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USAToday has been around for 34 years, and they’ve never picked a side in an election. However that changed on Sept. 29. They say that during each election, they reconsider whether or not they should back a nominee. Since their inception, they have decided against it time after time. “We’ve never seen reason to alter our approach. Untilnow.” Yikes!“This year, the choice isn’t between twocapable major party nominees who happen to have significant ideological differences,”USA Todaysays. “This year, one of the candidates — Republican nominee Donald Trump — is, by unanimous consensus of the Editorial Board, unfit for the presidency.From the day he declared his candidacy 15 months ago through this week’s first presidential debate, Trump has demonstrated repeatedly that he lacks the temperament, knowledge, steadiness and honesty that America needs from its presidents.” Wow! For them to feel that they had to say something to their varied readers is huge. They also included along lis...

Read his piece below...     As Nigeria marks its 56th Independence Anniversary, very few Nigerians would expect any form of celebration or excitement. Independence from colonial rule in 1960 has brought the country so much to be cheerful about, but 56 years later, also a lot of regrets.I am not one of those who imagine that wewould probably have been better off if we had remained under British rule, but that there are some Nigerians who still entertain such impossible thought indicates the depth of the people’s anxiety about Nigeria’s post-colonial reality.     The big issues are well-known: the failure of leadership, corruption, and perpetual anxiety about the future. Every October 1, Nigeria is described as “a crippled giant”, a“toddler”, “a broken nation”. And the various editorials, year after year sound so repetitive as they focus on an economy that is not working, the failure of public infrastructure, leadership crisis, the bad habits of the political e...

We cannot say this has been the best week of her life because shevhas had more better ones but Kim Kardashian West has really had a blast in the last few days.The Paris Fashion Week has really been incredible for her. Now she has graced the cover of the Billboard Magazine TV Issue. The 35-year-old reality star, business woman and mother of two, Kim Kardashian is the face of Billboard Magazine TV Issue. She opened up about her partnership with husband Kanye West, music business and 'famous' feud with Taylor Swift, adding thatshe didn't want to talk about Swift. She said:    “I’m so over it, she says with a laugh. "If it were up to Kanye, it all would probably never have come out. He can handle it, he has no hard feelings. He doesn’t even really care. I just wanted to protect my husband. I saw him getting a lot of shit"

The Paris Fashion week was really a blast for Kim Kardashian, her husband rapper, Kanye West and sister Kourtney Kardashian, as well for her Mum Kris Jenner and her boytoy, Corey Gamble at the SS17 Off-White fashion show in Paris for the Paris Fashion Week and at the Balmain after party on Thursday.Check out the stunning pics You would think she's naked underneath the sheer dress but she's wearing a nude bra. She attended the Balmain show with her mum, Kris and older sister, Kourtney.

Three Nigerians men and a woman, together with eleven other accomplices currently on the run, were charged in the Court of First Instance on Thursday, September 29th, with attacking two Pakistani men and robbing them of millions in different currencies, belonging to their employer.The 11 others on the run, including another woman, are being accused in the same case of possessing the stolen money.  The defendants, all Nigerians are currently in detention.The main accused, a 31-year-old Nigerian worker, was not present in court to face the charges. The others, of ages ranging between 26 and 41 and among them are two businessmen and two managers, pleaded not guilty to the charges. Those, who are accused of possession of the stolen money, claimed before the panel of judges they were doing business with the other accused and were not aware the money was stolen.According to Khaleej Times,  a 34-year-old Afghani sales executive said that his sponsor gave him while in Afghanistan lar...

Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichieon Wednesday, spoke about racial issues in America and the continual reports of black people killed by police.     In her novel Americanah, her protagonist, Ifemelu, starts a blog about race in America from her perspective as a Nigerian immigrant.The blog, called “Raceteenth or Various Observations About American Blacks (Those Formerly Known as Negroes) by a Non-­American Black," is funny as well as insightful."The blog in Americanah—I wanted it to be funny. I wanted to poke fun, because I think many of the ways race manifests itself in this country are actually quite funny so I hoped that people would laugh,"Adichie said at the Washington Ideas Forum, an event produced by The Aspen Institute and The Atlantic.Her interviewer, Mary Louise Kelly, a contributing editor at The Atlantic, asked what Ifemelu might say about racial issuesin America today. "I think what’s going on now just doesn’t give me room for humor,...

