The UN Security Council has unanimously approved the first-ever “offensive” UN peacekeeping brigade to battle rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which on Friday hailed the move as a turning point for its restive east.

 By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The 68-year-old Madam Comfort Dugo, mother of the Bayelsa Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development, Mr. James Dugo who was kidnapped Tuesday night by gunmen has reportedly escaped from captivity. It was gathered that the victim who was seized from her Odi residence in Kolokuma-Opokuma local government area of the […]

Former Leeds winger Robbie Rodgers admits the macho culture of football makes it impossible for gay players to stay in the sport once they have revealed their homosexuality.

Arsene Wenger believes the experience gained from Arsenal’s long run of successful attempts to qualify for the Champions League will serve his team well in the battle to finish in the top four.

Rafael Benitez insists Chelsea can still claim second place in the Premier League ahead of a trip to Southampton on Saturday that marks the start of a testing run of fixtures for the Blues.

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt has signed a contract to race at the London Anniversary Games at the Olympic Stadium, according to a report on Friday.

Alex Ferguson on Friday defended Rio Ferdinand over the Manchester United defender’s withdrawal from the England squad.

Nelson Mandela was in “good spirits” on Friday as he spent a second day in hospital for a lung infection, in the latest health scare for the revered peace icon, South Africa’s presidency said.

FORMER Vice President Atiku Abubakar has  called for continued prayers for an end to the problem of  complex insecurity crises and terrorism confronting the country.

Over 75 passengers and crew narrowly escaped death Thursday as a Rabat, Morocco-bound Royal Air Maroc flight lost one of its engines mid-air.