Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Okpala returns to Eagles

The recalling process in the Super Eagles has continued with the return of former assistant coach, Sylvanus okpala who was fired by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) after the South Africa 2013 Nations Cup.

Nigeria’s economy at mercy of other countries, says Fashola

Lagos State governor, Babatunde Fashola, on Monday painted a pathetic picture of Nigeria’s economy, saying all it takes to cripple this biggest economy in Africa was for countries from whom Nigeria buys oil to refuse to “sell to us, and we will be down.”

South Africa prosecutors appeal Pistorius verdict


South African prosecutors on Tuesday filed an appeal against the sentence and conviction of star Paralympian Oscar Pistorius, who last month was sentenced to five years for the culpable homicide of his girlfriend.

Teen Hacker Tells Paris Hilton He's Sorry, Warns Parents about Computers

Image: Hacker Cameron Lacroix
A former teen hacker who stole nude photos from Paris Hilton’s cellphone and swiped a half million dollars from unsuspecting consumers tells NBC News – and his most famous victim -- that he’s sorry for what he did.

US mid-terms: Battle for the Senate as the US votes


Americans are preparing to vote in mid-term elections which will decide who controls the Senate and pave the way for the 2016 race for the White House. Polling booths open on Tuesday beginning 06:00 Eastern (11:00 GMT).
The Republicans, who already control the House of Representatives, need to gain just six seats to take the Senate.

10 Europe bound victims of human traffickers arrested in Katsina.


Nigerian Immigration Service, Katsina State Command, has arrested 10 suspected victims of human traffickers and two members of the syndicate at Kongolam border in the state. The state Immigration Controller, Mr. Emmanu Ogbuomo, disclosed this while parading the suspects at the command headquarters in Katsina.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Doctor Dies From Ebola In Sierra Leone


Another doctor in Sierra Leone has died of Ebola — the fifth local doctor in the West African nation to die of the disease, authorities said Monday.

Women’s World Cup: Canada names squad to face Super Falcons, others

Canada has named their squad to play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand. Led by Head Coach Bev Priestman and capta...