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Earlier today the major highway from Delta to Anambra was blocked by peaceful demonstrators who are vexed by the incessant maiming and incursion of Fulani herdsmen into their environment. According to the protesters, almost on a daily basis are farmers...

Major Japanese companies are suffering from the fallout from the deadly earthquakes that have hit the country in recent days.
Toyota (TM), the world's largest automaker by sales, is one of the hardest hit among the big corporations. The company said it's experiencing a parts shortage as a result of the quakes and is suspending production on a number of its vehicle assembly...

In order to attend his ongoing 13-count corruption trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Senate President Bukola Saraki has exited his chair for his Deputy Ike Ekweremadu as Senate plenary continues for the day.
Distinguished Senators exchanged pleasantries as Senate President, Bukola Saraki handed over Ekweremadu after taking the official opening prayer of the Senate....

Islamic State in Egypt claims it brought down Russian plane; 224 dead
Terror group hails success, although Sinai officials say technical failure led to crash; Putin dispatches investigators
By TIMES OF ISRAEL STAFF AND AP