Monthly Archives: January 2016
Soldiers enlisted in war against Zika-spreading mosquito
Brazil is set to deploy the military to help battle mosquitoes spreading the Zika virus.
Soldiers will go from home to home handing out leaflets...
Danish legislators hold controversial refugee bond vote
Danish lawmakers are to vote today (Tuesday) on controversial legislation that would empower authorities to seize cash and valuables from asylum seekers to help...
Thailand debris “not from missing flight 370”
Investigators have determined that debris found last week in Thailand isn't part of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which disappeared nearly two years ago...
Uganda bans maid exports amid abuse claims
Uganda has imposed a ban on maids going to work in Saudi Arabia following complaints of mistreatment and poor living conditions until an environment...
Confusion surrounds forced polygamy edict
Social media throughout Africa is buzzing with the apparent news that Eritrea’s government has issued a memo COMPELLING the nation’s men to take at...
Ghana police snare wanted Burkinabe coup guard
A former member of the Burkina Faso presidential guard during the recent coup d’etat has been arrested in Ghana.
Police confirm that the man, whose...
Lets curb lassa fever now – Senator Tejuoso
By Olubunmi Omoogun - Chairman Senate Committee on health, Senator Olanrewaju Tejuoso representing Ogun Central senatorial district at Tuesday's plenary session expressed that if...
'Foreign Affairs Committee will influence Nigerian foreign policy', says Senator Monsurat Sunmonu
By Olubunmi Omoogun - The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs began its work plan with a clear statement and a pledge to enrich Nigeria's...
Senator Foster Ogola gives credit to INEC
Senator Foster Ogola (PDP) representing Bayelsa West Senatorial district Comprising Sagbama and Ekeremor Local governments said the election in Bayelsa State was relatively peaceful...
Right to Buy extends to Housing association tenants
Housing association tenants will now be able to take their first step to owning their own home under the government’s plans to extend the...
