Usain Bolt and girlfriend won't split, he loves her too much - Bolt's Sister says

Usain Bolt and his girlfriend will not split up after photos of the Olympic hero with another woman surfaced, his sister has revealed.

Bolt's big sister, Christine Bolt-Hylton, 32, has said that Usain Bolt and his girlfriend Kasi Bennett, 26, are a solid couple and will stay together because they are so in love.

Brazilian student Jady Duarte, 20, shared pictures which appear to show her kissing and cuddling Bolt after his 30th birthday bash in Rio.And further photos of Usain kissing and dancing with a third girl also came to light yesterday morning. 

Singer Ciara put her hot bod on display in revealing gown

Ciara Princess aka Ciara donned a very revealing gown to perform at the Apollo in the Hamptons on Saturday night.The 30-year-old R&B diva showcased her model figure in a plunging navy gown and matching suede boots.

Kano State | Heavily Armed Policemen Seal Kwankwaso's Residence

Heavily armed policemen Tuesday locked down Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s guest house located at Lugard Road, Nassarawa GRA, Kano.

The development was a sequel to a secret mass wedding of over 100 couples allegedly conducted by Kwankwasiyya foundation yesterday.

U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte loses all four commercial sponsors after #Rio2016 incident

U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte’s four commercial sponsors dropped the 12-time Olympic medal winner Monday in response to the incident eight days ago in which he falsely claimed he and three teammates had been held up by armed robbers at a Rio de Janeiro gas station.

The decisions by Speedo, Ralph Lauren, Airweave and Gentle Hair Removal came after Lochte admitted to “over-exaggerating” the armed-robbery claim, an assertion that overshadowed much of the second week of the Summer Olympics that concluded Sunday.

For First Time In 22 Years ANC Loses Power in Johannesburg

For the first time in 22 years, South Africa’s governing party, African National Congress (ANC), has lost control of the country’s largest city and economic centre, Johannesburg.

This comes after the city council elected as Mayor, Herman Mashaba From the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA).

Presidency says Buhari not Seeking Emergency Powers

The Presidency has debunked reports in the media that President Muhammadu Buhari is seeking emergency powers to tackle the nation’s economic challenges.

It, however, stated that the economic management team was considering several measures to urgently reform the economy, but is yet to communicate the measures to the President.

John Kerry says Corruption Must Be Fought Globally To End Violent Extremism

The U.S. Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry, on Tuesday said the fight against corruption has to be a global security of the first order In order to bring to an end violent extremism in the world

Mr Kerry was speaking during a courtesy visit on the Sultan at his palace in Sokoto.

Delivering a speech on Resilient Communities and Religious Tolerance in Countering Violent Extremism, Mr. Kerry said extremists do not only kill people but also turn the most vulnerable among the society into killers.

Federal Government Commences Construction Of Oyo-Ogbomoso Road

Residents, traders and members of the Oyo State government heaved a huge sigh of relief as the Federal Government has commenced work on the Oyo/Ogbomosho road.

At the flag off, Oyo State Governor, Mr Abiola Ajimobi, expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari, for sanctioning the construction of the Oyo-Ogbomoso end of the Ibadan-Ilorin expressway.

Describing good road network as an important prerequisite for a buoyant economy, Gov. Ajimobi admonished the contractor, Reynolds Construction Company (RCC), to speed up work on the project to give the road users a breath of fresh air.

Nasarawa State | Government Denies Slashing Workers Salaries By 50 Per Cent

The Nasarawa State Government has condemned the action by the National Labour Congress (NLC) to declare an industrial action over the reduction of the workers salaries by 50 per cent.

This is according to the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Nasarawa State, Yusuf Usman during an interview on Sunrise Daily.

Former Niger Delta Youths to present 18-seater Bus to President Buhari built by them

An 18 seater bus built from scratch by former Niger Delta militants trained at Innoson Kiara Academy, an arm of Innoson Motor Manufacturing Company, Nnewi, is to be delivered to President Muhammadu Buhari through the Presidential Adviser on Amnesty Programme, General Paul Boroh (retd).

