FIFA ban: Benin Republic reject Nigeria
AN international friendly match involving Nigerian club Sunshine Stars and Benin Republic in Cotonou has been called off following a FIFA ban on Nigeria, officials informed .
German thieves stole 10 truckloads of beer during World Cup
German police were hunting Wednesday for thieves who made off with 10 truckloads of beer while the country was distracted by World Cup football fever.
Global AIDS death toll falls sharply to 1.5 million in 2013 – UN
Global AIDS-related deaths and new HIV infections have fallen by over a third in a decade, the United Nations said Wednesday as it voiced hope of wiping out the killer disease.
‘It is embarrassing Jonathan had to wait for Malala’s visit to convince him to meet with us’
Relatives of some of the schoolgirls seized in a mass kidnapping by Boko Haram demanded Wednesday that Nigeria’s president meet everyone affected, describing a hastily-arranged plan for a visit with a select few as offensive.
West, Arab govts will pay dearly for Arab uprisings – Assad
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad was sworn in Wednesday for a new seven-year term, warning Western and Arab governments they will pay dearly for backing those who took up arms against him.
Chelsea agree on £20m deal to sign Atletico’s Luis
Chelsea have reached a deal to sign Filipe Luis from Atletico Madrid subject to the defender agreeing personal terms with the Premier League club.
