Zinedine Zidane admits James Rodriguez lack of play time ‘a problem’ for Real Madrid

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane admits James Rodriguez’s lack of playing time is “a problem” but maintains that he is trying to make all of his players feel important.

Colombia international Rodriguez, who made only 21 starts for the club in all competitions last season, came on as a substitute and played just 13 minutes in Real’s 3-0 triumph at Real Sociedad in their La Liga opener last Sunday.

Gabon’s president seeks re-election to extend family rule

Gabon’s president is looking to extend his family’s rule of the central African nation past the 50-year mark by winning a second term in an election Saturday.

Ali Bongo Ondimba took power in 2009 following the death of his father, Omar Bongo, who ruled the oil-producing country of about 1.5 million people for more than 40 years.

His strongest opposition comes from Jean Ping, a former chair of the African Union Commission who managed to get several other high-profile opposition figures to support his candidacy.

But there are still a total of nine challengers in the race and Gabon does not have a runoff system, meaning Bongo does not have to top 50 percent to secure re-election.

No place for you in United squad - Mourinho tells Schweinsteiger

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho indicated to out-of-favour midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger on Friday that there will be no place for him at Old Trafford this season.

The Germany international has two years to run on a reported £190,000-a-week ($251,000, 222,200 euros) contract, but has been frozen out by United’s new manager.

Enugu State | Ohanaeze condemns suspected herdsmen attack

The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has condemned the attack, on residents of Ndiagu, Attakwu, Akegbe-Ugwu in Nkanu-West Local Government Area of Enugu State by hoodlums suspected to be Fulani herdsmen.

The herdsmen numbering about 50, reportedly killed a Catholic seminarian, Lazarus Nwafor and slit the stomach of a six months pregnant woman, identified as Mrs. Nwarum in the operation that started at about 2.15am on Thursday.

Coach Conte admits Chelsea FC needs new signings to win EPL

Antonio Conte admits Chelsea’s chances of winning the Premier League will be damaged if they fail to make any more signings before the transfer window closes next week.

Conte has been desperate to add quality and depth to a squad that went stale during their dismal title defence last year, but the Blues boss has so far managed to secure only three new recruits.

The Italian splashed out £33 million ($43 million, 38 million euros) on Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi and £30 million on Leicester midfielder N’Golo Kante during the close-season before this week bringing in third choice goalkeeper Eduardo from Dinamo Zagreb.

MEND accepts Chief Edwin Clark’s dialogue team

The Movement for Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, today, accepted that former Federal Commissioner for Information, Chief Edwin Clark, ‎should head the pan Niger Delta group that will dialogue with the Federal Government.

The group conveyed its readiness to disband its Aaron Team 2, ‎headed by Odein Ajumogobia and work with Chief Clark.

Oh No! Taylor Swift fighting with new boyfriend, Tom Hiddleston

Singer Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, actor, Tom Hiddleston have had their first major fight. According to Us Weekly, Taylor Swift and Tom’s long, public honeymoon is over as they had their first major spat at the beginning of August.

A source close to Swift told the Us Weekly that the new couple had “a major argument” in the beginning of August, because “they weren’t spending as much time together.” 

In the beginning of their relationship, Swift and Hiddleston were photographed together every single day, looking very happy but now that he's filming his movie 'Thor' in Australia, they don't spend as much time together and its upsetting to both.

1,000 less privileged students nationwide to benefits from NOUN Scholarships

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) says it has finalised arrangements with the World Bank to grant scholarships to 1,000 less privileged students selected from every state in the country.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Abdallah Adamu, said in a statement on Friday in Lagos that the move was to key into the mandate of the Education for All (EFA).

The statement said Adamu made the disclosure when he received some members of the Arewa Students’ Forum (ASF) who visited him in Abuja.

Islamic cleric urges Hajj pilgrims to write their WILL before travelling

An Abuja-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahya Al-Yolawi, has advised intending pilgrims to settle their debts and leave their wills behind before travelling to Saudi Arabia.

Al-yolawi, who is the Chief Imam of Area 10 Mosque, made the call while delivering Jumma’at sermon title:“ Essential tips for Hajj Preparations“ on Friday in Abuja.

