Brig. Gen. Chris Olukolade the 120 militants who were arrested were now being interrogated. They now bring the number of Islamists arrested since last week to more than 200.
An unexpectedly large crowd overwhelmed police in Ghana on Sunday when thousands showed up at TB Joshua's church, creating a stampede that killed four people.
Two Nigerians responsible for the production of baby teething medication My Pikin have been sentenced to seven years in prison after at least 80 children died.
Nigeria's army fights back against militant Islamists in the restive northeast, the IRS mess continues, and a new study that will make you think twice before you go jump in the pool.
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