Breaking News... Bianca Andreescu stuns Serena Williams to win US Open final

Serena Williams, so strong of limb and spirit, could not disguise her inner frailty when she stumbled at the tape in the US Open final, and tennis embraced another new teenage champion, Bianca Andreescu, who took an hour and 40 minutes to win 6-3, 7-5 on her grand slam final debut.

JUST IN.... Uduaghan smiles as Senator James Manager’s election nullified, Tribunal orders fresh elections in 90 days

Nigeria - The election of Senator James Manager as the lawmaker representing Delta South senatorial district at the National Assembly, has been nullified by an Election Petitions Tribunal Sitting in Asaba. 

KABOOM!!! Hehehe....IPOB's Kanu to South East Govs.: Don’t attempt coming abroad if you owe workers

Nigeria - Nnamdi Kanu who is the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has warned South East governors who owe workers in their states to forget about traveling out of the country or else they would be disgraced by members of his secessionist group just as they disgraced former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

Hair's Breath as plane conveying pilgrims crash lands in Niger

A near-tragic incident occurred last night at the Minna International Airport as a plane conveying over 600 pilgrims returning from the 2019 annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia crash landed. 

#Xenophobia: RCCG GO Pastor Adeboye to Nigerians: Do not relate against South Africa

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, has warned Nigerians not to think of retaliation against South Africa in the wake of Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians.

As expected, Hurricane Dorian makes landfall in US as Bahamas death toll set to be 'staggering'

Hurricane Dorian, which has already devastated large parts of the Bahamas this week, has made landfall in the United States for the first time with winds of up to 90mph.

The category one storm came ashore on Friday morning at Cape Hatteras on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where more than 200,000 homes and businesses in the state were without power.

India's space agency loses touch with lunar lander before it reaches south pole

India's space agency has lost touch with its lunar lander as it approached the moon's south pole.

It's not clear whether the Vikrum lander has crashed or landed.

So terribly sad!!! Decomposing body of police officer found inside bush three weeks after he was kidnapped in Rivers State

Nigeria - The decomposing body of a sergeant kidnapped about three weeks ago in Rivers State was found inside a bush on Thursday.

Sergeant Lawrence Igbero, attached to the Police Mobile Force (PMF) Unit 56, was taken away by suspected kidnappers on the Ogoni Road, Rivers State.

JUST IN..... Former Cameroon and Inter star Eto finally retires from football

Samuel Eto’o has announced his retirement from all forms of football at the age of 38.

The veteran enjoyed an excellent career at the top level of the game, winning numerous trophies with Barcelona and also representing Cameroon at four World Cups.

President Buhari approves International Airport construction in Ebonyi State

Nigeria - The Ebonyi State Government's request for the construction of a new International Airport, has been been approved by the Federal Government. 

President Buhari reacts to death of Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe

Nigeria - President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the death of Robert Mugabe, the immediate past President of Zimbabwe.

Wow! Lost finger bone reveals hands of ancient humans looked like ours

New analysis of a rediscovered fragment of a finger bone suggests the hands of ancient humans were similar to ours.

The tip of the right-handed little finger was separated from the rest after it was discovered by scientists excavating Denisova Cave in Siberia's Altai mountains in 2008.

Tragedy as crippled teenage beggar crushed to death by 40-feet tanker in Onitsha

A crippled teenage boy who is yet to be identified was reportedly crushed to death by an articulated vehicle while begging for alms at Upper Iweka, Onitsha in Anambra state.  

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Madagascar football team cancels match with South Africa over xenophobic attacks

Madagascar's national football team, Barea, have cancelled their football match with South Africa National team, Bafana Bafana, in protest of the recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans residing in the country. 

Oh dear! Two-headed rattlesnake, named 'Double Dave', found in New Jersey

A rare two-headed rattlesnake - named Double Dave - has been found in a forest in the United States.

