http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/ Latestnigeriannews.com provides a central point for daily listing of news of nigerian interest, our major aim is to organize News Items we believe are of interest to Nigerians based locally and in the Diaspora. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:22:01 +0000 en-us http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446233/130-women-in-gynaecologist-claim.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446233/130-women-in-gynaecologist-claim.html About 130 women file complaints against a former Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust gynaecologist, a law firm confirms. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446300/7-jailed-over-soccer-linesman-killing.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446300/7-jailed-over-soccer-linesman-killing.html Six teenagers and one of their father's were found guilty by a Dutch court Monday of the killing of an amateur football linesman last year. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446295/abusive-surveillance-programs-prompted-leaker.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446295/abusive-surveillance-programs-prompted-leaker.html A series of blog posts purportedly by Edward Snowden says he leaked classified details because President Barack Obama worsened "abusive" practices. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446292/activist-chen-beijing-behind-nyu-ouster.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446292/activist-chen-beijing-behind-nyu-ouster.html Chen Guangcheng, the blind Chinese activist says he is being forced to leave New York University over concerns of the school's relationship with China. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446285/african-coffee-guru-rejects-aid.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446285/african-coffee-guru-rejects-aid.html Good African Coffee CEO Andrew Rugasira reflects on writing about his business experience in "A Good African Story." Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446411/airborne-laser-reveals-city-under-cambodian-earth.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446411/airborne-laser-reveals-city-under-cambodian-earth.html SYDNEY (AP) ' Airborne laser technology has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating a bustling ancient city linking Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temples complex. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445780/airbus-said-to-win-a380-order-over-4b-from-doric-asset.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445780/airbus-said-to-win-a380-order-over-4b-from-doric-asset.html Airbus Said to Win A380 Order Over $4B From Doric Asset Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446234/ambulance-999-responses-disturbing.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446234/ambulance-999-responses-disturbing.html Ambulances took more than twice their target time to respond to 11,000 emergency calls in Wales last year, which Plaid Cymru says is "disturbing". Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446221/apple-discloses-us-data-requests.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446221/apple-discloses-us-data-requests.html Apple publishes details about data requests from US officials following revelations about the Prism surveillance programme. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446257/arizona-voting-law-invalidated.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446257/arizona-voting-law-invalidated.html The US Supreme Court rules that states cannot force residents to show proof of American citizenship when they register to vote. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446263/army-redundancy-letters-expected.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446263/army-redundancy-letters-expected.html Up to 5,000 military personnel are expected to receive redundancy letters in the third and biggest round of Army job cuts following the 2010 defence review. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446122/au-is-making-interventions-in-gbissau-mali-abdullahi.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446122/au-is-making-interventions-in-gbissau-mali-abdullahi.html The Africa Union (AU) recently convened a High Level Consultation on Restoration of Constitutional Order in Guinea Bissau. In this interview, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs Dr Aisha Laraba Abdu Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:53:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446229/baby-success-for-new-safer-ivf.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446229/baby-success-for-new-safer-ivf.html In a world first, a healthy baby has been born using a "safer" new IVF method. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446403/brazil-sees-largest-protests-in-20-years.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446403/brazil-sees-largest-protests-in-20-years.html As many as 200,000 demonstrators marched through the streets. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446413/bruins-beat-blackhawks-20-lead-cup-finals-21.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446413/bruins-beat-blackhawks-20-lead-cup-finals-21.html BOSTON (AP) ' Tuukka Rask watched most of the action at the other end of the ice. And when the Blackhawks did make a late charge, he was ready. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446282/cameron-euus-deal-worth-billions.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446282/cameron-euus-deal-worth-billions.html UK Prime Minister David Cameron explains his priorities for the G8 conference: trade, tax and transparency. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446232/care-home-watchdog-tracking-deaths.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446232/care-home-watchdog-tracking-deaths.html Death rates in care and nursing homes in England are to be monitored by the Care Quality Commission to try to identify problems earlier. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446242/cecafa-to-begin-amidst-security-fears.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446242/cecafa-to-begin-amidst-security-fears.html East Africa's Cecafa football tournament is set to start on Tuesday in Sudan's Darfur and South Kordofan regions despite ongoing security concerns. