Lagos to hold Farewell Testimonial Match for Late Amodu & Keshi July 23

The Lagos State Government in conjunction with the Sports Writer’s Association of Nigeria and the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, have set up a committee that will help plan the Lagos Farewell Testimonial Match in honour of former Super Eagles coaches, Amodu Shaibu and Stephen Keshi.

The game is scheduled for the Teslim Balogun Stadium on July 23, 2016.

Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, the chairman of the committee, explained that the event was meant to raise money for the families of the late coaches.

Where Next for Higuain? As Agent Reveals He Won't Renew Napoli's Contract

Gonzalo Higuain’s agent has insisted that he will not accept a new deal at Napoli. The Argentina striker has two years left on his current contract, which has a €94million release clause.

Nicolas Higuain, who is the player’s agent and brother, stated that Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, will not accept a transfer lower than his clause.

He, however, made it clear that if the release clause remains, his brother will not remain with the Italian club when his current deal runs out.

ALERT! Six States at Risk of Earthquake (See List)

The Nigerian Association of Water-Well Drilling Rig Owners and Practitioners (AWDROP) has called on the Federal Government to take measures that could reduce the effects of an earthquake as 6 states with land-ocean boundaries exist at the risk of a possible earthquake.

AWDROP, at a press conference addressed by its National President, Mr Michael Ale, lamented that lack of Underground Water Abstraction Regulation in Nigeria could easily induce earthquake and sea water intrusion, “hence the need for government to ensure strict compliance in the implementation of the code of practice in borehole drilling” in the country.

Transfer News: Chelsea FC set to announce Record Deal for their First Swoop

Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi is heading to Chelsea this summer after the Londoners agreed on a deal worth 40 million Euros for the Marseille star.

Batshuayi turned down a move to Crystal Palace after the Eagles had a bid accepted for him earlier this week.

The highly talented young striker has had a sensational season in Ligue 1 and has attracted a lot of interest from the likes of West Ham United, Juventus and Palace.

Former Delta Speaker Ochei, Chief Ogboru, Others Decamp To APC

Serial governorship election contender in Delta State, Chief Great Ogboru, and former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei, have formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ogboru was the Labour Party candidate in the 2015 governorship election while Ochei was a governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

The defection of the political heavyweights ended months of speculations about their political future.

Ogboru and Ochei, along with their supporters and members in the LP and Accord Party as well as some leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Delta State, were yesterday, formally presented to the national leadership of the APC by the party’s candidate in the last governorship polls, Olorogun O’tega Emehor and the state’s Chairman, Prophet Jones Erue.

Factional PDP Chairman Ali Modu Sheriff Appoints Cairo Ojougboh As Deputy National Chair

Factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has appointed the immediate past vice chairman (South-South) of the party, Dr Cairo Ojougboh as the faction’s Deputy National Chairman.

Ojougboh was one of the party’s mainstream national officials that were sacked during the May 21 national convention of the party in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Ojougboh’s letter of appointment was jointly signed by Sheriff and the faction’s National Secretary, Prof. Wale Oladipo.

Vincenzo Montella replaces Cristian Brocchi as AC Milan new coach

AC Milan has named former Sampdoria boss Vincenzo Montella as their new head coach on a two-year contract.

The 42-year-old will take over from Cristian Brocchi, who was acting as caretaker boss following Sinisa Mihajlovic’s sacking in April.

Milan finished seventh in Serie A last season and lost to Juventus in the Italian Cup final.

The San Siro club said it was looking forward to “the brilliant system of play of the new Rossoneri coach”.

FA target Arsene Wenger as next replacement for Roy Hodgson

The English FA will launch a global search for the next England manager – but Arsene Wenger is already at the top of their list.

Gareth Southgate will be placed in caretaker charge and is expected to lead the Three Lions into the World Cup qualifying campaign, which starts on September 4 against Slovakia.

But FA bosses admit the next appointment is massive and that they want someone with vast experience at the highest level to replace Roy Hodgson.

He quit in the wake of Monday night’s shambolic defeat to Iceland in Nice that saw England exit Euro 2016.

Suicide Attack at Istanbul Airport Leaves 10 persons dead

At least 10 people were killed Tuesday evening in a suicide attack at the international terminal of Istanbul’s Ataturk airport, Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said.