JUST IN: Few hours after Robert Mugabe's death, Zimbabwe's former National Army Chief, Major General Trust Mugoba dies too

Former Zimbabwe National Army Chief of Staff Major General Trust Mugoba has died just a few hours after the demise of ex-resident, Robert Mugabe.

Xenophobic Attacks: What Goodluck Jonathan said about tension between South Africans and Nigerians

Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has reacted to the xenophobic attacks going on across Africa.

Jonathan spoke during a keynote address he presented on Thursday at the ongoing International Peace Summit in Sao Tome and Principe.

Breaking News... Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe dies at 95

Robert Mugabe, the former president of Zimbabwe who was ousted from power in a military coup after ruling the African nation for close to four decades, has died.

JUST IN: Scare as Boko Haram attacks Borno Governor's convoy

Nigeria - The Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum suffered an attack on Thursday September 5, as gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents opened fire on his convoy. 

Messi could walk away and terminate Barcelona contract. Read why

Lionel Messi may be contracted to Barcelona until 2021, but the he has the option to walk away at the end of this season, Goal reports.

Xenophobic Attacks: South African President, Ramaphosa reveals number of people killed, stats show more locals killed than foreigners

South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Thursday revealed that at least 10 persons have been killed, two of them foreigners, in a wave of xenophobic riots and attacks in the country.

Amazing!!! 74-year old woman delivers twin baby girls after 54-years of marriage (PHOTOS)

A 74-year old woman has delivered twin baby girls after 54-years of marriage.

Indian newspaper, The Hans India reported that the delivery was done in a private hospital in Guntur city on Thursday, September 5th. According to doctors, Yerramatti Raja Rao who hails from Nelapartipadu in East Godavari district married Mangayamma on March 22, 1962. 

Comedian Kevin Hart in intense pain after doctors repaired 3 spinal fractures during surgery

Kevin Hart is reported to be suffering intense pain after doctors repaired three fractures to his spine.

The American comedian suffered a car accident early Sun.

Alas!!! Hehehehe.... Clothes spread on rail at the Ministry of Finance building elicits criticisms. Kai kai kai

Nigerians have condemned the Officials at the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Abuja after clothes were seen hanging from a rail on the building.

KABOOM!!! South Africa shuts its embassy in Nigeria amid violent protests

South Africa has closed its embassy in Nigeria as tensions between the two nations rise following xenophobic attacks in Johannesburg.

Scare as toddler found alive in house with two dead adults in Staffordshire UK

A toddler has been found alive in a house where the bodies of two adults were discovered by police in Staffordshire, UK.

#Xenophobic Attacks: Twitter users slam Fayemi, El-Rufai, Sanusi for attending event in South Africa

Nigeria - Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State and Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II have all incurred the wrath of Nigerians after being spotted at an event in South Africa. 

KABOOM!!! Pastor Brighton Samajomba dies of malnutrition after 30 days of fasting

Zambia - A 30-days fasting programme has claimed life of a Solwezi pastor ten days days before its completion.

Tragic!!! Canadian woman killed by black bear in 'extremely rare' attack

A black bear has killed a Minnesota woman on a secluded island in Canadian waters in an attack that experts have called extremely rare.

Catherine Sweatt-Mueller was staying with her parents in a remote cabin on Red Pine Island in Rainy Lake when she was killed.

Not only Xenophobia! South African hangs his three children, step daughter to spite wife who was in the process of divorcing him

A man from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa accused of hanging his three biological children and his stepdaughter, has been arrested by police.

Three of the children, Siphesihle, Khwezi and Kuhlekonke Mpungose, aged 4, 6 and 10, were found hanging, by their mother, at their Wyebank home on Tuesday afternoon.

Its Diri vs David as David Lyon wins APC Governorship primary in Bayelsa

Nigeria - Mr David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged the winner of the just- concluded governorship primary in Bayelsa, NAN reports.

