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Children displaced by Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria to return to school

Dec 01, 2015 Nigerian government recently pledged to reopen schools in the insurgent-hit northeast of the country by the end of this year. Boko Haram, which literally translates to “Western education is forbidden” in the local Hausa language, deliberately occupied or destroyed educational facilities. Alhaji Ahmed Satomi, a Nigerian government official said; “From their name ... Read More
 

China's national defense ministry explains military structural reform

Dec 01, 2015 The Chinese Ministry of National Defense recently held a press conference to explain its newly-unveiled military structural reform. Speaking at the press conference, Yang Yujun, Spokesperson for the National Defense Ministry said: “The new round of defense and military reform mainly aims to restructure the military administration system, optimize the structure and ... Read More
 

Britain's Cameron calls for European cooperation on security

Dec 01, 2015 British Prime Minister David Cameron recently called for greater European cooperation in the fight against terrorism. Cameron, who said this after a meeting with the Austrian Chancellor in Vienna, insisted that tackling the migrant crisis and terrorism can only be achieved through coordinated efforts. Speaking at a news briefing, Prime Minister Cameron ... Read More
 

Don Jazzy becomes the Future Africa Awards Ambassador

Nov 30, 2015 So, with The Future Africa Awards 2015 set to go down on December 6, this biggest youth event of Africa has unveiled top African celebs as its 10th anniversary ambassadors, which include Mavin Records’ boss Don Jazzy, French-Nigerian indie-pop singer Asa, Tanzanian mega star Diamond Platnumz, Nigerian beauty entrepreneur Tara Fela Durotoye ... Read More
 

EL Now Exclusive: Omoni Oboli talks ‘Fifty’

Nov 30, 2015 And ahead of the Nigeria premiere of Ebonylife Films movie Fifty, star actor Omoni Oboli chats exclusively with EL Now’s Cynthia Kamalu about her personal impression of the script and how the movie translated into the finished product. Fifty which follows the lives of 4 Nigerian women had its London premiere in ... Read More
 

Olamide loses dad

Nov 30, 2015 Our condolences to YBNL boss, Yoruba rapper Olamide who lost his father last week. Tthe “Shakiti Bobo” crooner who released his 5th album titled “Eyan Mayweather” last week took to his Instagram to mourn his late father on Thursday. Olamide posted a short message of prayer for him, asking the lord to ... Read More
 

New video alert! The Mavins – “Jantamanta”

Nov 30, 2015 Over now to new videos, check out the Mavins who are magicians in the video of their new track titled “Jantamanta”. From disappearing acts to levitations, the 7-man crew wowed their audience with their magic on the stage.
 

New video alert! Pasuma ft Qdot – “Olohun Ojee”

Nov 30, 2015 And renowned Fuji cum afro-pop singer Pasuma drops the video of his collabo with street hop act Qdot titled “Olohun Ojee. The track, off Pasuma’s latest album “My World” was directed by award-winning video director Clarence Peters.
 

Pope calls for ethnic, religious conciliation on historic African visit

Nov 30, 2015 Pope Francis recently kick started his historic tour to Africa by seeking to heal Christian-Muslim divisions in the continent. His visit, which will see him touch Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic, all of which have suffered the bite of Muslim-Christian strife. Speaking soon after his arrival in Kenya, Pope Francis ... Read More
 

Tunisia to focus on youth employment after bomb attack

Nov 30, 2015 Tunisian authorities recently announced new measures to improve security in the country following a suicide bomb incidence that left at least 12 dead. According to the office of the president, Tunisia will close its border with Libya for 15 days, hire 6,000 more recruits for security forces and protect itself against Tunisians ... Read More