Filipino militants demand $60m ransom for 3 foreigners
Manila — Suspected Abu Sayyaf gunmen have demanded more than $60 million for two Canadians and a Norwegian they are holding in the jungles of the southern Philippines in the…
Crude awakening: can oil benefit the people of the Niger Delta?
PORT HARCOURT — The thick, acrid smoke billowing above the tree line is the telltale sign of local refining of stolen crude oil in Nigeria’s troubled Niger Delta.
Ohio votes down legalising pot for medical use
Columbus — In a single stroke, Ohio voters rejected a ballot proposal on Tuesday to legalise marijuana for both recreational and medical use.
Crude awakening: can oil benefit the people of the Niger Delta?
PORT HARCOURT — The thick, acrid smoke billowing above the tree line is the telltale sign of local refining of stolen crude oil in Nigeria’s troubled Niger Delta.
Ohio votes down legalising pot for medical use
Columbus — In a single stroke, Ohio voters rejected a ballot proposal on Tuesday to legalise marijuana for both recreational and medical use.
Africa growth, UK business boost Old Mutual
Cape Town — Old Mutual yesterday posted strong third quarter results with gross sales up 31 percent to R172.53 billion. Investors initially cheered the news, sending the share price up…
Africa growth, UK business boost Old Mutual
Cape Town — Old Mutual yesterday posted strong third quarter results with gross sales up 31 percent to R172.53 billion. Investors initially cheered the news, sending the share price up…

