Bribery A 'Cradle To Grave Problem' In Sierra Leone

Most people are forced to pay bribes in Sierra Leone Photo: AFP

In a video released as part of the Pay No Bribe campaign, Sierra Leone’s Anti-Corruption Commission urges the public to call the toll-free number of 515 to report any case of a bribe being solicited.

Ali Bongo Sworn In As Gabon President After Disputed Win

Ali Bongo took over from his father Omar Bongo, who ruled Gabon for 41 years until his death in 2009 ©Samir Tounsi (AFP)

Ali Bongo was sworn back as president Tuesday after Gabon's top court controversially validated his disputed election win, extending his family's rule over the oil-rich nation into a fifth decade.

Gabon ©Jean Michel CORNU (AFP)

New Drug To Treat TB

The new pill combines three drugs Photo: AFP

The world's first drug specifically-designed to treat tuberculosis in children is being launched in Kenya. 

FOR THE RECORD: Buhari Appoints Chief Executives For 13 Agencies — FULL LIST

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday appointed Chief Executives for 13 Federal Government agencies.

Over 90% Of World Breathing Bad Air: WHO

Smoke rises from an illegal oil refinery along the Diebu creek in Nigeria's Niger Delta, May 15, 2012. Some cities in Africa suffer from severe air pollution problems but data to quantify the problem

Nine out of 10 people globally are breathing poor quality air, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, calling for dramatic action against pollution that is blamed for more than six million deaths a year.

Tracking bad air ©John SAEKI (AFP)

Boko Haram 'Kills Chadian Forces'

Chad is part of a regional force battling the militants. Photo: AFP

Four Chadian soldiers were killed and six wounded after militant Islamist group Boko Haram attacked their base on the northern border with Niger at the weekend, a Chadian military source has told BBC Afrique.

Recession: Fed Govt Lists Conditions For Assets Sale

*Peterside, Soludo, NLC offer recipes

More facts are coming up on the Federal Government’s plans to sell some assets in a bid to push back the recession that has hit the economy.

#EdoDecides: INEC Receives Sensitive Materials Amid Tight Security

Officials verifying documents and charging card readers for Wednesday governorship election at INEC office in Benin... on Monday. Photo: INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission has taken delivery of sensitive material ahead of the September 28 governorship election.

Don't Sell National Assets, Soludo Urges Buhari

Professor Charles Soludo, former CBN governor

I have just read the wide media coverage regarding the recommendations of the National Economic Council (NEC) as well as the Senate on the ways to reboot the economy out of the current recession.

FIFA Fighting Racism 'Seriously' Despite Ending Task Force

Ms Samoura presented FIFA's first Diversity Award later today AFP

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura insisted Monday that the fight against racism is being taken "very seriously" despite the governing body's task force overseeing discrimination being abolished.

Nigeria Loses ₦6.33tr To Naira Devaluation

Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele. AFP Photo / Philip Ojisua

• Real debt stock hits ₦19tr

Nigeria will spend an equivalent of its 2016 budget to service debts as its currency, the naira, continues to lose value against the United States dollar.

Paris St-Germain's Serge Aurier Given Two-Month Jail Term

Serge Aurier Photo: AFP

Côte d'Ivoire footballer Serge Aurier, who plays for Paris St-Germain (PSG), has been sentenced to two months in jail for elbowing a police officer.

Golf Legend, Arnold Palmer, Dies

Arnold Palmer at the Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open 1976. Photograph: JLR/AP

*One of the greatest players in the history of golf who won 73 tournaments

Arnold Palmer, one of the most charismatic golfers ever to play the game, has died aged 87, a source close to the family confirmed to magazine Golfweek.

I Don't Want To Predict When Recession Will End — Finance Minister

Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun

The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has said that she cannot predict when the nation will get out of the current economic recession.

FOR THE RECORD: Niger Delta Avengers Break Truce With Pipeline Blast

Niger Delta Avengers attacked the Bonny pipeline in Rivers State expressing frustration with the negotiations the militants have been holding with authorities (AFP Photo/Pous Utomi Ekpei)

The Niger Delta Avengers on Saturday claimed responsibility for the destruction of a major oil pipeline in southern Nigeria, breaking a ceasefire the militant group had declared a month ago.

Poll: Edo Declares Two-Day Public Holiday

Governor Adams Oshiomhole

The Edo State Government has declared September 27 and 28 as public holidays for the conduct of Wednesday’s governorship election in the state.

Government Will Not Sell Critical Assets, Says Udoma

The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo-Udoma

*Experts Differ, As Opposition Mounts

As opposition gathers against proposals by some in the business and political class for government to sell some national assets, to shore up its foreign reserves, as well as, have funds to retool the economy against the present downward plunge, the Federal Government has denied that its fiscal stimulus plan entails selling off major critical assets.

Washington State Gun Attack Suspect In Custody

OFFICIAL: Here is a DOL photo of the suspect: Arcan Cetin, 20-yr-old Oak Harbor resident. Photo: Washington State Patrol spokesman Mark Francis on Twitter

A suspect sought over a fatal gun attack at a shopping centre in Washington State on Friday has been captured, police say.

NEMA Faults Shettima On Prostitution In IDP Camps

Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima

The North-East Zonal Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency, Mohammed Kanar, has denied that some girls in the Internally Displaced Persons camps in Borno State engage in prostitution to survive.

Corbyn Calls For Unity After UK Labour Party Leadership Re-Election

Jeremy Corbyn celebrates his victory following the announcement

Jeremy Corbyn has urged Labour to unite behind him after his overwhelming victory against leadership challenger Owen Smith.