A woman who died last week in northern Sierra Leone tested positive for Ebola, the National Ebola Response Centre (NERC) said Monday, in a setback for the country’s bid to gain Ebola-free status.
There had been celebratory scenes last week when the country’s last known Ebola patient was released from hospital in the central city of Makeni after being cured of the virus, raising hopes the west African nation may finally
Ambode commissioned 20 mobile care unis and others.
…Says Services Will Be Deployed Free For Lagosians
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, Monday, commissioned 20 Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Ambulances and 26
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, Monday, commissioned 20 Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Ambulances and 26
Pro- Biafra group and security clash in onitsha
THREE persons were feared dead and about twenty others wounded on Sunday when members of a new pro- Biafra group, the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) and security operatives engaged in a shootout in Onitsha.
It was not clear what caused the trouble, but one of the injured persons, Mr. Chinwendu Ikechukwu said the group was
It was not clear what caused the trouble, but one of the injured persons, Mr. Chinwendu Ikechukwu said the group was
it will not repeat itself again sir
Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State Governor, on Monday paid an unscheduled visit to civil servants in the state (story), see photos of how some of the civil servants who came late to work during his visit begged the governor for forgiveness.
Home owners who got a boost may repay
Sandy-ravaged homeowners who got “Build It Back” funds for repairs might have to repay the money because of Draconian HUD rules — even though federal bungling is what drove many to the program in the first place.
As many as 3,000 homeowners — one-third of the entire rebuilding program — could get hit with a bill for repairs that they were
As many as 3,000 homeowners — one-third of the entire rebuilding program — could get hit with a bill for repairs that they were
Thai police is hunting for a Thai woman and foreign man involved in bangkok bombing
Thai police issued two new arrest warrants and released images Monday of more suspects, a Thai woman and a foreign man of unknown nationality, in the widening investigation into Bangkok's deadly bombing two weeks ago.
During a televised statement,
During a televised statement,
PMB Nurses evil against Jonathan
Ijaw Youths Council has called on President Muhammadu BUhari to extend his anti-corruption war to 1999 to cover the Obasanjo era so as to be taken seriously over his anti-corruption war.
The Ijaw youths
The Ijaw youths
RRS arrest 109 for failing to use pedestrian bridge.
NO fewer than 109 persons were, weekend, arrested by men of Rapid Response Squad, RRS, of Lagos State Police Command, and officials of Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI, for crossing the expressway at Ketu Bus Stop, along Ikorodu road, instead of using the pedestrian bridge.
The arrest, according
The arrest, according
European union strengthened response to migrant influx.
European Union leaders on Sunday called for action to defend the "dignity" of migrants ahead of fresh emergency talks, as tensions flared on the bloc's eastern borders over the escalating crisis.
Home affairs ministers will meet on September 14 in Brussels to try and "strengthen the European response" to
Home affairs ministers will meet on September 14 in Brussels to try and "strengthen the European response" to
October election date, adter 3yrs without Parliament- Egypt
Egypt will hold a long-awaited parliamentary election in two phases starting Oct. 18-19, the election commission said on Sunday, the final step of a roadmap to democracy that critics say has been tainted by a crackdown on dissent.
The first phase
The first phase
Women to run poll in saudi Arabia.
Saudi women registered to run in municipal elections for the first time in the country’s history on Sunday, just one week after voter registration was opened to women in another first for the ultraconservative kingdom.
Women have limited rights in Saudi Arabia, which adheres to a
Women have limited rights in Saudi Arabia, which adheres to a
Narrowly escape death.
Peter and Paul Okoye of the popular pop duo, Psquare, on Sunday, escaped death by whiskers in a ghastly auto-crash along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Sensational R&B duo, suffered a crash in their ox-blood coloured Range Rover Sport Jeep on their way back from a concert staged in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
Peter who
The Sensational R&B duo, suffered a crash in their ox-blood coloured Range Rover Sport Jeep on their way back from a concert staged in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.
Peter who
The longest serving Queen.
Queen Elizabeth II is set to become Britain’s longest-reigning monarch next month, surpassing the record of her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria around 5:30 pm on September 9 after 23,226 days, 16 hours and roughly 30 minutes
They attack on horses back and kill 68 people
At least 68 people were killed while several others were injured when members of Boko Haram sect invaded Baanu Village of Nganzai local government area of Borno state.
A resident of the area, Yuram Musa who fled to Maiduguri said the insurgents who came
A resident of the area, Yuram Musa who fled to Maiduguri said the insurgents who came
