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Published On Saturday, May 18, 2013. Under: Africa.
Chelsea are the best team in the world, while Real Madrid are the seventh best and Manchester United are 19th. This is according to the International Federation of Football History and Statistics, an organisation recognised and supported by, although not affiliated with, FIFA. Their latest Club World Rankings, accounting for results between March 1 2012 ...
Though I begged Major Nzeogwu not to stage 1966 coup, he ignored me – Gen. Olutoye
Published On Saturday, May 18, 2013. Under: Africa.
Maj-Gen. Olufemi Olutoye (retd.), one of the first graduates to join the Nigerian Army, shares his life experiences with ADEOLA BALOGUN Now that you have retired fully, what does your day look like? When I wake up, there are a few formalities which I have to perform every morning before I come out of my ...
20 to 25 injured as two trains collide in Connecticut (PHOTO & VIDEO)
Published On Saturday, May 18, 2013. Under: Africa.
(Reuters) – Some 20 to 25 people were injured on Friday when two trains collided on a commuter line near Fairfield, Connecticut, but there were no reports of fatalities, police and transit authorities said on Friday. The accident occurred when an eastbound train on the Metro North Railroad derailed and collided with a westbound train ...
VIDEO: Army aircraft hit by Boko Haram in Borno – Army
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Africa.
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that a military aircraft was on Friday hit by Islamic insurgents in Borno State in the on-going operations across northeastern Nigeria.
The Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Chris Olukolade confirmed th...
JAMB releases withheld results, begins CBT
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Africa.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has finally released the results of candidates whose results were initially withheld over non-biometric verification even as 91, 610 candidates will commence the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. Computer based Test in the 7 various designated centres, CBT from Saturday. Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, Professor ‘Dibu ...
Zimbabwe: Gold rush in Gwanda as new deposits are discovered
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Africa.
NEW gold deposits have reportedly been discovered in Gwanda town, triggering a rush for the precious mineral from panners, Newsday reports. Suspended Gwanda mayor, Lionel De Necker, who is Ward 10 councillor, said the deposits were discovered on Monday at Hampden Plots. “As usual, gold panners have moved in and the police had to respond ...
Tsvangirai confident he’ll oust Mugabe in election
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Africa.
Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says he is poised to sweep to victory in upcoming presidential elections. He said he hoped to return the nation to the world community after years of isolation. “We are going to be new brooms” for change, he told about 500 party leaders and activists at a party conference to ...
Army Aircraft Hit By Boko Haram In Borno
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Africa.
Reports have it that a military aircraft was on Friday hit by Islamic insurgents in Borno State in the on-going operations across northeastern Nigeria. Though there has been no official confirmation of the incident, it is reported that the aircraft managed to return to base after the encounter. The Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General ...
PHOTOS: Actress Genevieve’s birthday celebration
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Africa.
Popular Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji who turned 34 on May 3, 2013, had a blast at her birthday party.
The Nollywood diva posted different pictures of herself partying up with friends on different dates and venues. Friends included former Arsenal ...
Two Australians fined for wrestling saltwater crocodiles
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Africa.
Two Australians who filmed themselves wrestling deadly saltwater crocodiles were Friday fined for interfering with protected animals, news reports say. Beau Greaves, 23, and Theodore Hewish, 21, posted pictures of themselves on Facebook emulating the exploits of the late Steve “Crocodile Hunter” Irwin in his wildlife documentaries. The Queensland state government took them to court ...
Boko Haram could face war crimes charges – UN
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Africa.
AFP – Boko Haram Islamists could face charges of crimes against humanity, the UN’s human rights office warned Friday, also urging the government to ensure civilians are not swept up in an army counter-offensive. “Members of Boko Haram and other groups and entities, if judged to have committed widespread or systematic attacks against a civilian ...
Lesotho court rules princesses can’t be chiefs
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Africa.
Lesotho’s top court has upheld a law that bars princesses from succeeding their fathers as traditional chiefs, a decision activists say dealt a “serious blow” to women’s rights and gender equality. Constitutional court judge Ts’eliso Monaphathi ruled the current law was not discriminatory, as it allowed for the wives of a chief to become his ...
30 killed as soldiers bombard Boko Haram camps with fighter jets; Phone services return
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Africa.
Soldiers have bombarded Islamist militant camps in Borno state using fighter jets and attack helicopters. The Soldiers shelled suspected camps of Boko Haram extremists, killing at least 30 people, a security official said Friday. The fighting was in the Sambisa Forest Reserve, just south of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, which soldiers previously raided ...
My members and I eat Indian hemp – Pastor arrested for kidnapping
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Africa.
A Pastor of a Pentecostal Church fingered for alleged kidnapping shocked detectives, as he was also arrested with bundle of Indian hemp. General overseer of Divine Justice Church, Owerri, Imo State, Pastor Clement Ezeigbo, who is currently cooling his heels in the police Anti Kidnap Unit of the state police command, told the police: “I ...
Tree kills 31, injures 16 in Imo
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Africa.
Thirty one persons were killed when a tree at the Ukwu Uko evening market at Umuejinwaoke Umudagu village, Mbieri, Mbaitolu Local Government Area, Imo, fell on them. 16 others sustained degrees of injuries during the incident, which was caused by rainstorm on Thursday night. A resident of the community, Mr Nnaemeka Emenyonu, said in Owerri ...
Tree kills 31, injures 16 in Imo
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Africa.
