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Why Is Nigeria’s President Buhari Still In London?

As Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was beginning his latest visit to London more than a month ago, a new series of...

International

Beyonce & Drake Win International Solo Artist At the 2017 BRIT Awards

The 2017 Brit Awards took place at The O2 Arena in London, England on February 22nd, 2017. Little Mix and Rihanna took...

International

Buhari’s 1-Month Stay In London Has Given A New Meaning To the Word HEALTHY

The Nigerian government is either confused about its meaning or has decided to redefine it. The Nigerian government may...

Entertainment

Ohemaa Jacky Makes Peace With Brother Sammy

No matter what people thought about the saga between Ohemaa Jacky and Brother Sammy in the media, the matter has been...

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Bangladesh ‘stopped’ Editor From Flying Abroad

A prominent Bangladeshi magazine editor on bail for charges of plotting to kill the prime minister's son said Thursday...

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Katy Perry Skeletons Resemble Trump, May At Brit Awards

A performance by Katy Perry at the Brit Awards on Wednesday saw skeletons wearing outfits matching those of US...

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Uganda Gold Refinery Raises Alarm Over Conflict Minerals

The inauguration of Uganda's first gold refinery sparked concern Wednesday over the possibility of dirty minerals from...

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Kabul To Set Penalties For Subculture of Boy Sex Slaves

Afghanistan is finally set to outlaw the sick 'bacha bazi' practice that sees young boys dressed up as women and...

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Myanmar Makes Record Seizures of Illegal Timber

Myanmar seized a record amount of illegal timber this financial year as part of a government clampdown to protect the...

International

South African Private Equity Firm Acquires Kenyan Unit of Aon

A South African private equity firm has acquired the Kenyan unit of global insurance broker Aon for an undisclosed...

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The Afghan Practice of Child Sex Slavery

Afghanistan is set to criminalise the practice of "bacha bazi" -- the sexual exploitation of boys -- with a slew of...

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Asian Designers Go Big At Milan Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week kicks off Wednesday with luxury giants from Versace to Prada sharing the stage with hot...

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Burkinabe Architect Kere Honoured With UK Pavilion Project

Burkina Faso's Diebedo Francis Kere will be the first African architect to design a temporary pavilion in London's Hyde...

Sports

The Complexity of Kevin-Prince Boateng

A man of many complexities and a remarkable talent on the football pitch, Kevin-Prince Boateng is, for the most part, a...

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Nigeria’s Buhari To Stay In London For ‘further Rest’

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari needs "further rest" so will extend his month-long medical stay in London, but...

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Japanese Tourists Flock To Brighton Home of 2015 World Cup Glory

Brighton's Amex Stadium where Japan caused the greatest upset in World Cup history with a 34-32 win over two-time world...

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France’s Hollande Criticises Britain Over Child Refugees

French President Francois Hollande called Tuesday on Britain to "accept its responsibility" to take in stranded...

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HSBC Sees Full Year Profit Plunge 62% To $7.1bn

HSBC has reported a 62% fall in annual pre-tax profit for 2016. The $7.1bn (£5.7bn) figure compares with $18.9bn a...

International

HSBC Shares Down As Annual Profit Falls 62%

Shares in HSBC have fallen after the bank saw a sharper-than-expected drop in annual profits for 2016. The $7.1bn...