Ronaldo Sculptor Defends His ‘bizarre’ Work
The sculptor behind a statue of Cristiano Ronaldo that left football fans scratching their heads has said his work is just “a matter of taste”. Emanuel Santos said the bust, unveiled on the...
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Ronaldo Sculptor Defends His Bizarre Work
The sculptor behind a statue of Cristiano Ronaldo that left football fans scratching their heads has said his work is just “a matter of taste”. Emanuel Santos said the bust, unveiled on the...
Chelsea Keen On Arsenal Talisman Alexis Sanchez
Sanchez is rumoured to be on his way out of Arsenal Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has made Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez his top summer transfer target, according to The Guardian. The Italian is...
Russia Opposition Leader Navalny Arrested
Russia's main opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, has been arrested at an anti-corruption protest he organised in the capital, Moscow. Thousands of people joined rallies nationwide, calling for the...
US and UK Laptop Bans On Some Middle East Flights Come Into Effect
A ban on laptops and tablets in cabin baggage on flights from Turkey and some countries in the Middle East and North Africa to the US and UK has come into effect. Officials say devices "larger than a...
Google Boycott Could See the End of Automated Ad Placement
The feud sparked by Google's failure to remove extremist content from its site Youtube could lead to the end of automated ad placement, experts have warned. Household names including Marks and...
Google Ad Boycott Could Aim Ire At Ad-Serving Software
Google's money-making foundation is strong enough to endure a current boycott by advertisers, but the movement could rattle the practice of software "programmed" ad placement, analysts said on...
Nigeria Remains ‘critical’ Market In Africa Despite Recession
Investors have expressed confidence in the resurgence of Nigeria’s struggling economy, describing it as ‘very critical’ to building African companies that could join the league of top 500 in...
French Prosecutors Want Central Africa Child-Rape Case Dropped
Prosecutors in Paris have called for the case to be dropped against French soldiers facing allegations they raped children in the Central African Republic while on a peacekeeping mission, judicial...
Bill Gates Named the World’s Richest Man Again As Donald Trump Slips To 544
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates once again topped the Forbes magazine list of the world’s richest billionaires, while US President Donald Trump slipped more than 200 spots. Gates, whose wealth is...
Bill Gates Named the World’s Richest Man Again As Trump Falls To 544
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates once again topped the Forbes magazine list of the world’s richest billionaires, while US President Donald Trump slipped more than 200 spots. Gates, whose wealth is...
Google Apologises After Ads Appear Next To Extremist Content
Google’s European boss has apologised after adverts from major firms and government agencies appeared next to extremist content on its YouTube site. It came after Marks and Spencer became the...
US Poised To Curb Electronic Devices On Middle East Flights
The United States is poised to ban large electronic devices such as laptops or cameras on board flights from up to a dozen Middle East nations, according to two airlines from the region and media...
M&S Pulls Online Ads From Google Over Extremist Content Fears
Marks and Spencer has become the latest firm to pull its online advertising from Google's platforms over fears it is appearing next to extremist content. It follows a UK government decision to remove...
Ablakwa Urges Action Against Politicians Who Incite Violence
North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed worry over the rising incidents of hate activities across the world. He said xenophobic attacks in Africa as well as...
Nigeria Government Denies Forcing Pinnick To Vote For Hayatou
There were reports yesterday that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo through the Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung ordered Pinnick to vote for Hayatou to preserve the ‘special relationship between Nigeria...
Man Charged Over Goa Attack
Police have charged a man with the murder of an Irish woman in the southern Indian state of Goa. Danielle McLaughlin's body was discovered in an open field close to tourist resorts in Canacona on...
BBC Interview Dad Laments Online Fame
An academic who became a global internet sensation when his children interrupted a live television interview lamented the perils of online fame Wednesday, telling reporters: "I'm so through with...
Joni Sledge of ‘We Are Family’ Group Dies At 60
Joni Sledge, one of four sisters who together sang one of disco's most enduring songs with "We Are Family," has died, a representative said Saturday. She was 60. The singer died at her home in...
M.anifest Spits Fire Freestyle On BBC 1Xtra
Rapper M.anifest over the weekend joined DJ Edu on BBC 1Xtra for a Ghanaian Independence Day special. M. Dot spoke about his career, upcoming projects and also dropped a fire freestyle. M.anifest...