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Shortly before 02:30 local time (00:30 GMT), a car rammed through three fences, leading to an explosion and a large fire, RTL Belgium reported. Belgian media said "one or more" suspects then reportedly set off a bomb near the laboratories.But police could not confirm that a bomb had exploded.Belgium's terror alert level remains high since bomb attacks on Brussels airport and the city's metro, claimed by so-called Islamic State, that killed 32 people in March.There were no casualties in the latest blast, Belgian media reported, and it is unclear what happened to the perpetrators.Fire service spokesman Pierre Meys told Agence France-Presse that the"extremely powerful" blast "was probablynot accidental".Some 30 firefighters helped put out the resulting fire at the National Institute of Criminology, which media said suffered"significant" damage. Prosecutors said an investigation was now under way.Forensic analysis linked to cri...

President Buhari, over the weekend strongly assured existing and prospective foreign investors that their investments in Nigeria will be fully secured and protected. Speaking at a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on the sidelines of the sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Nairobi, Kenya, President Buhari outlined several steps taken by his administration to secure the country and ease doing business in Nigeria. He told the Japanese leader that with the defeat of the Boko Haram terrorists by the military, the attention of the administrationis now focused on stopping the destruction of the country's economic assets by militants in the Niger Delta region.He said the militants must dialogue with the Federal government or be dealt with in the same way like Boko Haram. "We are talking to some of their leaders. We will dealwith them as we dealt with Boko Haram if they refuse to talk to us. As a government, we know ...

Nigeria President  has reiterated the preparedness of the Federal Government to discuss the release of the Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram terror group since 2014. In an interview with journalists in Nairobi, Kenya at the weekend, President Buhari said the Nigerian government is ready to dialogue with bonafide leaders of the terror group who know the whereabouts of the girls."I have made a couple of comments on theChibok girls and it seems to me that much of it has been politicised. What we said is that the government which I preside over is prepared to talk to bonafide leaders of Boko Haram.If they do not want to talk to us directly, let them pick an internationally recognised Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), convince them that they are holding the girls and that they want Nigeria to release a number of Boko Haram leaders in detention, which they are supposed to know. If they do it through the ‘modified leadership’ of Boko Haram and they talk with an internationally r...

The 55-year-old woman who's the older sister of pop star, Mariah Carey, was arrested in the upstate New York town of Saugerties on a prostitution charge. Alison was booked on the prostitution charge after cops allege that she was working illegally out of a local hotel and soliciting money in exchange for sexual favors from an undercover police officer.The U.S Police are concerned that the woman, who 'based on reports' is HIV positive, may have transmitted the diseaseto her clients. They are now encouraging  anybody who may have had sexual relations with her to go to a doctor immediately to get tested.One of Alison's online ads which had two photos her of seeking clients reads:"Im a pretty lady looking for guys who are looking to have some fun and get into a world of pleasure that other woman just cant provide to you, woman with the ability to make the earth move for you and to get you to see stars, oh yea with me its, 'ITS SUCH A SWEET,SWEET FANTASY BAB...

The Lagos State Government today read the riot act to all the owners of illegal structures, shanties, street hawkers and those who have converted walkways into trading points and food courts in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and the Lagoon Front of Lekki, and issued a 14-day grace period to remove such illegal structures.In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Tunji Bello, the State Government warned that if such illegal structures are not removed after the 14 days grace, the State Special Task Force on the Clean Up of the areas would move in to enforce the laws. “The owners of all illegal structures, shanties, abandoned buildings and all those who have converted road median to commercial uses in Ikoyi, Victoria Island and Lekki have between today and two weeks’ time to comply or have the State Special Task Force on the Clean Up of the areas to contend with,” the SSG warned. The statement added that owners of all abandoned buildings in different areas of Ik...

The 2016 VMA awards in New York was lit up with amazing red carpet entrances by Different Celebrities ,Fantastic Stage performance by some of your favourite Artist. The Show was kicked by the Badgirl Rihanna who later won the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award and itvwas presented to her by her longtime crush Drake.Anyway we all thought he was going to get on his knees yesterday and propose. Fifth Harmony wins best collaboration Fifth Harmony, with Ty Dolla $ign won best collaboration for "Work From Home" at the MTV Video Music Awardsyat Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, in Manhattan. DNCE won best new artist. Jack Lawless,  JinJoo Lee, Cole Whittle and Joe Jonas of DNCE won the best new artist at the MTV Video MusicAwards at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, in Manhattan. Beyonce won best female video. Beyonce took home the awad for best female video for"Hold Up" at the MTV Video Music Awards at Madi...

The  singer, who hasn’t released a solo record for three years, has confirmed a new single and album are soon to be released. Gaga has announced the first single will be called Perfect Illusion and it will be released in September. The "Edge Of Glory" singer made the announcement on her own colourful website, complete with scrolling text. Mark Ronson confirmed he was involved in the production of the track after a cryptic Instagram post.The picture, shared two monthsago, sees Gaga in a studio with Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker and producer BloodPop, one of the men behind Justin Bieber’s Sorry. We wonder what she’s got coming up for her new music videos.

