#Rio2016: Boxer does a Cristiano Ronaldo's celebration trademark after win (Video)

Cristiano Ronaldo has millions of fans all over the world and Uzbek boxer Shakhram Giyasov showed he was one of them last night at Rio 2016 Olympics. He celebrated his Olympics quarter final win over Cuban fighter Roniel Iglesias with a homage to Ronaldo's epic goal celebration.

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See how Army treated Ahmed Bolori who they declared wanted ...

Ahmed Bolori, who was declared wanted by Nigerian Military after the release of a new Boko Haram video over the weekend, has arrived Army command Headquarters, Maiduguri in Borno state. According to him, he has so far been treated nicely and was even offered tea

Say What | Rapper The Game says he f**k three Kardashians sisters

The rapper who was born Jayceon Taylor has released a new track titled Sauce featuring DJ Khaled in which he claims to have slept with three Kardashians. In the single, the 36-year-old raps:

'I used to f*** b***hes that Usher Raymond passed off / Then I f***ed three Kardashians - hold that thought.'

Ex Man City Footballer dies after being tasered by police

Former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson has died after being tasered by police in Telford, Shropshire. The 48-year-old died 90 minutes after he was hit by a stun gun on Monday morning August 15, at around 1.30am in the Trench area of Telford, Shropshire, UK.

West Mercia Police can confirm that officers responded to a report for the concern for the safety of an individual at approximately 1.30am this morning at an address in Telford," the force said in a statement.

Edo State First Lady, Iara Oshiomhole stuns in new photos

Iara Oshiomhole, the First Lady of Edo State married Governor Adams Oshiomhole in 2015. Stunning photos from her cover of ThisDay Style Magazine were released on Sunday.

Aww! See this Gentleman in Agbada ...

Photo credit @Lumi Photography

Simply lovely ...

Donald Trump blasts Clinton on twitter says she isn't a talented person or politician

US Presidential candidate Donald Trump in a series of Tweets attacked the American media after his perceived 'negative' portrayal of him and his electoral campaign. According to Trump, his rival Hillary Clinton isn't honest or talented as a person or politician but the media refuses to expose her, rather feeding and fueling every negative story about him. 

Former President Buhari's bodyguards accuse him of abandoning them after assuming office (Watch Video)

Some alleged bodyguards of President Buhari who served him during the buildup to the 2015 general election, have accused him of abandoning them immediately after he entered office on May 29th 2015. According to the former bodyguards, they put their lives on the line for him when he was not yet in office and so deserve to be treated better, and not discarded the way they were.

Zuberu Idris who was the former Chief Security Officer to President Buhari for 12 years said he and his colleagues were shown the back door after the buildup to the 2015 general election.

Director of Information, State House Passes On at age 57

Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina, stated this in a press release on Monday in Abuja.

“Born on January 29, 1959, Mr. Abuah, fondly called O.J, by all who knew and came in close contact with him, died on Sunday, August 14, in Abuja after a brief illness.

Queen Saadatu Lamido, Emir of Kano's beautiful new wife turns 19

Sa'adatu Lamido, third wife of Emir of Kano- Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is a year older today. Family friends took to Instagram to wish her a happy birthday.

Woman who Nigerian Army declared wanted, replies, says she will turn herself in

Aisha Wakil, along with Journalist Ahmed Salkida and Amb Ahmed U. Bolori were declared wanted by the Nigerian Army yesterday in connection with information on the conditions and the exact location of Chibok school girls abducted by Boko Haram 2 years ago. Wakil who is strongly believed to have direct links to Boko Haram, has now responded via an interview with Premium Times.

According to Aisha Wakil, she received news of her being wanted with rude shock, because she is not a stranger to the military.

Federal Government pleads with ex-militants over delayed allowances

After several failed promises of the payment of allowances to ex-militanta, the Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Brigadier General Paul Boroh (Rtd) has again, appealed to ex-agitators in the Niger Delta region not to lose hope in the Federal Government.

He pleaded that the ex-agitators should continue to have confidence in the ability of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in effecting the payment of their monthly stipends despite seeming hiccups in the payment process.

Sunderland put £20million price tag on Lamine Kone

Sunderland have put a £20 million price tag on Ivory Coast defender Lamine Kone in an effort to ward off interest from fellow Premier League club Everton, according to The Mirror.

Following the departure of John Stones to Manchester City, Everton are keen on bolstering their defence and would like to add Kone to the signing of Ashley Williams from Swansea City.

MEND says IPOB’s Kanu accepted to renounce Biafra in secret

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger-Delta, MEND, today, took the the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, to the cleaners, saying he agreed in secret to renounce ‘Biafra’ in exchange for freedom, only to act hypocritically in public after sealing discussion with MEND on the matter.

Spokesperson of MEND, Jomo Gbomo, in a vitriolic statement, said: “The attention of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has been drawn to the recent spate of hypocritical and provocative statements issued by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu,”

Woman bags 10 years sentence for kidnapping newborn baby

A South African court Monday handed down a 10-year prison term to a woman who kidnapped a newborn baby from her sleeping mother in hospital 19 years ago, local media reported.

In passing the sentence, a judge in the High Court in Cape Town emphasised the seriousness of the crime by the 52-year-old woman, News24 said.

The kidnapping victim, who her family named Zephany Nurse, was taken from a maternity ward at Groote Schuur Hospital in 1997. Her kidnapper raised her as her own.

Courtois says he is very happy at Chelsea and want to stay

Thibaut Courtois says he wants to establish himself as one of the world’s best goalkeepers at Chelsea and expressed regret that “misconstrued” comments have made supporters question his commitment to the club.

