Two herdsmen killed in Delta
UGHELLI—TWO Fulani herdsmen were Sunday, killed in Egbo-Uwheru, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, by unknown gunmen.
How to avoid lead poisoning – experts
Deaths arising from lead poisoning have continued to pose a great challenge to health experts following recent UN reports that more than 400 children in Zamfara died from complications arising from lead poisoning.
Fire guts INEC headquarters
Fire razed a section of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC’s headquarters in Abuja, Monday, causing pandemonium around the Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory, as staff of the commission ran to different directions for safety.
Egypt army foils attack on Coptic church
The Egyptian army foiled a bid early Monday to attack a Coptic church in the Rafah border town with Gaza as the minority Christian community began celebrating its Christmas, MENA news agency reported.
Obama to nominate John Brennan as CIA director
US President Barack Obama will on Monday nominate White House counterterrorism adviser John Brennan as CIA director, an administration official said.
Ghana’s Mahama sworn in as president
Ghana’s John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as president on Monday at a ceremony attended by thousands in the capital but boycotted by the opposition, which has challenged the election results.
