Sergio Busquets agrees new Barcelona deal

Sergio Busquets will remain at Barcelona until June 2019 after agreeing to sign a new contract with the club.

Barcelona have announced that midfielder Sergio Busquets has agreed a new three-and-a-half-year deal with the club.

Busquets, who made his debut for the Catalan giants in September 2008, will sign the contract - which includes the option of a further year - on Friday.

Since making his bow, the Spain international - capped 74 times - has gone on to make 313 appearances for Barcelona.

Terrorism: 18 Killed As Suicide Bomber Hits Biu, Borno State

A suicide bomber, Thursday, blew himself up at a crowded bus station in Biu, in Borno state, on Thursday, leading to 18 deaths, AFP reports. However, another bomber was shot dead by soldiers before he could detonate his explosives.

“At least 18 people, including three women, died… and several others were injured,” Babagana Kyari, a civilian vigilante told AFP.

The attack happened after two men arrived the Tashar Gandu motor park in the town, before one detonated his explosives among passengers and vendors, witnesses said.

Commander-In-Chief: President GEJ On Military Uniform as he visits Baga, Mubi

Just love seeing an action leader, look how Presido rock his Military Uniform and his seating style. President Jonathan today visited in Mubi, Adamawa State and Baga, Borno State where he met with the troops who are fighting Boko Haram. He applauded the troops for recapturing territories formerly held by insurgents. He said that he and all Nigerians were very proud of the bravery, competence and patriotism with which they were now undertaking operations to expel the insurgents from all parts of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa state.

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Tyler Blackett Sign new Manchester United deal Extention

Congratulations to Manchester United for securing a contract extension for Defender Tyler Blackett, the contract is expected to run until June 2017 with the option of an extra year.

Manchester United have handed a new contract to Tyler Blackett, which sees the defender committed to Old Trafford until at least June 2017.

Academy product Blackett, 20, made his debut for United against Swansea City on the opening day of the 2014-15 Premier League season and has gone on to make 10 appearances in all for the club.

He has been rewarded for his progress with a fresh two-and-a-half-year deal, with an option to extend his stay for a further 12 months.

"I am delighted that Tyler has signed a new contract," said United manager Louis van Gaal.

BREAKING: Bomb Explosion Hits Jos Motor Park

God help our beloved country Nigeria! An explosion has occurred at the Bauchi Road motor park in Jos, and many people are feared killed.

A witness, Awalu Sani, told PREMIUM TIMES the explosion has killed a yet unknown number of people, injuring several others and destroying many vehicles.

Details of the incident are still sketchy. The Police in Jos could not be reached for comments at this time.

The report of the explosion in Jos came hours after another suicide bombing killed 20 people and injured 17 others in Biu, Borno state.

Haba! Unexploded bomb found near Dortmund stadium

Choi! Early today it was gathered that an unexploded bomb has was found near Borussia Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park home, forcing Jurgen Klopp to relocate a news conference. The report suggest it was not planted to cause harm, but I just hope it stays that way and not as a result of angry fans.

Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has been forced to relocate a news conference after an unexploded bomb was found near Signal Iduna Park.

The explosive - reported to be a relic from the Second World War - is so close to the stadium that the entirety of the ground falls within an exclusion zone that has a 250-metre radius.

Scheduled renovation work in the VIP area of the stadium's west stand is said to have unearthed the bomb, which will now be disposed of.

Dream Love! Rihanna Had Crush On Leonardo Since Her Teen Age

So this can also happen between celebs! Good news for Riri if actually they are both dating now, I can't tell what it feels like having the very one you have had crush on right from your childhood. Its is now confirm that +Rihanna has reportedly had a crush on Leonardo DiCaprio since she was a girl.

The 27-year-old singer is rumoured to be dating the 40-year-old actor and they were even spotted together on Valentine's Day. If true, the pairing will be a dream come true for the Barbadian singer as she's apparently always had her eye on the Titanic star.

"Rihanna said that Leonardo is her childhood crush," an insider told RadarOnline.com. “She said that she's wanted him since she was a teenager. She is actually really, really into him."

Just In: Kardashian family agree mega 100m deal with E!

Report just coming in says, the Kardashian family have signed a whooping $100 million deal with E!. This year seems to be starting so bright with the Keeping Up with the Kardashians Family, with individual having some mouthwatering deals with various mag, this comes with no surprise as the TV series as grown and gotten more coverage World Wide.

