Leopards tear Wolves apart
Warri Wolves’ unbeaten run in the CAF Confederation Cup was brought to an end Sunday evening as they crashed 3-0 to Athlétic Club Léopards de Dolisie in the first leg play-off round played at the Stade Denis Sassou Nguesso, Dolisie. Coach Paul Aigbogun’s men must now score four goals without conceding any in the second leg to qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
Netflix in talks to enter China
Video streaming company, Netflix is in talks with Wasu Media Holding Co. and other potential partners to enter China’s booming online video market. Netflix is seeking a partner that has licenses for content on all devices, including mobile phones, computers and set-top boxes, the report said. Netflix earlier said it was developing plans to launch a “modest” service in China if it can get permission to operate in the world’s most populous country.
Rocket Internet launches online classifieds site
German based Internet company, Rocket Internet has unveiled an online classified platform, Vendito for emerging markets. The site which is already live in Senegal, Uganda and Tanzania is expected to go live soon in Nigeria at Vendito.com.ng or Vendito.ng and in Ghana as Vendito.com.gh and Vendito.co.ke in Kenya. The company told the media last week that most of the URLs are not live to the public yet.
Yes, I have married another but it is not a replacement for Clara, says Oshiomhole
Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has described his new wife, Iara, as a model in his heart even as he said his new wife is not a replacement for his late wife, Clara whom he said is irreplaceable.
Nigerian amongst 400 Europe-bound migrants held in Libya begs not to be deported back home
Libyan authorities arrested 400 illegal migrants, including several pregnant women, at dawn on Sunday as they prepared to board boats for Europe, officials said.
Forgive me, Jonathan asks Nigerians
President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerians to forgive him for any offence that he might have committed while in office.
Lagos NUT says use of CBT in secondary schools may not achieve desired result
The Lagos State wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) says the introduction of the Computer Based Test (CBT) in secondary schools examinations may not achieve the desired result.
Patience Jonathan urges women to be responsible always
The First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has challenged women to always be responsible and to use their positions to positively impact on the society and the less privileged.
80% Nigerians do not have Taxpayers Identification Numbers – Edo tax boss
The Chairman , Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), Sir Oseni Elemah, on Sunday, said 80 per cent of taxable Nigerians have not yet keyed into Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) developed to boost the Nigeria’s tax system.
Burundi leader makes first appearance since coup bid
Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza on Sunday made his first official appearance since an attempted coup, appearing relaxed and assertive of his full control of the central African nation.
Pope creates first Palestinian saints
Two 19th-century nuns on Sunday became the first Palestinians to gain sainthood during an open-air mass celebrated by Pope Francis in St Peter’s Square attended by Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas.