Speculation surrounding Courtois’ future has intensified since March, when he gave an interview in Belgium that suggested he was considering a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer, with Real Madrid cited as long-term admirers.

Yes I Have Links With Boko Haram - Aisha Wakil Replies Nigerian Army

Nigerian Journalist, Ahmad Salkida, Ahmed Bolori and Aisha Alkali Wakil (Mama Boko Haram) were declared wanted for questioning by the Nigerian Army yesterday after Boko Haram members released a video of some of the abducted Chibok girls.

This has attracted a vicious response from Aisha Alkali Wakil, a lawyer who reportedly had a secret meeting with former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in 2013 while discussing a possible amnesty for the Boko Haram terrorists.

In Osun State | NDLEA destroys 21 hectares of cannabis

The Osun state command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it destroyed about 21.4 Hectares of cannabis sativa farm located at Onikete farm settlement in Isokan Local Government area of the state.

The State Commandant Mrs Sylvia Egwunwoke who spoke to Channels Television at her office in Oshogbo the state capital, shortly after the destruction, says the command was alerted about the farm settlement by residents in a nearby village near Onikete Farm settlement.

Bayern Munich Defender, Jerome Boateng wants to be Germany’s first black captain

Bayern Munich centre-back Jerome Boateng has said it would be an honour if he is named the first black captain in the Germany national team’s history.

Germany are currently without a captain after Manchester United midfielder Schweinsteiger, 32, announced his retirement from international football following Euro 2016.

Ali Modu Sheriff | We will not allow Fayose, Wike to Hijack PDP

Embattled factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff, has said on Channels Tv, that  he will not allow the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, and Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, succeed in their alleged plot to hijack the party.

This is as he said he would not withdraw any of the cases he had instituted against the party.

He said, “We will not let PDP to be hijacked by a few people like Governor Fayose and the governor of Rivers State. They have a script that they want someone to act, but I am a man of principle. This is not about Ali Sheriff; it is about democracy, and the rule of law.

Group tells Federal Govt to Extradite and Prosecute Ahmed Salkida

The Coalition Against Terrorism and Extremism  (CATE) has accused a journalist, Ahmed Salkida of over stepping his journalistic privileges and turning himself into a sympathizer and propaganda tool for the terrorists Boko Haram group.

The group therefore urged the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to immediately charge Ahmad Salkida to court under the Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act, 2013 even if it is in abstentia.

Addressing a journalists in Abuja, national cordinator of CATE, Gabriel Onoja said the Federal Government must then on the strength of the charges to be filed against Salkida apply for his extradition by the United Arab Emirates.

“I made a big mistake" - Klopp on tense finish against Arsenal

Liverpool’s manager, Jurgen Klopp, has accepted responsibility for almost letting Arsenal overturn his side’s 4-1 lead in their first Premiership game at the Emirates Stadium.

Liverpool took a 4-1 lead in the second half and the Liverpool manager celebrated Sadio Mane’s fourth goal by giving the debutant a piggyback but Arsenal pulled two goals back to set up a tense finish. Liverpool eventually won the match 3-4.

After the games, the German admitted he got carried away after the three points looked to have been all but secured.

Femi Fani Kayode denies sending delegates to beg Ali Modu-Sheriff

Former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani Kayde has denied sending emissaries to beg the embattled Factional leader of PDP, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff.

In response to a statement by made by Ali Modu Sheriff on Channels tv, Femi Fani Kayode replied:

PDP Leadership Tussles: Sheriff says He Will Fight To The End

The factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, says he will fight to the end and uphold his demands in the midst of the party’s leadership crisis.

Senator Sheriff told Channels Television on Sunday that he had handed a list of his demands to the committee setup to reconcile the members.

Minister of Sports promises to return Captain Mikel’s $4,600

Excited about the qualification of the Nigeria U23 team for the semi-finals of the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports has again assured players and officials of the team that they will be given all that is due to them.

Boko Haram | We Will Soon Invade Lagos To Free Our Members

Boko Haram yesterday restated its conditions for releasing the Chibok girls and threatened to bomb Lagos, Abuja and Borno in a fresh video.

In a swift reaction, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said it was investigating the video which showed some of the Chibok girls in the background.

The government also said it was in touch with the people purportedly behind the video, adding that it will do everything possible to rescue the girls.

#Rio2016: South Africa’s Van Niekerk wins 400m final, breaks 17 years standing records

Wayde Van Niekerk made Africa proud when he sensationally set a new world record in the 400m final in Rio Olympic Games.

With a 100m speed, he won in 44.03 seconds and became the first South African to win this èvent in 96 years. With this myth, he smashes Michael Johnson's record to claim 400m gold.

Jibrin Writes APC, insists Dogara should Resign, also indicts Omisore in Budget Padding Scandal (Read Full Letter)

Chief John Odigie Oyegun

The National Chairman

All Peoples Congress APC

National Secretariat

Wuse II

Abuja

Dear Sir

Boko Haram: Microsoft CEO, Bill Gates Donates $1m To Borno State

Kashim Shettima, the Borno State Governor today flagged off the distribution of food items and farm outreach targeting 40,000 victims of the Boko Haram insurgency through the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation which donated one million dollars to the Borno State Government as a post-conflict intervention that is meant to support victims who are returning to their communities.

Aww! Chinese Divers Gets Engaged On Medals Podium at #Rio2016

A Chinese diver missed out on Olympic gold but bagged a diamond ring after her teammate boyfriend surprised her by popping the question.

He Zi got the shock of her life when partner Qin Kai interrupted the medal ceremony of the women’s 3 metre springboard event to get down on one knee.