Atleast 10 dead ,20 injures as bomb explodes at Istanbul airport

At least 10 people have been killed and 20 others injured in the attack at Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport, Turkey’s Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag told CNN. The two suicide bombers were also killed. Bozdag said one attacker “first opened fire with a Kalashnikov then detonated himself” at the airport entrance.

In total two bombs exploded. One of them was located just outside the terminal on the pavement, the other was at the security gate at the entrance to the airport.

Authorities said no bombs exploded within the airport building itself, according to the minister.

A Turkish official told CNN that police fired shots at suspects near the international terminal in an

Pope tells Catholic Church to apologise to Gays

The pontiff, Pope Francis has urged the Roman Catholic Church to apologise to gays for the way they are being treated, saying they deserve to be respected. He said the Church had no right to judge homosexuals and should not be discriminated against.

The Pope, who spoke to reporters on his plane on his way from Armenia, also demanded the Church to seek forgiveness from other people it had marginalised, including women, the poor, and children forced into labour.

BBC reports that the Pope has been hailed by many in the gay community for his positive attitude towards homosexuals while some conservative Catholics have criticised him for making comments

Argentina begs Messi not to quit

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona and the country’s President Mauricio Macri urged Lionel Messi on Monday not to leave the national team despite his vow to quit after a humiliating defeat.

The Barcelona superstar left the field in tears after missing a spot-kick in the Copa America Centenario final shootout against Chile on Sunday.

He promptly told reporters he was quitting, throwing Argentine football into turmoil ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

“He has to stay because he still has playing days ahead of him,” Maradona was quoted as saying by La Nacion newspaper online.

Court Sacks Abia state Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu over fake Tax Clearance

A judge of the federal High Court, justice Okon Abang, sitting in Abuja has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria to cede the certificate of return to the opponent of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state as he was never qualified to run for the party primaries in the People's Democratic party as a guber candidate.

Photos: University Prof helps Mom writing Exam take care of her Baby

A Professor in a University is pictured backing a crying baby belonging to a mother, who is writing her examination. The Professor helped pacify the baby, while supervising at the exam hall in Bouake, Cote D’Ivorie. See more photos below...

EgyptAir black boxes arrive in France for repairs

The damaged black box flight recorders of an EgyptAir plane that plunged into the Mediterranean last month arrived in France on Monday for repairs, said the country’s air safety agency, amid hopes they will provide clues on why the aircraft went down.

Nigerian pastor sentenced to nine years for fraud in the UK

A Woolwich Crown Court has sentenced a Nigerian Accountant and part-time pastor in the United Kingdom, Samuel Kayode, to 9 years in prison for stealing £4.1million. Kayode was sentenced on Friday for defrauding Haberdashers’ Aske’s state schools in the UK.

The part-time pastor, who earned £57, 000 per annum, was convicted after being found guilty of £150,000 theft and £3.95million fraud. Out of the £4.1million, only £800, 000 was recovered from him.

Described as “dishonest” and “greedy”, the court heard how Kayode lavished the stolen money on four women, his wife, Grace; a second ‘wife’ in Nigeria, Olubunmi Halima; and two other women in the UK.

British prosecutor, James Thacker, said he also bought luxury cars including a Mercedes, an Audi TT

Messi retires from international football

Lionel Messi sensationally announced his retirement from international football here Sunday after Argentina crashed to an upset defeat against Chile in the final of the Copa America.

The heartbroken Barcelona superstar was distraught after missing a spot-kick as Chile snatched victory in a penalty shoot-out — Messi’s fourth straight defeat in a major final while representing Argentina.

“For me the national team is over,” the crestfallen 29-year-old told reporters.

“I’ve done all I can, I’ve been in four finals and it hurts not to be a champion.

“It’s a hard moment for me and the team, and it’s difficult to say, but it’s over with the Argentina team.”

Messi’s dramatic announcement followed Argentina’s third loss in a major final since 2014.

