OMG! Moments US Basketball Player DeAndre poses with US Gymnast Ragan Smith at #Rio2016

28-year-old American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers, DeAndre Jordan is 6ft 11in while artistic gymnast Ragan Smith, 16,  is 4ft 6in. Both are pictured together at Rio, Brazil.

'C.Ronaldo has signed a new contract, it'll be tough to surpass him in Forbes list' - UFC Fighter McGreggor

UFC champion Conor McGregor has revealed that his friend Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new contract at Real Madrid, hence it'll be tough to surpass him as Forbes highest earning sportsman.

McGregor, 28, who recently met up with Ronaldo, 31, in California, appears to have let slip that Ronaldo has put pen to paper on a new deal to keep him in Spain for the rest of his career.

Seyi Shay slays on the covers of Complete Fashion magazine's latest issue

International superstar Seyi Shay is on the cover of this month's Complete Fashion magazine alongside "Falz D' Bhad Guy". The Air Brush crooner takes a very subtle and conservative approach on the Complete Fashion cover. She looks very sophisticated and demure.

Seyi Shay speaks on handling controversy, working with the United Nations on "what she really really wants" & her brand new single everyone is talking about "Air Brush".

Wow! Kerry Washington makes pregnancy looks so beautiful

Actress Kerry Washington and her husband Nnamdi Asomugha are expecting their second child together. The 39 year old actress was spotted out in LA looking happy.

Have you imagine an Hotel with a Rain forest and Artificial beach ... Take a Look(PHOTOS)

The world's first hotel which would have it's very own rainforest, an artificial beach, splash pool and trees that spray mist, is scheduled to open in Dubai in 2018. With a reported build cost of £230million, the Rosemont Hotel & Residences is a five-star hotel and apartment project.

Hotel Managaers - Hilton brand Curio offered a glimpse into what the 75,000-square foot, man-made jungle will look like when it opens to visitors.

OAP Stephanie Coker stuns on the Cover of TW Magazine

Media personality, Stephanie Coker is totally slaying for this TW Magazine cover. In this issue of the magazine, she tells TW why she never settles for less, and how this unwavering mindset has been the secret of her success.

Kendall Jenner spotted with a Rapper ... No not A$AP Rocky (photos)

The model, who is rumoured to be dating rapper A$AP Rocky, was pictured with another rapper and designer, Tyler The Creator as they left a restaurant after having lunch together in LA.

Wow! See how South African rapper AKA surprises his mom with a brand new car

South African rapper AKA reduced his mother, Lyn Forbes to tears when he presented her with a brand new car on Monday.

In videos posted online by the car dealer Prince Costinyo, the Hip-hop star who accompanied his mom to a car dealership tricked her into believing that her application for a new car had been rejected.

That Moment VP Osinbajo and friends meets 80-year-old woman who taught them at Igbobi College

"The Reward of a Teacher is no longer in heaven. I can now see mine here on earth," - Those were the words of 80-year-old Mrs Odunisi who was super excited to see the Boys she taught Economics at Igbobi College, Yaba, who have grown to be men. Some of those she taught in Class 1975 are Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Mr Babatunde Fowler, Chairman Federal Inland Revenue Service and Mr Adeyinka Asekun, Chaiman Wema Bank PLC.

The men all came together over the weekend to celebrate one of their own, FIRS boss Tunde Fowler, who recently turned 60.

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Army reacts to Boko Harams request for prisoner swap for Chibok girls release

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Abayomi Olonishakin‎ today responded to Boko Haram's request for their members who are in custody of the Federal government to be released in exchange of the kidnapped Chibok girls. The sect members made the demand in a video released yesterday August 14th.

Anthony Martial's ex-wife faults Manchester United for their failed relationship

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial's ex-wife and mother of his child, Samantha Helena has opened up on her failed relationship with the player after six months of separation.

Anthony Martial, 20, and Samantha Helena,19, the mother of his only child Peyton, both went their separate ways early this year after the Sun UK revealed that the striker cheated on her with X-factor contestant Emily Wademan in Paris.

Budget Padding: How Buhari plans to deal with Dogara, others

With conflicting claims by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and his allies that the anti-corruption agencies lack powers to try them for padding the 2016 budget, it has emerged that the Federal Government has already settled on how to deal with any of them found wanting.

Vanguard learned from competent sources close to the matter that the Federal Government has unleashed its agents to shop for credible evidence of criminal adulteration of the budget that would make it difficult for any of the key suspects  to escape prosecution.

Borno State | Nigeria Troops kill 16 Boko Haram insurgents

The troops of the Nigerian Army have killed 16 Boko Haram insurgents at Kangarwa, Borno State.

The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said in a statement on Monday that the 16 insurgents were killed by the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole while repealing an attack by the insurgents at Kangarwa on Sunday.

Usman added that an officer and 11 soldiers were injured during the gum battle with the Boko Haram.

Edo State workers overwhelmed over payment of 7 months salary

The joy of workers of Egor local government council, Edo State, knew no bound on Monday following the payment of seven months of the 17 months owed them.

