Terror Alert in Germany: 'Concrete Tip' Led To Munich Terror Crackdown

"'Concrete' Terror Threat In Munich"

* Up to seven suspects are hunted over an alleged suicide bomb plot targeting train stations as a security alert is scaled down.

German police are hunting for up to seven people suspected of plotting suicide attacks on people celebrating New Year's Eve in the city of Munich.

See Photos of the New Year parades in London

More than 8,500 performers from 20 countries took part in the event, which was witnessed by 500,000 spectators.

Man Mauled To Death By His Own Dog

Paramedics treated the victim at the scene of the attack but he died of his injuries and the pet was later destroyed by vets.

The fatal dog attack happened at an address in Dundonald Street, Preston

Singer Natalie Cole, Grammy-Winning singer Dies At 65

Cole had struggled with health issues in recent years

* The jazz singer, who had suffered drug addiction and hepatitis, "fought a fierce, courageous battle", her family said.

Natalie Cole, the singer and daughter of jazz legend Nat King Cole, has died at the age of 65.

Boko Haram: No decision yet on hijab ban, says Presidency

President Muhammadu Buhari

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja

The Presidency on Friday said President Muhammadu Buhari has yet to take any decision to ban the use of Hijab, a long veiled dress used mostly by Muslim women.

Nigeria: Pastor Adeboye predicts new sexually transmitted diseases for 2016. See his other prophecies

Pastor E. Adeboye

Simon Ejembi

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed his prophesies for 2016, predicting that a new sexually transmitted disease will emerge during the year.

Nigeria: First babies of 2016 in Photos

Nigerians crossed into the New Year in various ways. Some spend the last hours of 2015 worshiping God, others were at shows getting entertained and experiencing the thrill of fireworks.

Nigeria: Why I am slow – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari

Olalekan Adetayo, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday responded to criticisms on the alleged slow nature of his administration, saying he adopted the style deliberately so that he would not make mistakes.

DSS' keeping Kanu in detention till now means we are back in the military rule - Lawyer

Nnamdi Kanu

Simon Ejembi

The continued detention of the leader of the Independent People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, takes Nigeria back to the military era, his lawyer has said.