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Dijon sign DR Congo defender Ngonda Muzinga
Ngonda Muzinga has joined French Ligue 1 side Dijon on a two-year deal from AS Vita Club.
Officials: First two Ebola cases confirmed in Congo’s South Kivu
A woman and her child were the first two cases confirmed with Ebola in Congo’s South Kivu region this week, opening a new front in the fight against the outbreak.
Ebola cure a turning point in drug development – experts
Two new drugs have shown remarkable promise at treating Ebola in a clinical trial, increasing survival rates for people who recently contracted the disease to between 89 and 94 percent. That’s astonishing for a virus that typically kills about half of all the people it infects.
Congo Republic discovers more oil
The recent onshore discovery made in the Delta de la Cuvette deposit in the Republic of Congo is a game-changer for Congo and Africa. The discovery was announced on August 10th by SARPD Oil and PEPA, a Congolese consortium working as operators on the Block.
Afrobasket: D’Tigress takes on CDR in quarter final
Defending champions, D’Tigress of Nigeria will take on the Congo Democratic Republic in the first quarterfinal game at the Women Afrobasket in Dakar, Senegal.
Ebola: Aviation authorities demand high level of vigilance from airlines
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all operators, especially airlines operating regional and international flights into the country, to exercise a high level of vigilance
UNGA president celebrates news of possible Ebola treatment, prevention
President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Ms Maria Espinosa, “is delighted” by news that Ebola may soon be a preventable and treatable disease.
Tanzania lays to rest dozens killed in fuel tanker blast
Tanzania on Sunday laid to rest most of the 71 people who died while trying to collect leaking petrol from an overturned fuel tanker that exploded.
WHO approves two highly effective Ebola drugs for immediate use
Two of four Ebola treatment drugs have been determined “more effective” than the others and will be the only ones used on patients going forward, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced.
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WHO: No new Ebola case in Goma
The World Health Organisation, WHO, said it has vaccinated over 1,300 people who potentially came into contact with the Ebola virus in the Congolese city of Goma.
Singapore to ban sale of elephant ivory from 2021
Singapore said Monday it will impose a blanket ban on the domestic sale of elephant ivory and products from 2021 as the government tightens its campaign against illegal wildlife trade.
Gernot Rohr denies holding negotiation talks with DR Congo
Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has bluntly denied talking with the Democratic Republic of Congo as regards handling their senior national football team popularly known as Leopards.
Federal government speaks after Congolese government ejects Nigerian ambassador from residence
Congolese security operatives on Thursday brushed aside diplomatic immunity usually enjoyed by representatives of foreign governments to eject the Nigerian Ambassador to Congo, Ibim Charles, from his official residence.
Congolese government ejects Nigerian ambassador, others from office
The Congolese government has ejected the Nigerian Ambassador Mr Ibim Nkem Charles and other diplomats in the country from their office.
DR Congo in talks with Gernot Rohr
According to a report, Nigeria’s manager Gernot Rohr is the favourite to replace Ibengé and Constant Omari, president of FECOFA, has opened a line of communication with the former Bayern Munich defender.
Zambia intensifies Ebola screening at DR Congo main entry border
Health authorities have continued with screening of travelers for Ebola symptoms at a busy border entry with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a civic leader said on Thursday.
Three doctors charged with terrorism, conspiracy over death of WHO epidemiologist
Cameroonian doctor Richard Valery Mouzoko Kiboung was killed on Friday,Aug 2, in an attack on an Ebola response command center in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Chiamaka Nnadozie leads Super Falcons quest for All Africa Games gold
Super Falcons World Cup goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie will lead a squad of 18 players at the women’s football tournament of the 12th All-Africa Games scheduled for Rabat, Morocco from August 17– 29.
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Lagos governor makes nine fresh appointments
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed nine new Permanent Secretaries for the state civil service.
Bayern Munich confirm Philippe Coutinho loan deal with option to buy
Bayern Munich are set to sign Philippe Coutinho on a season-long loan from Barcelona and the deal includes an option to buy the playmaker, Hasan Salihamidzic has confirmed.
Ohanaeze condemns attack on Senator Ekweremadu by IPOB in Germany
The Igbo apex socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has condemned the attack on the former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra in Germany.
Former APC national chairman calls for merit in government appointments
Immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has called for merit as a requirement in making government appointments in Nigeria.
Family members urge Head of Service to quit over fraud allegation
The Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, who confirmed being invited to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to answer to allegations bordering on contract scam to the tune of N3 billion and duty tour allowance falsification and fraud case, is being pressurized by family members to resign.
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Anthony Joshua: Andy Ruiz digging his own grave
A much thinner looking Anthony Joshua says he’s now properly motivated to beat Andy Ruiz Jr., and he’s ready to become a two-time heavyweight world champion on December 7.
Sadio Mane credits Roberto Firmino for UEFA Super Cup double
Sadio Mane feels he is just "a lucky boy" and that Roberto Firmino deserves the credit for Liverpool's UEFA Super Cup triumph, although it was the Senegal star who struck twice.
Adamawa monarch cautions against hate speech
The Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu Barkindo, has cautioned past and present leaders to refrain from hate speeches capable of destroying the country.
Nora Quoirin died from prolonged hunger and stress, police say
The remains of the 15-year-old, who was born with the brain defect holoprosencephaly and was described by her family as "vulnerable", were found on Tuesday near a jungle stream 10 days after she went missing from a rainforest resort in Seremban.
UN invites peace corps for confab in US
The Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) has been invited by the United Nations to attend its 68th annual Civil Society Conference in United States of America.