U.S. Congressman offers his brain for research
U.S. Congressman David Cicilline, has pledged to donate his brain to research into a degenerative brain disease detected in former football players. Cicilline, a Democratic Rep. from Rhode Island, played…
Kenyan opposition leader Odinga, who withdrew from vote re-run, calls for protests
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, who withdrew from a presidential election re-run set for Oct. 26 saying it should only take place once wide-ranging reforms are undertaken, urged his supporters…
24 militants, six soldiers killed in attacks in Egypt’s Sinai, military says
At least 24 militants and six soldiers were killed on Sunday in attacks on military outposts in North Sinai, the Egyptian military said in a statement. The statement did not…
Osinbajo says no $25billion NNPC contract….
Claims on social and traditional media that $25BN worth of oil contracts were awarded by the NNPC or that $25BN in NNPC funds is missing are both false. According to…
Buratai visits late Gen. Malu’s family
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Sunday, paid condolence visit to the family of late Gen. Victor Malu, former chief of army staff who died on…
Dangote Refinery: Nigerians excited over pace of work
Nigerians on Sunday in Abuja showed excitement about the pace of work at the refinery being built by Forbes richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote. NAN reports that the Dangote…
Uyo as Super Eagles’ talisman
BY KEN UGBECHIE Nigerians just love football. The old, the young and even the not-so-healthy. They all have a special place for soccer in their hearts. Imagine how much they…
Four Killed, Others Injured in Plane Crash
Four Moldovan citizens were killed and two others were injured on Saturday when a cargo plane chartered by the French military crashed into the sea near the airport in Ivory…
Aso Rock Clinic, count me out of the rot – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to count him out of the rot that has attended Aso Rock clinic which has now become the subject of inquiry by the…