I could leave Dortmund ... I will never switch to Bayern - Aubameyang

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang admits he could leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season but has ruled out Bayern Munich as a potential destination.

Aubameyang has long been linked with a move away from Signal Iduna Park, with Real Madrid and Manchester City thought to be among his admirers.

The Gabon captain "100 per cent" ruled out a January switch but concedes his future is far from clear.

U.S. releases final batch of Bin Laden documents seized during raid

Secluded in his hideaway in Pakistan, Osama bin Laden suspected Iranian officials might implant tracking devices in his sons, according to a document released Thursday in a batch of materials seized in a 2011 raid that killed the al-Qaida leader.

"If they inject you with a shot, this shot might be loaded with a tiny chip," bin Laden wrote in an undated letter to his sons, Uthman and Mohammed, who were being allowed to leave Iran. "The syringe size may be normal, but the needle is expected to be larger than normal size. The chip size may be as long as a seed of grain but very thin and smooth."

Trump's Inuaguration: See the massive turnout of IPOB Supporters In Port-Harcourt

Commercial activities have been grounded in Port-Harcourt, Rivers state as a mammoth crowd of pro-Biafran supporters gather in their numbers to demonstrate in support of Donald Trump's inauguration which is today.

Neymar penalty strike ends Barcelona's 10-years curse at the Anoeta

Neymar's first-half penalty saw holders Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 1-0 in the Copa del Rey on Thursday, ending their curse at the Anoeta.

Barca had failed to win their last eight matches at the Basque venue going into the first leg of this quarter-final tie, with their last victory coming back in 2007.

But that unwanted streak ended after Neymar won and converted the spot-kick himself for what proved to be the only goal of the game.

Barca, seeking a third consecutive Copa crown, are now in a strong position to progress ahead of the second leg at Camp Nou next Thursday.

40-year-old worker at World Cup stadium in Qatar dies

A worker has died at one of the 2022 World Cup venues in Qatar, tournament organisers have confirmed.

The 40-year-old British man, who had been employed at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, passed away on Thursday.

"The relevant authorities have been notified and the next of kin has been informed," the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy said in a statement.

Iniesta suffers calf injury in Barca victory over Real Sociedad

Andres Iniesta suffered a calf injury in Barcelona's Copa del Rey victory over Real Sociedad.

Barca confirmed after the first leg of the quarter-final tie that the midfielder had suffered the problem to his left calf and will undergo medical tests on Friday.

Iniesta, 32, had been replaced by Andre Gomes at half-time, the latest blow in a season that has been interrupted by two knee injuries.

AC Milan make final offer for Everton's Gerard Deulofeu

AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani says they are awaiting a response from Everton to a final offer for winger Gerard Deulofeu.

The former Barcelona man has only started four Premier League matches this season and has long been linked with a January move to San Siro.

Galliani says a bid has been made to sign Deulofeu on loan with a view to a permanent deal, although he insists that negotiations will come to an end should Everton reject this latest offer.

UK is for united Nigeria – High Commissioner on Restructuring

As the clamour for the restructuring of Nigeria heats up, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright, has said that the United Kingdom is in support of a united, peace and prosperous Nigeria.

Arkwright, who spoke in an interview on Thursday, said that it was too late for Nigerians to continue to blame the underdevelopment of Nigeria on the amalgamation of Nigeria in 1914, pointing out that a lot had taken place since the country attained independence in 1960.

Arkwright said, “1914 is a rather long time ago and it’s a bit too convenient to blame the British for anything that happened over a hundred years ago.

Comedian I Go Save welcomes second child (Photos)

Popular comedian, I Go Save, just welcomed a beautiful baby girl with his girl friend, Becky. Becky gave birth to their second daughter yesterday Thursday January 19th. They welcomed their first daughter, Aliana, on January 30th 2014. Both mother and the baby are doing fine.

Congratulations!

