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Boko Haram: 158 kidnapped victims reunite with families in Yobe

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A total of 158 Women and children abducted by Boko Haram insurgents from Katarko village in Yobe have been reunited with their families in Damaturu, Yobe. The victims were released by the sect members after three weeks of captivity. Alhaji Ahmed Goniri, the state Commissioner for Justice and Chairman of the State Committee on Rehabilitation of Victims of Insurgency, said this while addressing newsmen in Damaturu on Thursday.

Pres. Jonathan Commissions Four Nigerian Navy Warships Today In Lagos (Photos)

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The president today in Lagos commissioned four warships. The warships commissioned are NNS Sagbama, NNS Centenary, NNS Okpabana and NNS Prosperity. See more photos

United Nations investigates claim of ISIS organ theft

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U.N. officials say no confirmation so far of claims by Iraq's U.N. ambassador Mohamed Alhakim: "This is clearly something bigger than we think" ISIS is considered the wealthiest terrorist group on record The United Nations is looking into claims that ISIS -- already considered the wealthiest terrorist group on record -- may be harvesting organs from slain civilians and gaining financial benefits by trafficking the body parts, officials said Wednesday. But Britain's ambassador to the U.N., Mark Lyall Grant, said the issue has not been officially discussed. Grant said there was no proof or evidence of the claim made by Iraq's ambassador to the United Nations.

John Terry: Chelsea captain wants new 12-month contract

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John Terry wants to extend his Chelsea playing career by another 12 months. The 34-year-old centre-back, whose contact expires at the end of the season, has made 656 appearances in 16 years for the Premier League leaders. "The club know my position," said the former England captain. "I want to stay. Hopefully my performances are showing that and they can keep me.

Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco appeal to Cas over bans

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Morocco has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over their expulsion from the next two editions of the Africa Cup of Nations. The North African country was banned from both the 2017 and 2019 tournaments for failing to host the 2015 edition. The country's football federation was also fined US$1m (£650,000) and ordered to pay 8m euros (£5.9m) in damages.

We’ve recaptured 11 towns, killed 300 insurgents –DHQ

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credits: DHQ The Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, has said that troops of the Nigerian Army and personnel of the Air Force have killed over 300 fighters of the Boko Haram sect. Olukolade said in a statement on Wednesday that the insurgents were killed during a combined operation of the Air Force and ground forces put in place to liberate 11 communities captured by the Boko Haram sect.

Your subconscious is smarter than you might think

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(Getty Images) We feel that we are in control when our brains figure out puzzles or read words, says Tom Stafford, but a new experiment shows just how much work is going on underneath the surface of our conscious minds. Trusting your instincts may help you to make better decisions than thinking hard, a study suggests.