Thursday 30 June 2016

Florida man claims he invented the iPhone, sues Apple for more than $10 billion

A Florida man named Thomas Ross claims he and not Steve Jobs created the iPhone and the iPad, and wants Apple to pay him $10 billion for stealing his idea. Thomas, who has sued Apple Inc. cited his sketches from 1992 as evidence that he was the revolutionary genius behind the iPhone.

Mancester United will return to the 'Alex Ferguson' way next season- Mourinho assures players/coaches

New Mancester United coach Jose Mourinho has assured players and fans that the team will return back to the glory days of Sir Alex Ferguson.

Mancester United fans had gotten frustrated that the football at the club had become ineffective and slow Post-Ferguson era and needed a change hence the appointment of Mourinho as its new coach following David Moyes and Louis Van Gaal's time in charge.

Kanye West becomes the 1st non-athlete to sign record breaking deal with Adidas, to create Yeezy stores

Sportswear giants, adidas, has inked a new deal with rapper Kanye West for an undisclosed amount to expand his Yeezy brand, which has the potential to turn the fashion designer into a billionaire.

Wednesday 29 June 2016

Mark Zuckerberg builds massive wall around his $100million property but his neighbours don't like it

The Facebook billionaire founder has built a 6' stone wall around his $100 million Kauai property that has blocked out the Pacific Ocean to neighbors and according to TMZ, many of them are livid.

Argentina football legend Maradona pleads with Lionel Messi not to retire from international football

Argentina's greatest footballer of all time Diego Maradona has pleaded with country man and current Argentina captain Lionel Messi not to retire from International football following Argentina's Copa America Centenario final loss to Chile.

Tuesday 28 June 2016

Liverpool sign Senegalese forward Saido Mane from Southampton for £34m

Liverpool Football club have officially announced the signing of Senegalese winger Saido Mane for the sum of £34m after raiding Southampton of it's talents once again. The likes of Lovren, Nathaniel Clyne, Adam Lallana have left Southampton to join Liverpool in recent years and Saido Mane's capture has now been confirmed by the club.

England's coach Roy Hodgson resigns following England's defeat by Iceland at Euro 2016

Roy Hodgson has resigned as England manager after his team were beaten 2-1 by Iceland to seal their exit from Euro 2016. Assistant managers Gary Neville and Ray Lewington have also resigned.  Announcing his resignation immediately after the final whistle in the post-match press conference this evening, 68 year old Hodgson said;

Kylie Jenner invites Tyga to move back in with her

Kylie Jenner and Tyga are supposedly back together and she has asked him to move back in with her in her new mansion.

No benefit in naira devaluation, Buhari insists

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he did not see any benefit that the country could derive from the devaluation of the naira.

This is despite the implementation of the flexible exchange rate policy, which has somehow led to the devaluation of the nation’s currency.

Naira falls to 351/dollar at black market

The naira fell to 351 to the United States dollar at the parallel market and slightly to 282 at the new interbank market on Monday.

Following the floating of the naira and the adoption of a single structure through the interbank/autonomous window, the currency closed last week at 281 to the greenback at the official market.

Monday 27 June 2016

Lionel Messi retires from International football, but his 'god-like' CV and fact-file will astound you

Argentina captain Lionel Messi today retired from International football after losing the Copa America title to Chile. But looking at his CV as a footballer and honours achieved you can only salute. See his fact-file after the cut...

Tour de France: Hidden motor checks get priority

A wide reaching series of checks for hidden motors in bicycles is to be employed at the 2016 Tour de France, Sunday’s French weekly le Journal du Dimanche has reported.

Lionel Messi says he's retiring from international soccer after Copa America loss

Lionel Messi told reporters after Argentina's Copa America Centenario final loss to Chile on penalty kicks that he is retiring from the national team. Sunday night, Messi said that after so many missed chances, he is ready to step away.

Chile wins Copa America after beating Argentina 4-2 on penalty kicks

Chile and Argentina played the Copa America final Sunday night. After full time, it was 0-0, then they entered extra time, still 0-0 then it went into penalty kicks. Lionel Messi played the first penalty kick for Argentina but missed. The game ended 4-2 to Chile. 

Sunday 26 June 2016

Tour de France: Hidden motor checks get priority

A wide reaching series of checks for hidden motors in bicycles is to be employed at the 2016 Tour de France, Sunday’s French weekly le Journal du Dimanche has reported.

UK Not feeling Riri? Rihanna’s Wembley concert fails to draw in crowds(Photo)

Rihanna’s first London gig seemingly failed to impress.As the UK left the EU, the pop beauty brought her ANTI World tour to Wembley Arena, but didn’t draw in the crowds she’s used to.
Not only that, audience members complained that the singer disappeared from stage for up to 10 minutes at a time.

Saturday 25 June 2016

Brexit: Scotland, London want independence from UK

The Scottish Government has said it will consider a second referendum seeking independence from the United Kingdom, if the UK eventually leaves the European Union.

