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Surviving ISIS sex slave speaks out

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Nadia Murad in December. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis) A former Islamic State sex slave who said she saw her family slaughtered in front of her is calling on humanity to “be united in facing ISIS.” Nadia Murad, 21, made the comments during a speech at London’s Trade Union Congress House, The Mirror reported Sunday. Murad, from the Iraqi town of Sinjar, said she was orphaned after ruthless ISIS militants killed six of her brothers and her mother. "When they took me to Mosul and raped me, I forgot my mother and brothers. Because what they were doing to the women was more difficult than death," she said. Murad said she was among the more than 5,000 Yazidi women taken captive when ISIS swept through the region, many of which were sold into the sex trade. "They were committing all kinds; murder, rape and displacing people by force in the name of Islam,” she said, through tears, according to The Mirror. "Many people may think my story is difficult, but many mor...

PSG matchwinner Cavani 'very happy' after 'absolutely fantastic night'

PSG striker Edinson Cavani was thrilled to score in their Champions League win over Chelsea. Cavani was delighted to be decisive in the first-leg triumph. "This was an absolutely fantastic night, the match went very well. I am very happy. "We, the attackers, are judged on goals and scoring goals infuses us with new life. Scoring that goal was very important. "The recent period has been difficult, I have made many efforts to change things," said the Uruguayan.

Former UN chief Boutros Boutros-Ghali dies

Former UN chief Boutros Boutros-Ghali dies Former UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali has died aged 93, Venezuelan UN Ambassador Rafael Dario Ramirez Carreno, president of the UN Security Council for February, has announced. An Egyptian, Boutros-Ghali served one five-year term as UN chief from 1992 to 1996. The 15-member Security Council observed a minute's silence after Tuesday's announcement. As the United Nations' first secretary-general from Africa, Boutros-Ghali associated himself with the famine in Somalia and organised the first massive UN relief operation in the Horn of Africa nation. But success eluded him there and elsewhere as the United Nations tottered in an increasingly disorderly post-communist world, with the world body and the big Security Council powers underestimating the deep animosity behind many conflicts. He was criticised for the UN's failure to act during the 1994 Rwandan Genocide and for not pushing hard enough for UN interventi...

Zika infects 5000 pregnant Colombian women

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Zika infects 5000 pregnant Colombian women Zika infects 5000 pregnant Colombian women More than 5000 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, the country's national health institute says, as the disease continues its rapid spread across the Americas. There are 31,555 cases of the disease in Colombia, the national health institute said in a epidemiology bulletin, among them 5013 pregnant women. The disease has been linked to microcephaly, a condition marked by babies being born with an abnormally small head size that can result in developmental problems. Much remains unknown about Zika, including whether the virus actually causes microcephaly. Brazil is investigating the potential link between Zika infections and more than 4300 suspected cases of microcephaly

Deadpool breaks US box office records

The R-rated Deadpool has taken the box office by storm, annihilating records with an eye-popping $US135 million ($A190.76 million) from its first three days in theatres according to comScore estimates. The Fox film, which stars Ryan Reynolds as the foul-mouthed superhero, easily trounced last year's record-setting $US85.2 million February debut of the erotic drama Fifty Shades of Grey. It also became the biggest R-rated opening ever, surpassing The Matrix Reloaded, which opened to $US91.8 million in May of 2003. Coming in a distant second was last weekend's leader, Kung Fu Panda 3 with $US19.6 million. In third place, the Dakota Johnson and Rebel Wilson rom-com How to Be Single opened to $US18.8 million, while the dismally reviewed Ben Stiller vehicle Zoolander 2 debuted in fourth to only $US15.7 million.

Euro leaders to protect Balkan borders

Central European leaders are ready to help Balkan countries seal their borders with Greece to stem the flow of migrants across the continent, says Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka. Despite objections from regional powerhouse Germany, which says it would make the situation in Greece more difficult, the so-called Visegrad group will debate the plans on Monday at a summit hosted by Sobotka. Sobotka told Reuters on Sunday the European Union's agreements with Turkey to reduce the flow of refugees and migrants crossing to Greece to flee war and poverty in the Middle East and Africa had so far not yielded satisfactory results and time was running out. "The current situation when up to 3000 people come to Greece every day certainly is not what we had in mind," he said in emailed answers to Reuters questions. "The Visegrad Four (V4) realises how important it is to focus on the west Balkan route and show solidarity with the west Balkan countries and help them wit...

Mo'Town Concert

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Mo'town concert held in Mowe Ogun state was the first of it's kind ever.The show was all about music comedy and beauty pageant. It was an interesting show that featured some Nigeria up coming artist.HTI Dance crew thrilled the audience with crazy moves.

Boko Haram:Cameroon Soldiers Engages Jihadists,Kill 27

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Cameroon soldiers engaged Boko Haram fighters in a fierce battled The troops killed 27 terrorists while 7 soldiers had various degrees injury Emerging reports suggests that a bloody clash which took place in Goshi town has led to the death of 27 jihadist. The Associated Press reports that Cameroon soldiers killed at least 27 Boko Haram fighters after launching a cross-border operation in the Nigerian locality of Goshi that also resulted in the death of one soldier, a senior military official said.                      Cameroon troops (stock) At least seven other soldiers were injured in the operation early Thursday, said Gen Jacob Kodji. Kodji said the Nigerian Islamic extremist group launched a series of attacks in Cameroon earlier this week. “At least 27 Boko Haram fighters were killed in Thursday morning’s operation,” said the commander of Cameroon troops in the area. The soldiers remain on the battle front th...

