Sister to donate her kidney to American 110m World Record Holder

American hurdler, Olympic champion and 110m world record holder Aries Merritt  has a rare genetic disorder which will force him to undergo a kidney transplant and will receive a kidney from his sister on 1 September.

Merritt ran 13.25 seconds to win his heat on Wednesday to qualify for Thursday's semi-finals. He said he "felt like a weight was lifted" after being able to share his plight with others.

Photo: Ben Affleck seen without wedding ring for the first time since split

Ever since the rumour of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner split, the couple has kept their wedding rings on and this led to lot of question if both of them where getting back together. 

But it seems the of the pair getting back together is now a shamble as Ben was picture for the first time, without his wedding ring as he stepped out ion Tuesday. Lets just hope he forgot to wear the ring.

WICKEDNESS: Landlord sets tenant ablaze in Lagos (PHOTO)

Sola Solomon a landlord in the Idumota, Lagos Island area of Lagos State, has allegedly poured petrol and set fire to one of his tenants, identified simply as Abeeb, aka Ogbon.

PUNCH Metro gathered that as the victim struggled to put out the flames, the 67-year-old landlord pushed him down from the top floor of the three-storey building.

The father of one was said to have landed with a thud, as the flames ate through his body.

Our correspondent was told that Abeeb had barely spent five months in the house located on Iga Idunganran Street, Idumota, when he was killed.

Janet Jackson Writes Heartfelt Message to Aaliyah on 14th Anniversary of Her Death

Janet Jackson remember Aaliyah after 14 years when she died. She took to her twitter page to pen a heartfelt message to the singer who died in a plane crash.

She captioned her post ""I know u r there shining down on me," ... See post after the cut:

Man name God ordered to change his name in Indonesia

Indonesia’s top Islamic authority has called on a man named “Tuhan” and translated God in English - to change his name or have his access to public services denied, local media reported Tuesday.

Tuhan, a 42-year-old carpenter, has become a focus of public attention in the country over the past week after a copy of his identity card showing his single name spread over the Internet.

Big Sis Kim Kardashian Helping Brother Rob on weightlost With Morning Workout

It seems these two are now cool after their fight in July. Rob has always kick against her sister, Kim Kardashian but recent union seems they are both cool now. 

Rob Kardashian, 27, who has been through some personal struggles since 2014, especially with his weight would be please to see her big Sister Kim Kardashian, 34, help him drop some major pounds. 

Kim tweeted below: 

President Buhari orders removal of Police orderlies from VIPs

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the withdrawal of police orderlies from unauthorised persons. The president gave the directive last week when he met with the Ministry of Police Affairs.

 

According to statement yesterday release by the Police Service Commission (PSC), he said Very Important Persons (VIPs) not entitled to police orderlies should look elsewhere for security cover.

The Head, Press and Public Relations of the Commission, Ikechukwu Ani, added that a high level monitoring team had been deployed at the airports, highways and other public places to enforce the directive.

Actress Mercy Johnson Okojie expecting another baby

Mr Okojie isn't waiting time at all! Actress Mercy Johnson is pregnant with her third child. The mother of two, who welcomed a son last year, is already in her second trimester. According to LIB source said she will definitely give birth before the end of the year. Big congrats to Mercy and her husband.

Celine Dion: "My Husband René wants to die in my arms"

Celine Dion has been by the side of her husband René Angélil throughout his battle with throat cancer, and she insists she will be there until the end. The singer has bravely opened up about how she and her family are coping with René's illness, and explained why she is returning to her Las Vegas residency now following a year-long hiatus.

Last known Patient of Ebola leaves Sierra Leone's hospital

Goodnews from Sierra Leone as the last known Ebola patient has been released from hospital, raising hopes the west African nation may finally have beaten the devastating epidemic.

According a report by Aljazeera, President Ernest Bai Koroma hailed "the beginning of the end of Ebola in Sierra Leone" pn Tuesday as Adama Sankoh, 34, was released from hospital in Makeni, the country's third-largest city, in a festive ceremony.

New Super Eagle Coach Sunday Oliseh gets N6.5m official car

The Nigerian Football Federation shared photos of this Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 2015 Model Car bought for Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh as his official car. The car was delivered to the NFF Secretariat in Abuja this afternoon, Car dealers says the car is worth N6.5m

Arik Air staff arrested with cocaine at Hearthrow airport

A flight attendant with Arik Air was yesterday night arrested at Heathrow Airport, London for allegedly possessing 2.76 kilogramme of a substance suspected to be cocaine. The man has been identified as Chika Egwu Udensi. Spokesman of the airline, Mr. Ola Adebanji, in a statement released today, said the airline is presently investigating the matter. Read the statement after the cut...