Man poses himself as cop, threatens woman for sex. Florida
Florida man poses as cop, threatens women for sex: polBROWARD SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Mark William Rose, 22, of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., is accused of telling women he was a cop and that he would arrest them if they didn't have sex with him, police said.
A South Florida man pretended to be a cop so he could threaten women with jail time if they
Mark William Rose, 22, of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., is accused of telling women he was a cop and that he would arrest them if they didn't have sex with him, police said.
A South Florida man pretended to be a cop so he could threaten women with jail time if they
Road accident, 2 died and 2 were severely injured.
KENDALL RODRIGUEZ/FOR NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
New York City Police Department Highway 3 Unit investigates a collision between an SUV and a motorcycle. The condition of the rider of the bike is unknown at this time.
Two men died and two more were severely injured after a series of separate car crashes that started Saturday night in Queens, officials said.
New York City Police Department Highway 3 Unit investigates a collision between an SUV and a motorcycle. The condition of the rider of the bike is unknown at this time.
Two men died and two more were severely injured after a series of separate car crashes that started Saturday night in Queens, officials said.
What Trump is doing is a Political suicide.- Patricio Zamorano
Taking on immigrants in US could be time-bomb for Trump
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Billionaire Donald Trump has soared in opinion polls for the Republican presidential primary, but inflammatory anti-immigrant rhetoric could cost him the crucial Latino vote in the 2016 White House race.
“What Trump is doing is political suicide,” says Patricio Zamorano, executive director of the consulting firm Infoamericas.info.
Since launching his campaign in June,
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Billionaire Donald Trump has soared in opinion polls for the Republican presidential primary, but inflammatory anti-immigrant rhetoric could cost him the crucial Latino vote in the 2016 White House race.
“What Trump is doing is political suicide,” says Patricio Zamorano, executive director of the consulting firm Infoamericas.info.
Since launching his campaign in June,
Nyesom Wike is corrupt also, i will not appear in His commission.- Ameaechi
Immediate past governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi, yesterday, accused his successor, Mr Nyesom Wike, of also being corrupt.
The former governor spoke, yesterday, in Port Harcourt, while addressing loyalists of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Amaechi said he was in the Rivers State capital to quietly attend a church program and will leave same day, adding
The former governor spoke, yesterday, in Port Harcourt, while addressing loyalists of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Amaechi said he was in the Rivers State capital to quietly attend a church program and will leave same day, adding
Buhari Vs Jonathan Watchout.
There were fresh indications, at the weekend, that President Muhammadu Buhari and his predecessor, Goodluck jonathan may be set for anotherclash regarding the recovery of stolen funds from the nation’s coffers, Sunday Vanguard can reveal authoritatively.
The reason for this may not be unconnected with what a source described as “the seemingly uncooperative disposition of some of those who are
The reason for this may not be unconnected with what a source described as “the seemingly uncooperative disposition of some of those who are
Air Force to investigate Aircraft crash.
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has set up a panel to investigate circumstances surrounding the crash of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Dornier-228 aircraft with call sign NAF030.
This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by
This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by
More Reaction from Nigerian Trails PMB appointment
*Buhari’s govt is inactive — PDP
*Nigerians deserve what they got — Fani-kayode
*It’s a Buhari country — Abaribe
BY HENRY UMORU& IKENNA ASOMBA
THE outrage over the appointments made by President Muhammadu Buhari continued yesterday with more Nigerians accusing the President of being ethnically biased. Even though, many who spoke to Vanguard and others who did so on their social media page, were not surprised about the development, there was an apparent consensus that the appointments did not reflect Nigeria’s ethnic diversity.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in its reaction, said
*Nigerians deserve what they got — Fani-kayode
*It’s a Buhari country — Abaribe
BY HENRY UMORU& IKENNA ASOMBA
THE outrage over the appointments made by President Muhammadu Buhari continued yesterday with more Nigerians accusing the President of being ethnically biased. Even though, many who spoke to Vanguard and others who did so on their social media page, were not surprised about the development, there was an apparent consensus that the appointments did not reflect Nigeria’s ethnic diversity.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in its reaction, said
Abacha's daughter, gumsu laugh Rotimi Amaech
Abacha's Daughter, Gumsu Mocks Rotimi Amaechi On Social Media (Photos)