Nigerian Professor Maduike Ezeibe Produces Drug That Cures HIV, 3 Patients Cured Of HIV In Abuja

June 26, 2016 – Nigerian Scientist Maduike Ezeibe Produces Drug That Cures HIV, 3 Patients Cured Of HIV In Abuja

With the development of Antiretroviral Drug- Aluminium Magnesium Silicate (AMS), by Maduike Ezeibe, Professor of Veterinary Medicine, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU) Abia State, People living with HIV/AIDs will now have the cause to smile again. Science Editor, STANLEY CHIBUIHEM AMALAHA, in an interview with the don in the university, reports

Professor Maduike Ezeibe, a renowned Nigerian scientist and Head, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria has found what could be a novel treatment for Human immunedeficiency virus (HIV) infections infection that may slash the current cost of treatment.
Ezeibe, after 19years of intensive research has been able to show that synthetic Aluminum- Magnesium Silicate (AMS) has antiretroviral effects that could lay a perfect track for affordable and

Clinton takes lead over Trump, new polls show

Two head-to-head polls released Sunday showed a resurgent Hillary Clinton taking a lead in the US presidential race, after a tumultuous month for Donald Trump, who has failed to rally confidence among voters or party leaders.

If the presidential election were held today, 51 percent of poll respondents said they would vote for Clinton, versus 39 percent for Trump, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll.

It was conducted Monday through Thursday of last week among 836 registered voters and had a margin of error of four percentage points.

A Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll showed a slimmer lead for Clinton, 46 percent to Trump’s 41 percent. They were essentially tied, 39 percent for the Democrat Clinton and 38 percent for Republican Trump, when third-party candidates were included, results showed.aa

The poll of 1,000 registered voters was conducted Sunday through Thursday of last week and had a

Yemi Osinbajo, Akinwunmi Ambode, Babatunde Fashola, Kayode Fayemi, Kemi Adeosun, Others inspect Dangote Refinery in Lekki

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said that the refinery, petrochemical, gas and fertilizer projects being undertaken by Africa’s richest man and business mogul, Aliko Dangote at the Lekki Free Zone (LFZ) in Lagos would significantly boost the economy of Lagos and Nigeria in general.

Governor Ambode who spoke to newsmen shortly after an extensive inspection tour of the projects by the Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and some members of the Federal Executive Council, said the projects would have great multiplier effects on the nation’s economy.

He said, “Firstly, there is a refinery project that is ongoing, second there is a petrochemical project that is also ongoing. There is pipeline transfer project that brings gas from Bonny down to Olokonla and down to Lekki and then the fourth one is the fertilizer project all in one location.”

Tunde & Wunmi Obe celebrate 18 years Wedding Anniversary

Top and popular entertainment couple, Tunde and Wunmi Obe (TWO) are celebrating their 18 years wedding anniversary today. Congrats and Happy Wedding Anniversary to them! See more photos from their wedding 18 years ago...

Nicolas Cage officially separates from wife, Alice Kim after 12 years

Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage is separated from his wife Alice Kim. The couple, who would have celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary this summer, separated in January.

The couple met in 2004 when she was a waitress at an L.A. restaurant, and got engaged 2 months later. They have a 10-year-old son, Kal-el, TMZ reports.

The Brexit nightmare & the looming winter of discontent – By Reuben Abati

What has the United Kingdom just done to itself, its people and the future of its youth? It is difficult to fully understand why a country in taking a decision about its future will decide on a false option that seems to negate long-term interests.

And this, just because a total of 17.4 million people out of over 61 million chose to vote against the United Kingdom’s continued membership of the EU. More than 50% of these pro-Brexit voters are actually between the age bracket: 50-70, thus an ageing class of voters has taken a decision to undermine the future of the younger generation. Pro-EU Prime Minister David Cameron said he was “courageous and optimistic” when in January 2014, he tried to justify the need for a referendum.

His words then: “I think the overwhelming majority of the British people say they want to be in Europe but they want some changes to that relationship and they would like to be given a say. It is not something that we should be frightened of. It’s something we should embrace.”  Cameron is now a study in political miscalculation and how over-confidence can make a political leader misread the people’s moods and expectations. He has been praised for his “courage” in quickly accepting the people’s verdict and for tendering his resignation, but I guess he won’t possibly be talking about courage. He must be full of regrets for presiding over the United Kingdom’s exit into a nightmare. Britain is better off remaining in the EU.

But on June 23, 2016, the people of Great Britain spoke and their verdict has been accepted as the status quo, except a miracle happens and the current petition by the pro-EU protesters results in a second referendum.  As things stand, the people have rejected continued membership of the European Union.

