Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Dies at 55

President of Japanese popular gaming company Nintendo, Satoru Iwata has died at the age of 55 following a battle with cancer. 

Iwata first joined Nintendo in the 1980s, working on games including Balloon Fight, Earth Boundand the Kirby franchise, working his way up the company before taking on the top post in 2002 following the retirement of Hiroshi Yamauchi, the company’s president since 1949, becoming only the fourth president in Nintendo’s history and the first to be unrelated to the Yamauchi family. Two years ago, he became CEO of Nintendo of America, Inc.

Chelsea Complete Signing of Asmir Begovic From Stoke City

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Asmir Begovic from Stoke City in a statement on their ​official website, revealing that the stopper will join on a four-year deal.

"I am very happy to be joining Chelsea FC. After speaking at length to the manager, I feel like I can develop here and be an important part of this team. I am looking forward to meeting up with the team on Wednesday for the pre-season tour."

Begovic will be given the vacant number 1 jersey, formerly inhabited by the departed Petr Cech, with Thibaut Courtois keeping his number 13 shirt. The fee hasn't been announced, but is thought to be in the region of £8m

FCTA Orders The Sealing Of Properties In Abuja District

Due to an alleged failure of property owners in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to comply with a re-decoration order, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has obtained a court order to seal-off 36 premises in Asokoro District. 

FCTA’s Department of Development Control, had previously issued a re-decoration order to owners of the 36 houses. The order was given by Folashade Oyekan, Presiding Judge of the Mobile Court, set up to try redecoration offenders. Oyekan also ordered that five of the defaulters who were present in court, should be given a two-week grace to redecorate their premises or risk being sealed-off. 

Group Asks Ekweremadu To ‘Step Aside’ As Deputy Senate President

A Southeast pressure group has asked Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu to “step aside” to allow another senator from the zone replace him.

The African League Organisation (ALO), which demanded Ekweremadu’s resignation while addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, alleged that as Deputy Senate President in the past eight years, he had been passive as no tangible progress had been made in the Southeast that could be linked to his name.

Photo: Drunk driver crashes car into residential building in Port Harcourt

Haba as early as on Monday morning someone can be this drunk? According to photos release by LIB, this drunk driver this morning crashed his car into a residential building in Port Harcourt. He also damaged someone's car but thankfully, no one was hurt. 

See some other photo from the scene ..

“I Went Into Severe Depression When I Found Out My ‘Sister’ Was Actually My Mother” - Dencia

In a new chat with PUNCH Saturday Beats, Controversial singer and entrepreneur, Dencia, got the shock of her life when she realized that the lady she had always referred to as her sister, was actually her mother. 

Years later, she has been able to come to terms with the reality of her birth and has fought the depression.

Dencia said that everything is fine in her family but nobody seems to want to tell her the story of her birth.

PDP Explains NLNG Funds under Jonathan, ask APC to stop deceiving Nigerians

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has denied accusations by the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, that successive administrations never remitted any dividend paid by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural gas, NLNG, until the current administration of Muhammadu Buhari.

The APC spokesperson, Lai Mohammed, had earlier on Sunday issued a statement asking the Federal Government to urgently unravel what happened to the past Company Income Tax / Education Tax as well as dividends paid to the Nigerian government by the NLNG, against the background of published reports that the funds were never paid into the Federation Account as they should have been.

In its response by its spokesperson, Olisa Metuh, the PDP on Sunday described the statement by Mr. Mohammed as “misleading and outright falsehood.”

NDLEA to interrogate Davido over new video featuring Meek Mills

The Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency has set up a panel to probe a recently released music video by Afro-pop singer, Davido. The investigative panel set up by the agency may also invite the award-winning artiste for interrogation.

In the video of his single titled, ‘Fans Mi’, which featured American rapper, Meek Mill, the singer showed off a briefcase filled with dollars and another bag filled with parcels of a substance suspected to be hard drugs.

The Director of Public Affairs of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, revealed to Punch on Saturday that an investigative panel has been set up to look into the video.

DOWNLOAD Wizkid Ojuelegba Remix Ft Drake & Skepta

Its actually a good thing that Nigerian Artist are getting international recognition, a step closer to be nominated for a Grammy Award? Yes that is the big dream and I believe Nigerians Artist and getting closer to achieving that. 