Femi Adesina: Buhari deserves a vacation because God rested after creation

Femi Adesina, Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, said the President deserves to go on a vacation because even God rested on the 7th day after creation.

Adesina made the remark while addressing state house correspondents after President Buhari's departure.

Boko Haram: Soldiers repel attack on Rann IDP camp, kill 8

Days after the accidental bombing by a Nigerian airforce jet, which killed at least 54 persons, Rann IDP Camp in Borno State came under another attack, this time, by Boko Haram insurgents.

Witnesses in Rann said soldiers deployed to secure the bombed IDP camp battled for hours to repel over 100 Boko Haram gunmen who came attacking at about 6pm.

A source from Rann spoke with Premium Times that the soldiers stood their ground and killed eight of the attacking insurgents.

Donald Trump retains 50 senior Obama appointees

President-elect Donald Trump has asked roughly 50 senior President Barack Obama administration appointees to remain in their posts after his inauguration to ensure continuity in government, his incoming White House press secretary, Sean Spicer, said on Thursday.

The officials include the highest-ranking career officials at key national security agencies like the Pentagon and State Department.

Deputy Defence Secretary Robert Work and America’s third-ranking diplomat, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon, will serve as acting chiefs of their agencies until successors for the top jobs are confirmed by the Senate, Mr. Trump’s spokesman said.

Mass sack looms in Nigerian hotels – Hotel Association laments

The Nigeria Hotel Association on Thursday said that hotels in the country might soon begin to disengage workers due to tough regulations and high running cost.

The association Chairman in Rivers, Mr. Eugene Nwauzi, said that the tough situation had led to 300 percent increase in rates for hotel accommodation.

Nwauzi said that aside from the increase in charges, the hotels were also experiencing loss of patronage

He said that imminent sack of workers was part of the measures being contemplated to reduce losses arising from poor patronage, high running cost and tough regulatory environment.

UPDATES: 58 Democrats that won't attend Donald Trump's inauguration

Above is a comprehensive list of the 58 Democrats that won't attend Donald Trump's inauguration. It was confirmed recently that only 23 Democratic lawmakers will boycott the inauguration of United States 45th president, but now, the number has grown to 58.

Cuba Gooding Jr. Files for Divorce from Wife Sarah Gooding

Cuba Gooding Jr. and his wife Sarah are calling it quits. Sarah initially asked for a separation, but Cuba responded to her separation petition by asking for a straight-up divorce.

via TMZ:

Darey Art Alade: "How I Kept My Marriage Going For 10 Years"

Award winning R&B singer, Dare Art Alade and his wife Deola Ayeni Art-Alade have been married for a decade and in an industry where marriages end faster than a porn star’s career, LIB asked him the secret to his successful union that’s already been blessed with two kids.

Read what he said below:

Photos: Gravel Truck Falls On Car At Ojuelegba, Kills One

A life was lost in an accident involving a truck carrying gravel and a car recently the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency shared photos from the scene on their twitter page.

#RannTragedy: Two victims of accidental bombings die in hospitals as evacuation of injured ends

Hospitals in Maiduguri have discharged five hospitalized victims while two died out of the 80 severely injured victims moved from Rann in Kala-Balge to Maiduguri by the United Nations Humanitarian Air Services and the Nigerian Air Force ‎both of which provided 7 helicopters for the evacuation that ended on Thursday.

Borno State Commissioner for Health, Dr Haruna Mshelia in situation update on Thursday, said the State Specialist Hospital currently has 68 of the victims after those initially hospitalized at the military hospital at 7th Division of the Nigerian Army were all moved to the State Specialist Hospital on Thursday.

Goodluck Jonathan writes open letter to congratulates Donald Trump

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated Donald Trump on his swearing ceremony. GEJ issued his congratulatory message via his Facebook  to America's new president, Donald Trump.

