Nations Cup: Champions Ivory Coast fight back to earn a point with DR Congo

Defending champions the Ivory Coast had to come from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo Friday in a lively Africa Cup of Nations clash.

The result in the northern Gabonese town of Oyem kept the vibrant Congolese top of Group C with four points from two matches followed by the Ivorians with two.

Togo have one point and Morocco, their opponents later Friday in the second match of a double-header, are pointless.

"America First" - Read President Donald Trump’s Full Inaugural Speech

Chief Justice Roberts, President Carter, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, fellow Americans and people of the world, thank you.

We, the citizens of America, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and restore its promise for all of our people.

Together, we will determine the course of America and the world for many, many years to come. We will face challenges. We will confront hardships. But we will get the job done.

Nasarawa State: Facebook User Exposes School Where Kids Are Beaten With Wire

A Facebook user, has taken to his Facebook page to expose a school in Nassarawa, where kids are beaten with wires and placed in dog chains.

My darling wife Precious, thanks for being such a blessing to me - Fani Kayode gushes

Former Minister of Aviation, Fani Kayode updated his facebook page profile to a photo of his wife Precious writing My darling wife Precious, love you my dear. Thanks for being such a blessing to me"

Unbelievable! Man request for divorce because wife took out his phone battery

A fight between a couple, Alade Muniru and his wife Sadiat, over the removal of a telephone battery has resulted in the collapse of their 18-year-old marriage.According to the lady:

“Although he used to beat me at least twice a week but that of the first day in the New Year was beyond what I can bear.

“I have four children for him and he rarely caters for me and the kids, despite my total submission to him as the head of the family.

UPDATES: Donald John Trump sworn in as 45th president of the United States

Donald John Trump was sworn in Friday as the 45th president of the United States, taking office on a day that has featured smaller crowds and more subdued ceremony than previous inaugurations — but still ushers in a transformative shift in the country’s leadership.

Khloe Kardashian: 'I'm OK with being asked out over text message'

TV Reality star, Khloe Kardashian is sharing some of her personal dating tips with her millions fans.

The 32-year-old reality star took to her website on Thursday to lay out some very common scenarios and how she deals with them

But before she delved into the specifics, she explained: 'I'm old-fashioned in a lot of ways! I don't think there's necessarily a right or wrong way when it comes to dating but I definitely have certain preferences.'

Donald Trump's first wife, Ivana Trump heads to DC for his inauguration (Photos)

Ivana Trump was photographed leaving her New York City townhouse on Thursday afternoon and making her way down to Washington DC, to watch as her first husband Donald is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States.

She will be joining her three children with Donald - Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric for the big day, Daily Mail reports.

When asked as she was leaving her home on Thursday if she thought her ex-husband would make a good president, Ivana said: 'Yes, he will.'

Kim Kardashian latest advertorial photo is all shades of beauty

Reality TV star, Kim Kardashian, took to social media yesterday to share a stunning photo of herself rocking a plunging white top as she got busy in the kitchen.

The mom of two captioned the photo:

Women protest in Abuja, chants Fayose must go also charges EFCC to arrest the Ekiti Governor

Some protesters under the aegis of “Patriotic Mothers Without Borders”, on Friday stormed the EFCC Abuja headquarters calling for the “arrest, investigation and prosecution” of Ayo Fayose, governor of Ekiti State, over his involvement in the $2.1 billion arms deal scandal.

Chanting “Fayose must go”, the women numbering about 300 carried various placards and banners with inscriptions like: “EFCC Must Prosecute Fayose”, “Corruption is Corruption”, “Fayose is being tormented by the blood of innocent Nigerians slaughtered by Boko Haram”.

Convener of the group, Nnenna Jideofor, accused Fayose of stealing part of funds meant to equip the military in the fight against terrorism.

Mercy Aigbe replies fashion designer who called her out for not tagging her after rocking her outfit

Yesterday a fashion designer called out Mercy Aigbe for wearing one of their outfit (Photo Above) without acknowledging them as agreed. The designer claims after she complained, Mercy Aigbe blocked her on Instagram and deleted all her comments.

To address the issue, Mercy Aigbe said the outfit was given to her as a gift. Read what the designer wrote earlier.

Miraculous! Nigerian woman conceives naturally after 19-year battle with fertility problems, 9 miscarriages and 4 failed IVFs

After almost two decades without a conception; Instagram user, @kaojo conceived naturally after 9 miscarriages and 4 failed ivFs.

