rio on suspicion of attempted rape in the Olympic Village. 

Niger Delta Militancy: FG’s Options For Dialogue Wane

President Muhammadu Buhari

The Federal Government’s patience with the Niger Delta Avengers over the continuing destruction of oil and other economic assets in the delta region is wearing thin, multiple security sources have revealed.

FOR THE RECORD: Why Are Nigerian Governments Silent About The Killings Of Nigerians Abroad?

CNN reporter Paula Hancocks reporting the execution of the drug convicts including three Nigerians. Source: CNN

Three Nigerians were amongst the latest people executed for drug-related offences in Indonesia on Friday, 29 July 2016.

Our Rio Stars Are Out Of Line, Flags Furious China

Most of the Chinese flags being used at medal ceremonies at the Rio Olympics are incorrect, including the one lifted by Chinese fencer Lei Sheng at the opening ceremony ©Franck Fife (AFP)

Most of the five stars on the Chinese flags being used at medal ceremonies at the Rio Olympics are misaligned, officials said, prompting a diplomatic protest and online fury.

MEND Still After My Life — Jonathan

Former president Goodluck Jonathan

Former president Goodluck Jonathan has raised the alarm that the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) are unrelenting in their “heinous plot” to eliminate him.

For Michael Phelps, 6 Gold Medals Seem Very Much In Reach

United States' Michael Phelps kisses his gold medal after the men's 4x100-meter freestyle final during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

When Michael Phelps arrived in Rio as a 31-year-old swimmer who retired once and endured plenty of turmoil away from the pool, everyone wondered just how many gold medals was a realistic goal.

The United States team from left, Nathan Adrian, Ryan Held, Michael Phelps and Caeleb Dressel celebrate on the medal ceremony after winning the gold medal in the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Emergency As Unidentified Infection Hits 41 Children In Nigeria's Capital

Health authorities in the FCT have declared a public health emergency in the settlement of Angwan Hausawa, a slum neighbourhood of Abuja Municipal Area Council after nine children died there of a yet undiagnosed disease.

Olympics Football: Nigeria Beat Sweden, Qualify For Quarterfinals

Nigeria's player Sadiq scores past Sweden's goalkeeper Andreas Linde (L) during their Rio 2016 Olympic Games Men's First Round Group B match at the Arena Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, on August 7, 2016. RAPHAEL ALVES / AFP

Nigeria’s Dream Team on Sunday progressed to the quarter-finals at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament of Rio 2016 after a 1-0 victory over Sweden in Group B.

Parents Kick As FG Hikes Unity Schools’ Fees

Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu

The National Parents and Teachers Association of the Federal Government Colleges has protested against the increase in the school fees of unity schools by the Federal Government, describing it as “commercialization of education.”

Ibrahimovic Fires Man Utd To Community Shield Win

Manchester United’s English striker Wayne Rooney (4R) holds up the Community Shield during the trophy presentation after Manchester United beat Leicester City to win the FA Community Shield football match at Wembley Stadium in London on August 7, 2016. Glyn Kirk / AFP

Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced his arrival in English football with an 83rd-minute winner as Manchester United edged Leicester City 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday to win the Community Shield.

Buhari To Attend Chad's Deby’s Inauguration

President Muhammadu Buhari with President Idriss Deby of Chad

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday travel to N’Djamena where he is expected to join other Heads of State and Government for the inauguration of President Idriss Deby Itno of Chad.

Kenya Promise Inquiry Into Doping Bribe Allegation

Kenya's anti-doping agency promised allegations into a report their athletics manager Michael Rotich sought a doping bribe would be fully investigated ©Franck Fife (AFP)

Kenya's anti-doping agency (ADAK) promised Sunday allegations into a report their athletics manager Michael Rotich sought a doping bribe would be fully investigated.