Nigeria loses N4trn to illegal mining – Senate
The Senate on Thursday said the country was losing about N4 trillion to illegal mining activities annually and ordered investigation into the development.
Horrific crash claims 32 lives in S. Africa
A collision between a bus and a car killed 32 people in Osizweni, KwaZulu-Natal Province on Thursday, authorities said.
According to the initial report from the scene, 32 people have died and four others were injured.
UN to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram
The United Nations has offered to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity in the fight against terrorism, saying since the menace has greatly assumed an international dimension, there is need for a concerted effort to stamp it out.
Kogi poll : INEC distributes sensitive materials
The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) has distributed sensitive materials that would be used in Saturday’s governorship election in Kogi State.
Bad cop? Police launches CRU to clean up image
The Nigerian Police Force, widely seen as corrupt and inefficient, has launched a scheme to improve its negative image to address public complaints against bad cops, its spokesman said on Thursday.
Mastermind of Paris attacks killed in raid
Mastermind of Paris attacks identified among raid dead
