Former Arsenal star Emmanuel Ebue has been banned from all football activities for one year by FIFA. Eboue who is signed with Sunderland less than a month ago on a short term contract has been released by the club due to the ban.
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Thursday, 31 March 2016
South Africa's Jacob Zuma 'breached' constitution
South Africa's highest court has ruled that President Jacob Zuma violated the constitution when he failed to repay some of the government money used to upgrade his private home.
Lamar Odom Returns to Los Angeles Lakers Court to Watch His Former Team Play Miami Heat
Former purple-and-gold forward Lamar Odom stepped back into Staples Center tonight to root on his old team and pal Kobe Bryant as they play the Miami Heat, in what is one of the Black Mamba's last games of his career. Odom, who was dressed casually in a gray hoodie and camouflage sweats, was a special guest on behalf of his longtime friend and former teammate.
"Kobe Bryant left two tickets for Lamar Odom to attend tonight's game vs the Miami Heat. Odom is expected to attend, according to sources,"
India: Kolkata flyover collapses 'killing at least 10'
Dozens of people are feared trapped in the wreckage
At least 10 people have been killed and several others injured after a flyover under construction collapsed in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata (Calcutta), officials say.
Reports suggest as many as 150 could be trapped under the concrete and steel bridge, which fell on a busy road. Images showed residents using their bare hands to help the rescue effort.
Construction projects in India have often suffered from safety issues with frequent collapses.
Experts say there is a lack of inspections and substandard materials are used.
Wednesday, 30 March 2016
Federal Government To Improve Primary Health Care
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to address inadequate facilities in 10,000 primary health care centres across the country as part of efforts to reduce the health care challenges in the nation.
Hugh Jackman Reveals His Life Slogan "Happy Wife, Happy Life" Before 20th Anniversary
Hugh Jackman understands what makes for a good marriage...just ask many woman.
The Australian Wolverine star and wife and actress Deborra-Lee Furness, parents of two, are getting ready to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary next month. Jackman talked about her "
Fuel Scarcity Forces Motorists To Embrace Agriculture
Some transporters in Benue State have resolved to return to Agriculture and engage in farming activities, as the persistent fuel scarcity continue to cripple their sources of livelihood.
Paris attacks: Hollande drops plans to strip nationality
The measures were a response to the 13 November attacks in Paris
French President Francois Hollande has dropped plans to change the constitution to strip militants convicted of terror attacks of their French nationality.
"A compromise appears out of reach," Mr Hollande said after the two houses of parliament failed to agree the reforms.The proposal followed November's Paris attacks which killed 130 people.
But it ran into huge opposition and led to Justice Minister Christiane Taubira resigning in February
Ivanka Trump Shares Adorable Photo of Husband Jared Kushner and Newborn Baby Boy
Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner welcomed their third child, a bouncing baby boy named Theodore, into the world on Sunday, and the mommy-of-three has been loving every minute of it.
Messi's boots make Egyptians cry foul
Messi's donation provoked outrage on social media rather than gratitude
The world's most famous footballer donates a pair of his boots to a charity auction, what's not to like? Plenty it seems, depending on the cultural context, as Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been discovering after his generous gesture managed to upset some Egyptians.
It was only a few weeks ago that Messi was widely praised for making a young fan's dream come true when he sent a shirt and a football to a young Afghan boy.Miley Cyrus Shows Off Her Engagement Ring and '70s Style While in New York City
Miley Cyrus style right now is all about bling and bell bottoms.
Brussels attackers 'searched on net for Belgian PM's home'
The office of PM Charles Michel is a 10-minute walk from Maelbeek station, targeted by one of the bombers
Jihadist bombers who attacked Brussels airport and metro last week also searched the internet for information about Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel's office and home, reports say.
Details were found on a computer dumped in a rubbish bin after the attacks.Unconfirmed reports suggest it may have contained files with building plans as well as photos of the prime minister's office from the street.
Adele Almost Fooled Us When She Said "Hello" to Her Lookalike on Stage
Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to Adele's doppelganger!
Some fans may have been seeing double when the singer allowed a superfan to take the stage at her Birmingham concert Tuesday evening.
