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Brazil striker Neymar will miss the rest of the Copa America after being suspended for four games. The 23-year-old Barcelona forward was shown a red card for clashing with Colombia players following Brazil's 1-0 defeat in their most recent group...

Mr President, permit me to seize this opportunity to congratulate you as you begin your journey as the captain of this ship called the Nigerian State. Indeed, your leadership qualities and capabilities become clearer with each passing day for...

It’s been a rough year for the West African countries most affected by the Ebola virus that has ravaged their communities and crippled their economies, disrupting agriculture and trade. Forecast to lose a combined $1.6 billion in predicted economic growth...

No one can deny the close, abiding, and unparalleled friendship between the United States and Israel. This tight bond has served both countries well, especially Israel, which has benefitted politically, economically, and militarily from the US’s unwavering support, helping...

Nigerians may not have voted for a Unity Government but that is what it has and it may not be a bad thing. As people take swipe at our latest whipping boys, Ike Ekweremadu and David Mark, it is...

Mobilizing domestic resources is a key source of finance. Despite witnessing exceptional growth in development finance in recent years, Africa is still faced with the arduous task of mobilizing adequate resources to fund its growth and future transformation agenda. Given...

SAN FRANCISCO, June 19, (THEWILL) – Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, Friday said the state would consider adopting a 'rent and own' policy in resolving its housing deficiency. In a chat with media executives at his office in Alausa,...

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos was offered to Barcelona as a "trump card", according to one of the candidates in their upcoming presidential elections. Jordi Majo, who will run for the top job at the Nou Camp next month, was...

Sepp Blatter has backed a proposal that FIFA's senior officials should pass integrity checks. The world governing body is mired in scandal amid investigations into corruption by United States and Swiss authorities. But FIFA president Blatter, who announced he was standing...

Nigeria's four oil refineries will resume production in July, a spokesman for the state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said on Friday. Spokesman Ohi Alegbe said the two refineries in Port Harcout would begin operations after turnaround maintenance, followed by...