Late Gen, Abacha's Beautiful daughter Gumsu took to her Instagram page today to mock Rotimi Amaechi over the snub by

Who respect the opinion of a liar.- Prof. Wole Soyinka
Prof. Wole Soyinka, has stated that he has no respect for former President Obasanjo, who he describeds as an indescribable liar.
Soyinka talked about the former president on Friday night when he responded to questions during a programme tagged: ‘An evening with Wole Soyinka’, organised by Globacom.
Asked to respond to Obasanjo’s assessment of him in the former president’s book titled ‘My Watch’, where he notes that
Soyinka talked about the former president on Friday night when he responded to questions during a programme tagged: ‘An evening with Wole Soyinka’, organised by Globacom.
Asked to respond to Obasanjo’s assessment of him in the former president’s book titled ‘My Watch’, where he notes that
Texas sheriff's deputy gunned down at gas station
A sheriff's deputy was assassinated at a suburban Houston gas station while he was filling up his police cruiser Friday night, police said.
The unnamed deputy, a 10-year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff's Office, was shot multiple times from behind and
The unnamed deputy, a 10-year veteran of the Harris County Sheriff's Office, was shot multiple times from behind and
Crude oil shortage: NNPC warri shutdown refinery.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, yesterday, stated that it has shut down the Warri Refineries due to operational challenges.
Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division of the NNPC, Mr. Ohi Alegbe, who disclosed this, noted, however, that the refinery is expected to be reopened for operations on
plan crshed during air show leaving pilot dead.
A pilot is dead after a stunt plane crashed during practice flights at the New York Air Show in Orange County, state police said.
The aircraft was flying near the Stewart International Airport in New Windsor when it crashed down just after 2 p.m., Trooper Steven Nevel said.
The pilot was the only person in the plane.
The aircraft was flying near the Stewart International Airport in New Windsor when it crashed down just after 2 p.m., Trooper Steven Nevel said.
The pilot was the only person in the plane.
Georg W.Bush return to New Orleans 10yrs After..
former President George Bush (C) dances with Asia Muhaimin (L), the Warren Easton High School band director, as the marching band performs during a visit to the school to mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on
NYPD 'Mafia Cop' lawsuits finally settled
DECRESCENZO,NEIL FREELANCE
The remaining five civil cases connected to 'Mafio Cop' Louis Eppolito (r.) and his fellow corrupt cop were finally wrapped up this week.
The final tab is official — the murderous NYPD Mafia Cops have cost taxpayers a whopping $18.4 million to settle seven lawsuits with the families of their innocent and mobbed-up slay victims.
The remaining five civil cases connected to 'Mafio Cop' Louis Eppolito (r.) and his fellow corrupt cop were finally wrapped up this week.
The final tab is official — the murderous NYPD Mafia Cops have cost taxpayers a whopping $18.4 million to settle seven lawsuits with the families of their innocent and mobbed-up slay victims.
49Cps,18AIGs, MBU redeployed - IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has approved the redeployment of 19 Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) and 49 Commissioners of Police.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Abayomi Shogunle on Friday in Abuja.
Among those redeployed are AIG Joseph Mbu,
Femi Fani-Kayode: Nigerians deserve the change agitated for
Erstwhile Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to the appointments made so far by President Muhammadu Buhari, as well as the occupants of key positions in the country.

