Two churches were set ablaze by angry Muslim youths in Katsina state in protest over alleged blasphemous comments made by a teacher on Islam's Prophet Muhammad. Read more »
At least 1,500 people have been killed in an escalating armed conflict between Boko Haram insurgents and security forces in the north-east of Nigeria, reports Amnesty ... Read more »
Norwegian-based Kenyan songwriter, rapper and singer Stella Mwangi has released her new single Koolio. Read more »
The Benue government and an umbrella body of Fulani herdsmen have signed a peace accord in a bid to end the prolonged crisis. Read more »
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he has forgiven his former vice-president, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku as well as any other persons perceived to have offended him. Read more »
Zimbabwean media reports that the AU's Peace and Security Council has urged the bloc not to attend the summit, citing the EU's selection of African delegates. The EU denied ... Read more »
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria has banned 1968 double Olympic champion Lee Evans from coaching for four years for giving a minor performance-enhancing substances. Read more »
Legal luminaries across the country have paid their tributes to legendary lawyer and a senior advocate, Chief Godwin Olusegun Kolawole Ajayi who has died at the age of 82. Read more »
Commuters in most parts of the country have been stranded after public service vehicles were grounded over non-compliance with the new road safety regulations. Read more »
The government has postponed the payment of civil servants' salaries in what has been seen by the opposition as a "sign that Zanu-PF has failed to run the country and does not have ... Read more »
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