North Korea test fires 'ultra-precision' rocket

Leader Kim Jong-un observes "successful" test on warship ahead of annual US-South Korea military exercises.

Kim Jong-un (L) reportedly called for the production of "more tactical guided weapons of high precision" [Reuters]

North Korea has test-fired a new "ultra-precision" rocket to be deployed across its navy in the latest evidence that Pyongyang is stepping up its development of missile technology.

UK court says spies' internet surveillance was unlawful

Landmark British court ruling says mass surveillance of UK residents gathered by NSA contravened EU human rights norms.

But the judges said that now, since details of the practices were known, they were within the law [AP]

UK spies had acted illegally when they collected data on British residents' online communications that was gathered by the US National Security Agency, a British court has ruled in a landmark judgment against Britain's security services.

Egypt claims killing dozens of fighters in Sinai

Sources say 47 members of Sinai Province, blamed for deadly raid on security forces in late January, dead in attacks.

Egyptian military air strikes have killed at least 27 fighters in Northern Sinai region in one of the biggest security operations in the region in months, security sources say.

I Will Win The Presidential Election By A Wide Margin - Buhari

 
The Presidential candidate of Nigeria’s main opposition party the All Progressives Congress (APC) Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on Friday February 6, told AFP he is expecting to win next week’s presidential election by a wide margin.

Gauguin painting breaks sale record at nearly $300m

 

The Gauguin painting has been on public display for decades

A painting of two Tahitian girls by the French artist Gauguin has been sold for $300m (£197m), making it the most expensive work of art ever sold.

Pres. Jonathan at RCCG camp today; pastor Adeboye prays for him

The president visited The Redeemed Christian Church of God camp today

Boko Haram Kill 10 Workers In Borno

Boko Haram insurgents killed at least 10 construction workers and seized 12 different road construction equipment pieces.
The Permanent Secretary and General Manager of Borno State Road Maintenance Agency, Mr. Mohammed Sanda, made this known February 6 during the visit of the new Commissioner for Works, Mr. Usman Zannah.