Tuesday, 30 August 2016

Fiji's English Rugby coach who led them to first ever Olympic medal given three acres of land


44-year-old Englishman, Ben Ryan who led Fiji's Rugby team to Olympic glory in Rio and delivered the island nation's first ever medal has been rewarded with three acres of land, he has also been honoured with a traditional chief's name, Ratu Peni Raiyani Latianara. Fiji's gold medal, the first in the history of the small island nation, sent shockwaves around the country - catapulting Ryan to the level of national hero.

Monday, 29 August 2016

Solar Eclipse 2016 Guide: When, Where & How to See It

On Sept. 1, the moon will pass in front of the sun, creating a brilliant ring of sunlight visible from areas around the southern Indian Ocean. 

Russian man volunteers for first human head transplant

While severing someone’s head and attaching it to another person’s body sounds like something straight out of a science fiction or horror movie, some real-life scientists say they are planning to do just that – as early as next year.

54 Nigerian Students Get Scholarship To China

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Atleast 54 students of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, have been awarded scholarship to study in China.

Mechanic Working On A Car Crushed To Death By Truck In Onitsha

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An auto technician was crushed to death yesterday in Onitsha area of Anambra state after a trailer driver failed break and lost control, rammed into him him while working. This sad incident happened along 3-3 road in Onitsha while the mechanic was at his workshop working on a car.
May his soul rest in peace.

Katsina Governor, Masari, Blasts Niger Delta Leaders, Says They Used Oil Money As ‘Pocket Money’

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The Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, has said Niger Delta leaders must come clean on how they spent the oil money allocated to the region over the years.

Military Has No Power To Declare Civillians ‘Wanted’ – Falana

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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana on Monday said the Nigerian military had no power to declare civillians ‘wanted’.

Anti-IPOB Protesters Take Case To American Embassy (Photos)

Members of Stand Up for Peace Movement have gone on a protest in Abuja on Thursday, in reaction to America’s stand that IPOB is not a t...