Two explosions hit the airport — Turkey’s biggest — followed by gunfire, local television channels reported. “Unfortunately 10 people have been killed according to a preliminary toll,” Bozdag told parliament in Ankara.

Caitlyn Jenner poses with Olympic medal She won as Bruce Jenner for Sports Illustrated's July 2016 Issue

40 years after appearing as Bruce on a Sports Illustrated cover in 1976, Transgender Caitlyn Jenner proudly posed with the gold medal she won with a decathlon victory at the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, on the July 2016 Cover of the Magazine.

Desmond Elliot shares elegant new photos

Nollywood actor, director and Lagos State House of Assembly member, Desmond Elliot, in elegant new photos shared via Instagram

DRAMA: See what happened when Heathrow Airport tweet to Welcome Burna Boy

Burna Boy arrived in the UK today and got a warm welcome from Heathrow airport via their Twitter handle. It was the music star's first trip to the UK in many years after he was ban from entering the country. 

Well the drama that took place next was really funny ... See comments above

Red Cross apologize over 'Racist' swimming pool poster that sparks Twitter outrage

The American Red Cross has apologized after a poster depicting pool safety rules was circulated on Twitter and slammed by users for being "super racist." 

The poster, which shows a crowd of cartoon children committing an array of poolside do's and dont's, was spotted at the Salida Pool and Recreation Department in Salida, Colorado by a twitter user who uploaded the picture causing a lot of backlashes. As you can see, it's only the black kids that are doing things that aren't cool in the pool ...

In a statement , the American Red Cross said: "The American Red Cross appreciates and is sensitive to the concerns raised regarding one of the water safety posters we produced.

Two suspected cable thieves caught, beating and tied to a transformer fence in Abuja

Angry mob last Wednesday nabbed two suspected cable thieves and tied them to a transformer fence at Anagada village, Gwagwalada Area Council.

According to Daily Trust, a resident of the community identified as LLiyasu said the two suspects allegedly went to vandalize a newly installed transformer at the outskirts of the community but a security guard at the village primary school heard strange sounds from the direction of the transformer and raised an alarm.

Nigerian doctors allegedly removed giant fibroid weighing 26kg from a woman

So there was a Facebook by Abraham OC Ogolo, who says some doctors at a Nigerian hospital removed a giant fibroid weighing 26kg from a woman's stomach. Further research says the surgery took place in 2014 in Nigeria.

His post below:

"Doctors from Safe Hands Medicare Center Nigeria have removed this. According to the hospitals social media report, confirmatory results shows that the mass weighed 26kg in Histopathology lab and was a 32cm degenerating fibroid. This makes it the Largest ever mass to be removed from an individual in any part of the world.

Osas and Gbenro Ajibade welcome baby girl

One year after getting married in July 2015, Osas and Gbenro Ajibade have welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby girl.

The couple welcomed their child on Monday, June 27, 2016, in the United States.

Comedian Akpororo writes open Apology to Kate Henshaw after misunderstanding

Early today we brought your report that Kate Henshaw took to her Instagram to issue a 48 hours ultimatum to comedian Akpororo and his team to remove her name and image from the flyer of their upcoming show.

Well, The comedian has reacted by writing an open apology letter to the veteran Nollywood actress.

Kevin Hart says ‘He is turning into Morgan Freeman’ at age 36

American actor and comedian Kevin Hart who turns 37 on July 6 has spoken about life at 36. The ‘Get Hard’ star told Entertainment Tonight: 

‘I’m turning into Morgan Freeman (79). I don’t know what’s going on. I think my older age is just going straight to my hair … It’s weird because only half of it goes grey, so it’s like I turn into this weird villain that didn’t make it to Marvel.

MCG Empire Boss, MC Galaxy signs Rwandan singer, Neza

Nigerian singer MC Galaxy who launched his record label MCG Empire in 2015 has signed a recording deal with fast rising Rwandan singer Patricia Neza Masozera, otherwise known as ‘Neza‘.

Neza who won the African Entertainment Award in 2012 as the Best Female act is a Rwandan singer based in Canada.

Since signing with MCG Empire, Neza has released her first song ‘My Baby’ produced by Wole Ogundare and featuring MC Galaxy.

Watch video below:

Lady Gaga's Chinese fans furious after Singer meeting with spiritual leader, Dalai Lama

Lady Gaga has joined the ranks of Western celebrities who have enraged Chinese fans by meeting with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.