The implication is that the majority of the people believe that the United Kingdom is better off on its own. What is quite clear is that this British exit (Brexit) is more about the rise of xenophobia, bigotry and isolationism. It is not new. Britain has always looked backward and in-out in the course of its membership of the EU, oscillating between its commitment to a greater Europe and the need to

Maj Gen Leo Irabor holds Conference on Operation Lafiya Dole

1. The attention of Theatre Command, Operation LAFIYA DOLE has been drawn to some issues in the online Sahara Reporters of 24 June 2016 with a story line on the allegation that the COAS and his wives own some properties in Dubai. The report among other vicious and smear campaign issues, impugned that some ‘concerned officers and soldiers in the North East’ allegedly wrote a petition on the state of affairs in the Operation LAFIYA DOLE. What a baseless, unfounded and wicked insinuation! It is for this reason that I call you today to clear issues as they affect Operation LAFIYA DOLE. The other issue regarding property in Dubai is outside my purview, but has been responded to appropriately by the Acting Director Army Public Relations.

2. For the avoidance of doubt, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai, since assumption of office, has taken the affairs of Op LAFIYA DOLE to a level that showed unparalleled commitment to the operational effectiveness and good welfare of troops. For example, between

Michael Jackson’s Family remember him after 7 years

Late Pop legend, Michael Jackson’s life, music, and legacy were remembered by his family on the seven year anniversary of his death this weekend. He died at the age of 50 on June 25, 2009 of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication.

On Friday, the pop star's brothers, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, and Jackie, joined forces to celebrate his life with a joint performance at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in San Diego.

His daughter, Paris Jackson shared a touching, black-and-white photo collage to her Instagram

Abuse of Minors: Catholic Priests to be Banned from being alone with Children

News has emerged that Montreal Catholic priests are not going to be allowed to spend time alone with children. 'Recent events have brought to light the horrific reality of abuse of minors and vulnerable persons by members of the Church,' Archbishop of Montreal Christian Lépine said in a Wednesday letter.

'These intolerable situations have shocked and shaken the Universal Church as well as the entire population to whom we wish to proclaim the Good News of Christ.' the Canadian Press reported.

He continued: 'It is our duty to ensure the well-being and security of all the people to whom we offer pastoral care and to ensure a healthy and safe environment that is free of doubt for all who work

I work as Police during the day & rob at night – Police Corporal

An armed robbery suspect, Chris Oboko, a corporal attached to the C4I unit of the Nigeria Police in Rivers State, has confessed to investigators how an informant “lured” him into a gang of car snatchers. 35-year-old Oboko, who has now been dismissed from the force, was recently arrested in Port Harcourt, during a mop-up of criminal elements responsible for incessant robberies and carjacking in the state by the Inspector-General of Police Special Intelligence Response Team.

Oboko, who joined the force in 2003 said he was living at the police barracks on Iche Street, Borokiri, Port Harcourt, while ‘moonlighting’ as a robber. He first served at the Boroki Police Division, before being transferred to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. He told journalists that he became a member of the C4I unit after that.

But in 2015, Oboko decided to join the ranks of the men of the underworld whom he had sworn to

PHOTOS: Tyga & Kylie Jenner back together?

Some days after disclosing that he might hook up with Kylie Jenner in future, rapper Tyga and his Reality TV star estranged girlfriend have come back together again. Kylie and Tyga made Kanye's music video roll-out their coming out as they showed up Friday night at The Forum for the big event. They attended the event in same car and Tyga posted Kylie’s photo on social media. See another photos below....

Militants attack Hotel, hold Guests hostage in Mogadishu

Somali militants have attacked a hotel in the capital Mogadishu, local security forces have confirmed.  A suicide bomber is believed to have detonated a truck bomb at the gate of the hotel which was then stormed by a group of heavily-armed men. 

Captain Ali Ahmed of the Somali police force confirmed that suspected members of al-Shabaab - which is linked to al-Qaeda - attempted to storm the Naasa-Hablood hotel.

It is feared the terrorists may have taken a number of hostages. The hotel is a popular location among the Somali political elite and members of the nation's diaspora returning to the city on business, Daily Mail.com reports.

Officials said at least five civilians have been killed.

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce returns Silverbird, Rhythm FM back on air

Chairman of Silverbird Group Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, has brought his broadcasting companies back on air after brief break in transmission following a bold attempt by Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) to seize his properties over N11 billion debt. Rhythm FM and Silverbird Television have resumed operation.

The electronic media platforms owned by the family of Murray Bruce went off air on Thursday after officials of AMCON sealed off the company’s buildings in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt.

