Hawker Hunter Jet Crash In UK leaves Seven Death

Seven people have been killed in a Hawker Hunter jet crash during an Air show in the United Kingdom.

The jet collided with some vehicles. According to eyewitnesses, the plane was performing a loop but could not complete the maneuver when it came crashing down in a ball of flames.

According to the BBC, South East Coast Ambulance Service confirmed that the victims died at the scene, while another person is critical in hospital. The number of injured stands at 14.

NYSC secures N200m bank facility as loans for corps members with business ideas

The Director general of the National Youth Service Corp NYSC, Brig -Gen. Johnson Olawumi today announced that the scheme had secured a N200 million bank facility for disbursement to corps members as loans to enable them start any business of their choice. The DG said this while receiving the Commander, Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Musa Yusuf who paid him a courtesy call at the NYSC headquarters in Abuja

Aww! Beyonce and Blue Ivy wear matching swimsuits in a beautiful family photos

Queen B shared beautiful photos of herself and her 3 year old daughter, Blue Ivy in matching swimsuits in recent family photos on her Tumblr page. They both looked adorable as they posed on a boat. JayZ was also in one of the photos.

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WAEC: "We Will Not Introduce Computer Based Test"

The West Africa Examination Council (WEAC) says it will not introduce the Computer Based Test in its examinations.

Addressing reporters on Friday in Abuja, an official of the council, Mr Charles Eguridu, said the Computer Based Test could not be used to determine the knowledge of students in certain subjects, as the councils exams are based on theory not objectives.

Car robbery suspect says he can steal any brand of vehicle

Kehinde Oluomo who is specialized in stealing motor cars was recently arrested by the Nigerian Police Force, Kwara State command said there was no type of vehicle he couldn't break into no matter the brand or how high-tech it was. He said all he needs to break into it and steal it is a piece of wire.

He confessed to having stolen six cars through this means.

The suspect, who said he was from Lagos State, explained that he started car robbery 2 years ago.

According to him, his strategy was to monitor where vehicles were parked, ensured that nobody was watching him and then he broke into the vehicle with the aid of a wire.

9 year old transgender Parent sues school for discrimination

Transgender parents claim officials in Komarek School District 94 in North Riverside discriminated against the third grader. The parents of a transgender boy file a petition against a west suburban school district, claiming their son was denied use of the boys' restroom.

The child was born female, but diagnosed with gender dysphoria and now identifies as a boy. The petition states the student was told to use a restroom for adult faculty members

Megan Fox makes divorce with Brian Austin Green official

Megan Fox has filed for divorce from Brian Austin Green. According to report earlier this week, the couple had called time on their romance after 11 years together.

Gossip site TMZ revealed that Megan has made the break-up official by filing the official papers to set the divorce in motion.

The outlet reports that Megan is asking for joint physical and legal custody of the pair's two sons Noah, two, and 18-month-old Bodhi.

A source added to the website that because Megan and Brian didn't have a pre-nuptial agreement when they wed, the earnings they have accrued during their five-year marriage will be split straight down the middle as they are classed as “community property”.

However, Megan is expected to pay some kind of spousal support to Brian, due to the difference in their incomes and also due to his reported medical issues.

While many divorces can be bitter and fraught, Megan and Brian's relationship is said to continue to be “very amicable”, and the pair are believed to still be living in the same house with their sons.

Federal Government Suspends Immigration Service Head

The Federal Government has suspended the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mr David Parradang.

The suspension of Mr Parradang, which takes immediate effect, was announced on Friday.

It was contained in a statement from the Ministry of Interior, signed by the Ministry’s Director of Press, Mr Yusuf Isiaka, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary.

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon To Visit Nigeria August 23

The United Nations Secretary-General, Mr Ban Ki-moon, will visit Nigeria from August 23 to 24 and will meet with President Muhammadu Buhari and State Governors.

Talks during the meetings with the nation’s leaders would focus on “Pathways to a new Nigeria-Role of Sub-National Governments”.