Fani- Kayode and General Muhammadu Buhari
Fani-Kayode who has since changed his name to Olufemi Olu-Kayode, stated that as majority of those occupying key positions
65 local Refinery licences approved
President Muhammadu Buhari has granted licences to 65 Nigerian companies to construct modular refineries.
The companies were selected from about 285 applications that were screened for the purpose.
Modular refineries are mini-refineries with capacities ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 barrels per day, bpd,
The companies were selected from about 285 applications that were screened for the purpose.
Modular refineries are mini-refineries with capacities ranging from 1,000 to 10,000 barrels per day, bpd,
Oba Akinruntan Advise kingmaker: Ooni of ile ife.
AS the ancient town of Ile-Ife searches for a successor to late Oba Okunade Sijuwade on the stool of the Ooni of Ife, His imperial majesty, Oba Obateru Akinruntan,the Olugbo of Ugbo kingdom has advised kingmakers in the town to be careful in their selection process so that the enviable title of Ooni
Fayose: PDP faults APC allegations.
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in Ekiti state has faulted the statement by the All Progressives Congress, APC, against Governor Ayo Fayose, saying it is bereft of common sense or any element of wisdom and it could only be a blind mind mentality to say a governor that has embarked on construction of different roads across the state is not facing governance.
More comment on New appointment.
President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment, yesterday, of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, his Chief of Staff and four others was greeted by angry reactions as some described it as lopsided and sectional.
Same sentiments were expressed with the president’s earlier appointments.
President Buhari, yesterday appointed, his long time political associate, Engr. David Lawal as Secretary to the Government of the Federation and former banker, Alhaji Abba Kyari as
Same sentiments were expressed with the president’s earlier appointments.
President Buhari, yesterday appointed, his long time political associate, Engr. David Lawal as Secretary to the Government of the Federation and former banker, Alhaji Abba Kyari as
BokoHaram slaughter 28 in Borno
28 people were slaughtered after Boko Haram members attacked Mafurnudi in Damboa LGA of Borno State, on Tuesday. A resident of the state Abubakar Jojo, who confirmed the killings, said
''They attacked our people in Mafurnudi
''They attacked our people in Mafurnudi
Change your message.
If we worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true is really true, then there would be little hope for advance. – Wright Brothers.
THE 1999 Nigerian constitution as amended recognises, Christianity, Islam, as key religions, while declaring, that we shall remain a secular state, and guaranteeing freedom of worship. In order words, religion should not be a factor in State matters, but the same constitution mentions the word ‘Sharia’ over seventeen times, and the word ‘Christianity’ not more than three tree times, showing us where the tilt lies, but that is a matter for another time.
THE 1999 Nigerian constitution as amended recognises, Christianity, Islam, as key religions, while declaring, that we shall remain a secular state, and guaranteeing freedom of worship. In order words, religion should not be a factor in State matters, but the same constitution mentions the word ‘Sharia’ over seventeen times, and the word ‘Christianity’ not more than three tree times, showing us where the tilt lies, but that is a matter for another time.
Man drop his marriage proposal ring in the ocean. NY
A North Carolina man's disastrous marriage proposal attempt had a happy ending after he accidentally dropped the engagement ring into the ocean and nearby strangers helped bring the bling back to his bride-to-be.
Matthew Picca, 25, had grand plans to get down on one knee and ask his girlfriend Kayla Harrity for her hand in marriage last weekend - but the ring had a mind of its own, the couple said.
Matthew Picca, 25, had grand plans to get down on one knee and ask his girlfriend Kayla Harrity for her hand in marriage last weekend - but the ring had a mind of its own, the couple said.
Facebook Celebrate 1billion user
Facebook just passed an incredible milestone.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Thursday that 1 billion people were using Facebook on Monday, which is the first time in history that happened.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Thursday that 1 billion people were using Facebook on Monday, which is the first time in history that happened.
PMB orders NSA to set-up panel to probe weapon procurement since 2007
In a statement by the presidential spokesman, the investigative committee’s mandate is to identify irregularities and make recommendations for streamlining the procurement process in the Armed Forces.
Sequel to this directive, the National Security Adviser is said to have constituted the Investigative Committee to be headed by AVM J.O.N. as President, and Brig Gen Y.I. Shalangwa (rtd.) as Secretary.
Sequel to this directive, the National Security Adviser is said to have constituted the Investigative Committee to be headed by AVM J.O.N. as President, and Brig Gen Y.I. Shalangwa (rtd.) as Secretary.
Washington Firefighters killed in Wildfire Identified.
Firefighters flee as the Twisp River fire advances unexpectedly Thursday near Twisp, Washington.
TWISP, Wash. — The firefighters — members of a specially trained unit that is sent into danger ahead of everyone else to size up a wildfire — rushed up a narrow, winding gravel road with steep hills on either side.
Delta state community demand N10bn compensation from SPDC, NPDC
The people of Uzere community, Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State, yesterday, demanded N10 billion compensation from Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC and Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, NPDC for loss of lives and damage to ecosystem’ arising from 55 years of oil exploration in the area.
DPR seal 22 fuel stations in Jos
The Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, in Plateau State has clamped down on fuel stations in Jos and Bukuru for non-compliance with official price for fuel and conniving with black marketers to defraud consumers.
Cat running for President Praises Fellow hopeful Deez Nuts
Cat and 'Deez Nuts' among 2016 Presidential Candidiates
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A Kentucky feline who announced his presidential dreams in July praised an Iowa teen’s candidacy — but the cat stopped short of endorsing Deez Nuts.
Evidence could get Jenner charged in wreck
Los Angeles police will present evidence to prosecutors that could lead to a misdemeanor manslaughter charge against Caitlyn Jenner, sources told the Daily News on Thursday.
Morrissey says Obama is ‘white inside' in interview
Morrissey thinks President Obama is a white who has never come out.