On Friday, the management of Silverbird communications issued a statement announcing that its

Buhari hosts Atiku Abubakar, other leaders of APC in Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari last night hosted former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and other leaders of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) to a dinner at the State House, Abuja. See more photos below...

British Prime Minister David Cameron Resigns

British prime minister David Cameron has announced his resignation after Britain voted to exit the European Union.

“The will of the British people is an instruction that must be delivered,” the prime minister said, his voice betraying his sadness.

His resignation will take effect in three months time. He hoped to 'steady the ship' before then but noted that he was not capable of leading Britain into the future.

He said, “I do not think it would be right for me to be the captain who steers the country to its next destination.”

He said his successor should trigger the formal process for Britain to leave the European Union.

"I think it's right that this new prime minister takes the decision about when to trigger Article 50," Cameron said.

"I would also reassure Brits living in European countries and European citizens living here that there will be no immediate changes in your circumstances," he said.

Flanked by his wife Samantha, Cameron said he had fought to retain Britain's membership of the EU "head, heart and soul -- I held nothing back".

But he added: "The British people have made a very clear decision to take a different path and as such, I think the country requires fresh leadership to take it in this direction."

Britons decided by 52 percent to 48 percent in favour of quitting the EU, a margin of more than one million votes, final results showed.

Guardian

Jermaine Jackson & wife's 11 years Marriage crashes

Singer, Jermaine Jackson, brother to late Michael Jackson and wife, Halima Rashid are completely leaving each other for good. Rashid, 46, filed court documents on Tuesday.

They got married in August 2004, and Rashid cites November 28, 2015 as the date of separation. The estranged couple do not have children together, but Rashid is requesting spousal support.

Ali Baba shares cute Photos as he turns 51

Ace and popular comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere, popularly called, Ali Baba has turned 51 today. Ali Baba was born in Warri, Delta State, on June 24, 1965 to the Royal Family of Agbarha Otor, Ughelli North Local Government Area. The first son after several girls. He spent the first 8 years of his life in Warri (Delta State, Nigeria). He began his professional career with corporate events, appearing on television shows with the likes of Patrick Doyle, Charly Boy and Danladi Bako. He also made cameo appearances on radio shows with Bisi Olatilo, Soni Irabor and Mani Onumonmu. Today, Ali Baba is famed as the richest and pioneer comedian in Nigeria. See more of his pictures below...…

Cameroon set to officially make adultery illegal for Men

Cameroon is debating on making adultery illegal for men.  Men who commit adultery could be sent to jail under a new law being debated by parliament in the country.

Currently, women can be jailed for between two to six months for having sexual relations outside

Air vice Marshal, Ojuawo appears in court in full Air Force Regalia (PHOTOS)

A serving senior officer of the Nigerian Airforce, Air Vice Marshal Ojuawo, who is being prosecuted for fraud by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) appeared at a High Court, Apo Abuja yesterday in his full Airforce regalia. See more photos below…

Supreme Court tie blocks Obama’s immigration plan

President Barack Obama’s efforts to shield millions of illegal immigrants from deportation suffered a major setback at the US Supreme Court on Thursday.

Justices in the under-strength court were split four-four over Obama’s bid to change immigration policy by executive action, thus leaving lower court rulings blocking the effort in place.

The court would normally have had nine members, making a tie less likely, but Justice Antonin

Tough times don't last....only tough people do- Ben Murray Bruce

Chairman of Silverbird group Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, has given a swift and short reply to the seizure of his properties, including the famous Silverbird Cinema by AMCON over N11 billion debt. Bruce, who said he has been on international flight since morning disclosed that like other companies, Silverbrid group has grown in 36 years and must face challenges.

"I have been on an international flight and have only just landed. The situation is being resolved and

Ben Murray-Bruce in trouble as AMCON takes-over his Properties over N11bn debt

Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce might be in big trouble as the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) on Thursday morning took over the assets of three companies belonging to him. The companies affected by the takeover are Silverbird Galleria Limited, Silverbird Promotions Limited, and Silverbird Showtime Limited.

AMCON had, by notice of appointment dated April 18 appointed Muiz Banire as Receiver/Manager over the sprawling assets of the three companies located at 133 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, Plot No 1161 (Silverbird Galleria); Central Area Cadastral Zone AOO, Abuja; and Abonnema Wharf Road and Abali Park in Port Harcourt City of Rivers State.