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Dabota Lawson & Billionaire hubby quash break up rumor

Dabota Lawson and Billionaire Hubby has quash rumor report that they are breaking up. Just yesterday there was report that Dabota's eight month marriage to her billionaire husband, Sunny Aku had packed up. 

In a lovely message on Instagram the couple debunk the rumours.

See the video they released after the cut ...

Photo: Chris Brown debut new Head Tattoo

Chris Brown has a new head tattoo, but it seems his fans where not please about it, so he took the pic off his page

Solution to Instagram Embed Code Not Working on Blogger

Yes, I have battled about this for a while before I was able to come up with a solution. I even went online and did a lot of research but yet none could provide the answer to the problem I was going through with blogger and Instagram.

Ok, here is the problem, when I try to post embedded pictures or short videos from Instagram to by blog it won't show. Everything look just fine when I am copying the embedded code into my post and when I view it after what it won't show the picture or the video, it will only show a rectangular shape of the picture of video and nothing more.

Oh No! John Legend and Chrissy Teigen heading for divorce?

MediaTakeOut release a statement below:

John Legend and new wife Chrissy Teigen are the picture perfect couple on the outside.. but we just heard from an extremely well placed insider - that the two are already headed for divorce. According to a top insider, who worked on a show with Chrissy - the two constantly argue.

French terror train gunman led into court by bulletproof jacket-wearing officers

Moroccan gunman Ayoub El Khazzani was flanked by four armed police officers in bulletproof vests as he was escorted into the Paris courthouse wearing prison scrubs. The 25-year-old, who boarded a Paris-bound train armed with a Kalashnikov, a Luger automatic pistol, ammunition and a box-cutter, is being questioned by counter-terrorism investigators.

Khazzani opened fire, wounding a man before being wrestled to the floor and subdued by three young Americans - off-duty servicemen Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone and their student friend Anthony Sadler - and a Briton, 62-year-old business consultant Chris Norman.  

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Man give up his Hotel fior use as hospital for IDPs

Pic credit: Imam Imam

A man simply indentify as Ray handed over his hotel to the Catholic Church for use as a hospital for IDPs FOC

Dear Lord! Heartrending Photo of a Syrian Father Carrying her sleeping daughter & selling Pen

The photo above was capture in Beirut, Lebanon, a Syrian father carrying her sleeping daughter and selling Biro. This is how the world has turn into ... very heartbroken pics

NIS Senior Officers: "Jonathan recruited 1600 into Immigration, not Suspended Boss"

Some concerned Senior officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service have released a statement defending their suspended boss, Mr. David Parradang, in the controversial recruitment exercise that rocked the agency during the last administration. 

Femi Adesina, spokesperson of President Buhari last week stated that Parradang was suspended by president Buhari for his alleged involvement in the recruitment exercise that led to the death of 16 applicants. 

Read the statement release by some officers below:

Wow! TV Series Empire release Fierce New Promo Pictures

The second season of Empire now less than a month away, People Exclusive release this new fierce promotional photo of the cast

At Least Six Dead As Explosions Rock Damaturu

At least six persons have been reported dead in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, after twin blasts occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.

According to Channels Television’s correspondent in Yobe State, Jonathan Gopep, the first blast occurred at the Central Motor Park while the second one was set off along the Gashua-Maiduguri bypass.

The Spokesman for the Police in the State, Toyin Gbadegesin confirmed the explosion.

He said 42 others are receiving treatment.

South North Korea Deal Agree To Reduce Tensions

South Korea has halted its propaganda broadcasts into North Korea, as part of the agreement between the two countries to defuse tension.

Landmine blasts, loudspeakers blaring propaganda, an exchange of artillery fire and threats of more hostilities had put both sides on edge along the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), the world’s most heavily fortified border.

But after marathon talks between high-level officials, the two bitter foes said in the early hours of Tuesday that they had found enough common ground to dial back the situation.

Nigeria Sign Economic And Security Cooperation Pact with Benin Republic

The governments of Nigeria and Benin Republic have agreed to strengthen the economic and security cooperation between both countries.

Addressing a joint press conference after a closed door meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and President Boni Yayi of Benin Republic, the two presidents also agreed to promote efforts towards regional integration.

They pledged to put in place necessary mechanisms to further strengthen regional integration under the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) and the Co-Prosperity Alliance Zone (COPAZ).

Gabrielle Union Shares Stunning Rare Photos of Her Wedding Gown

Gabrielle Union who got married to Dwyane Wade on August 30, 2014, in Miami took to her Instagram page over the weekend to share stunning photos of her strapless Dennis Basso wedding gown. Obviously the photos her remembrance as the mark their first year anniversary

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Actor Terrence Howard Wins Spousal Support Battle Against Second Wife

Terrence Howard secured a major victory in court today. After weeks of battling his second wife Michelle Ghent over spousal support, a judge overturned their original divorce settlement, ruling that Terrence signed the agreement under duress.

