Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Protesters Demand Saraki’s Resignation As They Besiege National Assembly


On Tuesday, a group under the aegis of the Opened Society and Good Governance Initiative stormed the National Assembly calling for the immediate resignation of the embattled Senate President Bukola Saraki to allow him to face his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) saying he is unfit to preside over the Nigerian Senate.

Nigerian Newspaper Review For Wednesday 24/02/2016

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APGA to Okorocha: Apologise for botched re-run polls

There’s threat to peace in my community— Abia monarch

Soldiers arrest DPO, others for allegedly molesting Army Captain

N-Delta Affairs Ministry urged to implement Niger Delta master plan

Phil Collins to re-marry Orianne Cevey

Phil Collins, Orianne Cevey and their son Nicholas
Phil Collins is to re-marry his third wife Orianne Cevey. 
The 65-year-old musician confirmed last month he has reconciled with the 43-year-old jewellery designer - who he famously paid £25 million to six years ago in a record-breaking divorce battle - and the couple are "determined" to tie the knot again. 

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Is your phone destroying your sperm?

Not so smart phone … new research has found a link between mobile phones and fertiltiy
New research has found a tenuous link between mobile phones and reduced fertility. 


Maybe it’s guilt about overusing them, maybe it’s the shadow of cigarettes, maybe it’s just technophobia. Whatever it is, it seems like we won’t be happy until it’s proven that we’re being slowly exterminated by our phones.

Kanye West Pictures: Photoshoppers Pull No Punches After Sleeping Kanye Hits The Internet

Kanye West has been a busy guy recently. He’s had a very public argument on Twitter with fellow rapper Wiz Khalifa, launched a new album, battled SNL and even claimed he’s a lot more influential than Stanley Kubrick.

Senate Committee Deplores Untidy State of FCT, Gives Councils 21 Days for Clean-up

The Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) yesterday gave the area councils a 21-day ultimatum to clean up the nooks and crannies of the territory including markets and motor parks or face sanctions.

British Ebola Survivor Nurse Hospitalised For Third Time

Pauline-Cafferkey
A British nurse who was twice successfully treated after contracting Ebola in Sierra Leone in 2014 was on Tuesday admitted to hospital for a third time “for further investigations,” the health service said.

Relieved Van Gaal Ready For Euro Redemption

Van Gaal    Photo: BBC.co.uk
Louis van Gaal insists Manchester United still have “a lot of chances” for success this season as they prepare to face FC Midtjylland in a make-or-break Europa League tie.

FIFA Election: Prince Ali Seeks FIFA Vote Suspension

Prince Ali
FIFA presidential contender Prince Ali bin al Hussein has called on the international sport tribunal to suspend Friday’s FIFA presidential election because of the voting arrangements, his lawyers said.

Burundi President Agrees To Hold Talks To End Crisis

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza (L) stands next to UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon (R) during a press conference on February 23, 2016 in Bujumbura. Five African leaders are to visit Burundi this week to push for progress in stalled efforts to end the country's 10-month-old crisis that has left more than 400 dead, the South African government said on February 23, 2016. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was due to hold talks with President Pierre Nkurunziza in Burundi after meeting with political parties and civil society representatives. / AFP / STRINGER
President Pierre Nkurunziza and opposition politicians have agreed to hold talks to end a 10-month-old crisis, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Tuesday.