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Boko Haram Strike In Adamawa, Scores Feared Dead

Aug 11, 2017 topnews

Dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, have stormed Ghumbili community, Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State a few days after a similar incident in a neighbouring village in the local government, known as Mildu, where seven people were killed by the insurgents. The attack was said to have lasted from 11 p.m. on Wednesday to 3 a.m. on Thursday. According to the local government chairman, Mr. Yusuf Mohammed, no fewer than 60 houses were razed and foodstuffs looted. “They looted foodstuff, killed livestock and burnt the village completely,” he stated.…

World Championships 2017: Botswana To Honour Isaac Makwala If He Wins 200m Gold

Aug 10, 2017 topnews

Botswana will hold a national holiday in honour of Isaac Makwala if he wins 200m gold at the World Championships. Makwala, whose exploits in London have been a major talking point this week, races in the final later on Thursday. On Tuesday he was barred from the 400m final, as officials tried to halt a “very virulent” norovirus outbreak. But he returned and progressed from an individual 200m time trial on Wednesday he was quarantined for Monday’s heats – and celebrated by doing press-ups. The 30-year-old, who said he is…

Paul Kagame Wins 3rd Term After 17-year Presidency In Rwanda

Aug 10, 2017 topnews

Rwanda’s long-time President Paul Kagame has easily won a third term in office in a vote he had called “a formality.” Kagame, the controversial president of Rwanda, won a landslide victory in the small African state’s election, securing a third term extending his 17 years in power. The result gives him another seven years leading the small east African nation praised for its economic performance but criticised for its silencing of opponents. Electoral authorities overnight said Mr Kagame had won more than 98 per cent of the vote with 80…

Liverpool Reject Barca Bid For Coutinho

Aug 10, 2017 topnews

Liverpool have rejected a bid of 100 million euros (£90m) from Barcelona for Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho. Barca’s second bid for the 25-year-old, which was rejected immediately, comprised an initial 85m euros (£76.8m) plus 15m euros (£13.5m) in add-ons. Liverpool have reiterated that Coutinho – who joined them from Inter Milan for £8.5m in 2013 – is not for sale. Barcelona sold Brazil forward Neymar to Paris St-Germain for a world record transfer of £200m last week. Coutinho who scored 14 goals last term and spent six weeks out with…

Alake of Egbaland, FCTA Support Sterling Bank’s Environmental Makeover

Aug 10, 2017 topnews

The Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo and the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Mrs. Folashade Joseph have endorsed the 2017 edition of Sterling Bank Environmental Makeover (STEM). STEM is Sterling Bank’s corporate social responsibility initiative which seeks to promote practices that contribute to the sustenance of the environment on a long-term basis. It presently covers partnership with waste management agencies in 14 states, tree planting to combat desertification in parts of Northern Nigeria and an annual national cleaning exercise. The 2017 edition of the…

Tiger Woods Pleads Not Guilty To DUI Charge

Aug 9, 2017 topnews

Golfer Tiger Woods has pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) following his arrest in Palm Beach County, Florida in May. He is now expected to admit to a lesser charge of reckless driving and enter a 12-month probation programme. Dashcam footage of his arrest was released by police in Florida after they found him asleep at the wheel. Mr Woods later apologised, blaming the incident on “an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications”. A blood sample taken after his arrest tested positive for painkiller Vicodin…

91 Year Old Grandmother Becomes Oldest University Graduate

Aug 9, 2017 topnews

A 91-year-old grandma became the oldest person to graduate from university in Thailand on Wednesday, receiving her bachelor’s degree from King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Escorted by her family, Kimlun Jinakul travelled more than 700 km from the northern province of Phayao to Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, near Bangkok, to receive her bachelor’s degree in human ecology. “It has always been my dream to continue my studies,” Kimlun told local TV station Thai PBS. She said that she had finished junior high school but couldn’t continue her education at the time because…

Fidelity Bank Awarded SME Friendly Bank of the Year 2017

Aug 9, 2017 topnews

In utmost recognition of its support for Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank PLC, one of the foremost financial institutions in the country, was recently bestowed with the award for “SME Friendly Bank of the Year 2017”. The accolade which was bestowed upon Fidelity Bank Plc at the 2017 Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) Awards, is a clear testament of the Bank’s resolve to raise a new generation of entrepreneurs. As part of its core mandate of trade promotion and business & policy advocacy, the…

Real Madrid Dominant In Super Cup Victory

Aug 9, 2017 topnews

Manchester United were outclassed as Spanish and European champions Real Madrid retained the Uefa Super Cup with victory in a sweltering Skopje. Madrid dominated from the start and led when Casemiro – who earlier hit the bar – slid in a half volley. They doubled their lead when Isco calmly slotted in from eight yards after a neat one-two with Gareth Bale, who started ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo. New £75m striker Romelu Lukaku tapped in before Marcus Rashford scuffed wide. The Europa League winners were given encouragement by Lukaku’s strike,…

Marry Yourselves, I’ll Attend It- NYSC DG

Aug 8, 2017Aug 9, 2017 topnews

Brig.-Gen. Zakari Kazaure, the Director General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has encouraged the corps members to inter-marry. “I am encouraging inter-marriages between you; I want all the girls in this camp who are not married to marry, I will gladly attend,” he said at the orientation camp in Amada, Akko LGA of Gombe State. Kazaure, while addressing Batch A Stream 2 corps members, also urged them to set up small businesses after their service year. “I want you to set up small businesses, no matter how small after…