The sharp-tongued Smiths frontman said Obama is “white inside” and trashed the president's handling of racial tensions in his first video interview in nearly a decade.
The sharp-tongued Smiths frontman said Obama is “white inside” and trashed the president's handling of racial tensions in his first video interview in nearly a decade.
US blasts swearing-in of Burundi leader for third term
The United States on Thursday sharply criticized the inauguration of Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza for a controversial third term, accusing the ruling party of ignoring the people’s will.
Washington also warned that the crisis in the central African nation was not over and that political dialogue and international efforts to mediate it were key to bringing it “back from the precipice.”
Washington also warned that the crisis in the central African nation was not over and that political dialogue and international efforts to mediate it were key to bringing it “back from the precipice.”
working for quick end to Boko Haram – Buhari to Chadian Envoy
President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his conviction that the end of the Boko Haram insurgency was in sight as Nigeria and her allies intensified the war against the terrorist sect. The President stated this in Abuja on Thursday at an audience with Mr Mousa Faki Mahamat, Chadian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy of President Idris Deby of Chad.
3 firefighters died battling Washington state wildfire
Three firefighters were killed battling an explosive wildfire Wednesday in central Washington state, officials said.
The fast-moving inferno forced two towns to evacuate and overwhelmed U.S. Forest Service firefighters battling the 1,500-acre blaze near Twisp, Wash., KREM reported.
The fast-moving inferno forced two towns to evacuate and overwhelmed U.S. Forest Service firefighters battling the 1,500-acre blaze near Twisp, Wash., KREM reported.
Drug smuggler uses scuba gear, tunnel to cross from Mexico
The arrest of a drug smuggler in scuba gear led to the discovery of a tunnel from Mexico that's partially underwater and ends in a canal.
Baba Sala on hospital bed, says: ‘Give me pounded yam’
The first thing my father did after he was resuscitated was to ask for pounded yam”, That’s according to one of the sons of ace comedian, Emmanuel Moses Olaiya.
According to him, his father, was rushed to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo state from Ilesa, Osun State on Monday night.
Meantime, the Public Relations Officer of the hospital, Mr. Deji Bobade, said
According to him, his father, was rushed to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo state from Ilesa, Osun State on Monday night.
De-activation of SIMs: NCC blocks 10.7m lines in 2 weeks
Following the ongoing de-activation of pre-registered Subscribers Identification Modules (SIM) cards on the network of mobile network operators in Nigeria, the Nigerian telecommunications regulatory authority, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, yesterday in Lagos disclosed that it has blocked about 10.7 million lines in the last two weeks.
Apply federal character in restructuring of NNPC, IYC tells FG
The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, worldwide has urged the Federal Government and the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, to apply the principle of federal character in downsizing and restructuring of the corporation.
It also faulted the December terminal date for the amnesty programme for Niger Delta ex-militants, describing the time line as not feasible, due to series of issues that had not been addressed.
It also faulted the December terminal date for the amnesty programme for Niger Delta ex-militants, describing the time line as not feasible, due to series of issues that had not been addressed.
Ooni: Succession tussle toughens
As the process of choosing a new Ooni of Ife gains momentum, Prince Adeyemi Adeoye Aderibigbe Ologbenla who is from one of the ruling houses in Ile-Ife, has advised all stakeholders in the selection process of a new monarch to be wary of those jostling for the title, noting that most of them are not from any of the lineages that produce kings in the town.
Tunisian cop killed by two gunmen at coastal resort
Tunisian official says two men on a moped opened fire with a rifle on three policemen in the resort town Sousse, killing one and wounding the other two.
Sahbi Jouini, a member of the policemen's union, said the victims were waiting for transportation to the neighboring town Kairouan from the low-income neighborhood of Hay Zohour when they were attacked Wednesday.
Sahbi Jouini, a member of the policemen's union, said the victims were waiting for transportation to the neighboring town Kairouan from the low-income neighborhood of Hay Zohour when they were attacked Wednesday.
Judge sexually assaulted court employee for 5 years: lawsuit
The alleged victim says she has the stained dress to prove it.
A Texas judge sexually assaulted a court manager for five years and tried to fire her after she turned him down a last time, according to a federal lawsuit.
Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Russ Casey forced his employee, Martha Kibler, to perform oral sex on him — sometimes as he wore his judicial robe — at least 20 times between 2009 and 2014, the lawsuit claimed.
A Texas judge sexually assaulted a court manager for five years and tried to fire her after she turned him down a last time, according to a federal lawsuit.
Tarrant County Justice of the Peace Russ Casey forced his employee, Martha Kibler, to perform oral sex on him — sometimes as he wore his judicial robe — at least 20 times between 2009 and 2014, the lawsuit claimed.
Conn. doctor fined after removing pregnant woman's uterus
A gynecologist at a Waterbury, Conn., hospital has been fined $5,000 after removing the uterus of a pregnant woman who said she wasn’t pregnant.
The state’s Medical Examining Board ruled Dr. Jonathan Foster failed to notice the patient was pregnant before performing the laparoscopic hysterectomy in 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
The state’s Medical Examining Board ruled Dr. Jonathan Foster failed to notice the patient was pregnant before performing the laparoscopic hysterectomy in 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Doherty battling breast cancer, sues former managers
Actress Shannen Doherty reportedly is battling breast cancer.
The medical crisis came to light Wednesday after the "Beverly Hills, 90210" filed a lawsuit blaming her former business managers for contributing to the severity of her diagnosis, TMZ.com first reported.
The medical crisis came to light Wednesday after the "Beverly Hills, 90210" filed a lawsuit blaming her former business managers for contributing to the severity of her diagnosis, TMZ.com first reported.
FBI donates forensic equipment to EFCC to combat cyber crimes
The American Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has donated a forensic work station to the Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to assist it in fighting graft.