   She’ll be there for him! Jennifer Aniston is taking sides in Brad Pitt’s messy divorce from Angelina Jolie, according to a new report, and you can get the details of her surprising reaction to the whole thing right here. See why she’s supporting him 100%!Jennifer Aniston, 47, is totally there for her exBrad Pitt, 52, as he battleschild abuse claimsand the possibility that he’ll lose custody of the kids to Angelina Jolie, 41. “She is firmly on his side in the custody battle,” a source tellsInTouchmagazine in their Oct. 10 issue. It took her a moment, though, as one would expect. “Jen couldn’t help but smile and gloat at first when she heard Brad and Angelina were divorcing. She knew this day would come,” the insider spills.That being said, Jen is absolutely on Brad’s side when it comes to his capabilities as a parent. “She can’t helpbut stick up for Brad as a father,” the source tells the mag. “She knows how much he loves those kids.” Of course, Shiloh, 10, Vivie...

On Wednesday Kim Kardashian West was walking downthe street after leaving the Balmain offices in the French capital when prankster VitaliiSediuk slipped past security and tried to kiss  the Entrepreneur's bum, fortunately he was stopped in time. The sheer dress was what Mrs West had on during that attack. Kim Kardashian West was almost attackedtby Celebrity prankster , 27 year old Vitalii Sediuk, when she stepped out in Paris, France, on Wednesday. Seduik who is fromUkraine, attempted to kiss Kim's bum as she exited a black car and was trying to make her way into L'Avenue restaurant.Fortunately, Kim's security guard, Pascal Duvier, was able to grab hold of the attacker before he was able to touch her.Kim took to her twitter account to praise her bodyguard for stopping Vitali on time. She wrote: According to TMZ, Kim is planning to file a report with Paris PD over Vitalii Sediuk's latest assault. She also wants to get a restraining order against him bec...

   The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, yesterday said Nigeria was already comingof the economic recession. Speaking at the end of a two-day National Council of Finance and Economic Development conference held in Abeokuta, Ogun state yesterday September 28th, Adeosun said the measures being taken by the Federal government is an indication that the economy is on its way out of recession.    “We are already getting out of recession because of the actions the federal government is taking. If you are in a problem, the day you start to step towards progression, you are already getting out of it, we are getting out of it. We are investing more in capital than we have ever invested. We are sorting out infrastructure,we are stopping wastage and so the sign of recovery already there” she said

A 14-year-old South Carolina boy shot and killed his father then drove to an elementary school playground where he shot and wounded two children and a teacher with a handgun before being tackled by a firefighter who held him till thepolice arrived, authorities said on Wednesday.The suspect, whose name has not been released, was accused by police of fatally shooting his 47-year-old father, Jeffrey DeWitt Osborne, then driving a pickup truck about 2 miles (3.2 km) to Townville Elementary School where he crashed into a fence surrounding the playground.After the teenager began shooting, volunteer firefighter Jamie Brock pinned him down while staff led children to safety inside the building, Anderson County emergency services director Taylor Jones told a news conference. brock has been credited for saving the lives of everyone bytackling the suspect on time."(He) was there in the hot scene and riskedhis life to mitigate this incident," Jones said. "He just used enoug...

The All progressive Congress, APC has responded to claims by the People Democratic party stating that it made arrangements to control aftereffects of the Edo Governorship Race by midnight. Responding to the cases by PDP, the APC National vice chairman (South), Mr. Segun Oni , basically said " The PDP is essentially being insidious. " Talking further, Oni said: " From the outcomes I have seen from the field, from where we are checking the races here in Abuja, the APC is in an agreeable lead. "Out of a hundred, the PDP has not won five, even in units they claim to have won. We are examining in light of the fact that the quantity of voters surpasses the quantity of enlisted voters per unit," Oni clarified. Loaning assurance to Segun Oni, the Edo state Director of APC, Anselm Ojezua , rejected PDP's cases saying just the Autonomous National Appointive Commission maintains all authority to decide the victor of the race. Talking on the cases, Ojezua said: ...

A school building collapsed at Ajose street, Amukoko Apapa this morning. The building has since been sealed. One person was reportedly killed in the incident.

   According to a statement by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Col S.K Usman, suspected elements of Boko Haram terrorists, scavenging for food, attacked Kwang village yesterday at about 5pm. Vigilantes from Dagu (which is about 4 kilometres from Kwang), responded and repelled the terrorists attack. During the fire fight that ensued, one of the vigilantes sustained gun shot wound on his hand and was evacuated to General Hospital Uba while the terrorists fled with gun shot wounds.Troops were eventually sent to the area with clear orders to pursue and deal with the terrorists. They are still exploiting. Similarly, same day, at about 4.35pm somesuspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists attacked Boftari which is about 15 kilometres from Chibok town.On receipt of the information, troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE stationed in Forward Operation Base Chibok, mobilized to the area. The troops encountered Boko Haram terrorists ambush site shortly before Kuburmbula village. ...

