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29 September 2014

We would have conquered terrorism like we did Ebola – Pres. Jonathan


President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday said that terrorism and kidnapping were still major national challenges because Nigerians had not united against them as they did against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).

Jonathan made the statement at an inter-denominational church service at the National Ecumenical Centre, Abuja, to mark the country’s 54th Independence Anniversary coming up on Wednesday.

28 September 2014

Ivory Coast lifts Ebola flight restrictions


Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said on Friday his country will lift the controversial suspension of flights to countries stricken by the Ebola virus to show solidarity with the nations affected by the lethal outbreak.

He said the initial decision to suspend flights was prompted by uncertainty about the threat, which he called a terrible problem for the people of West Africa.

Beds scarce, staff scarcer in Liberia's Ebola wards


They carry photos, bags of food - and hope. But what the families idling at the gate of this Ebola centre in Monrovia lack is news of the fate of their sick loved ones inside.

George Williams brought his wife and daughter to the Island Clinic on Tuesday and since then has had "no news, no contact with my family".

I Am Stil A Virgin -- Blessings Adokiye


Rising Nigerian pop singer, Adokiye is very vocal about her sexuality.

She often talks about how she is intent on remaining a virgin until marriage. Earlier this year, she made made global headlines after she offered her virginity to Islamist militant sect Boko Haram, in return for the 200+ abducted Chibok school girls.

3 Students Shot as Gunmen Invade Enugu State University of Science and Technology


Gunmen attacked Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) on Friday night.

Three students were shot and badly injured. They were rushed to University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) on Saturday morning, where they are said to be in critical condition.