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445837/china-asks-us-to-explain-internet-surveillance.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445837/china-asks-us-to-explain-internet-surveillance.html China Asks US to Explain Internet surveillance Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446251/china-in-carbon-trading-experiment.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446251/china-in-carbon-trading-experiment.html China, the world's biggest carbon emitter, is to launch its first carbon trading scheme as a pilot project in Shenzhen. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446222/china-retakes-supercomputer-crown.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446222/china-retakes-supercomputer-crown.html A China-based supercomputer has been ranked the world's fastest, offering nearly double the processing speeds of the US's most powerful system. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446412/chrysler-expected-to-formally-refuse-jeep-recall.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446412/chrysler-expected-to-formally-refuse-jeep-recall.html DETROIT (AP) ' In one of the biggest-ever showdowns between an automaker and the government, Chrysler on Tuesday is expected to file papers explaining its refusal to recall 2.7 million older Jeep Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446298/convicted-spy-snowden-is-doomed.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446298/convicted-spy-snowden-is-doomed.html Alone in a hotel room, unable to contact friends or walk Hong Kong's streets without fear, Edward Snowden is in a situation few have faced. One who has is Christopher Boyce, once jailed for selli Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446407/court-ariz-citizenship-proof-law-illegal.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446407/court-ariz-citizenship-proof-law-illegal.html WASHINGTON (AP) ' States can't demand proof of citizenship from people registering to vote in federal elections unless they get federal or court approval to do so, the Supreme Court ruled Mo Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445841/czech-pm-to-resign-over-aide-scandal.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445841/czech-pm-to-resign-over-aide-scandal.html Czech PM to Resign over Aide Scandal Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446288/dark-side-of-asias-gambling-mecca.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446288/dark-side-of-asias-gambling-mecca.html Triad attacks. Prostitute calling cards. Illicit money flows. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446246/deadly-blast-before-afghan-handover.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446246/deadly-blast-before-afghan-handover.html A bomb explodes in western Kabul on the day Nato is due to formally hand over command of security responsibilities to Afghan forces. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446284/designer-shoes-from-camel-leather.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446284/designer-shoes-from-camel-leather.html The president of Pierre Corthay discusses the company's plans to sell men's designer shoes made with camel leather. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445781/dollar-up-as-fed-meeting-nears-shares-nudge-higher.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445781/dollar-up-as-fed-meeting-nears-shares-nudge-higher.html Dollar Up as Fed Meeting Nears, Shares Nudge Higher Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:16:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445838/duke-of-edinburgh-leaves-hospital.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445838/duke-of-edinburgh-leaves-hospital.html Duke of Edinburgh Leaves Hospital Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446224/e3-a-peek-inside-video-games-expo.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446224/e3-a-peek-inside-video-games-expo.html Thousands stroll through the E3 expo in Los Angeles. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445834/ecuador-to-continue-assange-asylum.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445834/ecuador-to-continue-assange-asylum.html Ecuador to Continue Assange Asylum Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446258/ecuador-to-continue-assange-asylum.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446258/ecuador-to-continue-assange-asylum.html Ecuador's foreign minister says its embassy in London will continue to provide political asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446267/engineer-to-fix-man-city.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446267/engineer-to-fix-man-city.html It is one of the world's richest clubs -- and it needs fixing. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:40:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446264/eu-and-us-in-biggest-trade-deal.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446264/eu-and-us-in-biggest-trade-deal.html The EU and US announce plans for what could be "the biggest bilateral trade deal in history", aimed at boosting exports and driving growth. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446410/exhitman-i-was-heartbroken-bulger-was-informant.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446410/exhitman-i-was-heartbroken-bulger-was-informant.html BOSTON (AP) ' An ex-gangster who admitted killing 20 people was unemotional Monday when describing his line of work at the trial of his former partner, James "Whitey" Bulger, but called Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446414/food-companies-work-to-make-it-look-natural.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446414/food-companies-work-to-make-it-look-natural.html NEW YORK (AP) ' Here's the latest goal for food makers: Perfect the art of imperfection. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446268/football-guilty-verdicts-in-dutch-killing.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446268/football-guilty-verdicts-in-dutch-killing.html Six teenagers and one of their father's were found guilty by a Dutch court Monday of the killing of an amateur football linesman last year. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:40:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446266/football-tahiti-heroics-against-nigeria.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446266/football-tahiti-heroics-against-nigeria.html Tahiti's players celebrate their historic goal but the South Pacific minnows cannot prevent African champions Nigeria completing a 6-1 win in the Confederations Cup Monday. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:40:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446255/fox-news-sued-over-onair-suicide.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446255/fox-news-sued-over-onair-suicide.html The mother of three children of a US man whose suicide was broadcast live on Fox News Channel has sued, claiming the children were traumatised. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446250/french-footballers-to-go-on-trial.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446250/french-footballers-to-go-on-trial.html Two French football stars, Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema, are to go on trial in Paris on charges of paying for sex with an underage prostitute. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446415/g8-exposes-rift-among-leaders-on-syria.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446415/g8-exposes-rift-among-leaders-on-syria.html ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) ' Deep differences over Syria's fierce civil war clouded a summit of world leaders Monday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin defiantly rejecting calls Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446248/g8-leaders-to-focus-on-tax-and-trade.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446248/g8-leaders-to-focus-on-tax-and-trade.html Tax, trade and transparency are expected to dominate discussions at the G8 summit, with leaders said to be close to agreeing a statement on Syria. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446302/g8-us-and-russia-disagree-on-syria.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446302/g8-us-and-russia-disagree-on-syria.html Ending Syria's brutal civil war will take on fresh urgency at this week's Group of Eight summit in Northern Ireland, where global leaders are poised to pressure Russia's defiant preside Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446238/gaddafi-son-to-be-tried-in-august.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446238/gaddafi-son-to-be-tried-in-august.html Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of former leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, will be tried in Libya in August and "will receive a fair trial", officials say. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446276/george-lucas-wins-at-daytime-emmys.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446276/george-lucas-wins-at-daytime-emmys.html George Lucas wins an Emmy award, Jay-Z's new album, and a first look at Leonardo DiCaprio in "Wolf of Wall Street." Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:44:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446269/golf-rose-shares-dream-with-late-father.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446269/golf-rose-shares-dream-with-late-father.html Justin Rose tells CNN World Sport it was his time to seize his boyhood dream and secure a first major championship at the U.S. Open, a success that he shared with his late father. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:40:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446307/google-seeks-to-rid-web-of-child-porn.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446307/google-seeks-to-rid-web-of-child-porn.html Google says it will spend $5 million on an effort to wipe pictures of child sexual abuse from the Web and another $2 million to research more effective ways to find, report and eradicate the images. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446223/google-to-tackle-child-abuse-images.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446223/google-to-tackle-child-abuse-images.html Google has announced a plan to do more to tackle online images depicting the sexual abuse of children. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446249/greek-court-orders-tv-back-on-air.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446249/greek-court-orders-tv-back-on-air.html A Greek court suspends a government order to close state broadcaster ERT - a move that triggered mass protests - meaning transmission can resume. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446273/guilty-verdicts-over-killing-of-dutch-linesman.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446273/guilty-verdicts-over-killing-of-dutch-linesman.html A Dutch court hands down guilty verdicts on six teenagers and one of their father's over the killing of a linesman at a junior match last year. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:41:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446290/how-tax-havens-stole-your-money.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446290/how-tax-havens-stole-your-money.html British Prime Minister David Cameron will make the call at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland for international action to curb the activities of tax havens, which campaigners say cost governments trill Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446294/how-to-end-stigma-of-mental-illness.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446294/how-to-end-stigma-of-mental-illness.html Fifty years ago, President Kennedy defined civil rights and equality as a moral issue. Patrick Kennedy says today's moral issue is that people with brain injuries and mental illness face stigma a Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446236/human-cost-of-elderly-care-failures.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446236/human-cost-of-elderly-care-failures.html What happens if care providers fail to note death rate lessons Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446297/im-not-a-chinese-spy-says-leaker.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446297/im-not-a-chinese-spy-says-leaker.html CNN's Nic Robertson reports on the online Q&A session held by NSA leaker Edward Snowden. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446259/indian-star-in-baby-sex-test-probe.