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"Gaza Situation Report is republished with permission of Stratfor."

By George Friedman

The current confrontation in Gaza began July 12 after three Israeli teenagers disappeared in the West Bank the month before. Israel announced the disappearance June 13, shortly thereafter placing blame on Hamas for the kidnappings. On June 14, Hamas fired three rockets into the Hof Ashkelon region. This was…

Can the Eagles fly?

By Abiodun Alade

The indomitable lions failed to roar in Brazil while the Elephants were ousted with ease, Can the Super Eagles fly?

The post Can the Eagles fly? appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/06/can-eagles-fly/

LeBron James Opts Out Of 2-Year Contract With Miami Heat

By BiGx Ghana

AL.COM – LeBron James‘ agent has informed the Miami Heat that he will exercise the opt-out clause in his contract and become a free agent, ESPN’s Chris Broussard reported Tuesday.

James, who turns 30 in December, has led the Heat to the NBA Finalsall four seasons in Miami (winning the league championship twice). However, his contract contains an early termination clause, allowing…

New Video: IBK Spaceshipboi – Loving You

By Stephen Amaza

IBK Spaceshipboi released an album not quite long ago and here’s the first video off the list of songs on the ‘I Come In Peace‘ album which you can get on iTunes. Go to source

Source: http://www.360nobs.com/2014/06/new-video-ibk-spaceshipboi-loving-you/

Safa Debunks Keshi Appointment Rumour

By Omaku Cephas

The South African Football Association (Safa) have categorically denied speculations suggesting that current head coach of the Nigeria national team had signed a two-year contract to assume the Bafana Bafana coaching job.

Safa President Danny Jordaan in a statementreiterates they will only announce Gordon Igesund’s successor mid-July following due process, while also dispelling…

Nicki Minaj Gives Advice To Help Rihanna Win Drake Back

By BiGx Ghana

HollywoodLife – Helping a sister out! Nicki Minaj opened up on a London radio station about her BFF Drake and what he looks for in a woman. Could her words of wisdom help reunite off-again couple Drake and Rihanna?

Like any good friend, Nicki Minaj wants her pal Drake to be happy and in love. During an appearance on Captial Xtrashe dished on what is keeping him from finding a…

New entrant: DSTV may slash subscription rates

Last week’s entry of an indigenous pay-TV company, Continental Satellite Limited, into the market may have prompted the management of MultiChoice, owners of the Digital Satellite Television brand, into exploring new marketing options to retain its subscribers in the country.

One of the marketing strategies that DSTV, which for many years has been the dominant pay-TV operator in the country,…

Rehabilitate Ogidi Road, monarch appeals to Kogi govt

The Ologidi of Ogidi-land, Oba Rabiu Sule, has appealed to the Kogi State government to rehabilitate the about 10km Ogidi Road in the state.

Our correspondent, who visited the community, observed that the road was in a deplorable condition that exposed road users to avoidable dangers.

It was also noticed that because of its poor condition, many motorists and cyclists found it difficult to use…

Wale, the gifted Nigerian American rapper

For the most parts of 2011, music lovers especially rap heads thumped in joy as a new breed of conscious polysyllabic rap emerged from DC in America. Victor Olubowale Akintimehin popularly known as “Wale” shot to fame from his DC origins. His was of quick succession as landing a major record deal with Interscope records and thereafter pitching with Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group and a hit album,…

Fayemi lost but Fayose did not win

If you are talking about results from a population of 2.3 million, with over 1.6 million eligible voters and 700,000 plus registered voters from which meagre figures totalling just about half of registered voters voted, as victories and loses, then you can have a field day celebrating or crying. But if you are really recognising the depressing reality and hopelessness of Nigeria under its…

Keshi Angry With Nigerian Fans For Raining Insults On Him

By Stephen Amaza

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has lashed out at the country’s fans, saying it is a shame they have abused his person for the team’s showing at Brazil 2014 Go to source

Source: http://www.360nobs.com/2014/06/keshi-angry-with-nigerian-fans-for-raining-insults-on-him/

Breaking News!! Boko Haram Abducts 91 Again In Borno State

By Dellyma

At least 91 persons, were said to have been abducted by Boko Haram men between Thursday and Sunday from the Kumanza,Yaga and Dagu, Damboa and Dagu, Damboa and Askira Uba Local Government Areas of Borno State, local vigilante officials said yesterday night.

Four other villagers were killed while attempting to escape from their abductors, said Aji Khalil, Chairman, Sector 5 of the local…

#WorldCup2014 : Ghana government flies cash to pay Black Stars appearance fee, $100,000 for each player

By BiGx Ghana

GFA – A chartered flight carrying the appearance fees for Ghana’s World Cup players left Accra on Tuesday evening after disquiet in camp over the delay in payment. The Black Stars had refused to fly out from their team camp base in Maceio to Brasilia for Thursday’s must-win clash against Portugal.

Reports say each player is expecting to be paid US$ 100,000. The Ghana Football…

[CELEBRITY BIO] Ghanaian Actress, Juliet Ibrahim’s Biography

By Tolu

Juliet Ibrahim is a Ghanaian actress whose fresh faced beauty alongside her amiable nature has endeared her to her numerous ever growing fan base. She is very intelligent, talent -oriented, friendly, ambitious, highly-spirited, honest, humble, and smart with a bubbly personality.She loves reading, writing, listening to music, dancing, modelling, shopping and travelling. Considered the…

Kanu: Eagles Will Be Better Against Argentina

By Omaku Cephas

The third and fourth stanzas of the Nigeria National anthem charges us: “To serve our father land; With Love and strength and faith”.

And for the third time the Super Eagles will belt them out in Porto Alegre to open the stage for their final Group F clash with Argentina, who will be responding with their own version of Cancion Patriotica (the Patriotic Song).

Flying the…