ISIL claims responsibility for Aden's suicide bombing

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a local militia compound in the southern city of Aden. Yemeni officials say at least 65 people have been killed and dozens wounded.

Lou: China contributes to world economic growth

Full coverage: G20 Hangzhou Summit

Chinese Finance Minister Lou Jiwei says China has made great contributions to world economic growth. He was responding to doubts over China's economic New Normal. 

Wheelchair-confined son of Gbenga Daniel opens foundation for physically challenged

‘Debola Daniel, son of Gbenga Daniel and chairman of Kresta Laurel Limited, has begun a foundation to press for equity and fairness for physically challenged individuals in Nigeria.

Herdsmen killings have come to stay

Herdman

It is not a question of whether there will be another mass murder by herdsmen, it is actually a question of when and where the next killings could be. Climate-induced migration to the south – as a result of drought, food shortage and unusual weather in the north – of herdsmen will keep provoking social tensions.

Governor Bello reveals who beat him after Friday prayers

Governor, Yahaya Bello

The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has denied reports that he was stoned during a Jumaat prayer in Lokoja, the state capital on Friday.

Why workaholism is the real big cost to business

Absenteeism is often highlighted as one of the biggest threats to the growth of UK businesses. A new survey by recruitment specialists Catapult this year revealed that absenteeism is costing the British economy £100bn per year, with businesses losing approximately 6.9 days a year per employee.

Richard Branson Face To Face With Death

Richard Branson

 A couple of nights ago I went cycling on Virgin Gorda with Holly and Sam as part of my training for the Virgin Strive Challenge. I was heading down a hill towards Leverick Bay when it suddenly got really dark and I managed to hit a ‘sleeping policeman’ hump in the road head on. The next thing I knew, I was being hurled over the handlebars and my life was literally flashing before my eyes.