Matriarch and manager Kris Jenner has reportedly agreed a four-year contract extension with the network for herself and daughters Kim Kardashian West, Khloé and Kourtney Kardashian and Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and the agreement is the highest in TV history for a reality brand.

The deal covers ''at least'' four more seasons of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians', spin-off shows and possible digital projects.

Berbatov questions Arsenal mentality

Dimitar Berbatov suggested Arsenal underestimated Monaco during the Ligue 1 club's 3-1 UEFA Champions League win on Wednesday.

Monaco striker Dimitar Berbatov felt Arsenal were perhaps guilty of taking the Ligue 1 club lightly in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League defeat at the Emirates Stadium.

Facing his former employers, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger saw his side comfortably beaten 3-1 in the first leg of their last-16 tie, with Geoffrey Kondogbia and Berbatov scoring either side of the break.

Bobbi Kristina Brown Suffered Seizures After Briefly Being Taken Out of Coma

Our prayers are with You, Bobbi! According to usmagazine, Bobbi Kristina Brown is still in an induced coma, the 21-year-old daughter of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown was briefly taken out of coma but suffered from seizures, CNN reports.

According to the site, doctors attempted to take her off various medications but were forced to put her back on drugs because she started having episodes. 

The news comes just one week away from her 22nd birthday on March 4.

The Red Carpet: Checkout These Photos from the 2015 Brit Awards

It was another night to remember as all road lead to the O2 Arena in London for 2014 Brit Awards held on Febrauary 25. Lots of A-listers who rock the red carpet with the glamorous dress and some fell short of what was deserve of them.

Hollywood life was on hand to release the red carpet event and we bring some exclusive pictures:

Brit awards 2015: The full list of Winners

The just concluded 2015 Brit Award held yesterday at the O2 Arena, London was a night full of surprises as Ed Sheeran had the biggest win taking home two awards while Taylor Swift and Sam Smith also won big on the night. Here are the full list of Winners:

British breakthrough act 

WINNER: Sam Smith

Chvrches

FKA Twigs

George Ezra

Royal Blood 

Brit Awards Updates: Taylor Swift leads Brit winners

Taylor Swift won her first ever Brit Award on Wednesday night. The Shake It Off singer beat Beyoncé, Sia, Lana Del Rey and St.Vincent to be crowned International Female Solo Artist.

And taking to the stage at the O2 Arena in London, Taylor paid tribute to her close friend and frequent collaborator Ed Sheeran for all his help over the years.

“Honestly I know I wouldn't be up here if it wasn't for one of my best friends who took me to pubs and taught me how to make a good cup of tea and taught me everything I know about the UK,” Taylor told the audience. “I just want to say I love you Ed Sheeran.”

Brit Awards Updates: Ed Sheeran wins best British record at top UK music awards

LONDON (Reuters) - Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran took home the coveted best album prize at Britain's top music honours on Wednesday for "X" at a star-studded Brit Awards show in London.

The singer looked genuinely surprised as he climbed on the stage to pick up the trophy, a pale pink statuette designed by British artist Tracey Emin.

"I didn't expect it... It's been a very good year for British music", he said.

Brit Award Updates: Madonna falls during performance at Brits show

Madonna suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction at the Brits after she was dragged off the stage by her own cloak.

The star appeared to fumble with a large cloak during her performance to close the Brit Awards on Wednesday night.

The cloak then seemed to be pulled backwards, making her fall to the floor while backing dancers looked on in shock.

She fell down three steps onto the floor before getting back on her feet to continue the performance.

Nigeria now Have 60 Private Universities after FEC Approves 6 additional

The Federal Executive Council at its usual Wednesday meetings approved the issuance of operating licenses to nine new private universities in Nigeria.

The meeting was chaired by Vice-President Namadi Sambo. Once the operating licenses are issued, there will be 60 private universities in Nigeria.

The Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, addressing journalists after the council meeting listed the new private universities as Augustine University, Ilara, Lagos State; Chrisland University, Owode, Ogun State; Christopher University, Mowe, Ogun State; Hallmark University, Ijebu Itele, Ogun State; Kings University, Ode Omu, Osun State; Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, Orode, Delta State; Mountain Top University, Ogun State, Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State and Summit University, Offa, Kwara State.

NANS insist NYSC online fee must be reduced from N4000 to N3,000 cc @NaijaCorpers

The National Association of Nigerian Students has insisted on the reduction of the online registration fee for prospective National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) members from N4000 to N3,000.

