Fear, anger as Nigerians prepare for harsher times in 2015

Amid the dwindling price of crude oil and the attendant austere measures proposed by the federal government, Nige­rians have continued to express fear over the possibility of more difficult times in the new year.

Fire spreads at Libyan oil terminal

Volunteer fighters struggle to stave off flames after rocket attack by Fajr Libya consumes increasing number of tankers.

The national fire department has refused to assist, prompting volunteer firefighters to come forward [Reuters]

Two full oil tanks have caught fire at one of Libya's main oil terminals after a rocket attack, officials said as the UN denounced attacks on oil installations.

Syria 'ready' for peace talks with opposition

Foreign Ministry says Syria is ready to meet the opposition in Moscow talks due to be held in late January.

An estimated 200,000 people have been killed in Syria during the war [Getty Images]

Syria is ready to meet the country's opposition in Moscow in an effort to find a way out of the nearly four-year civil war, a government official has said.

Liberia senate race: Landslide win for George Weah

 

Mr Weah comfortably beat off a challenge from Robert Sirleaf, the son of President Sirleaf

The former football star George Weah has won a landslide victory in Liberia's senate elections, in polls disrupted by the Ebola outbreak.

Pope gunman Mehmet Ali Agca visits John Paul II's grave

The would-be assassin tipped off Italian media ahead of his visit to John Paul II's tomb on Saturday

The Turkish man who shot and injured former Pope John Paul II in 1981 has laid flowers on the late pontiff's tomb in the Vatican.

France Alps: Snow strands motorists in Savoy

Cars stuck near Les Saisies ski resort in Savoy

Snow and ice in the French Alps have stranded 15,000 vehicles, snarling up holiday traffic to and from ski resorts, French media report.

Work Hard, Play Hard! Olamide buys Two Luxe Cars for Christmas

Rapper Olamide is driving into 2015 with style.
King Baddo as he is often referred to by fans, bought himself two luxe cars for his hard work in 2014. They are a black Range Rover and a Mercedes Benz G-Class.