Mr Ki-Moon will also lay wreath to commemorate the 4th Anniversary of the attack on the United Nation’s House, in Abuja and embark on a field visit to Kuje Area Council.

Military Arrests 2 Top Boko Haram Members in Yobe

The Nigerian Army says troops have arrested two fleeing key members of Boko Haram terrorist in Geidam, Yobe State, north-east Nigeria.

Spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Col. Sani Usman made the disclosure in a statement, adding that two pick up vehicles were also seized from the fleeing insurgents.

He said the terrorists are currently being interrogated.

Obama Appoints First Transgender White House Staff

President Barack Obama has appointed the first openly transgender White House staff member, according to an announcement made on Tuesday.

Raffi Freedman-Gurspan, a former policy adviser at the National Center for Transgender Equality, will serve as an outreach and recruitment director in the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.

Community leaders and advocates lauded the administration’s decision and called Freedman-Gurspan a role model, praising her work to empower members of the LGBT community.

Buhari Appoints Tunde Fowler as FIRS Boss

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appointed Dr. William Babatunde Fowler as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

This was announced in a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina.

Fowler will serve as Acting Executive Chairman of FIRS until his appointment is confirmed by the Senate.

Buhari Appoints Gusau as DG of Budget Office

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appointed Aliyu Yahaya Gusau Director General of the Budget Office of the Federation following the exit from office of its previous boss, Dr. Bright Okogu in June 2015.

Gusau was the Director, Fiscal Policy, Budget Monitoring and Evaluation.

AIB Releases Names Of Lagos Chopper Crash Passengers

The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) Thursday made public the 12-passenger manifest of the ill-fated helicopter that crashed into the lagoon last week in Oworonshoki area of Lagos, killing at least six persons.

The passengers are:

Transfer Updates: Real Madrid Accept Arsenal’s Benzema Bid

Okay I am not use to posting rumors but the information reaching us seems to have some heavy weight of truth, so I have to post the story here. So Real Madrid have reportedly accepted Arsenal’s offer to sign up striker Karim Benzema in a deal worth 48 million pounds.

According to Italian journalist Emanuele Giulianelli, Real Madrid have accepted the bid for Benzema, adding that it would break all Arsenal’s previous transfer records.

Transfer Updates: Martinez Denies Knowledge of Any Stones Transfer Request

Everton manager Roberto Martinez says he has not a clue about any transfer request made by defender John Stones.

This is on the backdrop of a report by the Sun that the England international is considering handing in an official request in an attempt to force a big-money move to Chelsea.

Tonto Dikeh Flaunts Her Wedding Ring (PHOTO)

Actress Tonto Dikeh who had her introduction in Port Harcourt a few weeks back showed off her beautiful Canary Yellow wedding ring on instagram. 

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Chelsea FC hijack Manchester United target Pedro From Barcelona

Chelsea have signed Barcelona forward Pedro on a four-year contract, ​the club announced on Thursday.

The 28-year-old has joined the Premier League champions for a fee in the region of €30m (£21.4m), with €3m also involved in variables in the deal. The Blues held talks with Pedro earlier this week and completed the deal swiftly, despite the fact that Manchester United were attempting to sign the player.

Actress Heather Morris is pregnant

Actress Heather Morris who already has 11 months old son showed off her tiny baby bump from the side as she posed alongside a large blue ruler which read 'The Growing Hubbells' on her Instagram page.

She also used the hashtag TheGrowingHubbells to caption the picture.

Congratulations to her and her husband!

2face unveils events lined up to celebrate his 40th birthday next month

2 face Idibia will be turning 40 next month. The Legendary singer shared activities lined up for his birthday. More after the cut

Customs Boss 'Dikko' resigns in a bid to avoid sack by 'Buhari

The Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Dikko Abdullahi, has resigned before president Buhari fires him.Dikko took over as the customs boss in 2009.Speaking to pressmen after his meting with the president, he said 

Nick Gordon breaks silence following Bobbi Kristina's death

Nick Gordon has broken his silence since the death of Bobbi Kristina.In an emotional tweet posted on Monday ,he shared his feelings via his private Twitter account, but Extra TV got a hold of what he wrote.