Read what she posted below:

Man with world's largest penis rejects reduction surgery says he'd 'rather be famous than have sex life'

In 2015 ,he went viral as the man with the world's biggest penis.He even said women were running away from him out of fear and wished for a reduction.However, he has now had a change of heart saying he is happy with the size because it has given him fame..Speaking to Barcroft TV, Roberto said: '

"I am famous because I have the biggest penis in the world."I am happy with my penis, I know nobody has the size I have. I would like to be in the Guinness Book of Records but they don’t recognise this record."

Actress Dakore Akande's shares lovely portrait with powerful caption

Actress Dakore shared this powerful portrait writing #Goodmorning🌞 what do you see in my stare? I see a mix of emotions - pain, strength, determination and hope.

Ali Baba writes on "the difference between dating a smart vs not smart man"

Veteran comedian, Ali Baba writes on the difference between dating a smart vs not smart man. Read below:

A smart woman believes that a smart man would be smart enough to know THAT she is a woman and permit certain things she says, doesn't say, do or not do. And she BELIEVES a smart man would be sharp enough to figure things out even before she hints they need to be sorted out... 

Shading? Nick Cannon shares two throwback photos with Kim and Kanye

Nick Cannon had a brief fling with Kim Kardashian around 2007and he appears to be rubbing it in her face when he shared two throwback photos last night. It seems harmless until he posted the second photo he took with Kanye West on the same night ..It was captioned

#tbt Same Night!!! Could it have.... Nah!!! LOL

Tonto Dikeh flashes her massive canary yellow diamond engagement ring

Tonto Dikeh shared a new photo on her Instagram page showing off her engagement ring. She captioned it: 

"Small girl with a very big God". Seems like everything is now okay with the Churchills.

"Loneliness is also killing me" - Kenya's richest singer and mother-of-five children with different men cries for husband (VIDEO)

Kenyan singer, Akothee who is reportedly one of the richest female artistes in her country is desperately in need of a husband. She already has five adorable children from past relationships.

Out of frustration, the extravagant singer who is tired of messing around with toy boys, shared a video on her IG page, telling her 401 thousand followers that she is dying of loneliness and needs a husband.

Catholic priests submit appeal to Pope to end celibacy

A group of senior priests in Germany has called on the Roman Catholic Church to end the celibacy rule in priesthood.

The 11 high ranking clerics, who were ordained in Cologne in 1967, are of the opinion that every man should have the right to choose to take the vow or not as other Protestant and Orthodox Church pastors have.

They wrote the letter as part of a review of their 50 years in the Catholic Church.

Thank you @MBuhari, ECOWAS for being our guardian – Gambians

Some Gambians have taken to the social media to express their joy over the response from West African bloc and the world in ensuring true democracy reigns in The Gambia. Most of them have specifically thanked Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari and the ECOWAS in general for being their “guardians.”

Gambians took to social media, particularly the Twitter which had recorded more than 200,000 tweets in praise of Nigeria, Senegal and ECOWAS.

Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade shares 'no makeup selfie'

It today Friday a makeup free day? Earlier, Singer Yemi Alade stepped out makeup free, next in line is Nollywood actress and mother of four who also stepped out without makeup to her office yesterday.

NYSC Member swaggerliciously rock her Corper Uniform, baring cleavage

Lol, is there any outfit ladies won't put swag to? Well, this NYSC member is been lambasted by some social media user for unbuttoning her NYSC uniform, baring her cleavage.

Yemi Alade is that You! Songstress goes makeup-free

Award-winning Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade in all day choose today Friday to go makeup free. We are so use to her on makeup that we couldn't recognize her at first. Brave step though and still looking cute!

Actor Robert De Niro, Cher and other stars lead thousands in Trump protest (Photos)

Thousands of Anti-Trump protesters President-elect's backyard  on the eve of his inauguration.

Joined by celebrities, government leaders and union organizers, angry protesters flooded Columbus Circle, Broadway and several blocks of Central Park West.Singer and actress Cher, who told the crowd she has lived through 12 Presidents, said protesters have to use their anger for good.

Charly Boy: Pastors Make Una Stop All These Wayo

Charly boy aka Area Fada has slammed pastors in his a new Instagram post. He took to social media to warn pastors yo desist from  their fraudulent activities saying Jesus is not a gangster.

IPOB: Donald Trump Support Turns Violent, 11 Feared Dead

The solidarity rally embarked upon today by the indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, in support of US president-elect, Donald Trump in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State has turned violent.

According Media and Publicity ‎secretary of IPOB, Mr. Emma Powerful, in a short message to the newsmen alleged that no fewer than 11 members of the pro-Biafra group have been shot dead by security operatives.

“They have attacked our people; 11 have been confirmed dead, many others have bullet wounds”, he claimed in the statement.

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.