Year: 2014

Liberia shuts borders to contain Ebola virus spread

The Liberian government has closed most of the  nation's border crossings and introduced stringent health measures…

Huge oil depot on fire in Tripoli as fighting goes on

Libyan firefighters have failed to put out a huge oil tank blaze started by clashes…

Nigeria now 9th on medals table, Australia extends lead

Australia have extended their leadership on the medals table at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow,…

Oil prices drift lower in Asia

Oil prices dipped in Asian trade Monday ahead of the release of US economic growth…

Smashing the glass ceiling at a Paris 'palace' hotel

As new chief concierge at a top "palace" hotel in Paris, Sonia Papet is part…

Boxing Coach hopeful for Nigeria’s gold win

Anthony Konyegwachie, Head Coach of Team Nigeria’s boxers at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland,…

Ebola virus: 2 Americans now infected in Liberia

Two Americans involved in the treatment of Ebola victims in Liberia have become infected with…

APC calls for action to revive Enugu coal deposits

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-East on Sunday in Enugu called on the…

South Africa stun New Zealand for sevens gold

South Africa stunned four-time champions New Zealand with a nail-biting 17-12 final victory to seal…

Obama speaks to Netanyahu, stresses need for 'immediate'

US President Barack Obama spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday, and stressed the…