Photos of the presentation ceremony. Middle, Illiyasu Kwarbai, receiving the equipment from from Dehab Ghereab.

Photos of the presentation ceremony. Middle, Illiyasu Kwarbai, receiving the equipment from from Dehab Ghereab.
Shakiti Bobo, Fans mi, other songs ban - NBC
The Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, the government parastatal responsible for regulating the broadcast industry here has placed the NTBB label on at least 18 popular songs.
Established on August 24, 1992, the NBC derives its powers from Act 38 of 1992 and Act 55 of 1999 as amended. According to information gathered, banned songs include Wizkid‘s In My Bed, Fans Mi by Davido (featuring American rapper Meek Mill), Olamide‘s Shakiti Bobo and Iyanya‘s collaboration with Don Jazzy, Gift.
Established on August 24, 1992, the NBC derives its powers from Act 38 of 1992 and Act 55 of 1999 as amended. According to information gathered, banned songs include Wizkid‘s In My Bed, Fans Mi by Davido (featuring American rapper Meek Mill), Olamide‘s Shakiti Bobo and Iyanya‘s collaboration with Don Jazzy, Gift.
suspect in bangkok blast
Thai police are searching for a man, seen on security video in a yellow t-shirt and a backpack, who they believe set off the explosion at a central Bangkok shrine that killed 20 people and injured more than 100.
"The yellow shirt guy is not just the suspect. He is the bomber," Police Lt. Gen. Prawut Thavornsiri, a police spokesman, told The Associated Press.
"The yellow shirt guy is not just the suspect. He is the bomber," Police Lt. Gen. Prawut Thavornsiri, a police spokesman, told The Associated Press.
Return all govt asset, cars, generators,etc. Buhari tells ex govt officials.
A committee has been set up by the Federal Government saddled with the responsibility of recovering government property from former government officials.
Sources close to the Presidency have revealed that a number of former government officials are still in possession of vehicles, buildings, generator sets and other entitlements that came with their previous positions.
Sources close to the Presidency have revealed that a number of former government officials are still in possession of vehicles, buildings, generator sets and other entitlements that came with their previous positions.
NDDC dismisses allegations of missing N183.7bn as false
Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC has dismissed as untrue allegations that N183.7 billion of the commission was missing
Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the commission, Mr Henry Ogiri who spoke at Abua, Ahoada West local government area , Rivers state said the allegation of missing fund contained in the report of the Auditor General of the Federation
Executive Director, Finance and Administration of the commission, Mr Henry Ogiri who spoke at Abua, Ahoada West local government area , Rivers state said the allegation of missing fund contained in the report of the Auditor General of the Federation
Brooklyn baby died after mom put him down for nap: sources
A 2-month-old baby died Sunday after his mother found him unresponsive in their Brooklyn home, police said.
The infant, whose identity was being withheld, was discovered unconscious by his 24-year-old mother in their home on Park Ave. near Marcus Garvey Blvd., in the Sumner Houses in Bedford-Stuyvesant, at about 3:15 p.m., according to police sources.
The infant, whose identity was being withheld, was discovered unconscious by his 24-year-old mother in their home on Park Ave. near Marcus Garvey Blvd., in the Sumner Houses in Bedford-Stuyvesant, at about 3:15 p.m., according to police sources.
Season’s 1st human case of West Nile virus in NYC confirmed
This season's first human case of the West Nile virus in New York City has been confirmed.
City health officials said Sunday the virus was confirmed a Brooklyn man who was hospitalized with viral meningitis. They say the patient was over the age of 60 and had been treated and released.
City health officials said Sunday the virus was confirmed a Brooklyn man who was hospitalized with viral meningitis. They say the patient was over the age of 60 and had been treated and released.
I miss Abiola says IBB
TWENTY-TWO years after annulling the June 12, 1993 presidential elections, former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), yesterday, said he still misses the winner of the historic polls, late Chief Moshood Abiola, who died in government detention in 1998.
Jakata indonesia airplane crash in mountains.
JAKARTA, Indonesia - An Indonesian airliner carrying 54 people that went missing Sunday crashed into a mountain, officials said.
The plane had lost contact with ground control during a short flight in bad weather in the country's mountainous easternmost province of Papua, officials said.
The plane had lost contact with ground control during a short flight in bad weather in the country's mountainous easternmost province of Papua, officials said.
PDP raises alarm, says APC undermining democracy
Laments Continued Violation Of Constitutional Provisions
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), after a thorough review of the political developments in the country since the All Progressives Congress (APC) took office at the center, alerts all Nigerians and the international community that all is not well with the nation’s democracy.
The party said this fear is derived from the facts of some conscious actions and inactions of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led APC government that undermine critical institutions of democracy, emasculate the constitution and ostensibly set the stage for a return of dictatorial regime in Nigeria.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), after a thorough review of the political developments in the country since the All Progressives Congress (APC) took office at the center, alerts all Nigerians and the international community that all is not well with the nation’s democracy.
The party said this fear is derived from the facts of some conscious actions and inactions of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led APC government that undermine critical institutions of democracy, emasculate the constitution and ostensibly set the stage for a return of dictatorial regime in Nigeria.
Man cut off pastor’s head
CALABAR- TWENTY seven year old Cyril Etim Ojar, who beheaded James Eni, a pastor of an Evangelical church in Old Netim, Akamkpa local government area of Cross River State has remained defiant stating that he would do it again if the circumstance that led to his killing the pastor arises.
Ten minutes before landing plane carrying 54 people got missing
A passenger plane carrying 54 people went missing Sunday during a flight in bad weather in rugged eastern Indonesia, officials said, in what could be the latest accident to hit the country’s aviation sector.
The plane operated by Indonesian carrier Trigana Air lost contact with air traffic control just before 3:00 pm (0600 GMT) after taking off from Jayapura, the capital of Papua province, the search and rescue agency said.
The plane operated by Indonesian carrier Trigana Air lost contact with air traffic control just before 3:00 pm (0600 GMT) after taking off from Jayapura, the capital of Papua province, the search and rescue agency said.
Uzbek refugee on terror charges
A federal jury in Idaho has convicted an Uzbek refugee of three terrorism-related charges after prosecutors said he worked to support a terrorist organization and gathered explosive materials in his Boise apartment.
Fazliddin Kurbanov, a Russian-speaking truck driver who fled
Fazliddin Kurbanov, a Russian-speaking truck driver who fled
How A Female X Chromosome is Inactivated
Chromosomes differentiate men from women. A woman’s somatic cells have two X chromosomes, while a man’s carry only one. If both X chromosomes and all of their genes were to be active in women, they would have twice as many copies of the proteins that they produce in men. This would consequently result in a disequilibrium that would disrupt the finely balanced biochemistry of the human body.
Nature ensures this does not happen: one of the X chromosomes is completely
HMOs Seek Presidential Assent For Health Insurance Bill
Health managers in Nigeria have called on President Mohammadu Buhari to assent to the National Health Insurance Commission bill, which they believe will strengthen the health sector in terms of providing quality healthcare for a large number of the population and with spread out payments.
S.C. man hid stolen steaks in colostomy bag: deputies
A South Carolina man is facing shoplifting charges after allegedly smuggling steaks in his colostomy bag.
David Samuel Hoyt's alleged sickening swipe was tracked down by Spartanburg County deputies after five packages of ribeye steaks, valued at $75,
David Samuel Hoyt's alleged sickening swipe was tracked down by Spartanburg County deputies after five packages of ribeye steaks, valued at $75,
NBS reports N107 per litre average fuel price nationwide
Average fuel price across the country has remained significantly higher than official pump price despite efforts by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and the Ministry of Petroleum Resources to beef up supplies and enforce compliance to price regime.
According to the monthly research report of the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, entitled ‘Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch’, fuel prices averaged N107.4 per litre in July 2015 as against the stipulated pump price of N87.

