Fossils of Early Humans Found in Morocco

Fossils discovered in Morocco suggest that modern humans emerged at least three hundred thousand years ago -- a-hundred thousand years earlier than previously thought. The find also suggests Homo sapiens evolved across Africa rather than in a single cradle of humanity in the east of the continent.

The sacked FBI director, James Comey, has confirmed that Donald Trump asked him to go easy on a former national security adviser over links with Russia. The president also asked for his loyalty.

And in Nigeria, authorities have paid nearly 1 million US dollars to whistle blowers who've helped the government recover around 30 million US dollars. We speak to the head of Transparency International in Nigeria.