Section: Nigeria
Obama says nuclear terrorism threat remains despite progress
President Barack Obama warned on Friday of a persistent threat of terrorists getting their hands on nuclear materials despite progress in reducing such risks, and called on world leaders to do more to safeguard nuclear facilities. “There is no doubt that if these madmen ever got their hands on a nuclear bomb or nuclear material, they would...
Ukraine should never join EU – Dutch PM
Ukraine should never become a member of the European Union, Mark Rutte, the Prime Minister of Netherlands said in an interview a week before the Dutch referendum on the association agreement between the EU and Kiev. The Netherlands, which is holding the EU rotating presidency till July, is against Ukraine’s membership in the bloc because...
Euro 2016: Germans on 300,000 euro a man for winning tournament
"I am happy about the agreement," said team manager Oliver Bierhoff, after talks between the DFB and the players. "This will bring peace and clarity ahead of the tournament." Germany’s players will each receive a bonus of 300,000 euros if they win Euro 2016, national football association DFB said on Thursday, announcing...
Gareth Bale: Real Madrid star announces birth of second child
Bale took to Twitter to announce the arrival of his second child with his childhood sweetheart, Emma Rhys-Jones Real Madrid star, Gareth Bale has announced the birth of his second child.Bale’s childhood sweetheart, Emma Rhys-Jones, was last seen with a baby bump at premiere of the James Bond movie, Spectre in November 2016.She gave birth to...
Germany hopes for humanitarian solution for jailed Ukrainian pilot
The Russian court had found Savchenko guilty of being involved in the killing of two Russian journalists in the separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Wednesday he hoped a humanitarian solution could be found for Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko who was on Tuesday sentenced to 22 years in...
In Russia: Court sentences Ukraine’s Savchenko to 22 years in jail
Savchenko, a 34-year-old who has become a national hero at home in Ukraine, was defiant as the verdict was read out, singing the Ukrainian national anthem while standing on a bench. A Russian court on Tuesday sentenced Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko to 22 years in jail after finding her guilty of involvement in the killing of two Russian...
In Russia: Court sentences Ukraine’s Savchenko to 22 years in jail
Savchenko, a 34-year-old who has become a national hero at home in Ukraine, was defiant as the verdict was read out, singing the Ukrainian national anthem while standing on a bench. A Russian court on Tuesday sentenced Ukrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko to 22 years in jail after finding her guilty of involvement in the killing of two Russian...
European Union: EU calls for more countries to impose sanctions over Crimea
In a statement issued on the anniversary of Russia's formal absorption of Crimea into Russia, the EU also said it will maintain its sanctions that ban European companies from investing in Russian Black Sea oil and gas exploration. The European Union called on Friday for more countries to impose sanctions on Russia over Moscow’s...
Rio Ferdinand: Manchester United legend reveals why English side fail in Champions League
Rio Ferdinand says Premier League teams fail in the Champions League because they lack world class players Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand believes that English clubs have failed in the Champions League because they lack world class players.Ferdinand played in three Champions League finals, winning one in 2008. English clubs have not been...
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[PHOTOS] Married Woman Makes First Class From UNILAG After 16 Years in Four Universities
A young Nigerian lady, Mrs. Oluwamayo Ojumah has translated her 16-year old personal misfortunes into a success story. After spending 16 years in pursuit of a university degree at four different universities within and outside Nigeria, she finally emerged with a First Class degree in Biochemistry at the University of Lagos. Interestingly, making...
