Nigerian govt. sacks 13 University Vice Chancellors

The Federal Government has sacked the Vice Chancellors of 12 federal universities established by the Goodluck Jonathan administration.

Also affected by the sack is the Vice Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria, Prof. Vincent Tenebe.

In the statement announcing the sack, the government gave no reason for the action.

A short statement by the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu in Abuja, on Saturday, simply said President Muhammadu Buhari, had approved the appointment of new Vice Chancellors for the Universities.

Rescued Nigerian girl longs for Boko Haram 'husband'

Freed by soldiers, Zara, 16, says she would rather be with the Boko Haram fighter who abducted and impregnated her.

Almost a year after she was rescued from Boko Haram captivity by the Nigerian army, Zara John, 16, is still in love with one of the fighters who abducted her.

She was delighted to discover that she was pregnant with his child following a urine and blood test carried out by a doctor in the refugee camp to which she was taken after her rescue.

Manchester City announce Guardiola as next manager

Manchester City have officially announced that Pep Guardiola will join the club on a three-year contract from 1 July 2016, replacing current manager Manuel Pellegrini at the end of this season.

Arsene Wenger on deadline day transfer, injuries and signing Lionel Messi

Ahead of Arsenal’s mid-week Premier League clash to Southampton at the Emirates on Tuesday, Arsene Wenger in his pre-match press conference has told the reporters that he doesn’t expect any major transfers to take place for the Gunners.
Wenger revealed that he doesn’t have any fresh injury concerns except

Chelsea agree deal to sell Loic Remy to Leicester

Chelsea have agreed on a deal to sell striker Loic Remy to Leicester City according to reports from the English media.
Express have reported that the Blues have accepted a bid of £11.5m for the French striker, who will now join the Premier League leaders Leicester City permanently.
Remy joined Chelsea back in 2014 after a successful spell at Newcastle and spent most of his time at Stamford Bridge on the bench, providing cover for Diego Costa.

Boko Haram attack: Children burned alive in Nigeria

At least 86 people, including a number of children, have been killed in a series of attacks on a village in north-eastern Nigeria, according to officials.
Witnesses said that suspected Boko Haram fighters firebombed huts and opened fire on civilians on Saturday evening in the village of Dalori, leaving bullet-ridden and charred bodies strewn across the streets. Gunmen also tried to storm a camp close to Dalori, home to some 25,000 refugees, but were repelled by troops.

Jonathan’s rejection of amended constitution shocks Senate

President Goodluck Jonathan’s letter to the National Assembly rejecting amendments to the 1999 Constitution was received with shock by some members who openly expressed surprise at the reasons given by the President to veto the bill. The letter was read on the floor of Senate on Wednesday by the Senate President, David Mark.