Egypt journalists' union head gets two-year jail term

The head of the journalists' union in Egypt and his two colleagues have been sentenced to two years in prison for "harbouring fugitives".

Pope Francis names 17 new cardinals of Roman Catholic Church

Pope Francis has named 17 new cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church from around the world, many of whom will help choose his successor.

FG to build 3 more VVF hospitals for poor, vulnerable says Minister

Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, says Federal Government is planning to build three more Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) hospitals in the country to make treatment accessible to the poor and vulnerable.

Church in northern Iraq reopened after 2 years under IS control

The Mar Korkeis Church in the town of Bashiqa, some 15 km (10 miles) north of Mosul, in Iraq, was reopened on Sunday after two years under the control of Islamic State (IS).

Women AFCON: Falcons thrash Mali 6-0

Super Falcons on Sunday began the Women’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) on a winning note, as they beat Mali 6-0 in their first Group B game in Cameroon.

UNESCO advocates safer environment for media practitioners

UNESCO Deputy Director-General,Getachew Engida,  has advocated for a safer environment for media practitioners to ply their trade.

31m children immunised against polio in northern Nigeria

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, says more than 31 million children have been immunised as part of Federal Government’s efforts t