Nigerian High Court Bans Group Seeking Secession of Biafra

The Nigerian Federal High court ordered the banning of a group campaigning for an independent state of Biafra in the nation’s southeastern region and designated it as a terrorist organization, the ruling All Progressives Congress party said late Wednesday in a post on Twitter.

We will beat Nigeria the way we beat Algeria, Chipolopolo legend boasts

Zambia legend, Mordon Malitoli is hoping the Copper Bullets will cause a major upset and beat the Super Eagles in October’s World Cup qualifier in Uyo.

The former Nkana FC and RoPS defender, who was a key member of the Zambian squad that lost 2-1 to Nigeria in the final of the 1994 African Cup of Nations, was very positive about the Chipolopolo’s chances against the Super Eagles after they picked up an away win in their last group match against Algeria.

Ghana 0 Nigeria 2: Okpotu and Eneji put Super Eagles through

Nigeria did enough to secure a place in the last four of the Wafu Cup of Nations by defeating hosts Ghana 2-0 on Monday.

A 53rd minute effort from Anthony Okpotu gave Salisu Yusuf’s men the initiative, before Peter Eneji struck the decisive blow to dim the Black Stars and also hand the Super Eagles their first victory after two games.

Coming into the Group A clash, Nigeria knew a win or nothing would be enough to seal qualification – not minding the outcome between Guinea and Mali – whereas Ghana have emerged as group winners.

As in the first half, Nigeria weathered pressure and finished stronger – Vincent Atingah’s goal-line clearance and further heroics from goalkeeper Addo denying Friday Ubong and Okpotu an early lead.

In the midst of this, the Black Stars suffered a big set-back as Isaac Twum left the field injured, and was subsequently replaced by Ahmed Adams.

North Korea threatens to 'sink' Japan, reduce U.S. to 'ashes and darkness'

SEOUL/JAPAN (Reuters) - A North Korean state agency threatened on Thursday to use nuclear weapons to "sink" Japan and reduce the United States to "ashes and darkness" for supporting a U.N. Security Council resolution and sanctions over its latest nuclear test.

Aircraft carrier is rushed to the hurricane-battered Keys

MIAMI (AP) — Authorities sent an aircraft carrier and other Navy ships to help with search-and-rescue operations in Florida on Monday as a flyover of the hurricane-battered Keys yielded what the governor said were scenes of devastation.

"I just hope everyone survived," Gov. Rick Scott said.

He said boats were cast ashore, water, sewers and electricity were knocked out, and "I don't think I saw one trailer park where almost everything wasn't overturned." Authorities also struggled to clear the single highway connecting the string of islands to the mainland.

Nadal back on top at US Open

NEW YORK – The question wasn’t quite settled before Sunday, and it definitely isn’t settled now. After Rafael Nadal won his 16th Grand Slam title at the 2017 U.S. Open, we’re no closer to the answer—in fact, we’re probably further away. Who is the Greatest of All Time in men's tennis?

'End times are near': Rare two-headed rattlesnake found in the US

A very rare two-headed rattlesnake has been caught in the US, and is being donated to a nature centre.

The venomous snake was found this week according to American TV station KLRT and is believed to have been captured near Forrest City in Arkansas.

What is Daca and who are the Dreamers?

Donald Trump is scrapping the Obama-era program for children brought to the US illegally. Here is everything you need to know about it
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday it plans to scrap the program giving temporary legal immigration status to people who arrived in the US illegally as children. Attorney general Jeff Sessions said the US would end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (Daca) policy in March 2018, throwing almost 800,000 people who currently benefit from the program into a state of turmoil and fear. Congress now has up to six months to find a legislative alternative, after Sessions announced that new applications will no longer be accepted. But what is Daca, who are the people affected (known as “Dreamers”), and what will happen to them?

Los Angeles battles 'largest wildfire in city history'

Hundreds evacuate as wildfire that has already burned more than 2,000 hectares threatens homes.

The "largest [wildfire] in the history" of Los Angeles has forced hundreds to evacuate, the US city's mayor said.

Mayor Eric Garcetti told reporters on Saturday that the blaze, which broke out on Friday and lit up the hills surrounding the northern suburb of Burbank overnight, had already burned 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares).

More than 700 homes were evacuated in a north Los Angeles neighbourhood and nearby areas, officials said.

CAMEROON 1 NIGERIA 1: INDOMITABLE LIONS HOLD SUPER EAGLES IN YAOUNDÉ

Substitute Vincent Aboubakar rescued Broos' men from an embarrassing home defeat which saw the Super Eagles' World Cup ticket delayed

Wayne Rooney's pregnant wife plans to walk away

In the early hours of Friday morning, Wayne Rooney was arrested and charged for drink driving after he was found driving another woman’s car intoxicated.

Whilst his pregnant wife of nine years, Coleen, was on holiday abroad with their three sons, Wayne is reported to have “kissed and cuddled” single mother Laura Simpson, who has since suggested that she would have “spent the night” with Wayne had it not been for his arrest.

Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier : Sallabration! Super Eagles whacks Lions of Cameroon 4-0

the Super Eagles put up yesterday at the Uyo Nest of Champions in the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.

With the victory the Gernot Rohr tutored side has now consolidated its leadership of Group B in the race to the Mundial.

Nigeria has now garnered the maximum nine points from the three games so far played even as she heads into next Monday’s reverse fixture against the Lions in the Cameroonian city of Limbe.