The English football association has decided to part ways with coach Sam Allardyce after the manager was videoed agreeing a £400,000 deal with under cover reporters who posed as agents from Far East. See the full story here. Sam Allardyce in a statement said:"Further to recent events, The FA and I have mutually agreed to part company."It was a great honour for me to be appointed back in July and I am deeply disappointed at this outcome.    "This afternoon, I met with Greg Clarke and Martin Glenn and offered a sincere and wholehearted apology for my actions."Although it was made clear during the recorded conversations that any proposedarrangements would need The FA’s full approval, I recognise I made some comments which have caused embarrassment. "As part of today’s meeting, I was asked to clarify what I said and the context in which the conversations took place. I have co-operated fully in this regard. "I also regret my comments with regard to o...

The very first presidential debate between Donald Trump, 70, and Hillary Clinton, 68, was just as bonkers as we were expecting it to be! However, we definitely didn’t expect Trump’s health to be taken into question! After digginginto Hillary for weeks when she had a simple coughing fit during a Des Moines rally, and subsequently comingdown with pneumonia, Trump couldn’t stop sniffling during the September 26 debate!Naturally, voters immediately latched onto that beautiful piece of irony and wouldn’t let go, rushing to Twitter to share their thoughts about his curious sign of illness. Some people mercilessly piled on the jokes about how Trump was “hiding something” about his health — just like he accused Hillary of doing! Others mocked him with pics of his Donald Trump brand handkerchiefs. Rude, but hilarious! Here are some of the best reactions to Trump’s unfortunate, ill-timed common cold (…or worse??): Of course, thousands and thousands of people all over the country tu...

Hillary Clinton forced Donald Trump onto defense over his temperament, refusal to release his taxes and his past comments about race and women during a fiery debut presidential debate Monday -- a potentially pivotal moment in a tight election campaign.Clinton, who has seen her dominance of the presidential race fade in the weeks since the Democratic convention, delivered a strong performance in which she demonstrated a command of policy and a sense of humor, smiling through some of Trump's strongest attacks. She delivered the best zinger of the night in response to criticism from Trump for staying off the campaign trail recently."I think Donald just criticized me for preparing for this debate," she said. "And yes, I did. And you know what else I prepared for? I prepared to be President. And that is a good thing."Trump came out swinging at the beginning of the debate, and made some effective points on the economy and jobs -- some of the aspects of his out...

We don't really know what led to  it but it seems Rob Kardashian is very angry  that his fiance Black Chyna wasn't invited to the baby shower being organized for him and for some reason,  he took his anger out on Kylie Jenner by posting her phone number on Twitter insisting his account isn't hacked. Read the tweets after the cut...

  President Buhari today said Nigeria has the people and the resources to surmount her economic problems. Receiving President of the African Development Bank(ADB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, at State House, Abuja, on Monday, President Buhari said:"God has given us people and resources. It will take hard work on our part, but we will make it. We will get out of our problems. We are determined to produce what we eat, and stop importation. We will also chase those who stole, and get them to refund.   "He said the country appreciates helping hands beinglent by the ADB, assuring Nigerian-born Adesina, who was the immediate past Minister of Agriculture,that "we will not let you down. Your country won't disappoint you."Adesina appreciated President Buhari for the support the country gave when he ran for ADB presidency, thus making him the first Nigerian to occupy such position since the bank was established in 1964. He also lauded the Nigerian President for successes ...

This is NOT what we expected.Angelina Jolie, 41, is allegedly OBSESSED with becoming the head of the United Nations, and it ultimately ledto the demise of her relationship withBrad Pitt, 52, according to a newTMZreport. “Brad became increasingly upset over Angelina’s political ambitions,” the website reported on Sept. 25. “Angelina had taken the kids to various war-torn countries, includingLebanon and Iraq. She would always make sure to bring a security team thatwas the best of the best on her trips … but for Brad, it still wasn’t enough.”According to the shocking new report, the actress EVEN has two political advisers and a “war room” to assist herwith her public image and decision-making. The last straw for the actor allegedly resulted from the ex-couplefightingover bringing their six children to Syria to assist with foreign aid efforts. Guys, we don’t even know what to think anymore!     Amidst all the turmoil from the split that shocked the world, Angelina has been ...

- Arnold Palmer brought a country-club sport to the masses with a hard-charging style, charisma and a commoner’s touch. At ease with both presidents and the golfing public, and on a first-name basis with both, “The King,” died Sunday in Pittsburgh. He was 87. Alastair Johnson, CEO of Arnold Palmer Enterprises, confirmed that Palmer died Sunday afternoon of complications from heart problems. The United States Golfing Association also confirmed his death on Twitter. Palmer ranked among the most important figures in golf history, and it went well beyond his seven major championships and 62 PGA Tour wins. His good looks, devilish grin and go-for-broke manner made the elite sport appealing to one and all. And it helped that he arrived about the same time as television moved into most households, a perfect fit that sent golf to unprecedentedpopularity.“If it wasn’t for Arnold, golf wouldn’t be as popular as it is now,” Tiger Woods said in 2004 when Palmer played in his last Mast...

