Over 14 million Nigerians are directly affected by humanitarian crises in the North-east region of the country, two international humanitarian groups have reported. The 21st Century Wilberforce Initiative from the United States and the Stefanus Foundation, based in Nigeria, gave the figure on Monday in Abuja. Addressing journalists during a programme organised to highlight the challenges of terror victims in the country, Mark Lipdo, Executive Director of the Stefanus Foundation, said a research conducted by the groups revealed the figure. “14.8 million Nigerians from Northeast are directly impacted by the crisis. Officially, there are 2.2 million Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs. “Unofficially, there are five to seven million IDPs. Those in need of special assistance, are 2.5 million, comprising children under the age of five, pregnant women and nursing mothers,” he said. Mr. Lipdo said the menace of terrorism has had a wide range of casualties, which he listed to inc

Robert Mugabe has been the leader of Zimbabwe in southern Africa since 1980 and is the country's only leader since it gained independent from Britain. Famously called Africa's oldest leader, he was born in 1924 and assumed the office of the president in 1987. More than three decades ago. He has been often criticized over allegations of corruption and crackdown of human rights. But beside being arguable the oldest serving African president, Robert Mugabe is famous for his witty and sometimes unconventionally sarcastic quotes Lets check some out

The movie titled 'Queen of Katwe,' starring Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo also has MC Galaxy's 'Sekem' and other african artiste songs as soundrack for the film. Davido took to Twitter to talk about the development saying: Other African artistes whose songs made soundtrack for the film include MC Galaxy's 'Sekem', and Ugandan artist Eddy Kenzo's 'Mbilo Mbilo'. The movie also sees American singer Alicia Keys writing and recording a song titled 'Back to life' for the film. ‘Queen of Katwe’ is a 2016 American biographical sports drama film starring Lupita Nyong'o and David Oyelowo among others, depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi, a Ugandan chess prodigy from Katwe who becomes a Woman Candidate Master after her performances at World Chess Olympiads. The film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and ESPN Films, and set for a limited release in North America on September 23, 2016, followed by a general the

New York (AP) -- Brangelina is no more. Angelina Jolie Pitt has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, bringing an end to one of the world's most star-studded, tabloid headline-generating romances. Jolie Pitt cited "irreconcilable difference" in divorce papers filed Monday in Los Angeles. She is seeking physical custody of their six children, with visitation rights for Pitt. An attorney for Jolie Pitt, Robert Offer, said Tuesday that Jolie Pitt's decision to divorce was made "for the health of the family." The filing dated the couple's separation as last Thursday. Though together for 12 years, Pitt and Jolie Pitt only wed in August 2014. They married privately in the French hamlet of Correns in Provence with their children serving as ring bearers and throwing flower petals.  They announced the ceremony days later. Their children are: 15-year-old Maddox, 12-year-old Pax, 11 -year-old Zahara, 10-year-old Shiloh, and 8-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne.

If you're looking for a destination with urban pleasures but also with natural and man-made beauty, consider one of the cities below. They offer a combination of magnificent architecture and breathtaking vistas; art and nature in perfect harmony   Here in this article I have highlighted some of the most beautiful cities in the world, their location and what makes them stand out from others. Enjoy. 11- Budapest In Europe Split in two by the Danube River, Budapest is the result of the merging of three cities. Buda is the hill with the royal palace and an old town filled with baroque and gothic monuments looking over the mostly-19th century Pest, crossed by broad avenues lined with elegant neo-renaissance buildings. Admire its setting and remarkable architecture (including the stunning Parliament Building) from the monumental Chain Bridge, and step into the old town for some of the most romantic lanes you'll ever stroll through.  The city is famous for its histo