In order to keep you updated on what is happening in Africa and around the world, we have compiled a run-down of the top stories that are currently trending on social media.
Petroleum Minister: Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari will take personal control of the oil ministry when he appoints his cabinet, his spokesman has confirmed.
BUHARI APPOINTS HIMSELF AS PETROLEUM MINISTER #GoodMorningNigeriaShow W/ @KenCoolFm@UsoroEdima@tonydaicemanpic.twitter.com/7fZ4QEZYW4
— Cool FM Abuja (@CoolFMAbuja) September 30, 2015
Nigerian President Buhari appoints himself as Petroleum Minister http://t.co/Dr3U2IdjP9 via @vanguardngrnews
— Situation Room (@SituationRoomNg) September 30, 2015
Ogun: The government of the state arrested a blogger for allegedly writing a fake article about the wife of Ogun State governor, Mrs Olufunso Amosun.
How far with this issue? | Ogun police confirm arrest of blogger for accusing Amosun’s wife http://t.co/N41nypcFVs
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) September 30, 2015
Ogun state @Govsia interferes with release of blogger Emmanuel Ojo. Sent to prison after meeting his bail conditions pic.twitter.com/dA8vm7Qq1L
— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) September 29, 2015
Somaliland Musicians: A court in Somaliland has ordered the release of 4 musicians who’ve been arrested for allegedly waving Somalia‘s flag at concert.
BREAKING: A court in #Somaliland has ordered the release of 4 musicians who’ve been arrested for allegedly waving #Somalia‘s flag at concert
— Farhan Jimale (@farhanjimale) September 30, 2015
#MarchAgainstCorruption: Thousands of South Africans are expected to march in Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town against corruption.
We salute the thousands of proud South Africans that are #MarchAgainstCorruption nationwide today #SAHeroespic.twitter.com/GscPcYrwMb
— South African Heroes (@SA_Heroes) September 30, 2015
WATCH: #MarchAgainstCorruption about to get underway in Cape Town. SS @4everSiya pic.twitter.com/zcluPF3w9a
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) September 30, 2015
