The United States on Friday demanded Russia “immediately” withdraw a convoy of vehicles from Ukraine and warned of further international sanctions if Moscow did not respect Kiev’s sovereignty.

AT last, the governor of Ondo state Dr Olusegun Mimiko has decamped from the Labour Party (LP)to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Manager Jose Mourinho can understand why a “top professional” like Petr Cech is not happy at losing his status as Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper – but will not offer any players selection guarantees. Belgium international Thibaut Courtois started in goal for the opening English Premier League match at Burnley on Monday night, which the Blues won 3-1.

The execution of American journalist James Foley represents a “terrorist attack” against the United States, the White House said Friday, three days after Islamic extremists released a video of his beheading.

As Africans await the nomination list which would be released to the public at the end of the month, a Jury Member of All Africa Music Awards,AFRIMA, Oscar Kidjo representing West Africa Region has revealed that out of the 2,025 entries submitted for the awards, 60% had good quality videos.

The University of Ibadan has offered scholarship to the six candidates that scored 88 per cent and above in its Post-UME test.

Top Yoruba actress, Liz Anjorin has upped her ante. The mother of one daughter has had a lot of good things going for her. Having successfully premiering one of her much-talked about movies in Lagos, Liz’s profile has been on the rise in recent times.

The Lagos State Government will tomorrow Saturday commence the repairs on the expansion joints on Eko Bridge expected to be completed in 71 days.

Charming and talented gospel singer, Pastor Jimmy Odukoya popularly known as Pastor J, has announced the birth of his new record label, Firehouse Records. According to him, Firehouse Records is a label expected to play a major role in reversing the exodus of gospel artistes to secular music due to the perceived unprofitability gospel music.

Some Abuja football enthusiasts on Friday expressed confidence in the ability of the national under-20 women team to win the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada on Sunday.