No fresh Ebola case in Nigeria – FG

The Federal Government has cleared the air on the alleged outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in Calabar, Cross River State.

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Linus Awute, who made the clarification at a press briefing on Friday in Abuja, said the EVD scare in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital resulted from the death of a patient, who was said to have manifested the symptoms of the killer disease.

He said, “It has been investigated clinically, also using laboratory tests. The young man was down with symptoms that are similar with that of Ebola. His temperature was 37 degrees. But he had not traveled outside Calabar. His family has a case of chicken pox.”

Liverpool new boss Jurgen Klopp tagged self as the 'normal one'

Jurgen Klopp may have labelled himself as the 'normal one', but Liverpool players have been told they are in for a special experience during the German's tenure at Anfield.

Klopp was appointed as Reds boss on Thursday, replacing Brendan Rodgers, and gave an impressive first press conference in which he said he was just a 'normal guy'.

Kashamu sacked as Tribunal orders fresh election

The Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday nullified the election of Senator Buruji Kashamu representing Ogun East Senatorial District in the red chamber.

I don’t want a retiring captain – Oliseh

Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh on Wednesday explained why he opted for a new captain for the team – a decision that ignited a serious quarrel between the coach and his goalkeeper on Tuesday in Belgium where the Nigerian team are camping.

Oliseh said he chose Ahmed Musa as the new captain because he wanted a player that was not set to retire.

He said, “A lot is built around the captain and the way he carries on with the job means a lot to the team. A captain (Vincent Enyeama) who has said many times that he was retiring. From the onset he told me that and he has continued to say that. Now we are rebuilding a team to last over a long period of time.”

B’Haram attacks Buhari estate in Yobe, kills many

Police in Yobe State on Wednesday confirmed that suicide bombers attacked the state capital, Damaturu, in the early hours of the day and killed 18 persons and injured eight others.

It was however independently gathered that three out of the injured persons had been referred to Dala Orthopedic Hospital in Kano.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Yobe State, ASP Toyin Gbadegesin, who spoke to journalists a few hours after the attack, said the number of casualties stood at 18 persons while eight persons were wounded.

Jose Mourinho will continue in Chelsea job says Carlo Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti expects Chelsea to keep faith in manager Jose Mourinho and the Italian has ruled out his own return to work before next season.

The 56-year-old, who was sacked by Real Madrid in the summer, distanced himself from the vacant Liverpool job on Tuesday after he and Jurgen Klopp were approached to succeed Brendan Rodgers.

Diezani’s ally, Kola Aluko, faces extradition to UK

There were strong indications on Wednesday that Switzerland might extradite a Nigerian oil baron, Kola Aluko, to the United Kingdom.

The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland, in an electronic mail, confirmed that the UK had sought for mutual legal assistance from its country.

FIFA to suspend Sepp Blatter

Sepp Blatter has been told he is facing a 90-day provisional suspension from FIFA's ethics committee - a move which would finally spell the end of his time as president.

FIFA's ethics committee met this week after the Swiss attorney general opened criminal proceedings against Blatter over a £1.3m payment to UEFA President Michel Platini.

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Liverpool hope to appoint new manager Jurgen Klopp by Friday

Liverpool are in advanced talks to bring in Jurgen Klopp as their new manager and hope to confirm the deal within 48 hours.

Sky sources understand the German is expected to travel to Merseyside on Thursday to continue talks with the club over replacing Brendan Rodgers, who was sacked on Sunday.

Manny Pacquiao ready to retire after one more fight!

Manny Pacquiao has given the strongest hint yet that he will retire from boxing after one last fight.

The 36-year-old (57-6-2-KO38) lost on points decision to unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather in May and having undergone rotator cuff surgery since, has been giving serious consideration to his future in the sport.

Pacquiao has been a congressman in his native Philippines since 2010 and confirmed earlier in the week his bid for a senate seat in national elections to be held in May next year.

Kim Kardashian lost her virginity at 14 to someone pretty famous!

Before RJ, Reggie Bush, Kris Humphries and Kanye West, there was another chap to steal Kimmie's heart.

You may have thought there was nothing left to learn about Kim Kardashian. But did you know she lost her virginity at the age of 14 - to a man also descended from celebrity royalty?

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