I knew the Eagles would lose – Stephen Keshi

by Akan Ido Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has expressed his displeasure at the performance of the team during yesterday’s match against Congo. Nigeria lost 3-2 against our Group A opponent in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the U.J Esuene Stadium, Calabar, Cross River State. Keshi, who coached the Eagles at the... Read More

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September 4, 2014

All fans going to Calabar to watch Super Eagles will be screened for #Ebola

by Olorunwa Lawal Ahead of the September 6 African Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles and Red Devils of Congo, officials have said that spectators will be screened for the Ebola Virus Disease. “We are aware of the deadly effect of Ebola and because of this, we have mapped out strategies to... Read More

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September 3, 2014

Hide-and-seek: NFF accuse Congolese football federation of being shady with travel plans

by Olorunwa Lawal The Nigerian Football Federation has accused the Congolese Football Federation of playing hide-and-seek concerning its arrival for Saturday’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Calabar. The Federation, which has been compelled to report the Congolese to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), complained of refusal by the Red Devils to make... Read More

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August 25, 2014

The Big Boss is back – Keshi reaches agreement over Super Eagles

by Mark Bassey Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has reached a temporary agreement with Sports Minister, Tammy Danagogo, to manage the national team for the upcoming qualifiers in September, pending the time a permanent deal will be agreed on. Both parties met on Monday, 25 August, and came to a mutual resolution that the Keshi... Read More

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August 19, 2014

Here is the Super Eagles list for Congo and South Africa qualifiers

by Mark Bassey The Nigerian Football Federation has called up 23 players for next month’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Red Devils of Congo and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana. The Federation released a list on Tuesday, 18 August, which included Super Eagles regulars, captain, Vincent Enyeama, midfielders Ogenyi Onazi and John... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Why did the United States government patent an Ebola virus invention? [DETAILS]

by Azubuike Azikiwe Since the recent outbreak of the Ebola virus in Nigeria, and by an extension, Africa, various theories have been flying around about the source of the virus. The deadly Ebola virus’ first recorded outbreak was in 1976 in Yambuku, Democratic Republic of the Congo (then Zaire), which lies on the Ebola River.... Read More

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July 14, 2014

All snuggled-up: Keri Hilson enjoys a romantic getaway with his royal cuteness, Serge Ibaka (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju American R&B singer, Keri Hilson is beautiful, talented and evidently in love. The singer recently shared a photo of herself and her ‘Prince Adonis’, Spanish basketball player of Congo descent, Serge Ibaka posing for a cute selfie on a beach. The adorable pair were in full relaxation-mode while on vacation in the... Read More

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October 8, 2013

#StoriesWeHear: Infant bitten by rabid dog infects father and brother with the disease after biting them

A baby who was dying of rabies has infected his father and brother with the disease by biting them. The infant in the Democratic Republic of the Congo infected his seven-year-old brother and 27-year-old father during an outbreak which affected 154 people. Both the father and brother recovered after being treated by medical charity Médecins... Read More

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June 13, 2013

Heartless: “When we rape we feel free” – Congo soldiers give shocking account of atrocities

AP Photo: Pete Muller. British filmmaker Fiona-Lloyd-Davis went to the Congo to film firsthand accounts from victims and rapists in the Democratic Republic of Congo. New interviews detail horrific atrocities in war-torn Congo where victims and rapists gave first-hand accounts to a British filmmaker. The rampant sexual violence in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo has... Read More

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March 28, 2013

Odd catch: 2-headed shark found in Florida waters (LOOK)

A two-headed bull shark foetus has been found by fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico. The specimen is the first recorded incidence of the condition, known as axial bifurcation, in a bull shark or Carcharhinus leucas. The find was published in the Journal of Fish Biology. Read more: Huffington Post

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March 28, 2013

Pope Francis gets on with his day job (SNAPSHOT)

Pope Francis leads the Chrism mass on holy Thursday on March 28, 2013 at the St Peter basilica at the Vatican. [Photos: H/T to Huffington Post]

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December 30, 2012

Hope is alive: Congolese inventor, 27, launches first African-designed smartphone

by Rachel Ogbu 27-year-old Verone Mankou has released what is believed is the first ever African-designed smartphone. The Congolese inventor who designed what was billed as Africa’s first tablet computer launched the smartphone into the market and it went on sale on December 27, in the Republic of Congo. The phone called the Elikia, means “hope” in the local language and... Read More

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December 1, 2012

32 dead as plane crashes into houses in Congo

A cargo plane crashed into houses near Brazzaville Maya-Maya airport in Congo Republic while attempting to land in a thunderstorm last night, killing at least 32 people.A Congolese Red Cross official said this morning: “We have already pulled 32 bodies from the crash site, but there could be more victims.The official, who asked not to... Read More

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November 27, 2011

Is there any hope for DRC Congo?

Source: A24 Media The history of DRC has been one of war, terror and corruption. Ordinary citizens are poor, hungry and under-informed. The government is unable to provide decent education or health services. Women, men and children live in fear with violence a part of their daily lives. It is estimated that 48... Read More

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