In what nobody saw coming, Wizkid pump the remix of his banger "Ojuelegba" and this time he features UK and US finest rappers Drake and Skepta, surely you know what the song would song like.

Download HERE

SAD!!! Four Killed as Trailer falls on family car in Awka

What a Sunday! We brought you report about the accident that occurred on 3rd Mainland Bridge early another terrible accident occurred in the early hours of today. The accident involve a trailer and a family car. 

Eyewitnesses say the accident happened at Finotel Junction, along Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, Awka, as a trailer fell on a family of 6 and killed 4 of them instantly, including the parents.

Full report by disciplinary committee of NFF that indicted Stephen Keshi

See Full Report as release by NFF below:

IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT INTO THE LES ELEPHANT OF IVORY COAST BY MR. STEPHEN KESHI ( HEAD COACH OF THE SUPER EAGLES OF NIGERIA) AND OTHER BREACHES OF HIS CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT.

REPORT BRIEF

The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, representing the Executive Committee and Management referred to the Disciplinary Committee for investigation and adjudication an allegation reported widely and in particular in the official website of the Ivorian Football Federation that Mr Stephen Keshi applied and sought employment in the vacant position of Head Coach of the Les Elephants of Ivory Coast and was consequently shortlisted among 58 others that did apply for the job while he is still an employee of the Nigeria Football Federation having a two year unexpired contract as Head Coach of the Super Eagles.

Burna Boy having a hearing problem

... As share by Burna Boy on is instagram Page

Super Falcons move up in FIFA Ranking

Although they failed to win a single match in the just concluded Women FIFA World Cup,  Nigeria Super Falcons move up to number 29 in the world FIFA ranking. The African champions remain the best side in the continent with a total of 1633 points in the month of March till date.

Cameroon overtook Ghana in second spot rising up 10 places to 43. The Black Queens of Ghana are third best African team unmoved in 52nd and Equatorial Guinea remain fourth in number 55 while South Africa moved a place up to 59 in fifth spot and Ivory Coast remain 67th in the World.

Photos: Man disguised as female arrested near suicide attack in Chad

The picture above is a man who disguised as a woman that was arrested near the market where Boko Haram suicide bomber struck in N'djamena the Chadian capital killing a total of 14 people yesterday July 11th.

Someone wore a shirt inscribe "Doggy Style" to Church

I am sure he did not really see anything wrong in the shirt. Only those with dirty mind would read minutes to this. And the bend the guy makes in the other picture though .... Lol. So what is your view about the shirt?

#AmberWeapon: Amber Rose showcase her butt on instagram (PHOTOS)

Welcome Back Amber! Its been a while you display your assets on social media. Amber Rose showed off her new swimsuit as she hung out by the pool. See another pics below:

President Buhari recalls his foreign ambassadors

President Buhari has recalled Nigerian non-career ambassadors in foreign countries. The ambassadors were recalled as part of efforts to re-position the country’s foreign policies. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, confirmed the recall.

Adesina said only non-career ambassadors are affected in the recall.

“Yes, I can confirm to you that non-career ambassadors have been recalled by the Federal Government,” the presidential spokesman said.

Choi! Biko, People what is this Lady Gaga is wearing ?

Choi! Is this fashion? This is what Lady Gaga actually stepped out with in Amsterdam on Saturday!

What is this shall? ...  "Warning explicit beauty''. More Pics below ...

Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman a Mexican drug lord escapes from prison

Top Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has escaped from a maximum security prison for the second time, security officials announced yesterday. Guzman, who headed the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, was last seen in the area of the showers in the Altiplano prison outside of Mexico City

The National Security Commission said in a statement that Guzman went to the showers shortly before 9 p.m. and wasn't seen for a while. Upon checking his cell, authorities found that it was empty.

A search operation began immediately in the surrounding area and highways. Flights have also been suspended at Toluca airport near the penitentiary. 

JUST IN: Tragic motor accident on 3rd mainland bridge

A very horrible accident involving a commercial bus occurred this morning July 12th on 3rd Mainland Bridge. 

According to a source who witness the accident the bus was in top speed when it suddenly flipped and somersaulted. 

More photos from the scene of accident below ...

LASTMA official collapses on traffic duty

An official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Saturday slumped while controlling traffic in the Idi Araba area of Lagos (Picture above).

