The presidency has confirmed the suspension of the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman. The suspension according to a statement on Thursday evening by presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari. He added that the suspension of Usman is based on the recommendation of the Ministry of Transportation under Rotimi Amaechi on the need to investigate the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority. The President, therefore, directed Usman to step aside from her role pending the outcome of the investigations by the panel set up while Mr Mohammed Koko will be in acting capacity as the NPA boss.

Steve Harwell, the good-natured co-founder and the original lead singer of Smash Mouth — the late ‘90s California-based band renowned for ska-tinged hits such as “Walkin’ on the Sun” and the perennial anthem “All Star” — Harwell died at his home in Boise, Idaho, on Monday.

Getting sick abroad can be terrifying. You’re not sure where to go, what the culture is surrounding doctors and health, or how to express yourself properly. That’s exactly why we’re writing this article about going to the doctor in basic German (zum Arzt gehen – to go to the doctor). This way, you won’t have to fear visiting your favourite German-speaking countries and getting a bellyache!  Let’s take a look at our list.

Peter Kipkorir says he has never met his father but was once told that he died in 2007The 27-year-old third born in a family of four said he is the breadwinner of the four siblings Kipkorir's mom passed on in 2005 after a short illnessA 27-year-old man has opened up about his struggles to belong in a family and now wants to be adopted. Peter Kipkorir said growing up, he only knew his mother and grandmother and has never met his father.

The Muhammadu Buhari-led administration has reacted to the ruling of the Court of Appeal concerning the trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Naija News reports that the Appeal Court had on Thursday upheld the appeal of the pro-Biafra activist and struck out charges levelled against him by the Federal Government. Reacting in a statement signed by his Media Aide, Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, stated that the court only discharged Kanu and did not acquit him.