Day: September 8, 2017

Why I chose Nigeria over England – Ola Aina

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Ola Aina has admitted he chose to represent Nigeria, because the chance to play for his country of birth was “too appealing”. Aina, who is currently on-loan at Hull City from Chelsea FC, had represented England at the U-16, U-17, U-18, U-19 and U-20 levels. The defender was recently invited by coach Gernot Roht, for the 2018 World Cup double-header against Cameroon. In an interview with Complete Sports, Aina said he does not regret opting to play for Nigeria. “Nigeria is a great country and the lure of playing for…

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Magnitude-8 earthquake hits southern Mexico

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A magnitude-8 earthquake has struck off the southern coast of Mexico, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, shaking buildings in the capital city and killing at least two people. The earthquake, the strongest to hit Mexico since 1985, struck late on Thursday and people in Mexico City ran out into the streets. At least two people were killed in the southern state of Chiapas, according to the interior minister. Its epicentre was 123km southwest of the town of Pijijiapan, at a depth of 33km, according to USGS. The quake was…

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IPOB trainer nabbed in Anambra

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A 26-year-old alleged army deserter, Ebeje Nnamdi, suspected to be the trainer of members of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been arrested by Police in Anambra. Nnamdi was arrested alongside three others for their alleged involvement in armed robbery in Iyi Oji area of Anambra on Wednesday. The Police Commissioner in the state, Mr Garba Umar, presented the suspects to newsmen on Thursday at the police command headquarters in Amawbia, near Awka. The police also arrested 22 suspected cult members who were allegedly conducting their initiation ceremony in a…

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Fireworks in N/Korea over successful nuclear test

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North Korea’s capital Pyongyang was full of activities on Thursday as the country celebrated its successful nuclear test carried out on Sunday. Fireworks blazed through the sky in Pyongyang as thousands of people attended a mass rally to celebrate the administration of President Kim Jong Un. Speakers at the rally vowed to end “the destiny of the gangster-like U.S. imperialists.” The scientists responsible for developing the supposed hydrogen bomb that was detonated Sunday were welcomed to streets of cheering citizens leading to Pyongyang’s Kim Il Sung Square. Photos and a…

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