Brazil 2014 memorable moments
Germany skewering Brazil with five goals in 19 minutes in their semifinal was the football equivalent of the scene in “Bambi” when a hunter kills the fawn’s mother. Watching such a tragedy befall the five-time champion at its home World Cup became difficult even for some German fans, who later said they just wanted the torturing of Brazil to stop.
Police uncover plans to bomb Abuja
The Nigeria Police on Saturday said it had credible intelligence reports that terrorists had perfected plan to attack the Federal Capital territory (FCT)’s transport sector.
Nigeria, U.S. to strengthen action against Boko Haram
Nigeria and the U. S. are to strengthen strategies to tackle terrorism facing Nigeria and bring the activities of the militants to an end.
‘Nigerians should support plans to privatise refineries’
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) on Saturday urged Nigerians to support the Federal Government’s plan to privatise the nation’s refineries.
College of education to commence degree programmes
He said other courses included Social Studies, Education Administration, Planning, Guidance and Counseling, Economics and Home Economics.
At last, ASUP suspends strike
Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, ASUP, has suspended its 11 months strike.
This was disclosed by the President of the Union, Dr Chibuzor Asomugha,Saturday, after their National Executive Council, NEC, meeting held in Abuja.
Gaza toll at 127 on day five of Israeli strikes
Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip killed 22 people Saturday, bringing to 127 the toll on the fifth day of violence, medics said.
Britain bars Russian delegation from Farnborough air show
Britain said Saturday it had barred a Russian delegation from attending the Farnborough air show because of the Ukraine crisis, sparking an angry reaction from Russia.
Kerry pushes plan to ‘clean up’ disputed Afghan vote
US Secretary of State John Kerry Saturday held a second day of talks with Afghanistan’s feuding presidential hopefuls, seeking a deal to “clean up the tally” after disputed elections.
Blair arrives in Cairo for talks over Gaza violence
Mideast Quartet envoy Tony Blair arrived in Cairo Saturday for talks on ending the violence in Gaza, where Israeli air raids have killed more than 125 Palestinians this week, officials said.
Germany’s history boys prepare to wreck Messi dream
A Germany side chasing a place in history will attempt to wreck Lionel Messi’s dream of a World Cup coronation with Argentina on Sunday as the month-long football carnival hits a climax at the Maracana Stadium.
