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Ghana to play Japan in football friendly

Ghana to play Japan in football friendly

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, News, Sports.
Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, will play Japan in an international friendly in September. The match will be played in Japan on Tuesday 8th September. The warm-up match has been lined up to prepare the Black Stars for their future matches. The Blue Samurai, who reached the round of 16 of the 2010 World ...
Jonathan not in involved in NGF election – Abati

Jonathan not in involved in NGF election – Abati

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa.
*Urges Governors to resolve their differences The Presidency has disassociated itself from the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) election crisis maintaining  that President Goodluck Jonathan is not an interested party in the election. Following the victory of the River State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi in the NGF Chairmanship election for a second term on Friday, his rival, ...
London terror suspect, Michael Adebolajo had been detained in Kenya

London terror suspect, Michael Adebolajo had been detained in Kenya

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
One of the two Islamists suspected of hacking a soldier to death in London, Michael Adebolajo, 28, had been detained in Kenya last year. An alleged friend of the suspect Abu Nusaybah told the BBC that Mr Adebolajo was last year arrested by Kenyan forces where he was physically assaulted and sexually abused. In an ...
Committee meets with Boko Haram suspects

Committee meets with Boko Haram suspects

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa.
Presidential Committee on Dialogue and Peaceful Resolution on security challenges in northern Nigeria on Saturday held a closed door meeting with detained suspected members of the Boko Haram Islamic group and visited victims of the various bomb blast in Kaduna. The committee members visited the St. Andrews Protestant Church inside the Jaji military cantonment and ...
VIDEO: NGF election – Governors jubilate as Amaechi wins; PDP governors reject result

VIDEO: NGF election – Governors jubilate as Amaechi wins; PDP governors reject result

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
Nigerian governors supporting governor Rotimi Amaechi rejoiced as he was re-elected chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum while PDP governors rejected the result. The election, which was held at the Rivers State Governor’s Lodge, in Abuja was witnessed by 35 out of the 36 state governors. Only the governor of Yobe, Ibrahim Geidam, was not ...
Opposition determined to rescue Nigeria – Tinubu

Opposition determined to rescue Nigeria – Tinubu

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa.
Leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, said in Kano on Saturday that opposition leaders remain resolute in their desire to reconstruct Nigeria into a “sturdy and bright home” by creating a chance of a better future for the citizenry. The former Lagos governor, who was among eminent Nigerians conferred with ...
‘Nigeria one of world’s most promising democracies’

‘Nigeria one of world’s most promising democracies’

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa.
The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has said that Nigeria has grown to become one of the most promising democracies in the world. Jonathan said this on Saturday in Abuja at the distribution of wrappers to various groups to commemorate the celebration of Democracy Day on May 29. She was represented at the occasion by ...
NGF election: Presidency responds, issues statement

NGF election: Presidency responds, issues statement

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
PRESS STATEMENT We have noted with regret the mischievous effort by sections of the mass media to portray President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as an interested party and the main loser in yesterday’s election of the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF). Contrary to the impression of Presidential partisanship and interference in the affairs of ...
Jang leads factional NGF as governors split over Amaechi

Jang leads factional NGF as governors split over Amaechi

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa.
The division thrown up by Friday’s election of Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State as chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has taken a twist as a faction of the Governors Forum has declared Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State as chairman of the Forum. At a briefing attended by 18 of the Governors ...
VIDEO: Police arrest dozens at gay rallies

VIDEO: Police arrest dozens at gay rallies

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
Police in Russia and Ukraine crack down on gay rights and ant-gay protests. Lindsey Parietti reports. Thanks ...
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Back to ‘American Idol’ as a Judge?

VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Back to ‘American Idol’ as a Judge?

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
Hudson first auditioned for the show back in the third season. She went on to win an Oscar, ...
VIDEO: Syria Breaking News: Kerry Presses Nigeria on Human Rights

VIDEO: Syria Breaking News: Kerry Presses Nigeria on Human Rights

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
Kerry Presses Nigeria on Human Rights. Kerry: US, allies ready to aid Syria rebels. Senate panel approves weapons ...
VIDEO: Why Pakistan’s Cheap Fuel Shortcut is a Problem

VIDEO: Why Pakistan’s Cheap Fuel Shortcut is a Problem

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
At least 16 children and one teacher are dead after a school bus in Pakistan caught fire. ...
VIDEO: Arpaio Accepts ‘Racial Profiling’ Ruling, but Will Appeal

VIDEO: Arpaio Accepts ‘Racial Profiling’ Ruling, but Will Appeal

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
A federal judge ruled Friday Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his department systematically racially profiled Latinos in the ...
VIDEO: Major flooding across San Antonio

VIDEO: Major flooding across San Antonio

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Sports.
Meteorologist Albert Flores has the latest on the Flash Flood Warning which has been extended until 12:30 pm ...
VIDEO: News on the Go: The Morning News Edition 5-25-13