Thirty one persons were killed when a tree at the Ukwu Uko evening market at Umuejinwaoke Umudagu village, Mbieri, Mbaitolu Local Government Area, Imo, fell on them. 16 others sustained degrees of injuries during the incident, which was caused by rainstorm on Thursday night. A resident of the community, Mr Nnaemeka Emenyonu, said in Owerri ...
World Cup Qualifier: Drogba left out of Ivory Coast squad again
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Africa.
Didier Drogba has not been included in the the Ivory Coast squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Tanzania. It is the second time in succession that coach Sabri Lamouchi has overlooked the 35-year-old striker. The ex-Chelsea star struggled during this year’s Africa Cup of Nations and was then dropped for March’s ...
Soldiers capture Boko Haram’s camp in Borno
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Africa.
EARLY reports of military operations in the three North-East states under emergency rule, on Thursday, indicated that Nigerian soldiers had recaptured three of the local government areas where insurgents had been in control in northern Borno. The names of the recaptured councils could not be confirmed out of the lot in possession of the violent ...
Soldiers capture Boko Haram’s camp in Borno
Published On Friday, May 17, 2013. Under: Africa.
EARLY reports of military operations in the three North-East states under emergency rule, on Thursday, indicated that Nigerian soldiers had recaptured three of the local government areas where insurgents had been in control in northern Borno. The names of the recaptured councils could not be confirmed out of the lot in possession of the violent ...
Explosions and gunfire reported in Katsina
Published On Thursday, May 16, 2013. Under: Africa.
UPDATE: According to army spokesman Ikedichi Iweha, several gunmen were killed during a clash with police. He ddi not give specific figures or police casualties. A security source said a bank was raided and prisoners were freed from the police station. Earlier report… Report reaching us says there have been bomb explosions in Daura, a ...
I will love to marry Rihanna – Wizkid reveals
Published On Thursday, May 16, 2013. Under: Africa.
Nigerian music superstar Ayodeji Balogun known on stage as Wizkid has revealed that he will love to marry Barbados-born music star Rihanna should the opportunity present itself. The 23-year-old Pakurumo hit singer is currently basking in international music success and while he is receiving a lot of attention from other women, he rather has his ...
Zambia’s govt accused of blocking opposition party registration
Published On Thursday, May 16, 2013. Under: Africa.
A Roman Catholic priest has accused Zambia’s government of preventing him from registering his political party to challenge the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) Party in the next general election, VOA reports. “The government is doing everything to frustrate our efforts to form a political party,” said Father Frank Bwalya. “But, we are very confident that ...
Curfew imposed in Adamawa; Mobile phones down
Published On Thursday, May 16, 2013. Under: Africa.
Nigeria’s army has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew across the north-eastern state of Adamawa to curb attacks by Boko Haram. It is the first area to fall under a curfew since a state of emergency was declared in three states. A BBC reporter in Adamawa says the decision is surprising, as the security situation there is ...
PHOTOS: Tosan Jemide unveils ‘the tallest cake in Africa’ – 28ft
Published On Thursday, May 16, 2013. Under: Africa.
The tallest cake in African was unveiled today at Silverbird Galleria. Tosan Jemide unveiled his anticipated project “Tallest Cake in Africa” at the Silverbird Galleria in Lagos. According to a rep for Tosan Jemide, the cake will be ten-tiered and will stand at the proposed height of 28ft in order to beat the current Guinness ...
Trailer kills Okada man and his female passenger (GRAPHIC PHOTOS)
Published On Thursday, May 16, 2013. Under: Africa.
A road accident in Ogun state on Thursday left at least two people dead. It was gathered that the accident occurred around 5pm at Ijoju, Sango Ota between a trailer and a motorbike (popularly called Okada). Report says the trailer, used in conveying sharp sand, crushed an Okada man and his female passenger while they ...
FG appoints new DGs
Published On Thursday, May 16, 2013. Under: Africa.
President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Chief Executives of some Federal Government Parastatals. A statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim says Mr Benjamin Ezra Dikki is the Director-General of Bureau of Public Enterprises while Mr Gbenga Elegbeyele is the Director-General, National Sports ...
Over 20 South African boys die in circumcision rituals – Police
Published On Thursday, May 16, 2013. Under: Africa.
Reuters – More than 20 South African boys have died over the past week during coming of age rituals, police said on Thursday, and they blamed botched circumcisions as the likely cause of death. Northern Mpumalanga province’s police department has opened 22 murder cases but no arrests have been made so far, spokesman Colonel Leonard ...
VIDEO: David Beckham’s Best 5 Goals
Published On Thursday, May 16, 2013. Under: Africa.
David Beckham, the English midfielder who became one of the most recognizable athletes in the world, announced on Thursday that he would retire from soccer at the end of the season.
Watch some of his goals.
Jonathan And Amaechi Volte-Face: Widening The Gulf
Published On Thursday, May 16, 2013. Under: Africa.
Article by Theophilus Ilevbare The “cold war” between Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State and President Goodluck Jonathan that has inundated the media apparently began with Governor Amaechi’s rather unsavoury remarks against the President and reached a crescendo with his remarks on the East/West Road under the supervision of the Niger Delta Affairs Ministry. Since then, ...
David Beckham retires from football
Published On Thursday, May 16, 2013. Under: Africa.
David Beckham has retired from football, bringing an end to a glittering career on the field. Since his debut for Manchester United two decades ago, the 38-year-old has emerged as arguably the most iconic sportsman of his generation, captaining his country, collecting 115 caps, and celebrated as a champion in four different countries – the ...