3 die in theater collapse

In Argentina Three people were killed and two injured when a near century-old theater building in Argentina collapsed while...

Jury tells Samsung to pay big for copying iPhone design

South Korean technology giant Samsung has been ordered to pay Apple $533 million for copying iPhone design features in...

Tanzanian varsity develops app to track disease outbreaks

In Summary AfyaData analyses data collected from the field and submits it to the central server via internet connection.. The...

How Reps laid to rest bill seeking to override Buhari's veto

Peace Corps Here's the full gist of how Reps members dashed the only hope of reviving Peace Corps bill. Attempt...

UN gives $2m to stem Nigeria cholera outbreak

The UN has allocated $2m (£1.5m) to help tackle a cholera outbreak in the north-east of Nigeria. At least 50 people have...

Why Africa’s volcanic soil swells legs

Podoconiosis is a painful condition that affects more than four million people across tropical Africa. The characteristic...

Algerian blogger jailed for 10 years for spying

An Algerian court has sentenced blogger Merzoug Touati to 10 years in prison for sharing sensitive information with a foreign...

NDLEA to curb drug abuse through “special raids

In FCT He explained that the SRS as the name implies involves surprise raids on the traffickers’ black spots and hideouts...

Lagos Muslim pilgrims board begins payment for BTA

2018 Hajj The state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef, announced this on Friday in Lagos at a meeting...

Presidential aspirant wants a woman as his deputy for 2019 election

Fela Durotoye He said he wants a running mate who is also capable enough to fill the president's shoes. Presidential...

Soldiers who rape girls in IDP camps should be severely punished

Pulse Opinion An Amnesty International report on how Nigerian soldiers rape women in IDP camps, should be fully investigated...

Police arrest navy officer, 11 others for armed robbery

In Oyo The officer is alleged to have helped the criminal gang transport stolen vehicles. The Special Anti-Robbery...

Nigeria's reservation on free trade deal

Almost 50 African nations signed the African Continental Free Trade Agreement in March but Nigeria's President Muhammadu...

Zambia frees prisoners to mark Africa Day

Zambia’s President Edgar Lungu has pardoned 464 prisoners to mark Africa Day, which is being celebrated across the continent...

Sadio Mane sends 300 Liverpool shirts to hometown

Sadio Mane has given 300 Liverpool shirts to locals in his hometown in Senegal, so they can wear them during the Champions...

Zambia launches national cleaning day

The Zambian government has introduced a national cleaning day to be held once a month. The exercise is part of the “Keep...

SA police investigate Bitcoin scam

Police in South Africa are investigating a scam in which investors lost 1bn rand ($80m, £60m) after investing in the...

Moghalu Aspirant says he's Nigeria's next president He said he'll be sworn in as president after next year's election...

President to receive 2018 budget Friday

President to receive 2018 budget Friday, says Saraki Saraki made this known to State House correspondents after the breaking...

Pull over in case of fatigue’, FRSC tells drivers

Ramadan The FRSC official said taking few minute rest as a safety measure, should be adhered to by drivers as it would...

Governor wants more Judges, Customary Court of Appeal in Ekiti

Ayodele FayoseGovernor wants more Judges, Customary Court of Appeal in EkitiThe Governor made the appeal during the official...

DR Congo boat sinks 'killing 50 passengers'

About 50 people have died in a river boat accident in the north-west of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a local official...

A Lagos female boxer with Olympic dreams

A group of young female boxers from a poor part of Lagos are hoping to win gold for Nigeria at the 2020 Olympics. The teenagers...

Seven killed in Libya bomb near hotel

A car bomb exploded in the centre of the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi killing at least seven people and injuring dozens...

Niger Delta residents retain right to sue Shell

A British High Court judge ruled on Thursday that a Nigerian fishing community would maintain the right to take legal...

South Africa to launch first optical telescope

South Africa is launching its first automated optical telescope on Friday in the province of Northern Cape, the headquarters...

Snake-bites listed as global health priority

The World Health Organization (WHO) has passed a resolution recognising snake bites as a global health priority. WHO says...

Wise words

African proverb of the day: Every man is a prince in his own bed." A Chewa proverb sent by Joseph Amazuwa Chirwa in Lilongwe,...

Fake Lagos State Task Force officer arrested for taking bribe

An impersonator has been arrested for extorting N3,000 from motorist along Ikorodu Road. The Lagos State Environment...

Participate in the competition and stand a chance to win a performance with Davido

Are you a singer, dancer, comedian, magician or do you possess any other special talent that must be seen? Then, Infinix...