EgyptAir hijack: Cyprus court order suspect remanded
The alleged hijacker demanded to see his ex-wife as soon as the plane landed in Cyprus
An Egyptian man accused of hijacking and forcing a plane to land in Cyprus on Tuesday using a fake suicide belt has appeared in court in Cyprus.
Tuesday, 29 March 2016
US election: Donald Trump aide charged with assault
Mr Lewandowski has said he is innocent
Donald Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski has been charged with assaulting a journalist at a campaign event.
Obama blames media for Trump's success
US President Barack Obama has said the media is partly to blame for the rise of Republican Donald Trump as a political force.
Speaking at an event for political reporters, Mr Obama said it was not enough to give "someone a microphone".Mr Trump, a hotel tycoon who has made waves with a series of controversial remarks, is winning the race to be his party's presidential nominee.
He and the other two Republicans in contention will appear on TV later.
CNN is hosting a town hall event on Tuesday evening ahead of a crucial primary in Wisconsin next week.
'Prison Break' star responds to body-shaming: 'I was suicidal'
Actor Wentworth Miller had a poignant comeback after he became the subject of a meme because of his weight gain: He penned an open letter about depression and being suicidal.
Miller, who found fame as the buff star of Fox's action drama "Prison Break" and now stars in the CW's "Legends of Tomorrow," posted the meme on his official Facebook page. The picture shows the actor, lean and tattooed as he was on the show, next to a heavier image of him with the caption, "When you break out of prison and find out about McDonald's monopoly ..."
In response, Miller wrote, "In 2010, semi-retired from acting, I was keeping a low-profile for a number of reasons. First and foremost, I was suicidal.
Workers Resume, Lament Increasing Cost Of Goods And Transportation
Workers across Nigeria have resumed after the Easter holiday, with many of them lamenting the increase in the cost of goods and transportation which they attributed to the fuel scarcity.
Some workers, who spoke to Channels Television at the Federal Secretariat, urged the government to address the lingering fuel scarcity.
Others also complained of the long hours they had to wait at the bus stop before catching a bus to their offices.
Air Chief Promises Better Training For Pilots
The Chief of Air Staff in Nigeria, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, says the Federal Government is committed to providing quality training for pilots, officers and men of the Nigerian Air Force involved in the fight against insurgency in the north east
Addressing members of the Air Component of the Joint Task Force in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, Air Marshal Abubakar said the war on terror would be won soon.
He assured Nigerians and all residents of the northeast that the fight against Boko Haram insurgents was at its tail end, as the military had substantially degraded them.
Charlize Theron Talks Sean Penn Split: I Wasn't ''Ghosting'' Him
After Charlize Theron and Sean Penn split last summer, the Internet went wild with a rumor that she had been "ghosting" him before they broke up.
However, the actress covers the April issue of WSJ magazine and opens up about what really went down between the former couple.
Brussels attacks: 'Months' until airport fully reopens
Police and soldiers are controlling access to the airport amid beefed up security at Zaventem
It will take months to reopen Brussels airport fully, its CEO has warned, as staff return to the site a week after it was targeted by Islamist bombers.
ICAO Authenticates Progress And Development Of Nigeria’s Aviation
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has authenticated the progress and development of aviation in Nigeria.
The presentation was presided over by the leader of a team of the auditors, Mr Jean-Claude Waffo. He was joined by three team members to present their assessment of the aviation industry in Nigeria.
Each member gave an individual assessment of all the delineated areas – Legislation (LEG), Organisation (ORG), Accident and Incident Investigation (AIG), Air Navigational Services (ANS) and Aerodrome and Ground Aids (AGA).
FBI-Apple case: Investigators break into dead San Bernardino gunman's iPhone
Syed Rizwan Farook, right, and his wife Tashfeen Malik, killed 14 people at an office party on 2 December
The FBI has managed to unlock the iPhone of the San Bernardino gunman without Apple's help, ending a court case, the US justice department says.
EgyptAir hijack: Most passengers freed at Larnaca airport
Most of the passengers on board a hijacked Egyptian airliner that was forced to divert to Cyprus have been freed, the airline says.
