Yemen crisis: Houthi rebels clash with army in Sanaa

Houthi fighters took up positions on streets near the presidential palace on Monday

Fierce fighting between troops and Shia Houthi rebels has erupted in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, with the presidential palace and PM's convoy attacked.

Boko Haram crisis: Group of Cameroon captives freed

 

The Nigerian army has been criticised for failing to stem Boko Haram attacks

Continue reading the main story

At least 20 of up to 80 people taken hostage by Boko Haram militants in Cameroon at the weekend are reported to be free.

Cameroon's defence ministry said the hostages were freed "as defence forces pursued the attackers who were heading back to Nigeria".

Human Rights Group Wants Petrol Price Cut To N65

Committee for Democracy and Rights of the People (CDRP) has questioned the motive behind the federal government reduction of the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N97 to N87.
PM News Reports


A human rights organisation in Nigeria said the decision was not in the interest of the Nigerian masses and therefore “parochial and politically motivated”.

Buhari Must Jog To Prove Health Status – PDP

The controversy surrounding the alleged ill health of APC presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari has triggered a new twist just after the APC presidential candidate confirmed that he is a fit and ready to contest in the 2015 presidential elections.
This time, the new development to the reports reveals that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have demanded that General Buahari jog round a stadium to prove that he’s indeed very fit for the elections.
Director of Media and Publicity of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, Femi Fani-Kayode, at a press conference in Abuja yesterday said the secrecy surrounding the health status of Buhari is a major concern to the ruling party and as such the opposition candidate must prove to Nigerians he’s healthy and capable of being the president of the country.

Femi Fani-Kayode

See the Controversial Frontpage Presidential Election Ad Everyone is Talking About

This frontpage ad on the cover of Punch Newspaper today has got everyone talking.
The ad which was sponsored by Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose encourages

Ghana seeks win over Senegal

Ghana will be looking to continue the impressive record against Senegal when the two come face to face on Monday in Group C opener. Both teams have met three times in previous tournaments and Ghana have two wins and a draw.

Why PDP must win in Lagos –Agbaje

Governorship can­didate of the Peo­ples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Mr. Jimi Agba­je, has said his party will take over Lagos State from the ruling All Progressives Con­gress (APC), because, “APC government has not achieved the basic ingredients re­quired for a mega city.”
Agbaje, who stated this at a media interactive session in Lagos yesterday, alleged that, “Lagos has collected up to N4 trillion over the years,” but what the government had achieved was not enough for the money collected.