In a statement issued on Monday and published in a Punch report, NANS President, Tijani Usman, said the association wants a N1000 reduction in the fees.

“NANS will ensure that her positions, especially on the reduced fee (from N4, 000 to N3, 000), are pushed through so as to make the system better in the end," Usman’s statement read.

According to the President, he had earlier made the appeal to the NYSC DG Brig-Gen. Johnson Olawumi, when they met in Abuja.

Backstreet Boys reveal new Music Plans

Yes, you remember them! Still one of my favorite band ever. Backstreet Boys will record new music this year.

The five-piece band - featuring J. McLean, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell - released 'In a World Like This' in 2013, and have promised to get back into the studio later this year.

They revealed: ''Our music is always evolving. We're getting ready to go back into the studio later this year.''

As well as a new album for their fans, the 'I Want it That Way' hitmakers admitted they recently agreed to a deal with concert promoters Live Nation to perform 150 tour dates around the world in the near future.

#FamilyFirst: Bobby Brown Postpones Tour As Bobbi Kristina Remains in Coma

Still praying that Bobbi recover soon. New report emerging from usmagazine suggest that Bobby Brown has postponed the Australian leg of his tour amid Bobbi Kristina Brown's hospitalization. The news was recently announced on the Australian site Ticketek.

"Bobby Brown's upcoming Australian Tour featuring special guests Treach and Kay-Gee from Naughty By Nature, has been postponed to May to allow Bobby Brown to spend further time with his family," the statement said.

According to the website, Brown will take the stage again in two months. His show at Rooty Hill RSL Club was moved to Thursday, May 28, and his Enmore Theatre performance will be held on Friday, May 29.

#Godwin: Mavin Records Stars Get @ShopKonga Endorsement

Doro Bigger, Doro Mega Money, this is what The Boss of Mavin Records Don Jazzy and artiste Tiwa Savage would be singing as they become newest ambassadors for Nigerian online retail store Konga. Recall, Omawumi Megbele was the first celebrity ambassador of the retail shop Konga.

Don Jazzy shared a photo on Instagram of himsel signing the new deal and captioned the photo "And as we sign the contract my brother #Godwin. Myself and the DoroDiva @Officialtiwasage are the new ambassadors for KONGA.#SMD .

Tiwa Savage who is expecting her first child also shared a photo of her signing her contract and captioned it "2015 is looking so great...My boss @donjazzy and I the new brand ambassadors for Nigeria's number 1 online shopping mall"

Boko Haram kidnaps Adamawa Council Vice Chairman

The Adamawa State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the abduction of the Vice Chairman of Hong Local Government, Bijida Yakubu, by gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram.

The Public Relations Officer of the command, Othman Abubakar, who confirmed the incident, said three vigilante members that were with Mr. Yakubu lost their lives in the encounter.

Mr. Abubakar, who did not give details, however, said the police officers investigating the incident have so far recovered the vice chairman’s shoes.

A resident of Hong who simply identified himself as Hussaini said that the incident occurred in Gayafa Village of the area.

Multi Millionaire Actress Genevieve Nnaji "@GenevieveNnaji1" Step Out Like A Boss

A photo posted by Genevieve Nnaji✅ (@genevievennaji) on Feb 25, 2015 at 8:09am PST

Nollywood Actress +Genevieve Nnaji who recently acquired a house that's worth about $4M house in Ghana step out in a Multi Millionaire Cool outfit, Isn't she the Boss? 

Presidency Explains Why They are winning The War against Boko Haram

The presidency on Wednesday reviewed the ongoing military onslaught against the members of the Boko Haram sect and said the success being recorded by the military was because of certain factors.

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, who spoke with journalists in Abuja, assured Nigerians that the war would soon be won. 

He listed such factors like the deployment of specially trained anti-terrorism combat squad who were recently trained by Nigeria international partners, as one of them. 

Others, according to him, were the acquisition and deployment of more sophisticated, adequate and appropriate Military hardware.

Okupe said, “There was a recent approval by the African Union and the United Nations for a broad based international coalition to collaborate with our Military. 

Leonardo DiCaprio reportedly Flirting With Dakota Johnson Behind Rihanna’s Back

When will this celebs sit in one place for crying out, its not even official yet that both Leo and Riri are dating and he is already flirting with someone else. Well I just hope it is a regular gossip talk. According to Hollywoodlife Rihanna better watch out because a new report claims that Leo got pretty cozy with Dakota at the SNL 40th after party and you won’t believe what he did!