Saturday, 26 March 2016
Fire Guts Sabon Gari Market In Kano
Three months after the singer food market in Kano went up in flames, the Sabon Gari market in the same city, Northwest Nigeria, has been gutted by fire, with properties worth millions of naira destroyed.
Though the cause of the fire has not been ascertained, the inferno which started on Friday night reportedly lasted till early Saturday morning.Are Real Housewives of Atlanta's Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas Heading for Separation?
Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas' marriage may be coming to an end.
A source tells E! News that The Real Housewives of Atlanta stars are considering filing for separation after being married for five years. The news comes shortly after TMZ reported that the pair have decided to live in separate homes, with Cynthia residing in Atlanta while Peter stays in their Charlotte house.
Luis Suarez: Uruguay striker scores on competitive return against Brazil
Suarez has scored 43 goals for Barcelona this season
Luis Suarez scored a second-half equaliser for Uruguay in a 2-2 draw with Brazil, his first competitive international since he was banned for biting at the 2014 World Cup.
The Barcelona striker had not played competitively for Uruguay for 640 days before Friday's World Cup qualifier.Douglas Costa scored for Brazil after 39 seconds before Renato Augusto doubled their lead on 26 minutes.
James Van Der Beek and Wife Kimberly Welcome Baby No. 4
James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly just announced that they welcomed their fourth child earlier this week.
"2 days ago @vanderkimberly & I were lucky enough to welcome a little baby girl into the world," the proud father and former Dawson's Creek star shared on Twitter.Miley Cyrus Is Joining The Voice As Coach for Season 11
Miley Cyrusis headed to The Voice on Monday for the start of the Knockout Rounds and her stint as Key Adviser, but she's also making a more permanent move.
The singer/actress is joining the show as a coach for season, she confirmed on Twitter. "It's true! I am going to be the newest judge on Season 11 of The Voice @NBCTheVoice #thevoice," she wrote.Yes, that means it's likely that Gwen Stefani will not return (considering there's traditionally just one female coach per season) and we will be deprived of another season of adorable Gwen and Blake Shelton moments, but let's not dwell on what we're losing. Let's focus on what we're gaining: an accomplished female artist who is just 23 years old, a.k.a. the prime age to guide new artists at the beginning of their careers.
Coco's Baby Girl Chanel Flashes a Smile That Is Sure to Melt Your Heart
Coco Austin and Ice-T have been very gracious in sharing a number of aww-worthy snapshots of their little daughter, and each one just melts our hearts more than the last. Although the tiny tot is missing her heels and feathered dress in her latest photo, Chanel is still rocking her signature bow and a smile that is just too precious for words.
Rob Kardashian Looks Slimmer Than He Has in Years as He and Blac Chyna Head to Atlanta: See His Latest Weight Loss Pics!
Rob Kardashian is looking the best he has in years!
The 29-year-old was photographed at LAX airport today flaunting his impressive weight loss alongside girlfriend Blac Chyna. Rob, who's been working out hard lately to get in better shape, looked happy and healthy as he made his way through the terminal in black shorts, a white T-shirt and sneakers.
Suicide bomber kills dozens at football stadium in Iraq
Attacker targets amateur football match in Babel province, killing at least 30 people and wounding 95.
US Election 2016: Sanders battles to claw back Clinton
Mrs Clinton this week condemned Republican rivals for their "reckless" foreign policies
Bernie Sanders will try to claw back Hillary Clinton's lead in the race for the Democratic nomination for the US presidency on Saturday in caucus votes in Washington state, Hawaii and Alaska.
Mr Sanders remains a dogged pursuer but Mrs Clinton has 1,691 of the 2,383 delegates needed to win, AP reports.P-Square arrive Rotterdam for major concert
P-Square comes together for Rotterdam concert after weeks of ‘feuding’
If you needed any more proof or convincing then you have it because P-Square has posted new photos to the effect that they are in Rotterdam for their concert and all looks cool with the duo once again. The storm is finally over and we love it.Top US Navy officer jailed over massive bribery scandal
Dusek arranged for US Navy vessels to stop at certain ports in return for gifts
A high-ranking US Navy captain has been sentenced to nearly four years in jail for passing classified information to a Malaysian defence contractor.
