Couple dies, holding hands, days after 77th wedding anniversary
Hospital staff moved their beds together so they could share their last moments. Joyce and Frank Dodd, ages 97 and 96, died on the same Read more
Month: May 2017
Al-Shabab Stones Man to Death in Somalia May 28, 2017 4:05 PM Harun Maruf
A 44-year-old man has been stoned to death by the al-Shabab militant group in Rama Addey town in southern Somalia’s Bay region, reports say. The Read more
South Africa’s Zuma survives no confidence vote in ANC
South Africa President Jacob Zuma defeated a no-confidence motion against him at a meeting of top officials of the ruling African National Congress party on Read more
Mo Farah runs year’s fastest 5,000m in Oregon
EUGENE, Oregon – British double Olympic champion Mo Farah made his last U.S. track race a special one, running the year’s fastest 5,000 metres at the Read more
Angola President dos Santos in Spain for health checks
Angola confirmed for the first time on Monday that 74-year-old President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, its leader of the last 38 years, was in Spain Read more
Osinbajo calls for sacrifice to make Nigeria great
The Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday urged Nigerians to be prepared to make sacrifices to rescue the country from decay and make it Read more
Zika virus spreads to India, endanger lives
India has reported its first three cases of the Zika virus, including two pregnant women who delivered healthy babies. Health Ministry officials said that the Read more
Ekweremadu advises MASSOB, IPOB against use of force
Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremmadu, has advised that the sit-at-home order declared by some right groups in South-East for May 30 should be optional. The Read more
WIFE ABUSE AND BATTERING – Raph McJulius
* No longer business as usual * Your spouse is a wife not a property * Properties are bought, but Wives are married My fellow Read more
I love Messi but choose C. Ronaldo to win another Ballon d’Or – Ronaldo
The legendary Brazilian is reluctant to speculate on which of the Barcelona and Real Madrid stars is the best, but is impressed by the latter’s Read more
IPOB sit-at-home-order: ‘Why I won’t go out on May 30’ – ABC Nwosu
ABUJA – A one time Minister of Health, Prof. Alphonsius Nwosu has said that he will not go out on 30th May, a day set Read more
Victor Moses marries mother of his two kids
Chelsea high flying wingback, Victor Moses has officially tied the nuptial knot with the mother of his children less than 24 hours after he was Read more
PDP carpets Buhari government @ two
ABUJA-The Peoples Democratic Party National Caretaker Committee has taken a swipe at the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration as it marks two years in office tomorrow. Read more
Roma striker Dzeko wins Serie A top scorer award
The Bosnia-Herzegovina international fended off Dries Mertens and Andrea Belotti to claim the prize after netting on 29 occasions Edin Dzeko has ended the season Read more
Jacob Zuma ‘plans second home in Dubai’
South Africa’s embattled president Jacob Zuma has been planning to set up home in Dubai, according to emails published in South African media. The reports Read more
Europe ‘can no longer rely on allies’ after Trump and Brexit
Europe can no longer “completely depend” on the US and UK following the election of President Trump and Brexit, German Chancellor Angela Merkel says. Mrs Read more
N/Korea scares U.S., others with new anti-aircraft system
North Korea tested a new anti-aircraft system that leader Kim Jong Un says will “completely spoil the enemy’s dream to command the air,” the state Read more
IS claims attack on Egypt Christains
So-called Islamic State (IS) has claimed it was behind an attack on a bus carrying Coptic Christians in Egypt that killed at least 29 people Read more
Germany to decide about troop withdrawal from Turkey by mid-June
Germany, whose relations with Turkey have been strained by a series of rows, will decide within two weeks whether to withdraw troops deployed at Turkey’s Read more
Exposure to diesel fume damages the heart
Nigerians who drive diesel engine cars or use diesel engine generators to power homes and offices need to read this warning: diesel fume can damage Read more
Ekweremadu not for Biafra, backs restructuring
Secession of South East is not the immediate agenda of Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu; but restructuring of the country based on equity and justice Read more
European allies see the two sides of Trump
In Sicily, Donald Trump listened attentively during complex G7 debates over trade and climate change, smiled for the cameras, and for the most part refrained Read more
U.S. might ban laptops on all flights into and out of the country
The United States might ban laptops from aircraft cabins of all flights into and out of the country, John Kelly, Secretary of Homeland Security, said Read more
Carrick delighted with new United contract
LONDON – Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has said he is delighted to be given a new one-year contract that will take him into a Read more
Egypt launches second day of Libyan air strikes after attack on Christians
Egypt launched a fresh round of air strikes over Libya on Saturday, Egyptian military sources and an eyewitness told Reuters, targeting militant camps it said Read more
Barca wins third consecutive Copa del Rey title: Barca 3:1 Alaves
Lionel Messi was inspired as Barcelona beat Alaves to secure the Copa del Rey for the third year running and give coach Luis Enrique a Read more
Arsene Wenger: the greatest FA Cup manager of all time – Photos
Chigozie Ekwenye – 9News Nigeria Arsenal, record 13-time winners of the cup after a 2:1 win over Chelsea at Wembley and Arsene Wenger: the greatest Read more
N54b for outstanding pension released
The Federal Government has released N54 billion for the settlement of inherited and current liabilities to retirees on the platform of the Contributory Pension Scheme. Read more
PSG lift French Cup after late minute own goal
A 91st-minute own goal by Issa Cissokho on Saturday gave Paris St-Germain a dramatic Coupe de France final match victory over Angers. Unai Emery’s side Read more
Chicharito sets Mexico’s all-time goal record
Javier Hernandez surpassed Jared Borgetti’s mark of 46 goals, scoring his 47th during Saturday’s friendly against Croatia Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez set Mexico’s all-time record for Read more