Germany to Retrieve 300 Tons of Gold From US

Germany boasts gold reserves worth $ 183 billion—but two-thirds of the stuff is kept outside the country. Now, the country’s central bank wants much of it back, including some 300 tons currently in a vault under Manhattan, stored by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Germany is aiming to have more than half…

Patience Jonathan Flown to Germany

Wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, was on Monday flown to Germany for what a Presidency source said was for a check-up.

Fears over Mrs. Jonathan’s health spread last year when he was away from the country for weeks.

She was said to be in critical condition in a German hospital.

Although she looked pale, she denied being admitted to any hospital when…

Ngozi Nwosu prepares to fly to Germany for treatment

Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu who has gone through so much pain because of her ailment had some reason to smile as the Lagos State government completed the money she needs for medical attention by giving her 4.5Million Naira. It was gathered that she?s preparing to leave for Germany for the the treatment.

According to her spokesman, Seun Oloketuyi, the actress is currently processing…

Footballer Sydney Sam dumps Germany for Nigeria

Sydney’s dad is Nigerian, his mum German. He was born and raised in Germany and has played in that country all his life…until now. He has agreed to play for the country of his father’s birth – Nigeria.

The Bayer Leverkusen striker played for the German under-19 and under-20s national team but has never played for…

Governor Suntai’s Aides Airlifted to Germany

The three aides to the Taraba State governor, Danbaba Suntai receiving treatment at the National Hospital Abuja after a plane crash were yesterday morning flown to Germany.

Though two of the aides are said to be recovering quick and could be discharged soon, the ADC, Dasat Iliya is in dire need of treatment.

The personal physician to Governor Suntai, Dr Ahmed Kara, told Sunday Trust via phone that though the ADC…

PHOTONEWS: President Goodluck Jonathan visits First Lady in Germany

According to a report that was televised on the Nigerian Television Authority, President Goodluck Jonathan has paid a visit to his wife, Patience in Germany. The presidential spokesperson, Dr. Reuben Abati, has however denied that he visited her in the hospital, stating that she was “hale and…

Coloccini returns to Argentina squad for Germany clash

Newcastle United defender Fabricio Coloccini has been handed the chance to revitalise his international career, after being included in the Argentina squad that will take on Germany in August’s friendly encounter.

The 30-year-old was the only new face among the 18 foreign-based players called up by Alejandro Sabella for the Albiceleste’s latest test, in a list released on the Argentine Football Association’s (AFA) official website Tuesday. Coloccini joins…

Euro 2012: Germany are perennial chokers and five things we learnt from Day 21

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Germany are perennial chokers and they proved it again

A brilliant performance from Mario Balotelli drove Italy into the Euro 2012 final, after a 2-1 win over Germany at the National Stadium in Warsaw last night. Many football enthusiasts would believe it was a major upset for…

Lahm: Germany would have put England out of their misery in 90 minutes

Germany captain Philipp Lahm was left bemused by Italy‘s failure to turn their domination into goals against England, insisting that his country would have put the Three Lions out of their misery before extra time.

Joachim Low’s team will now face the Italians in the second Euro 2012 semi-final for a chance to meet Spain in Kiev.

Lahm said that the Azzurri…

Euro 2012: Germany Vs Greece 4 – 2 (Full Time)

Tournaments Favorites Germany take on Greece in the 2nd Q-final match, Greece had a bad start in this year’s Euro got a man sent off, missed a penalty and drew their first match against Poland, they were defeated by the Czech’s before going on to beat Russia to qualify for the Q-finals. Germany won all its group matches, the only team to finish with 9 points. Most people…