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Zero Ebola cases possible before end of 2015 – WHO

Sep 22, 2015 The World Health Organization recently hinted at a possibility of zero cases of Ebola by the end of 2015. This was made know by the organization’s Assistant Director General, Bruce Aylward. However, the body still acknowledges the risk of reappearances in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, especially during the rainy season. “Our ... Read More
 

Aid agencies push drive to tackle malnutrition in South Sudan

Sep 22, 2015 Two United Nations agencies have intensified their efforts to prevent new cases of malnutrition in South Sudan. Food shortage has deepened in the country following months of fighting which has killed and displaced many. Although the warring factions have recently embraced peace, the ripple effects of the prolonged conflict will take much ... Read More
 

Final push on Japan security bills gets underway

Sep 22, 2015 The Japanese government recently began a final push to enact a contentious defense legislation that will allow its troops to fight overseas for the first time since World War Two. According to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the policy will mark the biggest change in defense policy, since the creation of Japan’s post-war ... Read More
 

Prince William attends charity ball, calls for protection of endangered wildlife

Sep 22, 2015 Britain’s Prince William recently attended the 25th Anniversary Ball in honor of Tusk Trust for their impact in wildlife conservation in Africa. Speaking at the event, Prince William, who is the organization’s royal patron, called for the protection of endangered animals to avoid extinction. “The need to protect wildlife in Africa is ... Read More
 

FIFA says secretary general Jerome Valcke released from his duties immediately

Sep 22, 2015 The World soccer governing body recently put its Secretary General Jerome Valcke on leave following allegation that suggests he was involved in an improper deal to resell 2014 World Cup tickets for a lucrative profit. FIFA, which is still circumnavigating corruption investigations by Swiss and U.S. authorities, released a statement saying that ... Read More
 

Prince Harry, Cameron attend Rugby World Cup launch party in London

Sep 22, 2015 On the eve of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, England hosted a welcome party for the tournament. The event was attended by Britain’s Prince Harry as well as the British Prime Minister David Cameron and rugby legend and president of Rugby Football Union, Jason Leonard. Speaking at the event, Prince Harry said: ... Read More
 

Lupita Nyong’O covers Vogue Magazine for the second time

Sep 22, 2015 Let’s kick off with Kenyan-American Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o who has made it to the cover of prestigious Vogue magazine for the second time, in the October edition. Here, Lupita samples the fall couture collections while she speaks about her life in the limelight, her family as well as her four new ... Read More
 

Kunle Afolayan completes the production of 5th movie titled “THE CEO”

Sep 22, 2015 And it’s a wrap with the shoot of Kunle Afolayan’s forthcoming fifth movie titled “THE CEO”, which had been going on in the few weeks. The movie, staring Grammy award winner Angelique Kidjo, Hollywood actor Jimmy Jean Lewis, Moroccan actress Fatym Layachi, Ivorian actress Aurelie, Nollywood actor Wale Ojo, South African actor ... Read More