Sambisa: PDP Lawmaker lauds Buhari, Military
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Mr Olusola Sokunle on Tuesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari and the military over the successful capture of Boko Haram enclave in Sambisa forest.
Baggage delay: NCAA fines Arik Air N6 million
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a N6million fine to Arik Air Limited for contravening the provisions of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs).
Man jailed for call to end male control over women in Saudi
A Saudi man has been jailed for one year for calling for an end to the Muslim kingdom’s guardianship system that gives men wide controls over women, local media said Tuesday.
Egypt passes press gag law
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will pick a chairman and members of a new media council under a law giving the body the power to fine or suspend publications and broadcasters and give or revoke licences for foreign media.
Gov. Shettima spends Boxing day with Chibok girls
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State spent the Boxing Day with the recently freed 21 Chibok girls.
IS ‘summarily executed’ 13 Iraqi civilians
Islamic State group fighters “summarily executed” 13 civilians after villagers rose up against them at the start of the Iraqi army’s offensive to retake Mosul, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.
