Bob Bylan Keeps Mum After Nobel Prize For Literature

Bob Dylan’s silence could prove embarrassing for the Academy, which has faced some criticism for its decision to award the prize to a songwriter for the first time. AFP

More than 24 hours after awarding Bob Dylan the Nobel Prize for literature, the Swedish Academy said Friday they had still not managed to speak to the reclusive US singer.

Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, Peru Top Empathy Map Of The World

The responses revealed Ecuador to be the most empathetic country, followed by Saudi Arabia and Peru. Dark red indicates high empathy, while lighter shades indicate low empathy. Those pictured in grey were not included, as the sample sizes were too small 

*Ecuador was most empathetic country, followed by Saudi Arabia and Peru *Denmark was 4th, followed by UAE, Korea, US, Taiwan, Costa Rica, Kuwait *Lithuania is least empathetic, seven of the bottom 10 Eastern European

The United States is one of the most empathetic countries in the world, according to a new study – but it falls behind Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, and Peru.

More than 104,000 people responded, revealing major differences across the globe in the way people reported their compassion and tendency to see others’ point of view. The least empathetic country was found to be Lithuania

South Sudan Starves As Aid Blocked, Money Spent On Fighting

In this photo taken on Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, Elizabeth Athiel holds her 8-month-old malnourished daughter Anger, at a UNICEF clinic in Aweil, South Sudan. (AP Photo/Justin Lynch)

The mother faced an anguished decision: choosing which of her children to save.

Nigeria's President Says Wife 'Belongs To My Kitchen'

President Buhari: "I don't know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and my living room and the other room." His comments to reporters in Germany prompted German Chancellor Angela Merkel, standing at his side, to give him a short glare and then laugh.

Nigeria's first lady has openly questioned her husband's work and said she may not support him if he runs again — comments that President Muhammadu Buhari laughed off, saying, "I don't know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and my living room and the other room."

Forum Exposes Nigeria’s Poor Preparation For Non-Oil Exports

A recent meeting in the United States held under the auspices of Civil Society Network on African Growth Opportunities Act exposed the poor preparation of Nigeria for the diversification of its economy along the non-oil export sector.

Big Donors Urge Republican Party To Drop Trump: NYT

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 13, 2016 ©David Kohl (AFP)

Some of the Republican Party's biggest financial donors urged its national committee on Thursday to drop Donald Trump following accusations he sexually assaulted women, The New York Times reported.

Oil Search: NNPC Deploys Equipment To Bauchi, Gombe States

– NNPC intensifies oil exploration in the North of the country, deploys equipment to Gombe, Bauchi states – At least 11 companies bid for setting up of masts in NNPC offices – As President Buhari directs further exploration of oil, the corporation drills 23 wells in Chad basin

As a part of the oil exploration in the North, the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) plans to deploy equipment and to resume the search for oil in Bauch and Gombe states, the official site of the corporation said.

President Buhari Warned By First Lady

Aisha Buhari (L), pictured at President Muhammadu Buhari's inauguration last year, has put her husband on notice. AFP

President Muhammadu Buhari's wife has warned him that she may not back him at the next election unless he shakes up his government.

License Illegal Refineries, Rep Tells FG

An illegal refinery site in Niger Delta

A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, has said that instead of destroying illegal refineries in the Niger Delta, the Federal Government should license and regulate them.

Study: China's 2-Child Policy Won't Lead To Population Boom (SEE TIMELINE & GRAPHS)

A study predicts that China's loosening of its one-child policy to allow all married couples to have two children will bring only a small increase in population growth.

Only One Chibok Girl Has A Baby — VP Osinbajo

It was freedom at last yesterday for 21 secondary school girls who were abducted from Chibok community in Borno State 30 months ago by Boko Haram.

Tyson Fury Vacates Heavyweight Belts, Loses Boxing License

In this Nov. 29, 2015 file photo, Britain's new world champion Tyson Fury, celebrates with the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO belts after winning the world heavyweight title fight against Ukraine's Wladimir Klitschko in Duesseldorf, western Germany. Fury has vacated his WBO and WBA world titles to concentrate on his treatment and recovery from drug use and other personal issues. Fury’s promotors released a statement early Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, confirming the decision. It comes in the wake of his second withdrawal from a rematch with Wladimir Klitschko after being declared "medically unfit" and following his admitted bingeing on cocaine and alcohol. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Tyson Fury's downward spiral since becoming world heavyweight boxing champion escalated Thursday when the British fighter relinquished his titles and had his license suspended over drug use and medical issues.

2-IN-1 STORY: Boko Haram Frees 21 Kidnapped Chibok Girls - Nigerian Government; Oby Ezekwesili Reacts To The Release Of 21 Chibok Girls To The Nigerian Goverment

The spokesman for President Buhari, Garba Shehu, has confirmed the release of 21 Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram. 

In statement released, Shehu said: 

Senate Extends JAMB's UTME Validity Period To 3 Years

The Nigeria's Eighth Senate has passed the amendment to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s Act #JAMBBill SB. 245 into law.

GRAPHITTI NEWS: Words On Marble — Jibrin Okutepa SAN

Jibrin Okutepa SAN (@jibrinSAN)

“I am really bothered as to why we devoted arguments on the propriety or otherwise of the method used by DSS to expose corruption on the part of some judges of our superior courts.

Côte d'Ivoire Tackles Vexed Issue Of Nationality

Côte d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara presents to the parliament the draft of a new constitution, on October 5, 2016 in Abidjan ©Issouf Sanogo (AFP)

In Côte d'Ivoire, the National Assembly has adopted a controversial draft constitution by a landslide, changing the eligibility rules for candidates running for president.

AFP

21 Chibok Schoolgirls Freed By Boko Haram

Twenty one of the more than 200 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Islamist Boko Haram insurgents in April 2014 has been released to the Nigerian government, a government source told SaharaReporters.

Coke, Pepsi Fund Health Groups... But Fight Them Too: Study

The Coca-Cola Co and PepsiCo, from 2011 to 2015, sponsored 96 national health organizations battling public health problems, but at the same time lobbied against 29 public health bills intended to improve nutrition ©Eric Piermont (AFP)

Coca-Cola and Pepsi, the two major US soda giants, have given millions of dollars to health organizations while quietly fighting anti-obesity measures such as taxes on soft drinks, a new study shows.

PepsiCo and Coca-Cola gave more than US$5 million in 2009 to Save the Children, a year later the nonprofit withdrew its support of a tax for soft drinks ©Justin Sullivan (Getty/AFP)

UK 'Facing £18bn Divorce Bill For Brexit'

Theresa May refused to commit to giving MPs a vote on her Brexit strategy despite growing Tory calls for more clarity on the plan

Britain is facing a "divorce bill" of up to €20 billion (£18 billion) as the cost of leaving the European Union, it has been reported.

FAAN Sacks, Demotes Directors

Some 22 directors and general managers have been sacked and demoted by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).