The takeover followed the interim orders granted by Justice Cecilia Olatoregun-Ishola of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on June 17 which allowed the Receiver/Manager to take possession of the said properties.

The properties were seen locked up by the agents of the Receiver/Manager in an exercise carried out under the supervision of men of the Nigerian police as directed by the Court order, a copy of which was made available to PREMIUM TIMES.

In the said order, Ben Murray Bruce’s companies are owing AMCON the sum of N11 billion which

DSS allegedly arrests Major-General Ihejirika (rtd) after recovering N400m cash & 12 cars from his House in Abuja

A Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major-General Azubuike Ihejirika (rtd.), has allegedly been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS).

The retired Major- General was arrested late last night at his residence in Maitama, Abuja, in connection with the arms purchase scandal for which several former military and political chiefs are currently undergoing investigation or trial, among them the immediate past National Security Adviser

The only Business booming in Nigeria today is Arresting & Detaining – Ben Bruce

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce took to his Twitter page today to lament over the economic situation in Nigeria, saying that more attention is paid on anticorruption, while ongoing economic problem seems to be unnoticed. He cited the example of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, who he said fought corruption, grew the economy with low oil price of $15 per barrel. Continue to read his tweets...

"I appreciate the anticorruption war, but I wish our media also carry headlines of economic progress instead of incessant arrests by DSS/EFCC. We are fixated on anticorruption and dont notice what's going on with our economy. Per @Bloomberg, In 1 week @AlikoDangote lost $3.7 billion.

The only business booming in Nigeria today is the business of arresting and detaining. I wouldn't mind if we are arresting economic decline!

President Obasanjo fought corruption, yet he also grew the economy. And he did this with oil at $15 per barrel. Low oil price is no excuse,"he said.

Police report reveals Michael Jackson's dark side

A newly surfaced police report related to a 2003 raid on Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch shows the late pop star’s penchant for pornography and attraction to children.

Jackson was acquitted in 2005 of child molestation following a 14-week trial, and the report published on Tuesday by the celebrity and gossip website Radar Online was related to evidence submitted in that case.

The report contains details about various books, magazines and documents seized at Jackson’s secluded California home in November 2003.

The police report states that though the documents were not considered illegal, “this type of material can be used as part of a ‘grooming’ process by which people (those seeking to molest children) are able to lower the inhibitions of their intended victims and facilitate the molestation of said victims.”

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department said it had not publicly released the documents,

Kylie Jenner ready to move into new Home

Kylie Jenner, the 18-year-old Reality Tv star is set to leave her first personal home, putting it on the market for almost $4 million. Kylie bought the home just over a year ago for $2.7 million and completely gave facelift to the inside and back yard.

The new listing is set at $3.9 million, a hefty upgrade even though it's unclear how much she put in

Pussyfication – By Charly Boy

Remember back in the days, when we used to hear about “bottom power”; how some women screwed their way up to reckoning as either a girlfriend or someone’s kept mistress. These days stories like that may have diminished a bit due to the harsh reality of our economy. Jungle don mature, men no dey so drop for women again like before. Many men are all in hiding, running away from women, especially those carrying shopping list, invoice booklet or those who come as extra baggage with multiple choice problems. OMG Kai!!!!!

Men are wiser these days I hope, I see some of them running away and toning down their womanizing tinz because e get as e be o. Especially married men. Even the bachelors are looking for sugar mummies who can take care of them and their bills.

PHOTOS: Libya deports 162 Nigerians

162 stranded Nigerians in Libya, on Thursday, June 16, were returned back from Tripoli via Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) with the support of the Swiss government.

They were received on arrival by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) which coordinated other relevant government agencies in the screening and profiling of the returnees before providing temporary accommodation for them, feeding and helping to transport them home to reunite

American Actor Ron Lester Dies at 45

Bulky built actor, Ron Lester, who starred in Varsity Blues has died. He died at the age of 45. He has been hospitalized in Dallas for almost four months, where his health became worst on Friday.

Lamborghini bursts into flames on major road

A Lamborghini has engulfed in flames on a motorway near Wuhan, China. The owner, who remained unidentified, had just bought this secondhand supercar and was on its way home to show it to his family and sort out relevant paperwork when the accident occurred, reported the People's Daily. 