Katy Perry made the  announcement of a new lipstick shade with Covergirl. She just added a brand new lipstick shade to her Katy KatMatte collection with Covergirl. "The Dark Horse" singer has added a cool new lipstick shade for fall. The singer and CoverGirls pokesmodel launched a fullmatte lipstick collection back in the spring, and on August 25, she announced there was one more shade for fans to shop. She shared the news on twitter (and invasr you don't know she's the most followrd account ever). Just like the 11 other lipstick shades Katy launched when she first introduced the collection during Coachella, Tame Tiger is formulated with shea butter so that despite the shine-free finish, it won’t leave your lips dry. While her original launch included classic shades like red and nude, as well as bolder choices like lavender and black, Tame Tiger is Katy’s first bronze shade. While we haven’t seen it swatched yet, it appears to have a cool shimmery, metallic ...

Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, also turned up in Warri, Friday evening, to meet with Clark and Niger Delta leadersfrom Cross River, Rivers, Edoand Akwa Ibom states from the six coastal states of the South-South, who were able to make it to Delta State.Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, GMD, NNPC He said: “I have said it from day one that we must work for the final solution. My belief is that the final solution does not lie in militancy. It requires a well-articulated position of how to find solutions.” “First, there is a short-term solution, which is to bring people together to have peace and a long-term solution which is to address the things the people are faced with over the years.“If we do not have peace, we cannot address these issues and it is important that we organize those who can help us in the process and I am extremely 100 per cent committed to looking at these and the need to make amends,” he said. His words: “I am committed to finding peace and opportuni...

Are we going to be seeing the old Chris Brown and  his reckless behavior?????  The hip-hop sensation uploaded  a new video when he was drag racing with his buddy Quavo from Migos, and it looks dangerous. This is not cool,Chris Brown looked like he was having a ball drag racing with his friend Quavo who is one third of the rap group Migos on Aug. 26, but what was happening was really dangerous. The duo can be seen reeving their engine next to an orange Lamborghini on a public street before jetting off when the light turned green.Maybe Breezy  was just playing and didn’t really want to race.It was really disappointing to see him displaying such reckless behavior.  Over time Chris Brown  seemed like he was wanting to be more responsible since he had his daughter, and for the most part he’s done a good job setting rules and boundaries for his friends to keep negative influences away from little Royalty.  Chris needs to be really and seriously ca...

Speaker Yakubu Dogara Femi Gbajabiamila The Sacked Chairman of the House of Representatives committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin has  again released another statement stating how Speaker Yakubu Dogara, House leader Femi Gbajabiamila and others who have been in the House of Reps before this present administration have received well over N 10 billion in allowances. According to him, the allowances are supposed to be what is referred to as "office running cost" but the lawmakers convert it into personal funds which they use to buy choice houses and cars and live luxuriouslifestyle which they couldn't afford before they cameinto the green chamber.  He says if the 10 Principal Officers of the House of Representatives are namedand shamed,  it will force reform in the House of Representatives.He insists that the House of Representatives is highly involved in sharp practices.  Read his statement below In line with my resolve to continue to expose indi...

Dwayne Wade's cousin, Nykea Aldridge, was pushing a stroller with her child in it on Friday afternoon on a street in the South Side of Chicago when several men started shooting at each other. One of the bullets hit her in the head, while another struck her in an arm.She died about 45 minutes later at a hospital.According to her aunt, Jolinda Wade, who is NBA Champion, Dwayne Wade's mother, said Aldridge was going  to an elementary school when the shooting happened. She said:"She wasn't bothering nobody,"."She was just going to register her kids at school."Fortunately, her child was not injured.Dwayne Wade who has been an outspoken critic of rampant gun violence had his say of the issue .See his tweet

America Top actress and model Tika Sumpter has reacted to Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's seemingly controversial comments where she concluded that president Obama would not have been elected if  she rocked her natural hair. She and her co-star Parker Sawyers are set to bring the Obamas' love story to life on the big screen, playing young Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama in the film"Southside With You". In an August 9th interview with Britain's Channel 4 News, Ms Adichie says that Mrs Obama could not get away with natural hair because of the negative stereotypes associated with it, adding that the first lady's natural hair would prevent Barack Obama from being elected president in 2008."I've often said that if Michelle Obama had natural hair when Barack Obama was running for President, he would not have won because her natural hair would have signified certain things to people. It would signify that she's some sort of...

So much love from this man. Piotr Malachowski has sold the silver medal he won at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics to help pay for the medication and treatment of a 3-year-old boy suffering from eye cancer.Malachowski wrote, according to Facebook's translation:  "In Rio I fought for gold," "Today, I appeal to everyone -- let's fight together about something that is even more precious. The health of this fantastic boy." According to him, the procedure to treat the rare form of cancer isn't available in Poland; it is offered only in New York.Malachowski said on Facebook that siblings Dominika and Sebastian Kulczyk,who are among the richest Poles,"declared the intention to buy my silver medal," which he put up for auction to helppay for treatment of the boy, Olek, who is suffering from retinoblastoma. Malachowski did not reveal the amount he raised by selling his medal on Friday, but said the target, which was almost  $130,000, has been m...

