Ebola In OAU: Student tests negative

The authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU) Ile Ife, Osun State, has said that the female student of the institution who was suspected to have the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and moved to Lagos State, has tested negative to the virus. 

The Public Relations Officer of the OAU, Abiodun Olanrewaju, confirmed this in a telephone interview on Thursday. 

He said: “The preliminary result of the girl is out and she tested negative. Another test will be done tomorrow (Friday).” 

“The university will issue a statement on this later today,” Olanrewaju said.

South African Living With Ebola Arrested in Lagos Airport

According to Daily Post, a South African woman infected with the Ebola virus has been caught at the Lagos international airport today, flying in from the Air Morok flight.

The woman, whose name is Folswe Elizabeth Maria was said to have landed at the Lagos airport. She was however screened and the virus detected on her. She was from Casablanca in Morocco.

She was arrested immediately and taken into quarantine.

Super Eagles' Performance Against Bafana Bafana Was Better- Stephen Keshi

Super Eagles head coach Stephen Keshi has admitted that the national team has got a lot of work to do, but commended their brave performance against the South Africa national team after losing previous game against Congo in Calabar on Saturday.

Mugabe World's Poorest President - Grace Mugabe

Zimbabwe: President Robert Mugabe kissing his wife Grace

Contrary to western media claims that President Robert Mugabe is a billionaire, having creamed off the country's coffers over the 34 years he has led Zimbabwe, the 90-year-old is actually the world's poorest leader, his wife has said.

"Mugabe is the poorest president the world over," Grace Mugabe told traditional chiefs gathered to show their support for her political ambitions at the First Lady's multi-million dollar compound in Mazowe Tuesday.

No Place to Hide

Opeyemi Agbaje

Glenn Greenwald’s Book “No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA and the US Surveillance State” reads like a blockbuster movie! The subject was the US intelligence analyst who fled first to Hong Kong, and then Russia, revealing details of US electronic spying on citizens, foreigners, corporations and world leaders; the author, Greenwald was one of his “partners”, the Guardian journalist who published Snowden’s revelations.

Nigeria: Govt Set to Ban 'Ponmo'

Federal Government may have concluded plans to ban sale and widespread consumption of hides and skins (Pomo which is a delicacy to most Nigerians.

This indication emerged Tuesday when the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina called for competent regulations that would check the consumption and sale of the product.

Gambia passes bill imposing life sentences on gays

Gambia has passed a bill that imposes life sentences for 'aggravated homosexuality' in what is already one of the most homophobic countries in Africa.

Officials told AP on Monday that the bill was passed last month and gives life sentences to 'serial offenders,' people with HIV and those suspected of having sex with someone who is under 18, disabled or drugged.