Mikel Obi, Odion Ighalo, Alex Iwobi all in the 35-man preliminary Rio Olympic squad

The Nigerian Football Federation has unveiled the preliminary 35-man football squad prepared by coach Samson Siasia, to represent Nigeria in the Summer Olympic games set for August in Rio de Janeiro. 

Lionel Messi and Argentina teammates head to New York for 2016 Copa America final vs Chile (photos)

Current World Footballer of the Year Lionel Messi alongside his Argentina teammates flew from Houston to New York city as they prepare to tackle Chile in the Copa America final this weekend.

Acting IGP, Ibrahim Idris, orders police officers to declare their assets

Acting Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has ordered police officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to Inspector-General of Police to declare their assets in accordance with Section 13 cap 15 Code of Conduct Act.

'They took back control of their country' Donald Trump calls Brexit a ‘great thing’ after arriving Scotland

After British citizens voted yesterday to remove Britain from the European Union, U.S Republican Presidential candidate endorsed the exit, calling it a great thing and that the British people 'took back control of their country'.

President Buhari regrets resignation of UK Prime Minister, David Cameron

President Buhari has said he regrets the resignation of British Prime Minister David Cameron, which will come into effect in October. In a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Shehu Garba, President Buhari said Nigeria has enjoyed remarkable goodwill, support and understanding under the capable leadership of the outgoing Prime Minister over the years.

Ohaneze youths kick against arraignment of Saraki/Ekweremadu, says their "son" should not be unduly humiliated & embarrassed

Ohaneze Youth forum, an Igbo socio-cultural group, have released a statement kicking against the planned arraignment of Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, over the alleged forgery of the senate order during the senate's election in June last year.

Breaking! David Cameron steps down as UK's Prime Minister following UK vote to leave the EU

UK Prime Minister David Cameron resigned today after his devastating defeat in the EU referendum. He had fought strongly for Britain to remain in the EU but lost. He said he will stay in post till about October this year when a new Prime Minister is chosen. He said the country requires fresh leadership.

Friday 24 June 2016

Jose Mourinho tables £35m offer for Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey

Man United manager Jose Mourinho is set to increase the bad blood between him and Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger as he has tabled a £35m bid for Arsenal and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey.

'We are deeply touched by the encouragement' -Stephen Keshi’s children hail Nigerians, Nigeria Football Federation, Edo/Delta State governments

The children of late Nigerian coaching/football legend Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has praised the efforts of the Nigerian populace, football world, Nigeria Football Federation, Delta and Edo state governments, friends and well wiser for the support and encouragement they have received since the death of their father on the 8th of June.

Footballer given red-card for farting/gassing during match

In a division 9 match in Sweden, football club Pershagen SK's Adam Lindin Ljungkvist was sent off for farting, an action the referee termed "unsportsmanlike behaviour" after he farted loudly in a game against Jarna SK's reserve team.

EU referendum results: Britain votes to leave the EU

Brexit is official! With 16,737,273 votes for Leave, Britain has voted to leave the EU, breaking the winning post in the referendum.
Leave won 52% to 48%, with England and Wales voting for Leave while Scotland and Northern Ireland voted for 'Stay'.

Mikel Obi & his russian babymama, Olga Diyachenko vacation together



Footballer Mikel Obi pictured with his partner, Olga Diyachenko, during their ongoing family vacation. Olga shared a pic of the both of them wearing the sun shades of their twin girls and captioned it, "When parents steal your shades"

Thursday 23 June 2016

Nigeria Football Federation abolishes Dollar bonus for players

Players of the Super Eagles and other national teams will no longer be paid dollar bonus,Vanguard reports. This is part of the recommendations of the Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation at its meting in Abuja on Tuesday.

Lionel Messi is now Argentina's all-time leading scorer after leading nation to Copa America final with 4-0 defeat of USA

Lionel Messi is now Argentina's all-time leading scorer with 55 goals, overtaking Gabriel Batistuta as his nation's top scorer after leading his country to a 4-0 win over U.S in the Copa America early this morning.

Cristiano Ronaldo shows why he's boss with 2 goals after thrilling 3-3 draw with Hungary (Match analysis/photos)

Well, he’s back!! Like a Portuguese re-make of Superman III, in the most thrilling game of Euro 2016. Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo showed why he's boss with two goals and an assist to help Portugal muster a 3-3 draw with Hungary and have qualified as 'best loser' for the next round of Euro 2016 after Iceland's 2-1 win over Austria.

Wednesday 22 June 2016

Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang’ Nguema appoints his first son Teodoro Obiang’ Mangue as Vice President

Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang’ Nguema has promoted his first son Teodoro ‘Teodorin’ Obiang’ Mangue as the country’s vice-president. Teodorin has been serving as the country's second vice-president, a position that has been abolished in the new government structure.

Nick Young gets his engagement ring back from Iggy Azalea (photo)

Basketball player Nick Young has gotten back the engagement ring he gave to rapper Iggy Azalea when they got engaged last year. In return, Iggy got back the 1962 Impala caar she gave him last Christmas.

