Phillip Hughes, Australia Test batsman has died two days after being struck on the top of the neck by a ball during a domestic match in Sydney. Hughes, who also played for Hampshire, Middlesex and Worcestershire, was hit by a delivery from bowler, Sean Abbott. Peter Brukner, Australia team doctor said he passed away in…
Obasanjo Bemoans State Of The Nation
Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President of Nigeria has again taken a swipe at the Goodluck Jonathan administration over what he described as attempts to encourage violence in the country. “As a leader you must not deliberately do evil or condone evil. You should know that you will one day give account to God, you may cover…
Zimbabwe’s Vice President Blocked From Succession
Joyce Mujuru, Zimbabwe’s Vice-President has been barred by the ruling Zanu-PF party from retaining a party post, damaging her chances of one day succeeding president Robert Mugabe. She had failed to win nomination after being linked to a plot to oust President Robert Mugabe. Mujuru’s fall from grace damages her chances of one day succeeding…
Osun Election Tribunal Adjourns
The Osun State election tribunal which is adjudicating on the complaints arising from the results of the August 9 gubernatorial election held in the state has adjourned its sitting till Friday, November 28, 2014. While confirming the development to TELL, Adamu Mohammed, the election tribunal’s secretary, said the panel would resume sitting on Friday. “Today’s…
Ezekwesili, Dangote, Others Emerge Most Influential Africans
Obiageli Ezekwesili, activist and former Minister of education; Aliko Dangote, business tycoon and 31 other Nigerians have made the 2014 list of most influential Africans. New African Magazine, organisers of the award, said it selected the winners across board for their outstanding performances in various categories. The event which has become an annual one saw…
Keshi Advised To Walk Away
Stephen Keshi, Super Eagles coach has been urged to step down after failing to qualify the team for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. “Walking away honourably would be the smartest thing for Stephen Keshi. It’s pointless to hang around when you’ve failed, have been completely rejected by the NFF and are unwanted by disappointed…
Former Washington Mayor Is Dead
Marion Barry, former Washington DC Mayor, who won re-election after a drug arrest, has died at the age of 78. He died overnight at a hospital in Washington, DC, Council spokeswoman, LaToya Foster said. Barry, a Democrat served three terms from 1979 to 1991 before his personal life overshadowed his politics. He was arrested in…
Kenya Accuses Al-Shebab Of Killing 28 Civilians
The Kenya government says armed Islamic militants, al-Shebab, from Somalia are responsible for the killing of some 28 non-Muslim Kenyans in a bus from Mandera, a town near Somali on their way to Nairobi, the Kenyan capital on Saturday morning. The victims of the extremists were among the 60 passengers on a transit bus ambushed…
Tambuwal Picks APC Governorship Form
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal on Friday picked the All Progressives Congress, APC, gubernatorial nomination form for Sokoto State. The nomination form, which was presented by the State Chairman of the party, Bala Hassan, was purchased with N6.5million. At the event, the Speaker said the purchase of the nomination form puts…
Fashola Swears-In Four High Court Judges
Babatunde Raji Fashola, Lagos State governor, on Friday sworn-in four newly appointed state high court Judges. The new Judges are: Iyabo Olamide Akinkugbe, Serifat Iyabode Sonaike, Abisoye Jubril Nashua and Abdulfattah Molawale Lawal. Speaking at the ceremony on Friday at the Adeyemi Bero auditorium of the secretariat Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Fashola said though the new…
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