CHAN 2016: DR Congo ‘re champions
The Democratic Republic Of Congo won the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for a second time on Sunday, beating Mali 3-0 in the final in Rwanda.
The Leopards, coached by Florent Ibenge (pictured), secured the title with two goals from the impressive Mechak Elia an a late Jonathan Bolingi strike.
DR Congo became the first nation to win the trophy twice, having won the inaugural CHAN tournament - which is only open to footballers who play in their own local leagues - in 2009 in Ivory Coast.
Britain ‘strongly condemns’ N. Korea rocket launch
Britain strongly condemned North Korea’s launch of a long-range rocket on Sunday and warned of a “robust response” if Pyongyang continued to violate UN resolutions.
N. Korea rocket launch an ‘outright and grave violation’ – EU
The European Union on Sunday lashed North Korea’s launch of a long-range rocket as “yet another outright and grave violation” of its obligations and urged Pyongyang to engage in dialogue with the international community.
N.Korea rocket launch a ‘direct violation’ of five UN resolutions: NATO chief
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Sunday blasted North Korea’s launch of a long-range rocket as a blatant breach of five UN resolutions and demanded Pyongyang comply with international law.
The reports on United holding talks with Mourinho
Jose Mourinho’s representatives have held talks with Manchester United about replacing Louis van Gaal as manager of the Premier League club, according to reports on Friday.
Where are roads, schools, health centres built with Abacha’s loot, SERAP appeals to World Bank Board
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an appeal to Access to Information (AI) Appeals Board against the World Bank’s decision dated 25 November 2015 “to provide patently insufficient information on the spending of recovered stolen funds by the late General Sani Abacha.”
Van Gaal dismisses reports on Man Utd hiring of Mourinho
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has dismissed reports that the club have approached Jose Mourinho about succeeding him at Old Trafford, in comments published by British newspapers on Sunday.
Buhari regime’s economic growth won’t reach 2014 level — NBS
Amidst harsh economic environment confronting the present administration, the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, a key agency of the Federal Government in charge of economic research and development, has given a glimpse of what the economy will look like up till the conclusion of President Muhammadu Buhari’s first term in 2019.
Inside embattled Father Mbaka’s new Parish!
The routine transfer of over 500 priests in the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, which saw fiery Fr. Ejike Mbaka leave Christ the King Parish,CKP,GRA, Enugu, for Our Lady of Rosary,OLR,Emene,Enugu,penultimate Saturday,elicited reactions from Mbaka,his flock,the All Progressives Congress,APC, and the national leadership of the Catholic Secretariat.
Why I stabbed my neighbor to death – 22 year old nursing mother
A 22 year old nursing mother and student of the Benue State Polytechnic, Nwuese Ayom, was few days ago nabbed by the Benue state Police Command for allegedly stabbing 22year old Tererse Ayua to death in Gboko town.
I’ll reclaim my Super Eagles shirt —Moses
Super Eagles striker Victor Moses has revealed that it was injury that forced him out of the national team. Moses on loan at West Ham from Chelsea, was key to the Super Eagles winning the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa with Coach Srephen Keshi in charge. But under coach Sunday Oliseh, Moses have yet to lace his boots for Nigeria.
