Section: Pulse Nigeria (Nigeria)
Coca-Cola: Soda company blames ad agency for map showing Crimea as part of Russia
In a statement on Wednesday, Coca-Cola said: "We, as a company, don't support any political movements. The company has removed the post and apologises for the situation that occurred." U.S. drinks firm Coca-Cola on Wednesday blamed a marketing agency for a map used in an online advertising campaign that showed Crimea to be part of...
Brown Ideye: Wife of Super Eagles striker still sticking with him despite claims of love children
The woman called Alex through a series of Instagram posts, has been accusing Ideye of fathering her son and daughter Wife of Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye is standing behind her husband despite claims that he fathered two children in Ukraine.The woman called Alex through a series of Instagram posts, has been accusing Ideye of fathering her son...
Hopman Cup: Hobbling Serena ruled out of opening tie
"I'm disappointed to not take the court in Perth today," Williams said in a news release. World number one Serena Williams was ruled out of her opening match at the Hopman Cup mixed team event in Perth on Monday because of inflammation of the knee, organisers said.The 34-year-old was scheduled to play her first official match since...
In Ukraine: Govt. to probe suspected Russian cyber attack on grid
The SBU said in a statement on Monday that it had managed to thwart malware that was launched by "Russian security services". Ukraine will investigate a suspected cyber attack on its power grid, the energy ministry said on Thursday, an incident the country’s secret service has blamed on Russia.A power company in western Ukraine,...
In Ukraine: Animal goes viral after winking at a photographer
This little owl went viral after a picture of her winking at a photographer was posted on social media. This little owl went viral after a picture of her winking at a photographer was posted on social media.The baby owl shot was taken by Andrew Kay, 32, near Koblevo, Ukraine. Mirror UK reported.The banker, from Odessa, Ukraine, took the...
In China: Government confirms building second aircraft carrier
Defence Ministry spokesman Yang Yujun said the carrier had been designed in China and was being built in the port of Dalian. China on Thursday confirmed it is building a second aircraft carrier, as neighbours worry about Beijing’s new assertiveness to claims in the South China Sea.Defence Ministry spokesman Yang Yujun said the carrier had...
Russia: Country issues Crimea banknote in move likely to irk Ukraine
Russia's central bank said in a statement it would issue 20 million of the new notes. It has previously minted a 10 rouble coin to celebrate Russia's control of Crimea. Russia on Wednesday issued a new banknote dedicated to Crimea, the Ukrainian peninsula it annexed last year, in a move likely to anger Kiev which says it wants the...
Adewale “Wally” Adeyemo: Nigerian appointed by Obama as Deputy National Security Adviser
Adewale “Wally” Adeyemo has been appointed by US President Barack Obama to succeed Caroline Atkinson as his deputy national security adviser for international economic affairs. Adewale “Wally” Adeyemo, who has served in top roles at the Treasury Department, has been appointed by US President Barack Obama to succeed Caroline Atkinson as his deputy...
Champions League: Arsenal to face Barcelona in round of 16
Arsenal will face Barcelona in the second round of the Champions League while Juventus have been drawn against Bayern Munich Arsenal have been paired against defending champions, Barcelona in the round of 16 in the Champions League. The Gunners came second in the group below Bayern Munich and have been given the hard draw against Barcelona....
Euro 2016: England, Germany, Italy emerge in different groups after draw
The trio of England, Italy and Germany have emerged in different groups after the Euro 2016 draws on Saturday, December 12, 2015.Though England would meet Wales in a historic fixture in France, the neighbouring countries will meet at a tournament for the first time after 136years that both teams first met.Interestingly, the teams are being drawn...