According to the monthly research report of the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, entitled ‘Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch’, fuel prices averaged N107.4 per litre in July 2015 as against the stipulated pump price of N87.

cocaine smuggled into NY through birthday package.
The only thing missing from this blow was a bow.
City narcotics investigators busted a drug ring where boxes of cocaine masquerading as colorfully wrapped children’s birthday presents were smuggled to New York through the mail, officials said Wednesday.
One shipment was covered in pink birthday wrapping paper and put in a gift bag with a stuffed Olaf doll from the hit Disney movie “Frozen,” officials said.
City narcotics investigators busted a drug ring where boxes of cocaine masquerading as colorfully wrapped children’s birthday presents were smuggled to New York through the mail, officials said Wednesday.
One shipment was covered in pink birthday wrapping paper and put in a gift bag with a stuffed Olaf doll from the hit Disney movie “Frozen,” officials said.
Auditors find N183.7bn unaccounted for at NDDC — Ukura
The Auditor-General of the Federation, Mr Samuel Ukura, has said N183.7 billion could not be accounted for by auditors who conducted a special check on the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, from 2008 to 2012.

Auditor-General of the Federation, Samuel Ukura
Ukura said this, yesterday, in Abuja after submitting three special reports to the National Assembly.

Ukura said this, yesterday, in Abuja after submitting three special reports to the National Assembly.
Immortalise Okwaraji now, Reps tell FG
MEMBERS of the House of Representatives yesterday urged the Federal Government to immortalise late Sam Okwaraji who died on the pitch while playing for the country at the National Stadium, Surulere, 26years ago.
This was based on a motion under matters of national importance
This was based on a motion under matters of national importance
7 days ultimatum to address LASU crisis
IN the quest to arrest the perennial crisis rocking the Lagos State University, the National Association of Nigerian Students, Zone D South West has given seven days ultimatum to the Authorities of LASU to address it. “LASU senate and administrative block must be opened by the Lagos State Government within 7 days or face the wrath of our Union.”

File Photo: LASU
Speaking in Lagos, Secretary General, NANS Zone D, South West, Comrade Obanobi Bidemi said: “It is embarrassing for LASU staff unions to barricade all entrance leading to the university and disgraced the Vice Chancellor, Professor John Obafunwa by pelting him sachet water which drenched him head to toe.”

Speaking in Lagos, Secretary General, NANS Zone D, South West, Comrade Obanobi Bidemi said: “It is embarrassing for LASU staff unions to barricade all entrance leading to the university and disgraced the Vice Chancellor, Professor John Obafunwa by pelting him sachet water which drenched him head to toe.”
2 died in An helicopter crash at Oworonoshoki. Lagos
The Accident happened at about 3pm this afternoon. Nema is on a top gear to rescue.
Ugbo, only Yoruba town blessed with huge crude oil deposits—Monarch
The Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom, Oba Fredrick Akinruntan, says his community remains the only Yoruba town blessed with huge deposits of crude oil.
The monarch spoke on Saturday in Ugbo on the sidelines of his investiture as Life Patron of the Oyo Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.
The monarch spoke on Saturday in Ugbo on the sidelines of his investiture as Life Patron of the Oyo Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists.
Ooni’s death to be announced tomorrow, says monarch
The official proclamation of the demise of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse II, will be made tomorrow, the Awara of Iwara-Ife, Oba Layi Adereti, has said.

Ooni of Ife: Oba Okunade Sijuwade, Olubuse 11
He disclosed this yesterday while speaking with newsmen on the preparation for the burial of the monarch, who died at Saint Mary Hospital in London in the evening of July 25th.
According to the traditional ruler who spoke for the first time on the reported demise of the foremost monarch, the oro festival, which is the final rites of passage for the Ooni will hold between the hours of 9am and 4pm tomorrow.