According to further report from punchng, the official identity could not be ascertained as of the time our reporter left the scene, was among those controlling a heavy traffic along Ishaga Road allegedly caused by an event at the Chapel of the Healing Cross, Idi-Araba.

There was also a heavy presence of security personnel on the road. The official, who was busy with the heavy traffic situation under the scorching sun, fell down and began to gasp for breath.

French Montana wants to be big as Kanye West

Moroccan-born rapper French Montana has already establish himself as a major player in the music world and is counting down the days until his second record Mac & Cheese: The Album is released next month, but is aim is to be as big as Kanye West.

When speaking with Details Magazine, the rapper made his intentions clear ...

"I gotta get as big as Kanye!"

Man Utd complete the signing of Darmian from Torino

Manchester United have completed the signing of Italy right-back Matteo Darmian from Torino, the English Premier League side announced Saturday.

The 25-year-old defender arrived in England on Friday for a medical after a fee was agreed with the Serie A side, thought to be in the region of £12.7 million ($19.7 million, 17.7 million euros).

Photo: See The Woman US Jean Maker says has the most perfect butt in the United States

I always knew it won't be +Kim Kardashian or +Nicki Minaj. because those things they carry up and down aren't real *winks* ...  So According to a report on US TV show, Inside Edition, US jeans makers say this lady has the most perfect behind in the US. Below is how they reported it..

"Jean makers say Natasha Wagner has the most perfect behind in America. She told Inside Edition: “I feel very flattered that anyone would say that I have a perfect butt.”

Arda Turan refuses to sign a Lionel Messi jersey out of respect

Arda Turan has never hidden how much admiration he has for Lionel Messi, and in this latest video he prove that one more time. During an event, the midfielder was asked to sign a jersey of Lionel Messi which he turned down. It appeared in the video as if Turan was not happy at being asked to sign a shirt of Messi. 

But the real reason is because Turan did not feel worthy to sign the jersey of Messi whom he holds in high regard. Previously, he has spoken about how he felt about Messi by calling him the best. 

Serena Williams triumph over Garbine Muguruza in straight sets to win her sixth Wimbledon crown

Big Congratulations to Serena Williams! World No. 1 Serena Williams won her 21th Grand Slam title with a win over No. 20 seed Garbine Muguruza on Saturday in the Wimbledon 2015 final, winning 6-4, 6-4. This was Williams’ first Wimbledon final since 2012.

Serena got off to the worst possible start on a sunny day on Centre court with Muguruza breaking the French Open Champion in the very first game of the match. Serena served three double-faults in the first game itself to hand her 21-year-old opponent a 2-0 lead in the first set Muguruza held her serve in the second game.

Man United and Bayern announce Schweinsteiger deal

Bastian Schweinsteiger is set to join Manchester United after the Premier League club and Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge confirmed a deal has been agreed for the midfielder.

Rummenigge revealed the news at a media conference on Saturday to end an intense 24 hours of speculation, with United releasing a statement shortly after that read: "Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Bayern Munich to sign midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, subject to a medical and personal terms.

David Beckham catches Tennis ball with one hand at Wimbledon (WATCH)

This is how Hollywoodlife tell the story, very interesting .... Is there anything he can’t do? Soccer star David Beckham, 40, became the star of Wimbledon after he caught a stray tennis ball with one hand during a match on July 9. His impressive catch was met with the applause of the Wimbledon crowd. Perhaps David should think about a career in baseball if he can pull off catches like that at that speed, he’ll fit right in!

Boko Haram militants take over Damaturu-Maiduguri road

Earlier today, reports coming from PREMIUM TIMES says Boko Haram militants have taken over the highway linking Maiduguri and Damaturu, capitals of Borno and Yobe states respectively.

A police officer stationed in one of the villages along the highway, told PREMIUM TIMES that travellers are being asked to return as the terrorists have taken over the road between Benisheik (a town 85km away from Maiduguri) and Ngamdu (35km away from Damaturu).

Siasia hails NFF for chosen Sunday Oliseh as Super Eagles Head Coach

The National Under-23 football team coach, Samson Siasia, has commended the Nigeria Football Federation for hiring ex-internationals to coach the Super Eagles.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the NFF was in talks with former Super Eagles’ captain, Sunday Oliseh, to coach the senior national team.

Siasia told sports journalists on Saturday in Port Harcourt that it was a good development for the growth of the game in the country and for ex-internationals with interest and experience in coaching.