Daniel Dusek provided the information in exchange for luxury hotel stays and the services of prostitutes.Brussels attacks: Paris attack suspect Abdeslam goes silent
Paris attack suspect Salah Abdeslam refused to speak when asked about Tuesday's attacks in Brussels, Belgian prosecutors say.
NYSC DG Visits Family Of Slain Corper During The Rerun Election in River State
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has paid a visit to the family of the NYSC member believed to have been shot dead by unknown gunmen in Ahoada West Local Government Area Rivers State during the rerun elections in the state.
Friday, 25 March 2016
Alleged Money Laundering: Court Grants Badeh’s Variation Application
Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an application for variation filed by the counsel of the former Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshall Alex Badeh, having met all the conditions attached.
NSA Fund Scandal: Presidential Committee Indicts Over 300 Contractors
There are more revelations from the Presidency on contracts allegedly awarded by the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) from 2011 to 2015.
According to the report, over seven billion Naira has so far been recovered from the companies and individuals.
Also another 41 billion Naira is to be refunded by the indicted companies while further investigation by the EFCC is still ongoing.
The committee has further established that one of the indicted companies was overpaid to the tune of 7.9 million euros and 7.09 million dollars.
Below is the full statement by the Presidency.
Jen & Ben’s ‘Split Has Turned Nasty’ After He Gets Revenge — And She Kicks Him Out!
'He's broken so many promises to her.'
Katie Holmes Three Months Pregnant With Jamie Foxx’s Child, Rumored Couple Married In ‘Super-Secret Ceremony,’ Report Says
Check out this Couple marries on a Truck
From astonishing pre-wedding photos to out-of-the-world wedding ceremonies, it is only expected that one might tend to outdo another. This is the story of a couple who got married on what looks like a truck. The photos have since hit the internet and has gotten everybody wondering what exactly migh
t be going on…
Ooni of Ife , wife honeymoon at La Campagne Tropicana
Newly married Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusiis presently on honeymoon with his new wife Olori Wuraola.
But contrary to many people’s expectations, the youthful Ife first class king is spending his honeymoon in Lagos, Nigeria. The Ooni of Ife who got married to Olori Wuraola on Saturday, March 12 embarked on honeymoon on Saturdayday, March 19 after his visit to the Sultan of Sokoto in Sokoto state. The newly married couple got to the venue of their honeymoon by 12.10 am of March 20.
Banky W Reveals Taking A Break For Marriage
Lagos Party’ crooner, Banky W will soon take a break from the music industry, as a recording/performing artiste, to concentrate on finding a woman to marry and build a family with.
News that Banky W was considering early retirement spread like wildfire in June 2015, following a series of tweets, where he revealed he has new projects in the works, as well as his desire to work with Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy.
Aramide Shoots ‘Love Me’ Visuals With Adekunle Gold
Afro-soul singer, Aramide, teamed up with Adekunle Gold for her latest single ‘Love Me’ released a couple of weeks ago and now the video has been shot.
Brussels attacks: Belgian police arrest six suspects
Armed police patrolled the streets in Schaerbeek after the arrests
Belgian police have arrested six people in Brussels as a major investigation continues into attacks that claimed 31 lives in the city on Tuesday.
Residents Protest Herdsmen Attacks in Benue
The attacks on nine council areas of Benue State by herdsmen have continued to attract reactions from the Agatu community.
NNPC Clears Air On Minister’s Statement On Fuel Scarcity
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said that the explanation on the fuel scarcity situation provided by the Minister of State for Petroleum was misunderstood.
Times Are Hard, Pray For Economic Stability, Dogara Tells Christians
The Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria, Honourable Yakubu Dogara, has urged Christians to use the Easter period to pray for the restoration of peace and economic stability.
The world's longest dreadlock Woman show off her husband
Woman with world’s longest dreadlocks, Asha Mandela from Florida has married
Emmanuel Chege. She married Emmanuel who is a certified hair stylist from Kenya after they met online three years ago while he was struck by pictures of her famous dreadlocks on hair websites.
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