If you recall, Terrence argued in court that he was forced to sign the agreement due to threats that Michelle would leak his nude photos and videos online if he decided otherwise.

Photo: Jennifer Lopez Covers September Issue of Paper Magazine

Awarding winning Singer Jennifer Lopez poses up with Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing for the September issue of Paper magazine.

The cover stories will be released on Wednesday, and the issue hits newsstands on Monday, August 31st.

Photo: Drake & Serena Williams Caught Making out during Dinner in Cincinnati

What you less expect that is what you you will see between this celebs, are you serious Rapper Drake and World Tennis Number One Serena Williams, *need a glass of water pls*. According to a report and photo release by TMZ Sports, on Sunday, Drake and Serena were spotted at Sotto restaurant in Cincinnati, and an onlooker captured photos of the two appearing to make out.

It’s no secret that Drake and Serena Williams are huge fans of one another (the two reportedly dated back in 2011, and Drake was seen earlier this summer cheering Serena on at Wimbledon), but it looks like their fandom may have blossomed into something more.

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Photo: Kelly Rowland plays Lucious Lyon’s Mother on TV Series ‘Empire’

Are you a lover of the TV Series "Empire"? Here is a photo of popular Singer Kelly Rowland playing Lucious mom on the movie which is set to returns on September 23 at 9 p.m.

Former Lagos State Governor Spent N779m on Two ‘Special’ Boreholes and a Car Park

The immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, spent N139m on the drilling of two boreholes at the Lagos House, Ikeja.

The project was completed by Deux Projects Limited according to a report published by the state government

The report, which was part of the awarded contracts by the Lagos State Tenders Board in 2013, was seen on the website of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency.

Okagbare Finish Last in IAAF World Championship 100m Final

This is not good for Nigeria Blessing Okagbare as she failed in her bid to win her first 100m gold at the 2015 IAAF World Championships, as she came last in the women’s race at the Beijing National Stadium in China.

Boko Haram: Nigeria Air Force Intercepts Sect Logistics Supply

The Nigerian Air Force says it has Intercepted and destroyed two trailers suspected to be carrying logistics support to members of the Boko Haram sect.

The Nigerian Air Force in a statement by its spokesman, Air Commodore Dele Alonge, explained that Air Force Agusta helicopter on armed reconnaissance mission around the Nigeria-Cameroon border, destroyed the trailers said to have been covered and parked at different locations in the bush around the border town of Belel.

President Buhari Orders Probe Of Weapons Procurement Since 2007

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the National Security Adviser to convene an investigative committee on the procurement of hardware and munitions in the Armed Forces from 2007 till now.

The investigative committee’s mandate is to identify irregularities and make recommendations for streamlining the procurement process in the Armed Forces.

“The establishment of the investigative committee is in keeping with President Buhari’s determination to stamp out corruption and irregularities in Nigeria’s public service”, a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adeshina said.

DSS Charges Former National Security Adviser To Court Over Illegal Fire Arms

The former National Security Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, Col Mohammed Dasuki has been charged to court for possession of fire arms without license.

The crime, according to the Directorate of State Services (DSS), is punishable under Section 27(i)(a)(i) of the Firearms Act Cap F28 LFN 2004.

In a statement released on Monday, the DSS said this is in line with the commitment of the service to the rule of law, in which nobody is deemed to be above the law, no matter how highly placed in the society.

Channels TV Signs MoU With United Nations

Channels Television has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations on news coverage.

“It is a great pleasure for me to deliver a very important project which has been discussed and agreed upon by the Department of Public Information of the United Nations and Channels Television”, the UN Secretary General, Mr Ban Ki-moon said after the signing.

43-year-old virgin gets new 8in inflatable bionic Pen*s

A man who had his penis ripped off when he was 6 years old has been fitted with an 8in bionic manhood which inflates when you squeeze the testicles.

43 year old Virgin Mohammed Abad, lost his penis in a road accident in Huddersfield but now, for the first time, he has a fully functioning package complete with "on" and "off" buttons.

And he says he's ready to try it out.

Top Dubai female doctor and UAE's first bone surgeon dies in a road accident

Social media sites were overflowing with tribute messages to Dr. Mosa Sultan Al Kaabi who died on Thursday, August 20, at the age of 31, following a road accident.

