Year: 2013
Israel slams Iran nuclear deal
Israel said Sunday that a nuclear deal struck Sunday between Iran and world powers in Geneva was “bad” as Tehran…
In Pictures: Polishing shoes for Guinness Records
Some 800 participants celebrate after polishing their leather shoes on a street in Tokyo’s Taito ward, a district famous for…
In picture: Pope Francis gets FIFA Jersey No 10
FIFA president, Sepp Blatter has visited Pope Francis in the Vatican, during which he presents FIFA Jersey Number 10 to…
Iran, world powers agree nuclear deal
GENEVA (AFP) – World powers Sunday agreed a landmark deal with Iran halting parts of its nuclear programme in what…
Boko Haram militants sack village, kill 12
Suspected Boko Haram militants have killed 12 people in Nigeria’s restive northeast, burning homes and stealing cars in an area…
Angolan police kills opposition activist, detains 292 protesters
(Reuters) – Angolan security forces shot and killed an opposition activist on Saturday, hours ahead of protests across the country…
It’s Official: Tiwa Savage Now Mrs Balogun
FUNSHO AROGUNDADE Nigerian music diva, Tiwatope Savage Saturday afternoon officially got married to her beau, Tunji Balogun. At a star-studded…
Ronaldo injury blow to Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo was forced off with an injury six minutes into the second-half of Real Madrid’s La Liga encounter away…
ASUU wants to meet President Jonathan
Nigeria’s striking Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) rose from a two-day National Executive Council Meeting (NEC) on Saturday in…
Jonathan’s acute abdomen ailment: What it means
Forty-eight hours after President Goodluck Jonathan suddenly fell ill and was forced to skip a meeting Thursday in London with…
2 parties back INEC’s partial poll in Anambra
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), two fringe political associations in Nigeria, have supported…
Akhigbe buried amidst eulogies
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Former Nigerian Chief of General Staff, Admiral Mike Akhigbe, was Saturday buried in Fugar, Etsako Central local government…
Tennis: Enosoregbe wins Dala Men’s Singles
Damilare Okunola Former Nigerian junior tennis champion, Clifford Enosoregbe, won the Men’s Singles of the 27th Dala Hard Court Championship…
Boeing says Dreamliners at risk of engine problem
EROMOSELE EBHOMELE Boeing is believed to have warned airlines on a ‘risk of engine icing problems’ on its new 747-8…
Without Messi, Barcelona wallop Granada
(AFP)Barcelona made light work of Lionel Messi’s absence to move six points clear at the top of La Liga with…