The jubilant workers commended members of the State House of Assembly for the approval and timely release of funds for the payment of the salary arrears.

Rivers State | EFCC arrests fake lawyer over N7m scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says it has arrested one Thankgod Echem it described as a fake lawyer for defrauding his client of seven million naira in Port Harcourt.

This, is contained in a statement issued by Mr Wilson Uwujaren, the commission`s Head of Media and Publicity, in Abuja on Monday.

Uwujaren said Echem, who confessed to being a school certificate holder, was arrested following a petition to the EFCC by one of his clients, Mr Jonny Wali.

Breaking: Federal High Court suspends PDP National Convention

A Federal High Court in Abuja suspends the PDP National Convention, due to hold in Port Harcourt on Aug. 17, pending the determination of a suit filed by factional Chairman Ali Modu Sherif

OFFICIAL: Everton complete Bolasie signing from Crystal Palace

Everton have announced the signing of Yannick Bolasie from Crystal Palace on a five-year deal.

The Goodison Park club confirmed the deal on Monday, taking the 27-year-old to Merseyside until 2021.

And speaking to the club's official website, Bolasie said: “I’m looking forward to putting on the Everton shirt."

#Rio2016: Blessing Okagbare makes 200m semi-final

Nigerian sprinter, Blessing Okagbare, on Monday qualified for the 200 metres semi-final after clocking 22.71 secs.

Okagbare won heat 5 in the 200m 1st round to qualify along side Cote d’Ivoire duo Marie-Josee Ta Lou and Murielle Ahoure.

Saudi Arabia | Six illegal Migrants from Nigeria arrested

Saudi Arabia has intercepted a boat carrying 31 illegal migrants, including six Nigerians, that was trying to reach the kingdom, the Border Guards force said on Monday.

The guards have reported repeated interceptions of migrants in the Red Sea over the past two months.

In the latest case, a patrol “foiled an attempt by a group of 31 people from different nationalities to enter Saudi waters on a wooden boat”, Border Guards spokesman Colonel Sahir al-Harbi said.

Kaduna | Six killed after Suspected herdsmen attack village

After killing 11 persons, and burning down two villages in Godogodo Chiefdom, Jema’a Local Government Area, LGA, in Southern part of Kaduna State, penultimate week, the same alleged armed herdsmen killed six farmers last Saturday in Godogodo, village sources told our reporter in Kaduna.

INEC to monitor PDP’s National convention

Justice Ibrahim Watila of a Federal High court in Port Harcourt Monday ordered that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC should monitor the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP slated for Wednesday in Port Harcourt.

Jay Jay Okocha Celebrates 43rd Birthday Playing Soccer at an IDP Camp

Former Ex-international Austin “JayJay” Okocha who recently launched his football foundation with his brother Emmanuel Okocha in celebration of his 43rd birthday visited children at the internally displayed people (IDP) Camp at Kuchigoro  Abuja.

Former Arsenal Forward Lukas Podolski retires from international football

German striker Lukas Podolski announced on Monday his retirement from international duty for the Mannschaft after appearing 129 times for the World champions and scoring 48 goals.

The Galatasaray forward is the second German veteran to announce his retirement in the last two weeks after Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger also announced his retirement.

Football Icon, Daniel Amokachi loses father

Father of former Super Eagles’ player and coach, Daniel ‘D’Bull’ Owefin Amokachi is dead.

Pa. Ameh Okachi passed on Sunday night in Kaduna State after a brief illness. He was aged 97.

Chris Brown's baby mama debunks reports that she's still battling with him in court

TMZ reported that Chris Brown recently scored a major legal victory after a judge denied his baby mama full custody of their daughter Royalty among other requests. (Read here). Nia reacted to the report by releasing a statement via her Instagram page.

'You can't be rich playing for Nigeria' - Jay Jay Okocha

Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha has warned the Olympics team that they shouldn't expect to get rich by playing for Nigeria but should rather focus on impacting on lives of people.

Okocha, who clocked 43 years on Sunday, has now told the latest edition of the Dream Team they should rather be proud they are representing Nigeria than hope to make money doing so.

LMAO! See 'the kind of stuff' guys use to send to Kenyan socialite (+18 Photo)

Kenyan socialite Vera Sidika was recently the happy recipient of photo from a male fan. The curvaceous vixen took to her Snapchat account to expose the photo and its owner.

'Islamic dresses radicalizes women ... Women in mini-skirts don’t become suicide bombers'- President of Kyrgyzstan

President of Kyrgyzstan, Almazbek Sharshenovich Atambayev who has tried in the past to dissuade women in the country from dressing in hijabs, niqabs and burkas has said that women that do Islamic dressing are more prone to radicalization by Islamic terrorists than women who wear mini-skirts.

According to the 59 year old Atambayev, who has been the President of Kyrgyzstan since December 2011, terrorists are insane people and that even clothing can change one's thinking process.  Atambayev also said that he'll prefer his country's women to wear mini skirts rather than dress up the Islamic way.

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#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