Royal Dutch Shell says to axe further 2,200 jobs
London (AFP) – Energy giant Royal Dutch Shell on Wednesday said it was cutting at least another 2,200 jobs owing to low oil prices and following its takeover of smaller rival BG Group. “Shell staff 25
May 2016
One freed Chibok girl still cause for shame, not celebration
The fact that one Chibok girl basically rescued herself last week shouldn’t make any of us feel better. The family of Amina Ali Nkeki has a reason to celebrate. The rest of the world does 25
The Obama Family Will Live in a 9 Bedroom, $5.3 Million After the White House
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will lease the 8,200-square-foot mansion owned by Joe Lockhart and Giovanna Gray after the first family leaves the White House in January, sources told POLITICO Playbook on 25
Biafra: Abuja Appeal Court Denies Nnamdi Kanu Bail
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the decision of the Federal High Court to deny a bail application by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, The Premium Times reports. 25
EgyptAir MS804: Human remains from crash site indicate explosion aboard doomed flight
Damage to body parts retrieved from the crash site of EgyptAir flight MS804 indicate that the Airbus A320 was downed by an explosion. The Associated Press reported that the human remains bore marks consistent with 25
Africa Fashion – The rising stars of a $31 billion industry
(CNN)African fashion has always been known for its daring use of color, from acid oranges to luminous blues. When Michelle Obama wore a top by Nigerian designer Maki Oh during her Africa tour in 2013, 25
Desmond Tutu’s daughter married a woman, and was forced out of the South African clergy
In a country still deeply riven by division over differences — in race, class, political affiliation and more — it is Mpho Tutu’s “sameness” to her new wife that has created a stir. Tutu (now 25
Nigeria’s Kaduna state declares ‘tomato emergency’
A state of emergency has been declared in the tomato sector in Kaduna state, northern Nigeria, local media report. A moth called the Tomato Leaf Miner, or Tuta Absoluta, has ravaged 80% of tomato farms, 25
Fashion Fusion: A magical night for HCC fashion design students
Fashion Fusion was a night full of energy, creativity and achievement for students in the fashion design program at Houston Community College. “Fashion Fusion” is a competition held at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston 25
Young Muslim American women try to succeed in politics in ways their fathers couldn’t
By Pamela Constable/WP – When Raaheela Ahmed knocks on doors to meet potential voters, she covers her black headscarf with a floppy hat so people won’t be distracted from what she has to say. She 25