Earlier this week, the billionaire and his children were riding their bicycles on the British Virgin Islands. Then business man had an unfortunate encounter with a hump in the road. A simple "sleeping policeman" was enough to send Branson flying in the air with his whole life flashing before his eyes.He says that the road started going downhill, so they gained a little more speed. Then, it suddenly got dark and that was enough forBransonto overlook a bump in the road and ride into it head-on.  The impact was strong enough to hurl himover the handlebars and send his bike overthe cliffs.The media tycoon was heading towards the pavement head-first, but luckily it was the shoulder that absorbed most of the impact. However, his face did not escape unharmed as his left cheek was badly hurt,just like his knees and chin.All in all, Mr. Branson is happy to be alive, and he says it's all down to himwearing a helmet. He's not completely happy with his protective equipment...

The Executive Director in charge of Public Sector at First Bank, Mallam Dauda Lawal, has revealed what he told the Economic and Financial Crime Commission when he was detained sometimes ago.Lawal, in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, said that he was actually questioned about his relationship with a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs.Diezani Alison-Madueke.He said it was true that his “name has featured prominently in the EFCC investigations of Mrs.Deziani Allison-Madueke, the former Minister of PetroleumResources under the government of President Goodluck Jonathan”.Lawal also said he was “questioned by the EFCC over his alleged role or complicity in the alleged $25m acquisition of the Le Meridien Hotel in Port Harcourt.”He, however, denied the allegation that theformer minister channelled the funds for the purchase of the property through him. He said, “This allegation is malicious and without substance in any material particular. It must be stated clearly that Lawal i...

The Real Madrid and Portugal Talisman has replied Barcelona defender Gerard Pique who earlier this week trolled Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo as he felt Real Madrid’s Champions League win last season was due to playing some “easy” teams in the run up to the final. When Pique, Shakira's husband was asked in a Twitter Q and A session; “what kind of draw do you want inthis year’s Champions League? Pique’s response was:“An easy group stage, Italy’s 3rd in the round of 16 (Roma), Germany’s 8th in the quarters (Wolfsburg), England’s 4th in semis (Manchester City) and the return legalways at home.”These were the clubs Real Madrid played against at the group stage last year. Soon on thursday evening, after Cristiano Ronaldo was voted the best player in Europe, he was asked about Pique's dig at him and the club and he smartly replied;"Well, I’m not going to answer,’ he told the El Larguero radio show. ‘What I can say to Pique is that he can see my tweet (with a) ve...

Make it rain Yeezy!!!!!! U.S rapper and fashion guru has kept his  promise he made to U.S paparazzi back in November 2015. He said he would give out his Yeezy Sneakers 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. Jack_arshakyan, one of the paparazzi to receive the gift posted the photo above with the caption. 'Thx to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West for hooking me and my fellow papz up withYeezy boost 350.''

he Nigerian Army this morning released astatement 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.This becomes necessary so as to avoid a situation where remnants of dissipated and depleted Boko Haram Terrorists woulddisguised themselves and board vehicles loading at unauthorised locations in order to avoid being detected and apprehended by security agents.The general public is hereby advised to comply with the scheduled movement plans at the authorized garages/parks and report any suspicious persons within their vicinity to law enforcement agencies. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public through your medium.Thank you ...

Taylor Swift never misses a chance to attend the VMAs award show. But for first time she will misa the August. 28 ceremony.  She’s going to be a no-show despite being in NYC where the award is going to take place. The "Wildest Dream" sensation, shockingly was not nominated for any award for the 2016 VMAs, despite having “Wildest Dreams” and “Out of the Woods” that were in contention. As a result, we won’t be treated to any of her front row awkward dancing like we’re so used to every year. Taylor is not angry about the lack of nominations, she never really planned on going. “Taylor was never scheduled to attend the VMAs,” an insider has said. She actually does have a song in contention for awards this year, as she wrote ex boyfriendCalvin Harris‘massive hit “This Is What You Came For” which is up for Best Male Video and Video of the Year. But how awkward would that be to be sitting in the audience watching him pick up trophies for something that she  was so part o...

  Members of deadly armed robbery gang that has been terrorizing the people  Enugu and neighbouring states, have been arrested while the third person was shot dead  during an exchange of gunfire with police. According To Anambra Broadcasting Service, the gunmen, wearing police caps and armed with police rifles stormed the popular Obiagiu Council Bus stop in the Ogui New Layout, Wednesday, August 24t hand held residents hostage. The police arrived the scene following a distress call and engaged the  robbers in a shoot out. At the end of the gunfire exchange which lasted for about 20 minutes, one was gunned down, two arrested while others snatched two vehicles with which they made their escape.The gunmen shooting reportedly continued along the Bisalla Road, Independence Layout as they tried to find an exit point. An eyewitness who runs a joint at the Council Bus Stop in Obiagu, narrated how the shooting started. "The shooting started as I was offloading wat...