Deadly blast rips through Nigeria bus

Explosion kills at least 10 people on outskirts of Potiskum city, in the country's northeast.

A blast has ripped through a bus in northeast Nigeria, killing at least 10 people, a hospital source told the Reuters news agency.

UN climate panel chief steps down amid sex claims

Vice-Chair Ismail El Gizouli has been appointed as acting IPCC head following Rajendra K Pachauri's resignation.

Pachauri faces accusations of sexually harassing a 29-year-old colleague

The head of the United Nation's climate science panel, Rajendra K Pachauri, has stepped down, amid claims that he sexually harassed a subordinate, reports AFP news agency.
In its press release on Tuesday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change stated it has agreed to designate vice-chair Ismail El Gizouli as acting IPCC chair.

Nigerian Activist Keeps Up A Vocal Protest Against BH

A Nigerian woman who has campaigned against the Boko Haram sect was awarded a Japanese peace prize worth $170,000 (about N34million).

Esther Ibanga

According to Vanguard, Esther Ibanga, who is a pastor and activist in Nigeria, has kept up a vocal protest against mass kidnappings by Boko Haram extremists.
The Niwano Peace Foundation said that it had awarded her its $170,000 annual prize because of the way she has tirelessly pressured central and local governing officials in her efforts to fight back against extremists.

Chinese Website That Allows Women Order For Companions

Finding a boyfriend to take home for the holidays can be stressful, particularly around New Year in China when unmarried women face an inquisition about their single status from family members.
So single Chinese women have found a novel way to prevent marriage pressure by renting fake boyfriends to put on an act for their parents.

According to Daily Mail, Taobao is China’s largest online marketplace, is the place to find a temporary boyfriend as men advertise companionship starting from 1,000 yuan (£103) to 10,000 yuan (£103,300) a day.

They also charge extra for romantic activities such as hand holding, going to the cinema together, cuddles, or joint Internet surfing.

An advert for Greater China Royal Sovereign boyfriend rental centre on Taobao offers a selection of men including American boyfriend, Canadian boyfriend and domineering boyfriend Jiangsu.

One potential boyfriend had a clear list of his prices, including 800 yuan (£82) for trips to other cities to visit family and 150 yuan (£15) an hour to act as a shopping escort.

What 3 Pregnant Abuja Women Did Yesterday

Three Abuja-based ladies who are friends have done something totally surprising when they noticed they are pregnant at same time.

The three friends who obviously are fond of each other and are ready to make headlines shut down Abuja yesterday when they decided to do the unheard. The three friends decided to have a triple baby shower!
It has been a common occurrence to see women celebrate their pregnancy and the new baby that is about to come. However, these three woman did the unexpected by having a big, three-in-one baby shower. It was a superb get together which dazzled lots of Nigerians with the triple dose of cuteness!
The three-in-one baby shower which is still trending on Instagram got Abuja ‘turnt up’ yesterday when the new mums to be identified as Mrs I, Olorunfemi Kus and LilMissHera decided to have a triple baby shower. Their beautiful friends all showed up to bless the day and here are some beautiful photos from the splendid event below:

APC VP candidate Osinbajo visits Assemblies of God GS

APC VP candidate, Prof Osinbajo led other party members to a courtesy visit to the General Overseer of the Assemblies of God Church, Professor Paul Emeka in Enugu yesterday.

ISIS fanatics kidnap 90 people from Christian villages in Syria

According to a breaking news report this morning, ISIS militants have kidnapped about 90 people from Christian villages in Syria after they seized two Assyrian villages from Kurdish forces in the northeast province of Hassakeh.