Ahead Of August 3rd Polls, Pretoria Burns!

Protesting the selection of the ruling party's mayoral candidate on Tuesday, 21st June, 2016, some residents in poor areas of Pretoria, South Africa's capital city took to the streets, blocked roads, looted shops and burned vehicles in a violence which raised concerns over security ahead of local elections on August 3rd, 2016.

About two-dozen vehicles, mostly buses, have been set on fire in the violence which began Monday, 20th June, 2016, and has affected several areas on the periphery of the city, including Atteridgeville and Mamelodi. 

Periodic unrest is a major concern during elections in South Africa as the lack of basic municipal services over - stretches the S/A police in many poor communities. In this case, news revealed that some officers on leave were called back to duty.

Lagos To Emerge First Smart City In Africa!

In a move believed to see Lagos state, southwest Nigeria emerge as the first Smart City in Africa, Lagos State Government on Tuesday, 21st June revealed that the state entered into a historic partnership with the City of Dubai.

The Smart City, when completed is expected to have features like a rail metro-line,  12-lane-road, world-class technological education facilities and hotel resorts among others.

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Lagos State Attorney General & HC of Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem and the CEO of Smart City Dubai LLC, Mr. Jabber Bin Hafez.

Man Escapes From Russian Prison Through Tiny Food Delivery Window!

A 25 - year- old man recently escapes from a Russian prison through a tiny window for food delivery. 

In the video, Rustam Shakhrutdinov, dubbed 'snake man' accused of robbery, seemed stuck halfway for quite a while before finally managing to get out, almost losing his pants in the process.

Once out of his cell, the escapee who appears not to be in a hurry pulled his clothes out, put them on and left the prison in Izberbash, Republic of Dagestan, Southwest Russia.

Opposition, Palestinians Frown At West Bank SME $18m Development Funding!

Following months of Palestinian attacks on civilians and soldiers, the Israeli government on Sunday, 19th June, 2016, approved $18 million in extra funding for Jewish West Bank settlements.

The move was not welcomed by Israeli opposition lawmakers and Palestinians, both parties believed that instead of boosting Israel's struggling periphery the government was pouring money into an enterprise that undermined Israel's security and international standing.

Netanyahu's office released a statements which stated that the funding was geared towards assisting small businesses, encourage tourism and strengthen security. 

Buhari Returns!

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari returns to the country at about 5:30pm local time, on Sunday, June 19th, 2016, after taking some days off to attend to his health in London, United Kingdom.

Photo Speaks - Drainage Systems Campaign!

See what lack of proper drainage system is turning most settlements into after every heavy rain....

As seen on Sunday morning, 19th June, 2016, at Ikota housing estate, Ikota, Lekki area of Lagos state, Nigeria.

Remembering OJB Jezreel!

Nigerian music producer and artiste Babatunde Okungbowa, popularly known as OJB Jezreel passed on in the early hours of Tuesday, June 14, 2016.

Information revealed that as a result of kidney failure since the previous week, OJB was placed on daily dialysis.

In 2013, OJB had a successful kidney transplant India, after he got a donor in his first wife, Mabel Okungbowa .

His body has been deposited at the Isolo General Hospital morgue in Lagos - Nigeria.

He was aged 49.