North Korea on Saturday showed off what it said were long-range ballistic missiles carrying miniaturised nuclear warheads, its latest claim to the sophisticated technology which state television said could destroy enemies in a “sea of fire”.

The CBN on Saturday said that it would provide assistance to farmers in Kebbi affected by the recent flooding in the state, to enable them engage in dry season farming.

Syrian government forces captured a village from rebels in the central province of Hama on Saturday as they pushed a ground operation backed by Russian air support.

Nine people, including children, have died in a fire at a site in Dublin housing members of the traveller community, police said Saturday.

The Nigerian Union of Tailors in Nasarawa State has said that its members have resolved to offer free training to youths to reduce unemployment and youth restiveness.