Fulani herdsmen Killings | Human Right Group threatens to drag Buhari‎ to ICC

Rights group, Human Rights Writers Association ‎of Nigeria (HURIWA), has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari for his lack of political will to go after the various armed Fulani marauders unleashing bloody violence on different communities in Southern Nigeria.

Its threat follows the latest attack on a community in Enugu State on Thursday.

Official Statement on video circulating about Nigerian High Commission, Ottawa, Canada

Read the statement below...

The attention of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has been drawn to an old CBC video circulating on social media creating an impression that Nigerians in Canada go through hell in securing a new Nigerian Passport. This is not true.

The video in circulation was broadcast on CBC in 2013 and the High Commissioner to Canada at the time, the late Amb. Ojo Maduekwe diligently dealt with the issue then to strengthen the structure of the Passport Section of the Nigeria High Commission, in Ottawa, making it possible to obtain passports in less than a day in Ottawa.

Enugu State | Commissioner of Police visits community attacked by herdsmen (Photos)

Enugu state commissioner of police, Emmanuel Ojukwu has urged members of the Ndiagu Attakwu community of Akegbe ugwu in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu state to be calm just as he sympathized with family of the victims as well as the entire community over the attack by suspected herdsmen in the early hours of yesterday Thursday, August 25th which at least 3 persons dead and four others critically injured. 

Singer GT the Guitarman and wife welcomes their first child (PHOTOS)

Nigerian singer GT the Guitarman and his wife Annie have welcomed their first child. The baby born at about 9am yesterday, August 25th has been named Aramide. The couple got engaged on January 12th this year. Their traditional wedding took place on April 24th at Ozubulu, Anambra State.

Sharing the good news on Instagram, the proud new father wrote: 

OMG! See What they did to this Woman that was caught stealing money at a bank

A middle-aged woman was paraded in the streets of the suburban setting for stealing Ksh.5, 000 from a Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) customer on Thursday, August 25 in Ruiru town, Kenya. The suspect was taken round the town with a placard written:

"I am a thief. Mimi ni mwizi." hung on her neck.

"I'm done with men!'- Britney Spears

After two failed marriages to Jason Allen Alexander in 2004 and Kevin Federline from 2004 to 2007, Britney Spears, 34, who has two kids has revealed that she won't walk down the aisle again with any man but that she wants three more children.

On Thursday while doing Carpool Karaoke on The Late Late Show with James Corden she said

Kanye West gifts paparazzi free pairs of Yeezy Shoes

Kanye West has delivered on the promise he made to U.S paparazzi back in November 2015. He said he would hand out his sneakers Yeezys to most of them to thank them for all their hard work.  He fulfilled the promise earlier this week when he delivered Yeezys to a bunch of freelance camera guys, totally free of charge. 

Oh dear! See the two little sisters abandoned by their poor parents for being girls

Police have rescued two young sisters, 8-year-old Himanshi and 3-year-old Deepali, from a small house in North-west Delhi, India after they were abandoned by their parents for being girls. They had been locked up inside their home for days before neighbours alerted Delhi Police.

When the house was broken into, the two sisters were found starved and lying on a broken cot holding each other's hand. Himanshi had deep wounds on her head and Police personnel who went to rescue them noticed worms coming out of the injuries.

Security Alert: Don't board commercial vehicles at undesignated garages - Army

The Nigerian Army this morning released a statement warning the general public particularly Borno state residents from boarding commercial vehicles at undesignated garages. Read the statement below Headquarters 7 Division Nigeria Army Maimalari Cantonment Maiduguri wishes to caution the general public particularly the good people of Borno State to always ensure that they board commercial vehicles at designated garages/places only.

Heartbroken | Man had to carry his dead wife's body for 7 miles after hospital refused to provide a vehicle

An Indian man had to carry his wife’s body on his shoulders for nearly 12 km as he had no money for a van and the hospital authorities allegedly refused to arrange one.

With his teenage daughter sobbing by his side, Dana Majhi wrapped his wife Amangadei’s body in old sheets from the bed at the hospital in Bhawanipatna town on Wednesday morning, August 24th, adjusted her on his shoulders and started walking to his home in Melghar village in Kalahandi’s Thuamul Rampur block, about 60 km away.

