UN condemns murder of over 30 Ethiopian Christians
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday condemned the murder in Libya of over 30 Ethiopian Christians by an affiliate of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh). The council made the condemnation in a statement issued by the UN Information Centre (UNIC), which was made available to newsmen in Lagos.
Jonathan sacks IGP Suleiman Abba, appoints DIG Solomon Arase
President Jonathan has sacked the Inspector General of Police Suleiman Abba. He has also appointed DIG Solomon Arase as Acting IGP with immediate effect, according to a tweet by Dr. Reuben Abati, the spokesperson of the president
Benzema adds to Madrid injury woes
Karim Benzema looks set to join Luka Modric and Gareth Bale on the sidelines for Real Madrid’s decisive Champions League quarter-final, second leg clash with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday with a knee problem.
Turkey rescues 30 Syrian migrants from sinking boat
Turkey’s coastguard rescued 30 Syrians from a boat heading towards Greece after their vessel began to take on water in the Aegean Sea, state media said Tuesday. The rescue operation came amid a surge in the numbers of migrants seeking to reach Europe, following the Mediterranean’s worst migrant disaster in which as many as 800 people drowned off Libya.
S.Africa to deploy army to quell xenophobic attacks — minister
South African soldiers will be deployed in some areas of Johannesburg to quell anti-immigrant violence that has killed at least seven people in several weeks of unrest, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said Tuesday.
Prince William goes on leave ahead of birth
Britain’s Prince William has gone on leave from his job as an air ambulance pilot after completing his training early, royal officials said Tuesday, days before the expected birth of his second child.