According to Emirates News, Dr. Al Kaabi was the UAE’s first bone surgeon and an international goodwill ambassador for the country. A social personality known for her love for others, she was a prominent figure in the UAE community and was involved with several humanitarian and charitable initiatives. Until her death, Dr. Mosa was a top physician at the Zayed Military Hospital.

Hilarious! Siblings recreate their childhood photos

Funny things people do! These people must have look back to their childhood photo and laugh about it and then decided to recreate  a replica of the childhood photos. 

See more after the cut

Taiye Taiwo land new deal with Finland's biggest club, Helsinki

Former Super Eagles defender, Taiye Taiwo took to his social media to announce that he has sign a contract with Helsinki FC, the biggest football club in Finland.

That's a major contract for him, Big Congratulations!

Reuben Abati: Goodluck is not a Drunkard

Former Spokesperson to former President Jonathan, Reuben Abati has come out to defend his former boss amidst report going around that Goodluck Jonathan was a drunkard. According to Abati, he said for all the years he worked as Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the former president, he only saw him drink wine during government functions. Abati cleared the air during a recent interview with Rockcity 101.9 FM, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Read what he said below:

Radio Biafra is back, live and transmitting

Although the Federal Government had claimed to have jammed the signals of pirate station, Radio Biafra, it is believed that it has yet again, resumed transmission.

On July 14, it was announced that the FG had blocked the transmission signals of the controversial radio station, which was operating from an unknown location.

Wedding Bells: OAP Toolz goes bridal shopping in New York

On Air Personality Toolz, who got engage to her beau in May went on bridal shopping in New York thereby ringing the wedding bells ... She posted her picture on her Instagram page.

See the wedding gown she shared:

Photo: Bride report to NYSC head count in her wedding gown

Lol, A bride who was having her wedding was spotted on the mandatory NYSC Head Count on her wedding dress to avoid the stipulated punishment for missing out from the exercise.

See another photo after the cut:

Car knock down Student involve in the "Rag Day" Celebration

There was a halt to the usual annual rag day celebrated by higher institutions in Nigeria when a moving car knock down Student who was involve in the "Rag Day" celebration

According to report, a 200-level student of Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, was killed Wednesday by a car as students marked their annual “Rag Day”.

The victim, identified as Oluwatobiloba Adeniyi, was a student of the department of Integrated and Computer Science Education in the college, located in Osiele.

Jose Mourinho Label Kelvin De Bruyne a "Crying Kid"

In the new transfer saga, Jose Mourinho said Chelsea made the right decision in selling Kevin De Bruyne as the midfielder was “crying every day he wants to leave.”

De Bruyne, 24, was sold by the Blues to Wolfsburg in 2014 for a reported £16.7 million after he struggled to force his way into the first team at Stamford Bridge.

Since moving to the Bundesliga, however, the Belgium international’s value has rocketed and he has this week been tipped to complete a £50.4 million move to Manchester City.

Army Chief In War Front To Mop Up Operations In Boko Haram Enclaves

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, on Saturday led troops conducting mop up operations in areas formerly occupied by members of the Boko Haram sect in the north-east.

The operation followed the recent aerial bombardment of terrorists’ enclaves in the Borno State.

Addressing reporters after the operations, Lieutenant General Buratai said he was happy going for the mission with the troops.

Hawker Hunter Jet Crash In UK leaves Seven Death

Seven people have been killed in a Hawker Hunter jet crash during an Air show in the United Kingdom.

The jet collided with some vehicles. According to eyewitnesses, the plane was performing a loop but could not complete the maneuver when it came crashing down in a ball of flames.

According to the BBC, South East Coast Ambulance Service confirmed that the victims died at the scene, while another person is critical in hospital. The number of injured stands at 14.

NYSC secures N200m bank facility as loans for corps members with business ideas

The Director general of the National Youth Service Corp NYSC, Brig -Gen. Johnson Olawumi today announced that the scheme had secured a N200 million bank facility for disbursement to corps members as loans to enable them start any business of their choice. The DG said this while receiving the Commander, Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Musa Yusuf who paid him a courtesy call at the NYSC headquarters in Abuja

Aww! Beyonce and Blue Ivy wear matching swimsuits in a beautiful family photos

Queen B shared beautiful photos of herself and her 3 year old daughter, Blue Ivy in matching swimsuits in recent family photos on her Tumblr page. They both looked adorable as they posed on a boat. JayZ was also in one of the photos.

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WAEC: "We Will Not Introduce Computer Based Test"

The West Africa Examination Council (WEAC) says it will not introduce the Computer Based Test in its examinations.

Addressing reporters on Friday in Abuja, an official of the council, Mr Charles Eguridu, said the Computer Based Test could not be used to determine the knowledge of students in certain subjects, as the councils exams are based on theory not objectives.