Billion Dollar Race To Break 2-Hour Marathon Mark Is Afoot

In this Saturday, May 6, 2017 photo, Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge crosses the finish line of a marathon race at the Monza Formula One racetrack, Italy. Eliud Kipchoge was 26 seconds from making history on May 6. Nike and Adidas have announced separate plans to attack the 2-hour marathon, with both introducing shoe lines linked to the effort. Wireless tech giant Vodafone last month said it was backing a third bid, hoping data gleaned from the quest will translate into wearable technology. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

For distance runners, it's a mystical goal equivalent to the four-minute mile that Roger Bannister broke in 1954; a test so difficult some have estimated it may be 50 years or more before anyone achieves it.

Ghanaians, Other Africans Use Nigerian Passports For Crime — Ambassadorial Nominee

A cross section of Ambassadors Designate during the Induction Programme for them in Abuja on Thursday (30/3/17). 02155/30/3/17/Anthony Alabi/JAU/NAN

A non-career ambassadorial nominee, Yusuf Hinna, has alleged that Ghanaians and citizens of other African countries obtained Nigeria passport and use it for criminal activities.

Nigerians Top Caine Prize Shortlist

Image source: Caine Prize 2017 website

Five writers - including three Nigerians - have been shortlisted for the annual Caine Prize award given to an African writer. 

Tinapa: Nigeria's US$450 Million White Elephant

The movie studio is just one of the many attractions at the US$450 million Tinapa resort that stands idle 10 years after opening

With its futuristic film studios, luxury shops and elevated light railway, Tinapa should be a showcase of Nigerian dynamism, a commercial hub for West Africa raking in millions of dollars.

The commercial zone at Tinapa stands dormant. Bassey Ndem, who was once in charge of the project, said the resort faced a lot of resistance from customs, who didn't want the tax-free area to work

Zimbabwe Legend Reveals Widespread Use Of Juju (Notice For All That Juju, Zim Has Neither Won AFCON Nor FIFA World Cup!)

Memory Mucherahohwa was captain of Zimbabwe's most popular club for eight years before retiring

Does the use of juju, voodoo or witchcraft help teams to win football matches?

It is a question that has been around as long as football has been played on the continent.

Memory Mucherahohwa's autobiography lifts the lid on a bizarre world of rituals and superstition

Trump Shared Secret Info About IS With Russians

This handout photo released by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shows President Donald Trump meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. The Washington Post is reporting that Trump revealed highly classified information about Islamic State militants to Russian officials during a meeting at the White House last week. The newspaper cites current and former U.S. officials who say Trump jeopardized a critical source of intelligence on IS in his conversations with the Russian foreign minister and the Russian ambassador to the U.S. They say Trump offered details about an IS terror threat related to the use of laptop computers on aircraft.(Russian Foreign Ministry via AP)

President Donald Trump revealed highly classified information about Islamic State militants to Russian officials during a meeting last week, The Washington Post reported Monday, prompting strong condemnation from both Democrats and Republicans.

The Superhighway Threatening Nigeria's Tropical Rainforest

The Obung community in Calabar, Nigeria, through which the proposed Cross River Super Highway will run and where the ground breaking ceremony was held

When bulldozers rolled into their forest at the start of last year, the Ekuri community in southeast Nigeria protested: "Indigenes say no!"

Obung community village leader Chief Ntufam Igne (C) speaks during an interview with the AFP, in Calabar, Nigeria

Freed Girls To Meet Parents Friday, Suspected Girl Bomber Recounts Ordeal

Some of the 82 freed Chibok girls when President Muhammadu Buhari received them at the Presidential Villa, Abuja ... on Sunday. Photo: State House

A 14-year-old female suspected suicide bomber has said Boko Haram leaders chose her to detonate an Improvised Explosive Device in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, because she rejected the marriage proposals of their members in Sambisa Forest.

16 Varsities Award 3,499 First Class Degrees In 5yrs — Daily Trust Investigation

Source: Daily Trust

Sixteen Nigerian universities have produced a total of 3499 first class graduates in the last five years, Daily Trust investigation has shown.