Rihanna has some competition! The Fifty Shades of Grey star was allegedly flirting with Leonardo DiCaprio and a new report claims that he put his arm around her and escorted her around a party at The Plaza Hotel.

World Cup winning captain gets 10-months for swimming in pool

Fabio Cannavaro has been handed a 10 month prison sentence after he went swimming in the private pool of one of his residences.

The former Italy international, who captained them to World Cup glory in 2006, was given the sentence for breaching orders to keep out of his property after it was seized by authorities due to suspected abuse of planning regulations.

Actor Vin Diesel to Welcome His Third Child

It seems giving birth by Vin is really fast but he isn't furious about it. Congratulations to Vin Diesel he is set to be a father for the third time.

The 47-year-old actor's wife Paloma Jimenez - with who he already has kids Hania, six, and four-year-old Vincent - is reportedly due to give birth close to the new 'Furious 7' movie's release date of April 3 and as a result, a planned premiere at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi on March 10 has now been scrapped so the star can be with his family.

A source said: ''He wants to be with his family at the birth; it's a beautiful thing. What human being wouldn't?''

Football: Greece suspends its Football Leagues indefinitely due to Violence

Matches in Greece's professional football leagues have been suspended indefinitely in a crackdown on violence, the Super League said.

The move follows a pitch invasion at the end of the Athens derby last weekend and a Super League board meeting which ended in a brawl on Tuesday, with Greece's recently elected Syriza ruling party aiming to stamp out the problem of crowd violence.

"What we have been informed is that the Super League and the Football League have been suspended indefinitely," Super League president Giorgos Borovilos told reporters.

"We have a new government who are looking to bring this subject up for discussion and implement state laws related to it."

Report Says Nigeria loses N49 billion in two months from Crude Price

The global drop in crude oil prices continued to affect Nigeria, as the country recorded about N48.7 billion loss in revenue from oil exports in November and December, 2014.

The Accountant General of the Federation, Jonah Otunla, stated this in his revenue report during the January Federation Accounts Allocation Committee meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday.

According to Mr. Otunla, the country suffered a substantial loss in revenue of about $77.53 million (about N13.025 billion) in November as a result of the massive drop in crude oil price at the international oil market.

He said the loss dropped to about $52.34 million (about N8.79 billion) in December, in addition to a 33 per cent decrease in the volume of export of the country’s oil for the two months, which translated to a loss of about $159.88 million (about N26.9billion).

Actress Demi Lovato rushed hospitalized after suffering from "Difficult in Breathing"

Get well soon, Demi! Sensational actress Demi Lovato was reportedly rushed to an hospital yesterday.

The 22-year-old actress was taken to the Providence Tarzana Medical Center in California by a friend on Tuesday after suffering "significant trouble" breathing, a source told gossip website TMZ.

The 'Skyscraper' hitmaker is said to have been prescribed medication by a doctor after she was found to have a "flu-related" lung infection, and an insider told the publication she was also given an antibiotic known as Z-Pak.

Demi was thought to still be in the medical facility yesterday afternoon and her admittance meant she had to cancel a recording session for her new album with a "big producer".

The raven-haired star has previously spoken out numerous times about a "dark period" in her life during her younger years when she self-harmed, battled depression and eating disorders, and ended up in rehab.

Speaking in 2011, she said: "I basically had a nervous breakdown. I was really bad off. My parents and manager pulled me aside and said, 'You need to get some help.'

"It was an intervention. I wanted freedom from the inner demons. I wanted to start my life over.

"If you are going through that dark period, go to your family and closest friends.

"Don't put yourself in danger. It's very crucial that you get your feelings out - but don't ever inflict harm on your own body because your body is so sacred.

"I wish I could tell every young girl with an eating disorder, or who has harmed herself in any way, that she's worthy of life and that her life has meaning. You can overcome and get through anything."

[BANG Showbiz]

Report: Chadian Troops kill hundreds of Boko Haram fighters

According to new report from Al jazeera, Soldiers from Chad killed 207 Boko Haram fighters in clashes near a Nigerian town close to the border with Cameroon, Chad's army announced in a statement.

One Chadian soldier was killed and another nine were wounded in Gambaru, the scene of regular attacks by the group in recent months. There was no immediate independent verification of the Chadian army's announcement, reports Reuters news agency.

Chad's military also claimed to have seized large quantities of small arms and ammunition and two pick-up trucks on Tuesday.