A former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, says the Nigerian Constitution and other electoral laws should be amended to make any presidential candidate who doesn’t have over 50% of total votes cast in an election unfit for office.

Niger’s Ministry of Defence has reported that at least 17 Niger soldiers have been killed in an attack by armed groups near the border with Mali.

All roads lead to Karaiskakis stadium, Piraeus in Greece where two reigning UEFA European Champions, Manchester City and Sevilla will meet in this year's Super Cup fixture to decide the top club side in Europe.

The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh flood alert to residents of some parts of the state, namely Eti-Osa, Ojo, Badagry, Ikeja and Ikoyi.

Emeka Rollas, the President, Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has said that the maiden edition of the Youth Educational Film Festival (YEFF) will showcase films for education, value re-orientation and youth empowerment.

Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, says the 10th national assembly has resolved to address issues surrounding multiple taxation in the country.