Lagos partners firm for e-waste management
Piqued by the increasing danger of electronic waste, Lagos State government has signed a Letter of Intent with a company from the Netherlands for the establishment of a smelter plant in the
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Sri Lanka, Pakistan sign nuclear agreement
Sri Lanka and Pakistan signed six agreements including one on atomic energy Monday, the two countries' leaders said, as the strategically important island looks to build its first nuclear plant.
Seven killed in Boko Haram attack in Chad
Seven civilians were killed in an attack in Chad blamed on Nigerian Boko Haram rebels, officials said Monday. The Islamist militants ambushed people on their way to a market in Tchoukou Telia
Indonesian court rejects death row Australians’ appeal
An Indonesian court Monday dismissed an appeal by two Australian drug smugglers facing imminent execution, and the country's legal chief said the pair have now exhausted all legal attempts to avoid the
Syria rebels exchange women, children for commander: monitor
Islamist fighters in northern Syria released two dozen women and children late on Sunday in exchange for a rebel commander held by pro-regime forces, a monitoring group said.
Saudi seeks Pakistani planes, ships, troops for Yemen: minister
Saudi Arabia has asked Pakistan to contribute aircraft, ships and ground troops to its coalition fighting rebels in Yemen, the Pakistani defence minister said Monday.
Bangladesh Islamist loses final appeal against hanging
A Bangladeshi Islamist leader lost his final appeal Monday against a death sentence for overseeing a massacre during the 1971 independence war, sparking protests by his supporters that left one dead.
Red Cross aid plane to Yemen held back by ‘logistics problems’
The Red Cross said Monday that an aid plane is ready to leave for Yemen but its departure has been held back by logistics problems inside the war-torn country.
Buhari lauds Emir of Borgu’s forgiving spirit
The President-Elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday commended the forgiving spirit of the Emir of Borgu in Borno, Dr Halliru Dantoro, and others, who were detained under his military rule.
Elections 2015: Kwankwaso applauds President Jonathan’s magnanimity in defeat
Gov. Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano, has applauded President Goodluck Jonathan for his magnanimity by conceding defeat to Gen. Muhammadu Buhari in the March 28 Presidential Election.
Lagos APC, PDP intensify drive for non-indigenes’ votes
While the APC is emphasising the need for continuity, based on what it terms the 16 years of achievements by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Babatunde Fashola administrations, the PDP is