Pope Francis Speaks On Death & Retirement

Pope Francis has publicly broached the prospect of his own death for the first time, light-heartedly giving himself "two or three years" but not ruling out retirement before then. The 77-year old pontiff while addressing reporters on a flight back to the Vatican from South Korea, said

"I try to think of my sins, my mistakes, not to become proud. Because I know it will last only a short time. Two or three years and then I'll be off to the Father's house," he said.

Falconets Crush New Zealand to Qualify for Semi-final

The Falconets have qualified for the semi-final of the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada, after an emphatic 4-1 win over New Zealad.

Asisat Oshoala opened scoring for the Nigerians as early as the 31st second, converting Ugo Njoku’s fine cross. Oshoala doubled their lead in the 11th minute, squeezing her shot past Lily Alfeld’s legs.

Poor finishing denied the Falconets more goals, until the second-half introduction of Sunday Uchechi. 

The substitute made it 3-0 with just six minutes left, before the Kiwis grabbed a consolation goal through Rolston. It was Uchechi who had the final word, with the last goal of the game.

Nigeria will now face Korea DPR in the last four. 

The match will be played on August 20 at the Moncton Stadium.

Why Some Don't Contract Ebola - Experts

Experts who spoke to Vanguard said: “Doctors don’t know for certain who will survive Ebola, and there is no specific treatment or cure for the disease. But studies suggest there are some biological markers linked with a higher chance of surviving Ebola.”
One  Bio-informatics researcher at Lancaster University in the United Kingdom, Derek Gatherer who majored in viral genetics and evolution said: “When a person becomes infected with Ebola, the virus depletes the body’s immune cells, which defend against infection.

PHOTO: Political Aspirant On His Knees Begging for Votes

House of Reps member, Hon. Samson Osagie pictured above pleading with APC members to vote for him - in Edo state

National Conference Ends

The National Conference, which began on March 17, 2014 has come to an end. The conference ended this morning with a minor amendment to the third volume of the confab report by replacing the draft constitution to read “Resolutions of the conference as draft amendments to 1999 constitution.” Although the conference has ended, it will however be declared officially closed on Thursday, August 21, 2014  by President Goodluck Jonathan.

Patrick Sawyer Deceived Us, ECOWAS To Travel To Nigeria -Liberian Minister

Patrick Sawyer, the late Liberian-American, who brought the deadly Ebola virus to Nigeria, deceived and manipulated the Liberian government and the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to enable him travel to Nigeria, an official, who admitted approving Mr. Sawyer’s travel, has said.

Ebola: ECOWAS Announces Death Of Nigerian-Official In Lagos

The ECOWAS Commission has announced the passing away of a staff member of its Lagos Liaison Office, Mr. Jatto Asihu Abdulqudir, aged 36. Mr. Abdulqudir, a Protocol Assistant, was among those who assisted the Liberian delegate to a regional meeting Mr. Patrick Sawyer, who died from the Ebola Virus Disease at a Lagos hospital on 25th July 2014.

Following the death of Mr Sawyer, Mr. Abdulqudir was also isolated. They also sympathize with Mr. Abdulqudir’s family and prayed for the repose of his soul.