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ATLETICO MADRID WIN ON AWAY GOALS

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It was a dramatic encounter in the Alianz Arena tonight after both teams gave it their all, both teams had the opportunity to steal the winner with penalties in the 1st and 2nd halves but neither couldn't convert from the spot. "Atletico Madrid's players have come back onto the pitch to celebrate with their fans. "The visitors from Spain are mostly housed up in the Gods in the very top tier behind a goal. "After dancing in front of this main body of fans for a few minutes, the Atleti players then noticed a smaller cluster on the far side and the entire squad went over to celebrate with them too. "It was a lovely moment and shows how much spirit this club has. They may not be one of the traditional big boys in Spain, but Diego Simeone has created a phenomenal team."

Khloe Kardashian Lamar Odom's dad puts reality star on blast for refusing to pay his rent

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The reports reveal that Khloe had been responsible for the payment of the rent on the Los Angeles home, just has she is reportedly footing the bills for Odom's Calabasas bachelor pad » . Speaking in an interview with New York Post , Joe, 62, sad: “Khloé didn’t even have the guts to tell me herself that my rent wasn’t going to be paid anymore. “She got the guys who handle Lamar’s money to call me and they said the rent wouldn’t be paid, I gotta move and my phone was going to get cut off.” The reports reveal that the former NBA star had paid his disabled father’s $4,000 rent for the past 10 years before Khloe had kicked the Army vet and his wife, Cecelia Odom , 59, out last November. "She disrespected me. She decided to kick me out of my home when Lamar was in hospital in Nevada. I just wish I could be at his side in LA to support him, but Khloé doesn’t want me there." Joe adds that he believes that Khloe is “smothering” Lamar while attempting to cut off the communication b...

Buhari 'We're solidly behind President,' Catholic Bishops declare

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The President of the Conference, Ignatius Kaigama, stated this while speaking to newsmen after leading 16 bishops to a meeting with Buhari on Monday, May 2. ”Since 1960, the Catholic bishops have been talking against corruption, telling people to avoid it,” he said. “It is a cancer, it is dangerous, it is a sickness and it is a social disease. We have assured the president that we are 100 per cent with him in his fight against corruption. “With corruption, we can’t progress. With corruption, everything goes wrong, immorality takes over, retrogression takes place. So corruption is a huge obstacle that has to be dismantled.” Kaigama commended the President's strategies to improving the country and mobilising all Nigerians to selflessly put in their best. “We assured the president of our prayers, moral support and our desire to cooperate. In Catholic Church, whether it is education, healthcare or social services, we have done quite a lot over the years,” he said. “With the willing dis...

Kidney Disease Young woman needs financial assistance for surgery

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Inia Baba is a friend, a mother, a wife, a sister and also someone very much in need of our help. Everyone that’s ever come across Inia can testify to the beautiful young lady she is on both the inside and out. it would be devastating to see this young woman’s life cut short. We’re trying to raise the N10million Inia needs to have a surgery in India. We know that this is no small amount but we have faith that if everyone could give even a small amount, by God’s grace we have the power to make a difference and save someone’s life. Donations are being accepted into the account below: Acct. name: Inia Baba Acct. no: 0075372328 Diamond bank .

In India Groom accidentally shot in the head during wedding ceremony

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News reports have revealed the dilemma of a groom accidentally shot in the head during a shotgun celebration at his own wedding. The wedding which had taken place in Hissar, northern India, close to the capital, New Delhi has been called off as the groom who suffered serious injuries from the accident is expected to live. The reports reveal that the groom, whose identified has been withheld, had suffered his fate due to a shotgun celebration misfiring. Station House Officer (SHO), Mandeep Singh , speaking with Indian news website, ANI, said: "We have registered a case on the basis of the statement of the injured person’s father."

