Nigeria stops paying ex-presidents salaries
Nigeria’s government has failed to pay the country’s ex-leaders their monthly salaries and allowances since January because of a cash crisis. Government secretary Babachir Lawal told this to senators who are checking whether the government is in breach of the constitution which guarantees ex-leaders salaries for life. ends intro There are six ex-leaders whose salaries have […]
Justin Trudeau makes his safari as Canada’s premier
Canadian premier Justin Trudeau this week embarks on his first Africa visit since becoming premier. He’ll visit Ebola for talks with Africa’s only woman president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and move to Madagascar for the summit of French speaking countries. ends intro Premier Justin Trudeau’s office is saying his safari is designed to strengthen relations with […]
Proposed law would let child rapists in Turkey walk free if they marry their victims
A Bill that would allow child rapists to walk free if they marry their victims has brought thousands on the streets in Turkey. Protestors says its a charter for pedophiles, although the authorities maintain its designed to help legal challenges caused by widespread child marriage in the poorer rural parts of the country. ends intro […]