2-IN-1 STORY: Global Cyber-Attack Hits Hospitals And Companies, Threat Seen Fading For Now

This map released by cybersecurity experts, shows the impact of the ransomware around the world - with blue dots showing where attacks have been made. Russia is thought to be the worst affected, while Taiwan fears being the victim of a second wave. Europe was targeted first, meaning there were fewer incidents in the US because companies were able to prepare themselves better

A global cyber-attack leveraging hacking tools believed to have been developed by the U.S. National Security Agency has infected tens of thousands of computers in nearly 100 countries, disrupting Britain's health system and global shipper FedEx.

Ransomware: how hackers take your data hostage

‘Non-Passage Of PIB Is Shame To Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Industry’

Though, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, assured stakeholders that the bill would soon be passed into law, the PIB has not scaled past the second reading for more than a decade.

As the fate of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) remained uncertain, stakeholders in the country’s oil and gas sector, have described the delay as an embarrassment to the country.

FIFA To Review Rules On Agents And Transfers In Wake Of Pogba Deal Debate

Paul Pogba’s £89million transfer from Juventus to Manchester United last summer

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said world football’s governing body will review the rules related to agents in response to the “perception” the transfer system is broken.

2-IN-1 STORY: Is Buhari’s Vacation Letter To National Assembly On Osinbajo Different From Previous Ones?, Debate Over Buhari’s Letter, Acting President Needless — Lai Mohammed

President Buhari's latest letter to the National Assembly

The choice of words employed by President Muhammadu Buhari in his latest letter to the National Assembly has elicited controversy.

Tanzania Hospital Sacks Workers For Having Fake Certificates

In April, President John Magufuli sacked nearly 10,000 civil servants for having fake certificates. AFP

An audit by Tanzania's main referral hospital, Muhimbili, and the national examination council has found that 134 workers at the medical institution hold fake secondary school certificates. 

President Of The Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick Takes Over Hayatou’s Position

Pinnick takes over Hayatou’s role

President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has been appointed the President of the Organizing Committee for the Africa Cup of Nations, a position previously occupied by ex-Confederation of African Football president, Issa Hayatou.

2-IN-1 STORY: You Were Not Forced To Buy Power Assets, Fashola Tells DisCos; Chides Electricity Distribution Companies For Forming Themselves Into Associations

Babatunde Fashola, has accused Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) of forming themselves into an association.

Babatunde Fashola, minister of power, works and housing, on Monday, told electricity distribution companies that nobody forced them to acquire power assets.

Pain And Panic As Northern Nigeria Races To Contain Deadly Meningitis Outbreak

Thousands of meningitis cases have been reported by the health ministry in the northern states Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto since November 2016, in Nigeria's worst outbreak of the disease since it killed more than 2,000 people in 2009.

When six-year old Mohammed Waziga arrived at a health centre in northwest Nigeria complaining of joint pains and drowsiness, he was given an injection and sent home without any concerns.

What Buhari Told 82 Freed Chibok Girls

President Muhammadu Buhari addresses 82 abducted Chibok girls

President Muhammadu Buhari has described the release of 82 abducted Chibok girls as a pleasant 2nd anniversary gift to Nigerians.

Nigeria's President Buhari Travels To London For Treatment

On Friday, Mr Buhari's was seen in public for the first time in a fortnight. Nigeria presidency

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari is seeking fresh treatment in London for an undisclosed illness.

PHOTO: @NGRPresident Buhari Departing Abuja On His Way To The UK For Medical Treatment pic.twitter.com/uWeAzMLHh1

Buhari Confirms Nigerian Govt Swapped 82 Chibok Girls For Boko Haram “Suspects”

International Committee of the Red Cross/ Sahara Reporters Media

The president’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said in a statement in the early hours of Sunday that the girls were exchanged for some Boko Haram “suspects” held by the government.

International Committee of the Red Cross/ Sahara Reporters Media