DR Congo Doctor Denis Mukwege Wins Sakharov Prize

Denis Mukwege have been helping thousands of victims of sexual violence in the DR Congo

A doctor from the Democratic Republic of Congo has won Europe's top human rights prize for helping thousands of gang rape victims in the country.

Nigeria ‘Keen’ On 2015 AFCON Hosting

The vice president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Seyi Akinwunmi, has said the country could host the Africa Cup of Nations if asked by the Confederation of African Football, according to media reports.

Lagos State Govt Donates N50million To First Consultant Hospital

According to media reports monitored by GRAPPHITTI NEWS, the Lagos State Government has announced a cash donation to the First Consultants Medical Centre.

ANALYSIS OF SENTENCING - Oscar Pistorius Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For Killing Reeva Steenkamp

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South African Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to five years in prison for the negligent killing of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013.

A JOKE TOO FAR – IOC Wants Answers In Williams Row

Shamil Tarpischev will be asked to explain his derogatory comments about the Williams sisters by the International Olympic Committee

The International Olympic Committee is to seek an explanation from Russian member Shamil Tarpischev for his derogatory comments about Serena and Venus Williams.

2015 AFCON – South Africa Rejects Hosting Africa Nations Cup

Madiba will always be there for the Bafana Bafanas! Picture taken at the Orange AFCON 2013 opening match, South Africa Vs Cape Verde at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg on January 19, 2013. The Match ended in a 0-0 draw. - Copyright : Orange, picture by Christian Liewig

South Africa is not ready to host the Africa Cup of Nations in January if Morocco withdraws because of the Ebola epidemic, Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula said Monday.

EPL – Scoreline For Matches Played Saturday, 18 & Sunday, 19, October 2014

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Japan Minister Resigns Over Misusing Govt Funds On Make-Up

Yuko Obuchi (Reuters / Yuya Shino)

Japan’s economy minister has resigned after she was accused of misusing political funds, lavishly doled out on cosmetics, accessories and theater trips which she gave to her supporters.

Nigeria Puts Pressure On Ghana To Probe Oil Theft; U.S. Dumps Nigeria’s Crude

Nigeria is demanding a probe into the activities of a company, which it believes is involved in laundering stolen crude to Europe.

Spanish Nurse Cleared Of Ebola After Her Immune System Beat Deadly Virus

Teresa Romero Ramos has been cleared of Ebola (Picture: EPA)

A Spanish nurse who became infected with Ebola was last night cleared of all traces of the virus.

EBOLA OUTBREAK - WHO Declares Nigeria Ebola-Free; US CDC Call It "Remarkable Achievement"

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has formally declared Nigeria free of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) brought into the country on July 20 by Liberian-American Patrick Sawyer.

Obama Urges Americans No To Give In To Ebola Hysteria As GSK Says Ebola Vaccine Development Progressing At "Unprecedented Rate"

Britain's biggest drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline said on Saturday work to develop a vaccine to combat Ebola, which has killed thousands in West Africa, was moving at a rapid pace, Reuters reports.

EBOLA OUTBREAK – More Troops Needed Warns Oxfam

British Armed Forces personnel arrive in Sierra Leone (Pnoto:PA)

More troops, funding and medical staff are urgently needed to prevent the Ebola outbreak becoming the "definitive humanitarian disaster of our generation", Oxfam has warned.

Cultural Export? Voodoo Chicken Killing Shocks Geneva, Prompts Calls For CCTV Surveillance

A voodoo believer writes on a piece of paper covered with chicken feathers during a mass ritual at the Plain Du Nord Festival (Reuters / Eduardo Munoz)

A dead chicken killed voodoo-style has been found in a park in Geneva, Switzerland, RT reports.

Girls In The Army: Norway Passes Bill On Mandatory Military Service For Women

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The Norwegian parliament has voted in a strong majority on a bill aimed at extending mandatory military service to females. If the legislation is approved, all women in the country will be subject to the same conscription conditions as men, RT reports.

UN-LEARNED FELLOWS! - Mass Failure At Nigerian Law School As Over 4,000 Students Fail Bar Exam

The Nigerian Law School recently released the 2013/2014 August result, and about 4,000 students were said to have failed the examination which is a prerequisite for them to be called to Bar.

Of Course, It’s A Dig At US & Many Think It's Not Funny - Russia’s Tennis Federation Chief Apologizes After ‘Williams Brothers’ Scandal

Venus (L) and Serena Williams (Reuters / Ray Stubblebine ) and Shamil Tarpischev (RIA Novosti / Vladislav Astapkovich)

Shamil Tarpischev, head of Russia’s Tennis Federation, has been forced to apologize to Venus and Serena Williams for unintentionally calling them brothers on one of Russia’s TV shows. His words have already cost him a fine and disqualification, RT reports.

BAD PRESS Grisham Backtracks About Child Porn And Drunk 60-Year Olds; He Regrets His Comments

John Grisham has apologized after saying in an interview that watching child porn doesn't make one a paedophile. The author says he 'regrets' his comments, and that anyone caught watching child porn should 'be punished to the fullest extent of the law'. The comments were made while the author was promoting his latest book, Gray Mountain.

John Grisham has apologized for saying that many men imprisoned for child pornography offenses in the U.S. probably just had too much to drink and 'pushed the wrong buttons.'

Guardiola Harbours United Ambition

Josep 'Pep' Guardiola reportedly expressed a desire to manage Manchester United a few years ago (Photo/PA)

Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola would relish the chance to take charge of Manchester United, according to a newly-released book chronicling his debut season with the German giants.

AFCON 2015: Morocco Withdraws From Hosting

The Confederation of African football (CAF) will have to shop for a new host for the 2015 African Nations Cup as hitherto hosts, Morocco, announced on Thursday that they are no longer willing to host the bi-annual football tournament.