On the letter dated January 20th 2017, he wrote;

"If it is a matter of declaring war, let us declare war ..." - Cardinal Onaiyekan reacts to failure to rescue kidnapped priest after one year

The Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has bemoaned the failure of security agencies to rescue missing  Rev. Fr. Gabriel Oyaka from his abductors after more than one year, according to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report.

Onaiyekan expressed the view at a press briefing following a mass in honor of the missing priest in Abuja on Thursday.

Oyaka was the financial secretary of  the Congregation of Holy Ghost Fathers and was abducted in October 2015 while he was travelling from Abuja to Onitsha, Anambra, for a meeting.

Omega Fire Pastor, MMM, Tonto Dikeh Tops Google Search

According to Google, the sacking of Joseph Aiyedun, a pastor with the popular Nigerian church, Omega Fire Ministries, is trending on their site.

Google’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Anglophone West Africa, Mr Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, said in a statement in Lagos that the pastor was sacked for registering with the controversial ponzi scheme, popularly known as MMM.

He said that the development, according to Google Trends, topped searches from January 11 to January 18.

N1m Gucci Dionysus bag Game - Toke Makinwa vs Bonang Matheba

Toke Makinwa has gotten herself the same Gucci Dionysus Embroidered Supreme GG Shoulder Bag that Rapper AKA bought Bonang Matheba about three weeks ago. According to valuers, the bag costs $3,800 which is about 1.1 million naira.

While Bonang rocked hers with a red dress, Toke rocked hers with a red cape. Their styles are sure very similar and they even call themselves twins

Kemi Olunoyo analyzes Laura Ikeji's wedding photo says it was retouched

Controversial media personality, Kemi Olunoyo has once again take jibes on Laura Ikeji's wedding photo with Ogbonna Kanu (brother to Football Legend, Kanu Nwankwo). According to Kemi, the wedding photo was photoshopped to hide Laura's baby bump - indirectly saying Laura is already pregnant.

See what she wrote below:

Say What | South African Pastor Heals Lady's Vaginal Pimple With His Shoe

A Facebook user shared this video of a South African pastor healing a lady's vaginal pimple with his shoe. Okay, let somebody shout Hallelujah for the miracle!

Watch the video below:

Disturbing Video: 15-year-old student shoots teacher, 3 students and himself at American school in Mexico

A 15-year-old student opened fire Wednesday at an American school in Monterrey, northern Mexico, gravely injuring three students and a teacher before turning the gun to himself.

The shooter died at a hospital and three of the victims are "fighting between life and death," as they were all shot in the head, Fox news reports. The entire scene was captured by a surveillance camera.

Ivanka Trump denial claims that she will fill Melania's role says there's one first lady'

Ivanka Trump finally broke her silence about rumors that she might fill the role of first lady when her father takes office today. In an interview with Good Morning America,' Ivanka said while referring to her father's wife Melania.

'Well, I think its an inappropriate observation. There's one first lady and she'll do remarkable things,

"Your pu$$y running around with global politicians" - Kemi Olunloyo blasts Angela Okorie for shading Bobrisky

Kemi Olunloyo in a post in her IG page slam actress Angela Okorie after she appeared to throw shade at Bobrisky. 

Read her savage diss below:

Photos from Donald Trump's pre-inauguration dinner

Donald Trump was joined by his wife Melania for the final time as president-elect on Thursday night at a black-tie dinner where he spoke excitedly about his inauguration.

Caitlyn Jenner stuns in black at Trump's pre-inauguration dinner

Caitlyn Jenner is one of the few celebrities who are attending Donald Trump's inauguration. She was spotted looking fab in black at his pre-inauguration dinner.

Sahara Reporters Publisher, Sowore slam Linda Ikeji for reporting he was barred from leaving the country

A few days ago, popular blogger -Linda Ikeji reported that Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, has been barred from leaving the country until further notice. The report came following a petition filed by Fatodu Lekan to the Police Command Headquarters in Lagos State against Sowore of Sahara Reporters over criminal defamation, threat to life and Blackmail.