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446259/indian-star-in-baby-sex-test-probe.html Health officials in India are investigating reports that top Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan knows he and his wife are expecting a baby boy. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446289/indonesia-fuel-prices-could-rise-44.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446289/indonesia-fuel-prices-could-rise-44.html After clashes between police and protesters, Indonesia's parliament Monday night voted to revise the national budget and allow an increase of up to 44% in the prices of subsidized gas and diesel Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446306/indonesia-fuel-prices-rise-by-up-to-44.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446306/indonesia-fuel-prices-rise-by-up-to-44.html After clashes between police and protesters, Indonesia's parliament Monday night voted to revise the national budget and allow an increase of up to 44% in the prices of subsidized gas and diesel Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446252/indonesia-set-to-cut-fuel-subsidy.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446252/indonesia-set-to-cut-fuel-subsidy.html Indonesia's parliament paves the way for a rise in petrol and diesel prices after months of debate and political haggling. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445833/iran-rouhani-vows-nuclear-transparency.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445833/iran-rouhani-vows-nuclear-transparency.html Iran: Rouhani Vows Nuclear Transparency Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446243/islamists-given-egypt-governorships.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446243/islamists-given-egypt-governorships.html Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi appoints Islamist allies as regional governors, tightening the Muslim Brotherhood's grip on power. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446121/japan-commissions-peace-support-building-in-abuja.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446121/japan-commissions-peace-support-building-in-abuja.html Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Ryuichi Shoji has commissioned a building project to strengthen West Africa's Peace Support operation, training and institutional capacity at the National Defe Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:53:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446278/jeff-garlin-arrested-over-parking-space.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446278/jeff-garlin-arrested-over-parking-space.html Comedic actor Jeff Garlin's enthusiasm for a curbside spot led to an arrest in Studio City, California, over the weekend, police say. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:44:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446237/life-at-ashworth-hospital.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446237/life-at-ashworth-hospital.html Life at Ashworth hospital, home to Moors Murderer Ian Brady Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446303/man-disrupts-flight-screams-about-cia.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446303/man-disrupts-flight-screams-about-cia.html Passengers on Monday helped subdue a man on a United Airlines flight who they said stood up and screamed about the CIA, national security leaks and poison. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446277/man-of-steel-soars-at-box-office.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446277/man-of-steel-soars-at-box-office.html Faster than a speeding bullet, Warner Bros.' $225 million franchise reboot Man of Steel has become a box office behemoth. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:44:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445835/man-survives-15th-floor-fall-in-nz.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445835/man-survives-15th-floor-fall-in-nz.html Man Survives 15th Floor Fall in NZ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446280/mandelas-wife-stirred-by-global-support.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446280/mandelas-wife-stirred-by-global-support.html The family of former South African leader Nelson Mandela is overwhelmed with support as the 94-year-old remains hospitalized in serious condition. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:45:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446309/mandelas-wife-stirred-by-global-support.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446309/mandelas-wife-stirred-by-global-support.html The family of former South African leader Nelson Mandela is overwhelmed with support as the 94-year-old remains hospitalized in serious condition. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446241/mandelas-wife-thanks-wellwishers.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446241/mandelas-wife-thanks-wellwishers.html The wife of Nelson Mandela, Graca Machel, thanks the thousands of people who have wished him well during his latest stay in hospital. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445772/mandelas-wife-thanks-wellwishers-for-love-generosity.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445772/mandelas-wife-thanks-wellwishers-for-love-generosity.html In tweets, songs, telephone calls, cards and more, messages of love have come from across South Africa and the world for 94-year-old Nelson Mandela, giving the family comfort and hope as he remains ho Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:07:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446283/manpower-ceo-stop-the-politics.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446283/manpower-ceo-stop-the-politics.html ManpowerGroup CEO Jeff Joerres discusses U.S. unemployment and gives his advice on how to end unemployment globally. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445821/moyes-gets-60m-transfer-kitty-to-boost-man-united.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445821/moyes-gets-60m-transfer-kitty-to-boost-man-united.html Moyes Gets 60m Transfer Kitty to Boost Man United Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446270/nba-advantage-spurs-in-finals.