VIDEO: News on the Go: The Morning News Edition 5-25-13

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Business.
Jennifer Sanders has all your morning news in Central NY. Thanks for checking us out. Please take ...
Photos from Dana plane crash site ongoing construction

Photos from Dana plane crash site ongoing construction

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
The site of the June 3rd 2012 Dana plane crash in the Iju area of Lagos, is currently undergoing construction. The Lagos State Government has demolished houses, fences and shops in four streets adjoining the scene of last year’s crash to construct a network of roads in the area to mark the first anniversary of ...
VIDEO: African Union criticised at 50th anniversary

VIDEO: African Union criticised at 50th anniversary

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
As the African Union marks 50 years of unity, the bloc is also facing criticism. It has been accused of failing to stop regional conflicts and its support for controversial leaders. Al Jazeera’s Peter Greste reports from Nairobi.
Bizarre: TV host stuns viewers, drinks milk directly from woman’s breast on live TV (PHOTOS)

Bizarre: TV host stuns viewers, drinks milk directly from woman’s breast on live TV (PHOTOS)

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
THERE’S shock value on TV, and then there’s this guy who thought it was a brilliant idea to try an audience member’s breastmilk in front of thousands of viewers. Scroll down for pictures… Dutch TV host Paul De Leeuw made a boob of himself during filming of his chat show Langs De Leeuw, which focused ...
Africa marks 50 years of ‘unity’

Africa marks 50 years of ‘unity’

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
African leaders gathered Saturday ahead of extravagant celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc, with Africa’s myriad problems set aside for a day to mark the progress that has been made. Mass dancing troupes are set to perform musical dramas to some 10,000 guests in a giant hall in the Ethiopian capital, home ...
20 Years of Madness – By Dele Momodu

20 Years of Madness – By Dele Momodu

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa.
Fellow Nigerians, let me start with a Yoruba proverb that states: if it takes a man 20 years to prepare for madness when is he going to develop full-blown lunacy by biting the trees? This ancient adage is very relevant to the message I have for you today. I’m reasonably convinced that we have completed ...
VIDEO: Meet The Ultimate “Grizz Man”

VIDEO: Meet The Ultimate “Grizz Man”

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
You've probably seen him at The Grindhouse--the Grizzlies fan dressed in an electric blue suit, hat, and a ...
VIDEO: Raw: Pakistan Election Results Protested

VIDEO: Raw: Pakistan Election Results Protested

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
Hundreds of supporters of one of Pakistan's political parties, Tehreek-e-Insaf, gathered in front of the Presidential Palace in ...
VIDEO: Today in History May 25

VIDEO: Today in History May 25

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Life and Health.
Highlights of this day in history: "Star Wars" --- written and directed by George Lucas --- premieres; Former ...
VIDEO: Reality TV News Pop: Two Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Looking To Leave?

VIDEO: Reality TV News Pop: Two Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Looking To Leave?

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Business.
Two Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Looking To Leave?. Kim Kardashian Convinced Kanye West To Show Up At ...
VIDEO: Reality TV News Pop: Two Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Looking To Leave?

VIDEO: Reality TV News Pop: Two Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Looking To Leave?

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Entertainment.
Two Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills Looking To Leave?. Kim Kardashian Convinced Kanye West To Show Up At ...
Boko Haram: US renews plea to Nigeria on rights abuses

Boko Haram: US renews plea to Nigeria on rights abuses

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
Nigeria's FM Ashiru and US Secretary of State, John Kerry in Washington 25 AprilUS Secretary of State John Kerry Saturday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, renewed a plea to Nigerian authorities to ensure the military does not carry out atrocities against civilians in its clampdown on Islamic militants. Nigeria declared a state of emergency in three northeastern states on May 14 as it launched a military offensive to end [...]
UN urges Nigeria, others feed school kids

UN urges Nigeria, others feed school kids

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
school kids on Children's day: UN urges developing nations to feed them in schoolA report by the United Nations has indicated that the provision of meals for school children was still lacking in many developing countries, including Nigeria. The State of School Feeding Worldwide report by World Food Programme (WFP) was made public at the UN Headquarters on Friday. The report stressed the importance of providing meals for [...]
Akpabio creates NGF faction, after losing vote

Akpabio creates NGF faction, after losing vote

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, News.
Godswill Akpabio, Akwa Ibom State governor: very anti-AmaechiAkwa Ibom governor,Godswill Akpabio, demonstrating poor sportsmanship, is determined to split Nigeria Governors Forum, after his candidate, Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau state stunningly lost to incumbent chairman, Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers state on Friday in Abuja. Akpabio says that Jonah Jang is his faction’s chairman of Governors Forum, though Jang lost the [...]
Enyeama returns to Lille

Enyeama returns to Lille

Published On Saturday, May 25, 2013. Under: Africa, Sports.
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has confirmed that he will return to French club, Lille in July. The 30-year-old, who joined the Ligue 1 club for free in the summer of 2011 from Hapoel Tel Aviv was loaned out to another Israeli club, Maccabi Tel Aviv at the start f the 2012/13 season, Supersport.com reports. ...
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