ABUJA-APPARENTLY disturbed by the poor state of the aviation sector,concerned Members of Parliament have called on the Federal Government to declare state of emergency in the nation’s aviation sector, in order to salvage the $12 billion projected investment and 159,000 jobsprovided across the value chain.Chairman, House Committee on Aviation Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, made the plea while briefing on “the impact of economic recession on Nigeria’s aviation sector,” held at the instance of the leadership of the House of Representatives.She underlined the contribution of the aviation sector to the country’s GDP in recent years, noting that the prospects of the sector playing a major role in national economic development and growth in the near future were promising.    The Abia-born lawmaker said, the sector contributed $0.7 billion (N137.9 billion) in 2014 and $685 million in 2015 as well as total of 159,000 jobs across the aviation sector and its value chain, adding that “There are ...

Tyson fury was at the Manchester Field on Saturday to watch cousin Hosea Burton beat Fernando Castaneda in three rounds World heavyweight champion Tyson fury will never battle again, driving English promoter Eddie Hearn has said. Fury, 28, has pulled back from his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko, booked for 29 October, in light of reported emotional well-being issues. The Englishman, who has not battled since beating Klitschko last November, put off the first rematch in June. "Fury will be stripped of his titles and, after a fight in court, he'll say: 'No more, I'm done'," said Hearn. "It will be truly untidy and it may take a year to determine. I know there are sensitivities around psychological wellness issues yet this is a business. "The administering bodies have had enough. The world heavyweight title is a gigantic piece of their business and they've not profited from it for a year." Fury beat Klitschko on focuses in German...

Rory McIlroy's bird shot from 137 yards at 16 was his longest opening out on the PGA Visit in three years Visit Title last round leaderboard - 12 R McIlroy (NI),R Moore (US), K Chappell (US); - 9 P Casey (Eng); - 6 H Matsuyama (Jpn); - 5 D Johnson (US), J Thomas (US); - 4 A Scott (Aus) Full leaderboard Rory McIlroy won a play-off to seal triumph in the Visit Title and take the $10m (£7.7m) FedEx Container prize. The Northern Irishman, 27, came in a birdie from 15 feet to push out Ryan Moore on the fourth play-off gap to win the $1.5m (£1.15m) competition. The world number three's triumph was sufficient to see him beat US Open champion Dustin Johnson to the FedEx Glass, the PGA Visit's season-long focuses race. Johnson completed seven shots off the lead at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. McIlroy and Moore hit last cycle 64s to set up a three-path play-off with Moore's kindred American Kevin Chappell, who posted a 66. McIlroy, will's identity some po...

This is it - the last extend of the US presidential race. After a crusade that began back in the early days of 2015, we're currently only six weeks from the race. The first of three presidential level headed discussions happens on Monday night - and there is bounty to pay special mind to as the hopefuls edge nearer and nearer to each other in the surveys. What's in question? The open deliberations are the last, most obvious opportunity for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton to put forth their defense to the country. Neither one of the candidates will have the capacity to order the consideration of the American open the way they will in the three up and coming presidential level headed discussions. Also, no open deliberation will have as expansive a crowd of people, or do as much to shape open view of the hopefuls, as this initial one. There's a decent risk Monday night's issue will break the record of 80 million Americans who watched officeholder Jimmy Carter ...

Things like this only happen once in a very long time.Zlatan Ibrahimovic met his doppelganger today ,he come face-to-face with your own lookalike.     But that's the story of Man U star player Zlatan Ibrahimovic as he was today confronted by his own look alike pitch invader who ran into the pitch to 'harass' him during United's  game with Leicester city but the Striker saw the funny side in it and shared a joke with the doppelgänger before he was forced off the pitch by stadium security officials.Manchester United defeated the Reigning EPL Champions in Old Trafford thanks to goals from Chris Smallingst, Juan Mata,Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba

Prince George looked incredibly dapper as he stepped off the plane in Victoria, Canada for the Royal Family’s 1st official tour together! The little cutie ALWAYS kills it in the fashion department, and day 1 of the Royal Canadian Tour was no exception. But let’s be real, is there anything George CAN’T rock? Prince George, 3, is developing quite a sense of style! The little royal not only looked playful and sweet but also completely polished and put-together as he landed in Canada with momKate Middleton, 34, dadPrince William, 34, and little sisterPrincess Charlotte, 3. We just LOVE seeing his outfits for various occasions! And as theRoyal Family’s first official touras a family of four, George really pulled out all the stops to look his best on Sept. 24. Clad in navy shorts, matching socks and a periwinkle knit top, he truly was precious. We love howhe wore a patterned long sleeve underneath his sweater, giving his lookthe perfect pop of color! George likely was ...