The bus was on display at Innoson Motors and the Niger Delta trainees were elated that the federal government provided them the opportunity to acquire skills that had changed their lives for the better.

Lagos State | Nigeria Customs Seizes 25,000 Bags Of Rice

The Nigeria Customs  Service (NCS)  has intensified its war against smugglers with the seizure of  over 25,000 bags of rice, it was learnt.

The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’, Ikeja, it was gathered, has over 11,000 bags of the seized rice in its store; while its Tin-Can Island counterpart, Apapa,  impounded about 14,000 bags of illegally imported rice from China.

Say What | Deaf Driver Shot Dead During Traffic Stop

Authorities in the southern US state of North Carolina said Monday they are investigating the death of a deaf man who was fatally shot after a trooper tried to pull him over for speeding.

Daniel Harris, 29, who used sign language to communicate, led trooper Jermaine Saunders on an eight-mile (13-kilometer) chase on Thursday that started on an interstate highway and ended outside his home in Charlotte, local television station WSOC reported.

The driver exited his vehicle in the neighborhood and an “encounter took place” that led to a shot being fired, North Carolina State Highway Patrol spokesman Sergeant Michael Baker said in a statement.

U.S. Secretary Of State, John Kerry hails Sultan Of Sokoto For Promoting Religious Tolerance

Mr John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, on Tuesday lauded the efforts of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, for promoting religious tolerance and understanding among Nigerians.

Kerry was speaking during a courtesy visit on the Sultan at his palace .

He said that the Sultanate Council was building a community of tolerance for peace, progress and political stability in Nigeria.

Man who had Sexual Intercourse with his daughter remanded in Prison

A 56-year-old man, Abdullahi Zakari, who allegedly had sexual intercourse with his 18-year-old daughter, is to remain behind bars pending the perfection of his bail condition, a Lagos court has ruled.

A Surulere Magistrates’ Court, which gave the order, said the man should be remanded in Ikoyi Prisons until the bail conditions were met.

The Magistrate, Mrs. M.I. Dan-Oni, had admitted the accused to a bail of N500,000 with two responsible sureties in like sum.

Senate accuses Buhari of Seeking to be a Dictator with Emergency Powers

The Nigerian Senate has rejected the proposed bill by President Muhammadu Buhari seeking to secure emergency powers aimed at addressing the nation’s economic crisis.

The Senators who yesterday rejected the proposed bill said President Buhari was seeking to transform himself into a tyrant and that the bill would turn Nigeria into a dictatorship.

President Buhari Promised to Visit Sambisa Forest – Chibok Parents

Lamentations galore as the Chibok community, on Monday, expressed their disappointment with the President Muhammadu Buhari’s-led Federal Government over its lackadaisical attitude towards the issue of the Chibok Girls.

The Chibok Community in company with the BringBackOurGirls movement, yesterday in Abuja, said they regretted voting for Candidate Buhari in the 2015 presidential election.

Enyeama, Emenike says they won't return to Super Eagles

Nigeria Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has failed to convince Vincent Enyeama and Emmanuel Emenike to stage a comeback to international football.

Lille goalkeeper Enyeama quit the Eagles after a major falling out with then coach Sunday Oliseh last year, while striker Emenike cut short his international career soon after without any explanation.

Wamakko to Sule Lamido: PDP is a dead party

The former Governor of Sokoto State and now Senator, Dr Aliyu Magatakardan Wamako, has described the main Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a dead party that has no future political direction, considering the present crisis that had rocked the party in recent time.

The former governor stated this yesterday on the Hausa Service of Radio France International (FRI) while reacting to the former Governor Sule Lamido’s statement in which he argued that President Muhammadu Buhari’s APC led administration has failed and lost focus to rule Nigeria.