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These 5 people may cause Nigeria’s break-up

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The incumbent government of President Muhammadu Buhari is very young. The leader of the nation is battling vigorously with such monsters as corruption, insurgency and many others. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Whatsapp However, things that bordered on human arrogance, corruption, total disrespect for rule of law, insurgency and many other evils can tear Nigeria apart. There are also several powerful people who could spoil all Buhari’s efforts by their controversial activities in different parts of Nigeria. The Federal Republic of Nigeria, as it is known today, has never really been one homogeneous country, for its widely differing peoples and tribes. At independence Nigeria became a federation and remains the one country. Soon afterwards the battle to consolidate the legacy of political and military dominance of a section of Nigeria over the rest of the federation began with bigger passion. More than 45 years ago Nigeria was nearly divided by the bl...

Pregnant teenager says Jesus is the father of her baby

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Teenager says she was divinely impregnated Adds that she will call for paternity test after delivery to confirm her statement Doctor says her pregnancy as a virgin has been confirmed File photo of a teenager who is being tested for pregnancy. Latifah Smith-Nabengana, a pregnant 15-year-old teenager from Ohio has claimed that Jesus Christ is the father of her unborn baby. According to her, an angel, during an encounter in July 2015, ‘divinely impregnated’ her while explaining that she she had been chosen to bear a child for Jesus Christ, World News Daily Report quoted her to have said: “He told me that he was a Nephilim, like those described in the Bible. “He told that he had a message from Jesus, He said that I was going to be pregnant, and that I would give birth to a son, Jesus’ son.” According to the Bible in Genesis 6:4, “The Nephilim were on the earth in those days, and also afterward, when the sons of God came in to the daughters of men, and they bore children ...

Aubameyang Named African Player Of The Year

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Borrusia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has won the 2015 African player of the year award. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang named African player of the year 2015  The Gabon front man beat off competition from Manchester City’s Yaya Toure and Swansea City’s Andre Ayew who had excellent years of their own. Aubameyang has been one of Europa’s deadliest strikers this season scoring twenty seven goals in twenty seven games in all competitions. Yaya Toure was named second best player while Andre Ayew was named thrid best player. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang becomes the first player from the German league to be crowned African footballer of the Year. Aubameyang collects his 2015 CAF player of the year award Other awards won: The national team of the year  – Cote D’Ivoire The Women’s national team of the year  – Cameroon Fair play award  – Allez Casa of Senegal Club of the year  – TP Mazembe Most promising talent  – Etebo Ogh...

UAE, Uganda Go Above Nigeria In Latest FIFA Rankings

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The first FIFA rankings for the year 2015 has been released with the Super Eagles of Nigeria retaining their position but wouldn’t be too happy the likes of UAE and Uganda went above them. Super Eagles  The Super Eagles are still in 66th position but have dropped places in the African rankings. The team is ranked 14th in Africa and 66th in the world while the women’s team; the Super Falcons are ranked 37th in the world and first in Africa. The Super Eagles did not play any match in December which was the basis for the latest rankings. Sunday Oliseh’s boys play Niger on 18th of January, 2016 in their next match which is a friendly to be contested in Nigeria.

GLO-CAF Awards 2015

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All is getting set for the Glo-CAF awards 2015 which which be held in Abuja, Nigeria.  A number of stars have announced their arrival in Nigeria. The likes of Player of the Year nominees Andre Ayew and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang have arrived Nigeria’s capitals, Abuja where the awards will be held. Andre Ayew arrives for the Glo-CAF awards The 2015 Glo-CAF awards will be held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria on Thursday from 7pm. Korede Bello at the Glo-CAF awards rehearsals Nigeria’s U-23 team, which won the 2nd Africa U-23 Cup of Nations in Senegal last month, in the process qualifying for this year’s Olympics football tournament in Rio de Janeiro, is nominated in the category of ‘National Team of the Year’. Also nominated in the category is the victorious U-17 Golden Eaglets team that won the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile. Azubuike Okechukwu, who captained the Nigeria U-23 to glory in Senegal and was selected the Most Valuable Playe...

Didier Drogba Set For Another Chelsea Reunion

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It has been understood that the Chelsea and Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba has agreed in principle to retire from football and work in a coaching capacity at his old club. Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink and Didier Drogba look on during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on December 19, 2015 in London, England.  The French newspaper L’Equipe reports that the hitman who plays for Montreal Impact in the MLS will retire to help Chelsea at a critical time of their history when confidence is at an all time low. Drogba has, however, since tweeted:  “Lovely to receive these messages but I have not yet announced my retirement & am still in discussion with @impactmontreal about my future.” Drogba left Stamford Bridge for a second time last summer and spent the last six months of his career at Major League Soccer side Montreal Impact. Drogba was in attendance alongside interim manager Guus Hiddink when ...