He disclosed this yesterday while speaking with newsmen on the preparation for the burial of the monarch, who died at Saint Mary Hospital in London in the evening of July 25th.
According to the traditional ruler who spoke for the first time on the reported demise of the foremost monarch, the oro festival, which is the final rites of passage for the Ooni will hold between the hours of 9am and 4pm tomorrow.
Zimbabwe's Mugabe blames public for Cecil the lion’s death
Zimbabweans failed in their responsibility to protect a popular lion named Cecil that was killed by an American in an allegedly illegal hunt, President Robert Mugabe said Monday.
In his first public comments about the lion, Mugabe said Zimbabweans should protect their natural resources from what he called foreign vandals.
In his first public comments about the lion, Mugabe said Zimbabweans should protect their natural resources from what he called foreign vandals.
Ferguson protesters arrested in second night of clashes
Police in riot gear forced protesters off the street and arrested more than 20 others Monday night in Ferguson, Mo.
The tense evening followed dozens of arrests earlier outside the federal courthouse in nearby St. Louis and at an afternoon demonstration on a local highway. Authorities declared a state of emergency, a day after the one-year anniversary of the death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in a struggle with a Ferguson officer.
The tense evening followed dozens of arrests earlier outside the federal courthouse in nearby St. Louis and at an afternoon demonstration on a local highway. Authorities declared a state of emergency, a day after the one-year anniversary of the death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown in a struggle with a Ferguson officer.
Hugh Hefner’s son Cooper gets engaged
He's living the dream — but it's his dad's nightmare.
Cooper Hefner — the son of fabled libertine Hugh Hefner — just got engaged to British actress Scarlett Byrne, according to Us Weekly. He reportedly popped the question on Tuesday after nearly two years of dating.
Cooper Hefner — the son of fabled libertine Hugh Hefner — just got engaged to British actress Scarlett Byrne, according to Us Weekly. He reportedly popped the question on Tuesday after nearly two years of dating.
Bertolini denies accusing Pete Rose of having sex with girls
Michael Bertolini, the man whose information about Pete Rose’s gambling habits got the Hit King banned from baseball for life, denied Friday that he ever accused Rose of having sex with underage girls.
Bertolini “categorically denies” recent accusations from John Dowd, the attorney who authored a 1989 report on Rose’s gambling. Dowd said on a podcast last month that Bertolini “ran young girls for (Rose) down in spring training.”
Bertolini “categorically denies” recent accusations from John Dowd, the attorney who authored a 1989 report on Rose’s gambling. Dowd said on a podcast last month that Bertolini “ran young girls for (Rose) down in spring training.”
Georgia parents found dead after responding to call for help
Two Georgia parents who responded to a call for help from someone they knew were fatally shot early Thursday morning, with their young daughter in their car with them, police said.
Anthony Joseph Costner, 24, and his wife Catherine Amanda Costner, 22, were found in a car that was in a ditch with its headlights on in Powder Springs shortly after 2 a.m., WXIA reported. Anthony had been shot multiple times and was dead on the scene, while Catherine had at least one gunshot wound and died in a hospital, police said.
Anthony Joseph Costner, 24, and his wife Catherine Amanda Costner, 22, were found in a car that was in a ditch with its headlights on in Powder Springs shortly after 2 a.m., WXIA reported. Anthony had been shot multiple times and was dead on the scene, while Catherine had at least one gunshot wound and died in a hospital, police said.
Baby thrown from 4th floor in Queens: sources
A three-week-old baby fell four stories to his death Friday from a Queens apartment window, and the boy’s father was brought in for questioning, police sources said.
The lifeless body of little Ahmad Ridwan was found near the courtyard trash area of the building on 115th St. near Myrtle Ave. in Richmond Hill about 4:10 a.m., cops said.
The lifeless body of little Ahmad Ridwan was found near the courtyard trash area of the building on 115th St. near Myrtle Ave. in Richmond Hill about 4:10 a.m., cops said.
I-G creates 2 units in SARS
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Solomon Arase, has split the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) into two units with a view to checking human rights abuses.
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Investigation, Dan’azumi Doma, made the disclosure on Friday in Lagos in an interview .
SARS is one of the 14 units under the Nigeria Police Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID).
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Investigation, Dan’azumi Doma, made the disclosure on Friday in Lagos in an interview .
SARS is one of the 14 units under the Nigeria Police Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID).
Fla. man raped mentally disabled girl at church
A former Florida church worker is accused of raping a mentally disabled girl at least seven times — including in front of his own child.
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Joseph Averitt, 33, is accused of raping a mentally disabled 14-year-old girl at a Florida church he worked .
The married father was a production engineer at New Destiny Christian Center in Apopka where some of the incidents are alleged to have occurred.
PJoseph Averitt, 33, is accused of raping a mentally disabled 14-year-old girl at a Florida church he worked .
The married father was a production engineer at New Destiny Christian Center in Apopka where some of the incidents are alleged to have occurred.
Leonardo DiCaprio's new girlfriend Kelly Rohrbach
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Former Pres. Dr.Ebele Jonathan Aids grounded.
TWO months after leaving power, no fewer than 12 close aides of former President Goodluck Jonathan have been stripped of their official passports.
A competent source told Saturday Vanguard that the decision to withdraw the official passports of the former aides of Dr Jonathan was to prevent misuse and conflict with new aides and officials of President Muhammadu Buhari, who assumed duties on May 29, 2015.

Reuben Abati
It could not be established last night whether the affected officials were ordered by the Presidency to surrender the passports or whether they did so voluntarily.
But Saturday Vanguard learned that the affected former aides of Jonathan had already returned the passports to the Presidential Villa preparatory to being handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS.
A competent source told Saturday Vanguard that the decision to withdraw the official passports of the former aides of Dr Jonathan was to prevent misuse and conflict with new aides and officials of President Muhammadu Buhari, who assumed duties on May 29, 2015.

Reuben Abati
It could not be established last night whether the affected officials were ordered by the Presidency to surrender the passports or whether they did so voluntarily.
But Saturday Vanguard learned that the affected former aides of Jonathan had already returned the passports to the Presidential Villa preparatory to being handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS.
Over 2,000 Nigerian deported as fight against Boko Haram deepings.
Cameroon has deported more than 2,000 Nigerians who were living in the country illegally as part of new security measures intended to prevent suicide attacks by Boko Haram jihadists, sources said Friday.
Regional newspaper L’Oeil du Sahel reported that about 2,500 Nigerians had been “rounded up” in Kousseri, in the far north of Cameroon, and sent back to their country on Thursday.
The weekly posted a photo on its Facebook page showing several departing trucks crammed with hundreds of passengers.
Regional newspaper L’Oeil du Sahel reported that about 2,500 Nigerians had been “rounded up” in Kousseri, in the far north of Cameroon, and sent back to their country on Thursday.
The weekly posted a photo on its Facebook page showing several departing trucks crammed with hundreds of passengers.
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The human right activist, convener of #revolutionnow and formal presidential candidate in Nigeria,