Senator Dino Melaye loses as Musa Wada emerges PDP governorship candidate in Kogi

Nigeria - Musa Wada has emerged as the People's Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer for the governorship election in Kogi state after defeating his older brother Capt. Idris Wada and 10 other candidates in the primary election. 

The surge continues as Hurricane Dorian death toll rises even as storm bears down on US coast

At least seven people have been killed by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas with millions told to leave their homes in Florida as the storm heads north.

Tragedy as New Zealand bus crash leaves five tourists killed after vehicle rolls over near Rotorua

Five Chinese tourists have died and six others have been injured in a bus crash near a popular tourist resort on New Zealand's North Island.

KABOOM!!! 100,000 videos taken down as YouTube wages war on hate speech. See if yours is among!

YouTube has removed more than 100,000 videos and 17,000 channels for hate speech since launching a crackdown earlier this summer.

KABOOM!!! Nigerian Government draws red line on South Africa, quits Economic Summit in Capetown

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, on Wednesday, confirmed Nigeria’s boycott of the World Economic Forum scheduled for South Africa.

JUST IN: Nigeria set to recall ambassador to South Africa

There are indications that the Nigeria High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambassador Kabiru Bala, will any moment from now be recalled for consultation over the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in that country.

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Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage cancels concert in South Africa over xenophobia

Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has cancelled her performance in South Africa saying that she would no longer be performing at a festival scheduled to hold in Johannesburg later this month.

Breaking... Xenophobic Attacks: Protesters clash with police in Abuja, burn MTN mast

Nigeria - Hundreds of protesters are currently burning MTN mast in Lugbe over killings in SouthAfrica.

JUST IN: Scare as family of seven, guest found dead in Lagos

Fear has gripped residents of Mafoluku in Oshodi after a family of seven and their guest were found dead on Wednesday morning, The Nation reports.

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Breaking.... Sylva successor? Senator Diri wins Bayelsa PDP governorship primary

Nigeria - Senator Douye Diri on Wednesday September 4, emerged winner of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election in Bayelsa State.

Host Qatar unveils 2022 FIFA World Cup logo round the globe

The official logo for the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup has been unveiled.

The unveiling took place on Tuesday night (September 3) in Doha with thousands of spectators on ground to witness the unveiling. 

What PSG requested of Barcelona that left Neymar frustrated

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Neymar, is reportedly “incredulous” about the club’s decision to block his move back to Barcelona, according to Sport.

KABOOM!!! Oshiomhole and El-Eufai presidential campaign poster emerges against 2023 election

Nigeria - Campaign poster of Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, vying for 2023 presidential election has emerged.

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Here is the reaction of South African President, Ramaphosa to xenophobic attack on Nigerians

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Tuesday, condemned the recent attack on Nigerians and other foreign nationals in the country.

Breaking News.... As Hurricane Dorian surges, 37ft waves to lash US coast by Thursday

Hurricane Dorian, which has left at least five people dead in the Bahamas, could bring huge waves of up to 11.2m (37ft) to the US coast by Thursday, according to EU scientists.

Attack on South African businesses in Nigeria will hurt Nigerians more, FG appeals to Nigerians

Attacks on South African businesses operating in Nigeria will be  to the detriment of the country, Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed has said.

Xenophobia: How Nigerians attacked MTN office in Uyo

Some angry Nigerians launched a retaliation attack at an MTN office in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state's capital earlier today September 3. 

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Xenophobia: Reprisal? Nigerians set MTN office on fire in Lagos (See PHOTOS)

One of the MTN offices in Apapa, Lagos, has been set on fire by Nigerians protesting the recent xenophobic attacks.

MTN is a telecommunications company owned by South Africans.

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Tragedy in China as eight children die at Hubei province primary school attack

Eight children have been killed in an attack at a primary school in China on their first day of a new term.

Two others were injured in the incident which happened at around 8am on Monday in Chaoyangpo village, in Enshi city, in eastern Hubei province.