I look at our pics sometimes it makes me smile sometime I cry @REALbkBrown #happymemories,' Gordon tweeted. 'I'm so happy/blessed that I had @REALbkBrown in my life. i will always & forever love you.'

Nick is being dragged to court by Bobbi's family as they claim he drugged her and dragged her into the bath tub.

Woman sets cheating boyfriend pants on fire ... and other women reactions to cheating men

Haba! This is way too much, I know it is crazy when men cheats on women but honestly the reactions this womenn took is way too far.

According to report, while he was sleeping, the unknown lady snuck up on him, with a camera running, and set the underwear he was wearing on fire.In the 30 second video obtained by Elite Daily, 

Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Nominees For 2015 (SEE FULL LIST)

Nominees for the 2015 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have been announced with several Nigerian acts running to pick up honors at the Pan African Ceremony.

Part of the 10 artistes running to be named the Best Artiste Of The Year are five Nigerian stars, Davido, Flavour, Olamide, Wizkid and Yemi Alade, alongside other African acts.

The award ceremony is billed to hold in Lagos, Nigeria, in November 2015.

See full list Below:

Remains Of 54 Dead Found In Papua from Indonesia Plane Crash

Indonesian rescue officials have recovered the remains of 54 people who died on board a Trigana Air plane that crashed in the Papua region on Sunday.

Head of Indonesia’s Search and Rescue Agency, Bambang Soelistyo, told reporters that “The plane was totally destroyed and all the bodies were burned and difficult to identify.”

The black box flight data recorder was also found.

Jennifer Lopez stun with lovely dress at at Philly ‘American Idol’ Auditions

Jennifer Lopez look likr s 25 years beauty queen as she rock a navy blue Thierry Mugler dress and Casadei heels at the auditioning of America Idol where she participated as Idol Judge

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Calvin Harris and Zayn Malik involve in Twitter spat over Taylor Swift

Calvin Harris and former One Direction bandmate Zayn Malik were involved in a Twitter spat yesterday.

According to lovebscott, Their short back-and-forth began after Zayn retweeted a meme that compared Taylor Swift’s position on streaming services/album sales to that of Miley Cyrus.

Terrence Howard & Wife Mira Pak Secretly Divorced?

More headache for Empire Star Actor Terrence Howard who is currently battling it out in court with his second wife Michelle Ghent over spousal support as new report suggest that Terrence is now divorced from his third wife Mira Pak.

According to New York Daily News, Mira filed for divorce earlier this year in March, and the divorce was granted last month on July 27.

Boko Haram: Shekau debunks rumour that he has been replace as Leader of Sect

The leader of Nigerian-based militant group Boko Haram has denied a claim by the president of Chad that he has been replaced according to online publication of Leading Britain’s Conversation dab digital radio website.

Chad’s leader Idriss Deby said last week that Shekau had been replaced as the group’s boss by Mahamat Daoud who wants to negotiate with the government of Nigeria.

Chelsea FC Team Physio Eva Carneiro Accused of Giving Players Rub Downs

The controversy surrounding Chelsea FC Manager, Jose Mourinho and is relationship with staff has been on the media lately after Mourinho openly criticized his Team Physio Eva Carneiro for rushing to threat Eden Hazard on the pitch in the match against Swansea FC which saw their first choice goal keeper saw red card and Chelsea was down to 10 men. After the match, Mourinho demoted the team doctor Eva Carneiro and right now she has been accused by a bitter ex of having a relationship with a player.

As a side note, Rupert Patterson-Ward, who boosted his bank balance with a kiss-and-tell with the Sun on Sunday, also accused Carneiro of ruining his life.