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446270/nba-advantage-spurs-in-finals.html The San Antonio Spurs are one win away from winning the 2013 NBA championship after a 114-104 victroy over the Miami Heat in Game Five of the Finals. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:40:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446304/new-search-for-hoffas-body.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446304/new-search-for-hoffas-body.html The FBI -- working on information from an aging reputed mobster -- began digging in the waist-high grass of a Detroit-area field Monday in yet another search for the remains of former Teamsters boss J Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446301/nigella-lawsons-husband-denies-attack.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446301/nigella-lawsons-husband-denies-attack.html Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson and her children have moved out of their home as her husband denies a report that he attacked her. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446219/no-10-to-host-web-porn-summit.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446219/no-10-to-host-web-porn-summit.html Internet firms are to meet ministers at No 10 amid calls for more to be done to block images of child sex abuse and to stop children viewing pornography. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446253/northern-india-flood-toll-rises.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446253/northern-india-flood-toll-rises.html The death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rain in northern India passes 60, local media say. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446296/obama-defends-surveillance-program.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446296/obama-defends-surveillance-program.html Critics who have compared President Barack Obama's stance on government surveillance to that of hawkish former Vice President Dick Cheney are missing his insistence on proper systematic balances, Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446402/obama-defends-syria-policy-plays-down-nsa-spying-ruckus.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446402/obama-defends-syria-policy-plays-down-nsa-spying-ruckus.html President Barack Obama promised in an interview broadcast late Monday that his decision to arm Syrian rebels does not mean the United States is 'taking sides in a religious war.' Obama, spea Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446406/obama-nsa-secret-data-gathering-transparent.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446406/obama-nsa-secret-data-gathering-transparent.html WASHINGTON (AP) ' President Barack Obama defended top secret National Security Agency spying programs as legal in a lengthy interview Monday, and called them transparent ' even though they a Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446265/oecd-calls-for-tax-evasion-clampdown.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446265/oecd-calls-for-tax-evasion-clampdown.html Governments worldwide should clamp down on tax evasion by automatically sharing tax information, a report to the G8 by the OECD says. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446230/patients-to-vet-standards-of-care.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446230/patients-to-vet-standards-of-care.html Patients are being asked to give their views on a radical overhaul of standards for NHS hospitals. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446271/pellegrini-to-fix-manchester-city.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446271/pellegrini-to-fix-manchester-city.html It is one of the world's richest clubs -- and it needs fixing. Enter Manuel Pellegrini. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:41:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446239/piracy-in-west-africa-tops-somalias.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446239/piracy-in-west-africa-tops-somalias.html Piracy off the coast of West Africa has now overtaken Somali piracy, a report by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) and other seafarers' groups says. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446404/plan-aims-for-women-in-most-combat-jobs.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446404/plan-aims-for-women-in-most-combat-jobs.html They may train as Army Rangers by 2015 and as Navy SEALs a year later. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446231/pregnancy-drinking-confusion-warning.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446231/pregnancy-drinking-confusion-warning.html Confusing messages about how much alcohol is safe to drink in pregnancy is making it difficult for the NHS to tackle substance misuse, experts warn. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446247/protests-spread-throughout-brazil.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446247/protests-spread-throughout-brazil.html As many as 200,000 people marched through Brazil's biggest cities, as protests over public transport costs and the expense of the World Cup spread. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445830/putin-obama-face-off-over-syria-rebels-get-saudi-missiles.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445830/putin-obama-face-off-over-syria-rebels-get-saudi-missiles.html Putin, Obama Face Off over Syria, Rebels Get Saudi Missiles Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446293/putin-i-didnt-steal-super-bowl-ring.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446293/putin-i-didnt-steal-super-bowl-ring.html Russia's president is fighting back: No, he did not steal a Super Bowl ring. And no, he's not rocking the diamond-encrusted prize on his finger, either. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446260/quetta-university-shut-after-attacks.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446260/quetta-university-shut-after-attacks.html The women's university at the centre of Saturday's deadly twin attacks in the Pakistani city of Quetta is shut down until further notice. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446228/quiet-epidemic-of-uk-male-cancer.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446228/quiet-epidemic-of-uk-male-cancer.html Action is needed to fight a "quiet epidemic" of oesophageal cancer, which is on the rise in the UK, particularly in men, say cancer experts. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445770/report-of-british-hacking-causes-worries-abroad.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445770/report-of-british-hacking-causes-worries-abroad.html A newspaper report that British eavesdropping agency GCHQ repeatedly hacked into foreign diplomats phones and emails has prompted an angry response from traditional rival Russia and provoked demands f Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:07:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446287/reprieve-for-greek-state-broadcaster.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446287/reprieve-for-greek-state-broadcaster.html Greece's top court ordered the government Monday to restart state broadcaster ERT, but only until it can set up a new media entity. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446305/reprieve-for-greek-state-broadcaster.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446305/reprieve-for-greek-state-broadcaster.html Greece's top court ordered the government Monday to restart state broadcaster ERT, but only until it can set up a new media entity. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445823/rose-lands-us-open-at-merion.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445823/rose-lands-us-open-at-merion.html Rose Lands US Open at Merion Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446262/rouhani-vows-nuclear-transparency.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446262/rouhani-vows-nuclear-transparency.html Iran is ready to show more transparency on its nuclear programme, but will not halt its uranium enrichment, says President-elect Rouhani. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446313/rouhani-iran-open-to-talks-with-us.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446313/rouhani-iran-open-to-talks-with-us.html In his first conference, centrist President-elect Hassan Rouhani says repairing Iran's economy and engaging in more dialogue -- at home and abroad -- are his priorities. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446408/rowhanis-path-of-moderation-also-shows-limits.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446408/rowhanis-path-of-moderation-also-shows-limits.html TEHRAN, Iran (AP) ' Iran's newly elected president showcased his reform-leaning image Monday by promising a "path of moderation" that includes greater openness on Tehran's nuc Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446291/samsung-faster-galaxy-s4-on-way.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446291/samsung-faster-galaxy-s4-on-way.html Samsung's flagship smartphone could be getting twice as fast. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446405/seeking-a-syria-consensus-despite-usrussia-divide.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446405/seeking-a-syria-consensus-despite-usrussia-divide.html ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland (AP) ' Hunting for a glimmer of common ground, the leaders of major economic powers are declaring themselves dedicated to a political solution to Syria's bloody Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446310/shark-attacks-teen-in-waistdeep-water.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446310/shark-attacks-teen-in-waistdeep-water.html A shark attacked a teenager Monday afternoon as he swam in waist-deep water at Surfside Beach, along Texas's Gulf coast, local police said. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446220/sharp-brings-giant-90in-tv-to-europe.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446220/sharp-brings-giant-90in-tv-to-europe.html Sharp puts a record-sized TV on sale in Europe, but its 1080p resolution means owners will need a relatively large room to be able to watch it. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446254/singapore-malaysia-hit-by-haze.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446254/singapore-malaysia-hit-by-haze.html Singapore is hit by haze from forest fires in nearby Indonesia, leading to the city's worst smog in 16 years and health warnings from the government. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446256/snowden-stands-by-leak-allegations.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446256/snowden-stands-by-leak-allegations.html The former intelligence contractor who leaked documents on US surveillance has defended himself in an online chat, the Guardian reports. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445831/snowden-i-cant-get-a-fair-trial-on-nsa-leaks-in-us.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445831/snowden-i-cant-get-a-fair-trial-on-nsa-leaks-in-us.html Snowden: I Can't Get a Fair Trial on NSA Leaks in US Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446240/soldiers-killed-in-mozambican-raid.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446240/soldiers-killed-in-mozambican-raid.html Several soldiers are reported to have been killed when gunmen attacked an armoury in the central Mozambican region of Dondo. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446279/south-africas-democratic-luxury.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446279/south-africas-democratic-luxury.html CNN's Robyn Curnow reports on a new high-end retail venture with renowned fashion names as well as local designers. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:45:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445822/spl-clubhearts-to-enter-administration.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445822/spl-clubhearts-to-enter-administration.html SPL Club,Hearts to Enter Administration Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:18:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446409/still-no-hoffa-after-1st-day-of-latest-search.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446409/still-no-hoffa-after-1st-day-of-latest-search.html OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) ' Federal agents revived the hunt for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa on Monday, digging around in a suburban Detroit field where a reputed Mafia captain says the Teamster Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:02:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445839/syria-set-to-dominate-g8-summit.