Global Ebola conference seeks end to W.Africa outbreak
Leaders of Ebola-hit countries in west Africa will attend an international conference in Brussels Tuesday to mobilise a final push to end the outbreak and ensure the delivery of nearly...
A girl is far more responsible for rape than a boy – Rapist
One of the men convicted of the gang-rape and murder of an Indian student that shocked the world has said he blames the victim for “roaming around at night”. The...
IS says US suicide bomber carried out Iraq attack
The Islamic State group said Tuesday a US citizen carried out a suicide attack against Iraqi forces involved in an operation to retake the jihadist-held city of Tikrit. “The brother...
African leaders urge ‘Marshall Plan’ for Ebola recovery
The leaders of the west African countries worst hit by Ebola called for more aid to eradiate the disease and rebuild their shattered economies at an international conference in Brussels...
Jonathan would win over 90% of votes cast – Akpabio
Rising from an over four hour meeting between the president as well as governors and candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party at the Presidential Villa in Abuja Monday Night, the...
Don’t remove Jega, Civil societies tell Jonathan
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (Situation Room) is worried about statements made by politicians and supporters of candidates vying for election calling for the removal of Prof. Attahiru Jega,...
Modest coffee consumption good for the heart
People who drink three to five cups of coffee a day may have a lower risk of clogged arteries that can cause serious heart problems, a study said Tuesday. The...
Between Jonathan and Buhari (2)
MY presidential ambition is not worth the blood of any Nigerian.”So said President Goodluck Jonathan before the 2011 presidential ballot. To this day, he has continued to reiterate his pacifist...
Saudi beheads rapist, murderers
Saudi Arabia beheaded Tuesday a rapist and two murderers, bringing to 38 the number of death sentences carried out in the kingdom this year. Saudi Mohammed bin Ali bin Mohammed...
Bovi Ugboma – On the Bankability of comedy
The native of Isoko in Delta state took on the entertainment industry when he starred in a sitcom: “Extended Family” which he wrote, produced, and packaged in 2007. Since then,...