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Why Enyeama cannot make Eagles list – Rohr

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, March 18th, 2018

File: Enyeama Vincent Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr said it was practically impossible to consider Vincent Enyeama for the World Cup because the former national keeper is struggling with his form. Enyeama called time on his international career in October 2015 following a row with former Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh, but there were rumours that […]

Enyeama escapes death in France

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Thursday, March 15th, 2018

Nigerian international, Vincent Enyeama and his Lille teammates on Saturday scampered for safety, following an attack from their own fans. Supporters broke through the barriers after a 1-1 draw with Montpellier and attacked their own players. Security and stewards were unable to stop fans invading the pitch and had to move quickly to protect the […]

Tillerson sack won’t affect Nigeria/US relations – FG

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Thursday, March 15th, 2018

— 15th March 2018 Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Government has said it expected all discussions held during recently-sacked US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson’s visit, as regards both countries relations to stand, his removal notwithstanding. US President, Donald Trump, sacked Tillerson, Tuesday, this week, after a series of public rifts over policy on North […]

killings: Lalong imposes curfew on Bassa

Posted by admin Headlines, Plateau, State News Thursday, March 15th, 2018

— 15th March 2018 Gyang Bere, Jos Plateau Governor, Simon Lalong, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Bassa Local Government Area of the state, following persistent attacks in Dungu, Rafiki and some villages in Miango District. The attacks have consumed dozens of lives. In a statement signed by Secretary to the Government of the State, […]

UK to expel 23 Russian diplomats over ex-spy poisoning

Posted by admin Headlines, United Kingdom (UK) Wednesday, March 14th, 2018

Prime Minister Theresa May said, on Wednesday, that Britain would expel 23 Russian diplomats after Moscow failed to explain how a Russian-made nerve agent was used to poison a former spy and his daughter in the English city of Salisbury. The move marks the largest expulsion of diplomats from Britain since the Cold War and […]

Stephen Hawking, who awed both scientists and the public, dies (RIP)

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Wednesday, March 14th, 2018

There aren’t very many scientists who achieved rock-star status. Stephen Hawking, who has died at the age of 76, family members told British media early Wednesday, was definitely a contender. “He was a great scientist and an extraordinary man whose work and legacy will live on for many years,” the family statement said, according to […]

BREAKING: Trump fires Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines Wednesday, March 14th, 2018

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the departure of his top diplomat Rex Tillerson, to be succeeded by the current CIA chief Mike Pompeo. A senior US official said the president wanted to reshuffle his team ahead of talks with North Korea. “Mike Pompeo, Director of the CIA, will become our new Secretary of […]

Black Panther: Mixed reactions trail film in Nigeria as it hits $1b

Posted by admin Headlines Wednesday, March 14th, 2018

Some Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions to the success of superhero flick, ‘Black Panther’, especially as the film hits a box office record of 1 billion dollars. The Marvel-Disney film crossed the 1 billion dollars mark worldwide after debuting in China, which contributed 66.5 million dollars to a strong 100 million dollars international weekend. Some […]

Picture: Zambia deports pantless South African dancer upon arrival to perform

Posted by admin Africa & World Politics, Headlines Sunday, March 11th, 2018

Zambian authorities on Saturday deported controversial South African dancer Zodwa Wabantu after authorities vowed she would not be allowed to perform because she dances without underwear, the dancer’s promoter said. She had been billed to perform at an album launch later on Saturday evening, but was sent back when she landed in the morning at […]

Africa’s only female president to resign

Posted by admin Headlines, Women Politics Saturday, March 10th, 2018

Mauritian President Ameenah Gurib-FakimImage copyright Ameenah Gurib-Fakim became Mauritius’s first woman to be appointed president in 2015 Mauritian President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Africa’s only female head of state, is to quit over a financial row. She has been accused of using a bank card provided by a charity to make personal purchases worth tens of thousands […]