Organizers have said that over 25,000 participants are expected at the 10km Lagos Women Run billed to hold in Lagos on Saturday. The figure marks the highest ever in the history of the race, which is in its seventh edition. The race is scheduled to take off at the Tafawa …

Former England and Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has retired aged 36. Cahill won eight major honours during his seven years at Stamford Bridge, including two Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the Champions League. He began his career at Aston Villa and also had permanent spells at Bolton, Crystal …

A roofing company, Plusworld Roofing and Restoration, has revealed plans to train artisans, graduates and secondary school leavers on Roofsheet Maintenance Technology.  The company launched an academy to help tackle unemployment and under-employment in Nigeria.  The Chief Executive Officer of Plusworld Roofing and Restoration, Dr John Igbaifua, revealed that the …

Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni announced on Tuesday that lockdowns in two districts have reduced the spread of Ebola cases in the country. Since the start of the outbreak in late September that at least 55 people have died of the disease. The updated toll points to 141 confirmed cases. “(In …