Gaga has reportedly been added to a list of hostile foreign forces banned by China’s Communist party after she met with the Dalai Lama to discuss yoga.

The American pop singer met the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader on Sunday before a conference in Indianapolis.

Russell Brand engaged to pregnant girlfriend Laura Gallacher

Katy Perry’s ex-husband Russell Brand is set to walk down the aisle for the second time. He recently got engaged after proposing to long-term girlfriend Laura Gallacher, who is currently expecting the couple’s first baby.

The couple reportedly threw an engagement party at their home in Henley-on-Thames at the weekend, where they celebrated with friends and family.

Wiz Khalifa speaks on Breakup with Amber Rose

Wiz Khalifa in an interview with Playboy reflected on his breakup with Amber Rose ...

 "I was sad after it ended, but I wasn't depressed," he says. "I've never really been depressed in my life. I was sad because we were going through a lot and my son was involved, and that hurt me because my main goal is to raise my son how I want. I'm a control freak, and not being able to control that was weird. I didn't know how to deal with it and didn't understand that feeling. A year later, I'm way smarter and better equipped to deal with it." 

Popular Comedian Maleke Narrowly Escapes Death In Benin

A popular Comedian, Musician and Edo State President, Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, Mr Maleke Idowu Moye narrowly escaped death yesterday when some suspected thugs allegedly attacked him with dangerous weapons and inflicted life-threatening injuries on him in Benin City.

According to reports, Maleke is currently receiving medical treatment at the hospital and he expressed shock at the attack.

Mavin Records and TMC signs new Management Deal

Mavin Records, founded by producer Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy has signed a new management deal with a Lagos-based creative talent firm, ‘The Temple Management Company‘ (TMC).

The deal was signed at the Victoria Island corporate office of the company on Monday June 27, 2016, between the CEO of TMC, Idris Olorunnimbe, and Mavin boss, Don Jazzy.

Cheating is bad, it is a cancer that eats you up, it destroys everything – Toke Makinwa

According to media personality and relationship adviser, Toke Makinwa one of the toughest battles an individual can face is being cheated on by a partner.

As the popular video blogger who has been enmeshed in an infidelity scandal with estranged husband Maje Ayida covers the latest edition of Glam magazine, she shared her take on the effects of cheating.

‘Matters of the heart are tough, incredibly tough. Cheating is bad; it is cancer that eats you up; it destroys everything. You see a confident woman become a shadow of herself when she has been cheated on,’ Toke said.

VIDEO: Demi Lovato cheated death three years ago

Born on August 20, 1992, in the United States, Demi Lovato thought she’d be dead at the age 21 (3 years ago) due to her alcohol and drug abuse.

‘I lived fast and I was going to die young. I didn’t think I would make it to 21,’ she opened up to American Way magazine.

Kate Henshaw warns Akpororo to desist from using her name for publicity, give him 48hrs Ultimatum

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw who is being advertised as the host for comedian Akpororo‘s comedy show, Apkororo vs Akpororo, scheduled to hold on July 8, 2016, at Eko Hotel is very angry.

The actress through her management has issued a public disclaimer saying she’s not been contacted in any way or manner for the said event.

Kate Henshaw also writes,

Supermodel, Ojy Okpe Flaunts Her Hot Bod in Sexy Bikini

Ojy Okpe showed off her bangin’ bikini body while taking a dip in the ocean during a summer vacation on Monday, June 27.

The Popular New york based Nigerian model was discovered at the age of 17 by talent scout Jan Malan who entered her into the face of Africa competition.

PHOTO: Rihanna stylishly show off her thigh-high boots

The Barbadian singer ditched her sheer dresses and plunging necklines for a look that was more covered up as she stepped out for a night out on Sunday, June 26.

The ‘Work It’ singer, opted for an interesting combination for the outing, rocking a white top over a pair of tiny denim shorts which she completed with her denim chap boots from her collaboration with Manolo Blahnik. 

Maradona Pleads With Lionel Messi Not To Retire From International Football

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

After losing his fourth final for his country – after the World Cup two years ago and the Copa America in 2007 and 2015 – an emotional Messi said: ‘That’s it. It’s over for me with the national team. But Maradona has urged the Barcelona man to think carefully about his future.