Tuesday 21 June 2016

Ched Evans returns to football after 4 years with a £2,000/wk one-year deal at Chesterfield as he awaits ra pe retrial

Ched Evans, recently cleared of ra pe charges, has signed a 1 year deal with League one club Chesterfield and is to report for pre-season duty on the 1st of July. It had been widely assumed that the 27-year-old, who spent two-and-a-half years in jail, would have to wait until after his retrial, due to begin in October, to resume his career but he has now been signed by Chesterfield on a contract worth about £2000 per week, peanuts when compared to the £20,000 he earned at Sheffield United.

Monday 20 June 2016

Buhari resumes after United Kingdom medical trip, meets Osinbajo, others

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday resumed in his office inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja after his 13-day leave in the United Kingdom.

Buhari returned to Nigeria on Sunday after spending 13 days in London.

Researchers should earn income from innovations –Minister

The Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnanya Onu, has made a case for scientists working in research institutes, saying they ought to earn direct income from their intellectual property.

'Most rewarding job I've had' - Mark Zuckerberg shares a new photo of daughter Max

Facebook founder and CEO shared this cute photo of his daughter to celebrate Father's Day. "Most rewarding job I've had. Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!" he captioned the photo.

His wife Priscilla Chan shared a 2nd photo wishing him a Happy Father's Day. See that after the cut

Buhari certificate: Presidency threatens lawsuit against Abuja-based lawyer for declaring Buhari guilty in press interview

Senior Special Assistant to President Buhari on media and publicity, Shehu Garba, has hinted that the presidency may be filing a lawsuit against Abuja based lawyer, Nnamdi Nwokocha-Ahaaiwe over what it described as the lawyer's prejudiced view of President Buhari in a recent interview where he spoke on President Buhari's alleged lack of school certificate and declared him guilty on the pages of newspapers.

Sunday 19 June 2016

Senators demand life pension, immunity for Saraki, Dogara, others

Some senators on Saturday demanded immunity and life pension for presiding officers of the National Assembly after their tenure in office.

They made the proposals at a-two day retreat on Constitution Review organised by the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Constitution Review in Lagos, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.

[BREAKING] ‎Edo guber primary: Godwin Obaseki emerges winner

The Chairman of the Edo State Economy and Strategy team, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has won the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress.

He was declared winner of the keenly contested primary by the Chairman of the Committee on the Conduct of the APC Primary and Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, at about 4:05am on Sunday.

I wish I had my children earlier-Peter Okoye

Peter Okoye has opened up on parenting, saying he wished he had his children earlier.The 34 year old father of two told Punch
I wish that I had my children earlier; I was with their mum for years before we got married. I even had them before we got married.  If I had them a long time ago, we would relate more like siblings. If they were teenagers for instance, they would know that their dad is a celebrity and can learn certain things on their own.

Friday 17 June 2016

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission detains former Customs boss, Abdullahi Dikko, over N42bn alleged fraud

Immediate past Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Abdullahi Inde Dikko, is being detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N42 billion fraud committed while he was in office.

Thursday 16 June 2016

Janet Jackson's brother Tito confirms she is carrying her child and not using a surrogate

Tito Jackson said in a radio interview that sister Janet Jackson is indeed pregnant and is “hoping for a healthy baby.”

North West's wardrobe is worth about $1 million as Kim hires $5k per week glam squad

As North West turned three, it has been reported Kim has hired a $5,000-per-week glam squad, including wardrobe stylist, hairstylist and manicurist to get her little girl dolled up every day.
On top of that she also has outfitted a glam room complete with gold-plated 'North' signs and diamond encrusted mirrors.

Taylor Swift caught gazing at Tom Hiddleston while she was still with Calvin Harris

Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston spent the evening together the night before the Met Gala as they attended a dinner thrown by Anna Wintour - with the singer spotted hiding in the doorway of her New York home as they left.

Federal government to grant N90bn loan to states, bars governors from collecting loans from banks

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, says the Federal government will be granting states a N90 billion loan which is to be paid back within one year. At a meeting with the finance commissioners of the 36 states to discuss the Fiscal Sustainability Plan FSP in Abuja yesterday June 14th, Adeosun said the loan will be given to the state governments after they meet 22 stringent conditions put together by the federal government. According to her, the loan will be in two tranches

Bolivian Government declines Bill Gates' donation of Chickens

Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates recently said he would donate 100,000 chickens to countries with high poverty levels, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and including Bolivia. However, Bolivia's development minister, César Cocarico, told reporters in La Paz on Wednesday...

Wednesday 15 June 2016

Arsenal to play first game of 2016/2017 premier league season against Liverpool

The fixtures for the upcoming Premier League season has been announced and the surprise opening fixture sees the gunners face a tough start. Arsenal will begin the 2016-17 Premier League campaign with a clash against Liverpool followed by a trip to defending Champions Leicester.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic to have medicals after agreeing personal terms with Manchester United

Sweden striker/captain and former PSG, Ac Milan, Ajax, Barcelona and Juventus striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has agreed personal terms with Man U according to reports from Sky Sports.