About 100 INEC staff under EFCC probe – INEC, Chairman

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has said about one hundred staff of the commission are currently undergoing interrogation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for electoral offences.

He said based on investigation, the number of the commission’s staff facing interrogation has kept increasing by the day.

See How Hillary Clinton proves She's in Good Health to be US President

Hillary Clinton proves she is strong enough to be United States President by opening a jar of pickles. Though she won't be the oldest person to take the highest office in the land, if elected Hillary Clinton might become the second oldest. (The first was Ronald Reagan at age 69.)

Recently, members of the Republican party a.k.a. "Healthers" have been targetting 68-year-old Clinton's well-being by questioning her "brain injuries" using conspiracy theories as evidence.

Boko Haram Leader Abubakar Shekau fatally Wounded – Nigerian Army says

The Nigerian military on Tuesday morning claims Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has been finally injured in its “most unprecedented and spectacular air raid”.

In a statement by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, Acting Director Army Public Relations, the army said: “In what one could describe as the most unprecedented and spectacular air raid, we have just confirmed that as a result of the interdiction efforts of the Nigerian Air Force, some key leaders of the Boko Haram terrorists have been killed while others were fatally wounded.”

9 feared Dead as Cultist Go On Rampage In Imo

At least eight people have been killed after suspected cult members attacked Assa, in the Ohaji-Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State

The victims were killed in a week-long attack, which started last Monday.

Residents, who spoke with The Punch said they had deserted the community over fear of being killed by the cult members who were said to be fighting over oil deposit in the area.

Serena Williams remains World No 1 in WTA rankings, set to break Graf’s record

Serena Williams held onto the No 1 spot in the WTA world rankings yesterday after Angelique Kerber slipped to defeat against Karolina Pliskova in the final of the Cincinnati hardcourt tournament.

Germany’s Kerber would have ended 22-time major champion Williams’ run of 184 consecutive weeks as world No 1 if she had claimed the title.

Junaid Mohammed says Nigeria can no longer afford to pay full-time lawmakers

Dr. Junaid Mohammed, a second republic politician, has advised the country to consider electing legislators on full time because the country cannot afford to pay them.

The idea of electing legislators on a part-time basis was brought into the front burner some years ago when it was discovered that Nigeria is among few countries that spend a huge amount of money to maintain its lawmakers.

However, Mohammed said that it is longer feasible for the country to continue engaging members of the National Assembly on full time.

Chief Emeka Wogu says Buhari means well for Nigeria

A former Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, says President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration means well for Nigerians, urging support for its developmental programmes.

Wogu said this on Monday in Umuahia while speaking with newsmen after a closed-door meeting with Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia.

Kate Henshaw makes case for Women says they ought to be Financially Stable by themselves

Nollywood Actress took to her social media to question the fact that some women aren't independent ... She insists women are supposed to be financially stable by themselves ... See tweets above

Kaduna State | Herdsmen Kill Redeemed Pastor

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen on Sunday night killed one Pastor Luka Ubangari of Redeemed Christian Church of God at Shawa village, near Godogodo,in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Ubangari was said to have been ambushed, shot and killed while returning from an evangelical visit to Golkofa village.

Zamfara State | 8 Persons Killed Over “Blasphemy Against Islam”

No fewer than eight persons were killed on Monday in Talata-Mafara community in Zamfara following violence that erupted over alleged blasphemy by a student of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata-Mafara.

The state governor, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari, joined hundreds of people to bury the deceased, who were said to have all been killed when a mob set a fire to the house of a man who tried to rescue the student.

US Rapper, DMX welcomes His 15th Child

Rapper DMX, 45, welcomed his 15th child on Friday night, August 19th. Yes, his 15th Child and the first child with his longtime girlfriend Desiree.

According to TMZ, the baby boy, named Exodus Simmons, weighed 6 lbs. and 10 oz..

Too Cute! Beautiful Photos of Actress Rukky Sanda

Actress Rukky Sanda shared some beautiful snaps on her Instagram page.