The car, which boast a maximum speed of 340kmh, can cost up to £500, 000 when bought brand new

Obama hosts powerful Saudi prince

US President Barack Obama hosts youthful Saudi Arabian Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Friday, underscoring his guest’s meteoric rise and increasingly pivotal role in strained US-Saudi ties.

White House spokesman Eric Schultz said Obama would meet the 30-year-old deputy crown prince, who has become the driving force behind economic reform and a more activist Saudi foreign policy.

King Salman’s son, who is his country’s defense minister, has met the very biggest of Washington’s big hitters during a week-long visit.

He held talks with the CIA director, the secretaries of state, defense and treasury, as well as leading members of Congress.

The White House said Prince Mohammed’s meeting with Obama will take place in the Oval Office

Wreckage of EgyptAir plane found in Mediterranean

Wreckage of the EgyptAir flight that went missing over the Mediterranean last month has been found, Egyptian investigators say.

A statement said "several main locations of the wreckage" had been identified. A deep sea search vessel had also sent back the first images of the wreckage, the statement added.

Dis Fela Sef!: He lives – By Reuben Abati

On the occasion of his 80^th birthday, Benson Idonije, who is arguably Nigeria’s most informed analyst of jazz music and an enthusiastic promoter of popular culture and music has released for public review and consideration an absolutely well-informed biography of Fela, the Afro-beat music maestro. The book is a useful contribution in my opinion. But the first thing I noticed- signposted by the copy sent to me, is how indeed, this particular publication appears to be a victim of the emergent crises of publishing in Africa in dispossessed economies. The copy sent to me is copyrighted 2014; on the cover it is described as a preview edition, scheduled for “official release: first quarter 2015”, the review copy doesn’t even have an ISBN number, there is no index and the bibliography is wrongly presented. 

After more than 29 years of assessing manuscripts and editing/reviewing books, I assume that I can conveniently imagine what the author, printers and local publishers of this book must have gone through, the same challenges other book writers publishing in sub-Saharan Africa face at the moment: looking for money, getting good editors, looking for publishers, and hoping that there will be readers. But we must be glad, and Benson Idonije deserves to be congratulated, on  his tenacity, in bringing out against all possible odds, a memoir as he correctly describes it, on Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, legend, maestro, counterculture hero, mystic, musician, philosopher, iconoclast, rebel, patriot and one of Africa’s most significant contributions to the world of art and music in the 20^th century. 

Singer, Meat Loaf reportedly slumps on stage during Performance

The 68-year-old performer, Meat Loaf collapsed onstage while performing. He was right in front of crowd that was obviously enjoying his performance when he slumped.  

He was performing at the Jubilee Auditorium Thursday night in Edmonton, when he hit the floor in

Some Nigerian lawmakers accused of rape, soliciting for prostitutes on visit to US

The US ambassador in Nigeria sent a letter to the speaker of the House of Representatives accusing some lawmakers of attempted rape and soliciting sex workers while on a visit to the US at the invitation of the US government. 

But the lawmakers have denied the allegations and have threatened to sue the US government for character assassination.

Ten lawmakers were invited to the International Visitor Leadership Program held between

Floyd Mayweather acquires another Private Jet worth $37m

Retired boxing champ Floyd Mayweather has acquired a new private jet two weeks ago.Floyd's rep tells TMZ, "It’s a 12 passenger Gulfstream III with gold cup holders, gold sink, gold accents throughout. It has all white leather seats and a fully stocked kitchen. He now has two jets. Air Mayweather 1 and 2." Such planes run around $37 million, but it’s unclear how much Floyd dropped on this particular jet. See more photos below...

Oscar Pistorius to be sentenced on July 6

The judge at Oscar Pistorius' hearing in Pretoria, South Africa has announced he will be sentenced on July 6.

The South African athlete shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on February 14, 2013. 

Judge Thokozile Masipa is reconsidering his sentence after a court found him guilty of murdering Ms Steenkamp, overturning an earlier manslaughter verdict, BBC reports. 

CBN announces Devaluation of Naira, introduces New ‘Flexible’ Forex Regime

The value of the Nigerian currency was today devalued to the dollar as the Central Bank of Nigeria announced a flexible foreign exchange regime that would see the country abolishing the dual exchange rate regime.

Under the new plan, the official exchange rate of the naira will exist in a "single flexible window," which will likely be determined by market forces.

President Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently on medical vacation in the United Kingdom, had