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SAN FRANCISCO, November 07, (THEWILL) – The proposed presentation of the 2014 Appropriation Bill by President Goodluck Jonathan to a joint session of the National Assembly on November 12 was   vehemently opposed,  Thursday,  by some members of the House...

SAN FRANCISCO, November 07, (THEWILL) – The House of Representatives Thursday mandated its joint committees on Privatisation and Commercialisation, public procurement, commerce, marine transport and customs to investigate operational activities of concessionaires at Nigerian ports. The resolution was the outcome...

Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez has been given his first call-up to the England squad for this month's friendlies against Chile and Germany. Rodriguez, 24, is joined by team-mate Adam Lallana and the recalled Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson, 23. Manchester City keeper...

SAN FRANCISCO, November 07, (THEWILL) – President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed Ambassador Ayo Oke as the Director General of the Nigerian Intelligence Agency (NIA). A statement by Reuben Abati, the President's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity said, "the President...

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has backed calls to stop managers making decisions on players with concussion. Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris was knocked unconscious after a collision with Toffees striker Romelu Lukaku but continued after lengthy treatment. Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas received...

Messi scored his first goal in four games with a penalty after Neymar had been fouled by Ignazio Abate. Sergio Busquets headed in a second from Xavi's free-kick before the lead was reduced when Kaka's cross was turned in by...

The German side started positively and twice could have gone ahead as Julian Draxler and Adam Szalai fired wide. But they gifted Chelsea the opener when goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand had his kick charged down by Eto'o. Draxler had a shot saved...

U.S. stocks were poised for a higher open on Thursday, after an interest rate cut by the European Central Bank reinforced expectations global central banks will continue to take actions to buoy struggling economies worldwide. The European Central Bank cut...

J.C. Penney Co Inc (JCP.N) on Thursday reported its first monthly same-store sales gain in nearly two years on the back of deep discounts and the decision to resume stocking merchandise that the retailer's long-time shoppers liked. Shares were up...

New Siemens (SIEGn.DE) Chief Executive Joe Kaeser promised shareholders a big share buyback on Thursday, but asked for more time to produce a new strategy as he aims to steady the industrial giant after a boardroom battle. Kaeser, a conservative...