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445839/syria-set-to-dominate-g8-summit.html Syria Set to Dominate G8 Summit Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446272/tahiti-make-history-in-confed-defeat.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446272/tahiti-make-history-in-confed-defeat.html Tahiti's players celebrate their historic goal but the South Pacific minnows cannot prevent African champions Nigeria completing a 6-1 win in the Confederations Cup Monday. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:41:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446312/tahiti-makes-history-despite-defeat.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446312/tahiti-makes-history-despite-defeat.html Tahiti were handed a harsh introduction to the Confederations Cup as African champions Nigeria inflicted a 6-1 defeat on the minnows Monday. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446225/the-unbeatable-air-hockey-robot.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446225/the-unbeatable-air-hockey-robot.html Japanese engineers have built a robot that can play air hockey better than humans. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445836/three-bombings-kill-at-least-12-in-iraq.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445836/three-bombings-kill-at-least-12-in-iraq.html Three Bombings Kill at Least 12 in Iraq Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446244/tunisia-ethiopia-progress-delayed.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446244/tunisia-ethiopia-progress-delayed.html Ethiopia and Tunisia's passage to the final round of World Cup qualifying is uncertain as Fifa investigates claims they fielded ineligible players. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445832/turkey-alarm-over-uk-spying-claims.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445832/turkey-alarm-over-uk-spying-claims.html Turkey 'Alarm' over UK Spying Claims Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445840/turkey-faces-strike-over-crackdown.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445840/turkey-faces-strike-over-crackdown.html Turkey Faces Strike over Crackdown Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:20:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446299/turkey-standing-man-demonstrations.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446299/turkey-standing-man-demonstrations.html Turkish trade unions are aiming to put fresh pressure on Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday by holding a nationwide strike after a weekend of violent unrest in major cities. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446261/turkish-government-may-use-army.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446261/turkish-government-may-use-army.html The Turkish government says it could use the armed forces to end nearly three weeks of unrest by protesters in Istanbul and other cities. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:39:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446311/us-death-row-woman-to-walk-free.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446311/us-death-row-woman-to-walk-free.html Paula Cooper was just 16 years old when she became the youngest person on death row in the United States. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445771/us-leaker-snowden-defends-his-disclosure.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/445771/us-leaker-snowden-defends-his-disclosure.html NSA leaker Edward Snowden is defending his disclosure of top-secret United States spying programmes in an online chat Monday with The Guardian and attacking US officials for calling him a traitor. The Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:07:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446235/video-why-i-secretly-filmed-my-mums-care.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446235/video-why-i-secretly-filmed-my-mums-care.html Mandy Mugford explains why she chose to secretly film the care of her mother, Margaret. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:37:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446227/video-google-we-pay-tax-required-by-law.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446227/video-google-we-pay-tax-required-by-law.html Scott Rubin, Communications Director, Google has been asked about Google's tax arrangements and said that his company pays what is "required by law". Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446226/video-sony-and-microsoft-in-console-wars.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446226/video-sony-and-microsoft-in-console-wars.html As Sony and Microsoft go into battle with their new consoles at the gaming expo E3, Marc Cieslak gets a front line view. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:36:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446245/video-wellwishers-sing-at-mandelas-hospital.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446245/video-wellwishers-sing-at-mandelas-hospital.html BBC's James Copnall has been outside the hospital where the former president is staying and well-wishers have gathered to sing songs of support. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:38:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446308/viral-video-fake-terrorist-found-guilty.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446308/viral-video-fake-terrorist-found-guilty.html There are fun times. Then there are fun times that will land you in handcuffs. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:48:01 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446281/weapons-of-mass-creation.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446281/weapons-of-mass-creation.html Weapons used in Liberia's bloody civil war are being turned into beautiful furniture, lamps and ornaments. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:45:02 +0000 http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446286/why-airbus-will-dominate-paris-air.html http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/446286/why-airbus-will-dominate-paris-air.html On its home turf, Airbus has the most pressure to make a good showing. This year, it appears ready to answer that challenge Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:46:01 +0000