Teenager bags 22 years sentence for killing Nigerian man in the UK

18-year-old Kaleb Amponsah was today, Friday, August 26th, sentenced to 22 years in prison at the Old Bailey for the murder of a 27-year-old Nigerian man, after stabbing him to death in broad daylight in an east London park.

Amponsah, of Robertson Road, Newham, was found guilty on Thursday 28 July, at the Old Bailey of killing Ade Afariogun by stabbing him in the stomach in front of the victim's friends.

On Friday 29 January, the victim was in Plaistow Park with three female friends. Whilst there, they noticed Amponsah ride his bike past the group on several occasions and stare aggressively at the victim.

Unknown Gunmen burnt two Imo Poly Students to Death (Photos)

Two graduating students of Imo State Polytechnic have been reportedly burnt to death inside their hostel by suspected gunmen. 

According to a shocking report by Vanguard, two graduating students of Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo in the Ohaji/Egbema local government area of the state, were reportedly burnt to death last Wednesday. 

It was learnt that the students who were set ablaze had completed their Higher National Diploma (HND) examination and were looking forward to going for the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) before tragedy struck.

Presidency reacts to the Case of Man Who Named His Dog 'Buhari'

The Presidency has finally cleared the air on the brouhaha trailing the native of the South-east who named his dog after the All Progressives Congress national party leader. 

Pastor apprehended for Impregnating two Sisters Aged 14 and 18 (Photo)

A pastor identified as Kokih Emmanuel has been arrested and remanded in custody.

Pastor Kokih Emmanuel of the Cross Over Ministry in Kedjom Kekuh, Tubah sub division in Mezam in the North West region of Cameroon, was arrested and remanded in custody for impregnating two sisters.

The two sisters have been identified as Akombom Marie Claire and Brenda Nyingmah.

Kingpin of Kidnapping and Armed Robber Gang Lynched in Delta State (Graphic Photos)

It is the end of the road for the leader of a notorious kidnapping and robbery gang terrorizing Oghara community, in Ethiope West LGA of Delta state, as he was lynched to death by an angry mob.

The man identified as Onos Okeribo lost his life through Jungle Justice on Wednesday, August 24th. He was apprehended by members of a vigilante group. 

Police Foil Assassination Attempt On German Chancellor Angela Merkel In Czech Republic

An assassination attempt on Angela Merkel, German Chancellor, and the third most powerful person in the world according to Forbes, was foiled in Prague, Czech Republic on Thursday by police and security officials during her official visit to the nation.

A man driving a black Mercedes, “attempted to join the motorcade as it moved between Prague airport and Czech government headquarters” as Merkel arrived the country to hold talks with Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka.

16 bitter truths Prof. Charles Soludo told Buhari-led APC Government

Professor Charles Soludo, on Thursday in Kaduna State, took the Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government, to the cleaners detailing what the government must do to take Nigeria to a progressive change.

Soludo spoke as a guest lecturer at Kaduna Progressive Governance lecture series with the theme: “Building the economy and developing inclusive sustainable growth.”

Say What | World Scrabble Champion Denied Visa To France For Event (Photos)

Professional Nigerian scrabble player who currently ranks as world number one after winning the 2015 edition of the World Scrabble Championship, Wellington Jighere, and other Nigerian players, have been denied a visa to participate in the 2016 MSI World Championships in Lille, France.

Mr. Jighere shared the sad news on his page but didn’t give any reason for the rejection.

We Have Saved N1.4tn by Not Paying Fuel Subsidy - VP Osingbajo

The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has disclosed that the federal government has so far saved the sum of N1.4 trillion for not paying oil subsidy.

He also assured Nigerians that very soon, the foreign exchange market would stabilise going by some radical policies already introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

See How Anglican Church Instruct Women Not to Wear Trousers to Service in Anambra (PHOTO)

Henceforth, any woman wearing trousers to Anglican church in Anambra state will be sent home. This was revealed by a recent notice at the Anglican Church in Nnewi, Anambra State. 

It read: "Women on trousers are not allowed beyond this gate. signed management".

I'm in Love with Buhari style and ability - Cross River Governor, Ben Ayade says

Speaking on Thursday, August 25, the Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has declared that he is in love with the style of President Muhammadu Buhari as the leader of the nation.

The governor who claimed that while being a chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), admitted he works harder than most governors of the ruling party in projecting the image of Buhari.