‘Let this change be real’ – Okogie writes open letter to Buhari

Cardinal Anthony Okogie

The Emeritus Archbishop of Lagos, Cardinal Anthony Okogie, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari do something fast to address hunger across the country.

Sergio Aguero: Argentina and Man City striker out of qualifiers

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been ruled out of Argentina's World Cup 2018 qualifiers with a calf injury.

The Argentina Football Association confirmed the 28-year-old picked up the injury during City's 3-1 Premier League win over West Ham on Sunday.

No timescale has been given for his return, with Aguero potentially facing FA charges for elbowing Hammers defender Winston Reid.

Argentina play Uruguay on Friday, before facing Venezuela on 7 September.

Lionel Messi has also been training with Argentina after reversing his retirement decision, which was made at the start of August.

Argentina are currently third in the qualifying table after winning three of their six games.

Mark Zuckerberg and wife meets Pope Francis in Rome

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife visit Pope

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, met with Pope Francis at theVatican on Monday.

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.