Amber Rose Model finally bags talk show to be produced by Dr Phil

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Dreams really do come through as Amber Rose has finally bagged her own talk show which seems to have been in the works for months now. The former stripper's talk show is reportedly to be aired on VH1 and produced by the renowned Dr Phil, a fact she confirmed with a tweet, today May 3, 2016. The concept of the show has yet to be revealed and might be under wraps until it debuts but speculations point to the fact that it might have a lot to do with slut-shaming, which is one topic Amber is very passionate about. Amber who has been keeping a low profile in recent times, has obviously been working her buxom ass off to get things moving. There had been earlier reports in August 2015, that a TV show had been in the works » for Amber and BFF, Blac Chyna , but had reportedly turned down the offer » due to scheduling conflicts.

Nigeria officials 'stole $15bn' from anti-Boko Haram fight

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About $15bn (£10bn) was stolen from the fight against militant Islamists in Nigeria under the previous government, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said. The money was diverted through fraudulent arms contracts, he added. Several allies of ex-President Goodluck have been put on trial after being accused of awarding fake arms contracts worth $2bn. They deny any wrongdoing. President Muhammadu Buhari, who came to office last year, has vowed to fight corruption and recover "stolen funds". Those facing charges included former National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki, ex-military chiefs and several contractors. They have all pleaded not guilty. Speaking at a university in the south-western city of Ibadan, Mr Osinbajo said the amount stolen was more than half of Nigeria's current foreign exchange reserves of $27bn. "It is important to send a message that no public officer can steal the resources of this country and expect to escape," he said. Africa's largest econo...

Pirates paid '$400,000' ransoms in West Africa's Gulf of Guinea

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Ransoms of up to $400,000 (£273,000) have been paid to gangs which hijacked ships in the Gulf of Guinea in 2015, a maritime report says. The region was the most dangerous in the world for seafarers, with pirates becoming more violent, it added. A total of 32 seafarers had been kidnapped so far this year compared with 15 in 2015, the report said. Kidnapping for ransom took place mainly in the oil-producing areas off Nigeria's coast, it added. The spike in kidnappings appeared to be linked to political developments in Nigeria, the report by the US-based group Oceans Beyond Piracy group said. There had also been a sharp drop in oil theft last year, which the report put down to improved patrolling of Nigeria's waters, and the fall in oil prices making it less profitable.One of the most high-profile cases was that of the Malta-flagged MT Kalamos, an oil super tanker, which was attacked in February 2015. The tanker's abducted crew was freed after the $400,000 ransom was paid, the...

Tupac Shakur Rapper's mother, Afeni dies at 69

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According to KRON reports, 69-year-old Afeni Shakur suffered a heart attack at her home in the San Francisco suburb of Sausalito on May 2. She was rushed to a local hospital at around 9:30 p.m. and was pronounced dead one hour later. The Marin County Sheriff’s Department in California confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that Shakur died late Monday night. Afeni, opened the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation and the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts in Stone Mountain, Georgia in 1997 and resided in the area. A Tupac Shakur biopic, called " All Eyez On Me » " was being filmed in Atlanta earlier this year. The official cause of death is yet to be announced.

Lady Gaga Whatever happened to the eccentric pop singer?

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Yesterday (Monday, May 3, 2016) pop singer Lady Gaga, 30, made an appearance at the MET Gala dressed in a silver corset-style leotard that can best be described as bizarre. The silver corset helped Gaga reveal her bum on the red carpet. If this was six years ago Lady Gaga would have dominated the headlines a day after the MET Gala » . Unfortunately times have moved on and hardly any fuss was made about Lady Gaga’s outfit. Her brand of shock appeal is no longer shocking or appealing. Many pop culture enthusiasts have wondered about what led to the downfall of one of pop music’s most visually exciting acts in recent years. In 2008 Lady Gaga made her grand entrance into the industry along with visually compelling imagery and wonderful songs with addictive hooks. Lady Gaga whose real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta was a sight to behold. Apart from her crazy symbols and weird form of pop art Lady Gaga helped restore the dying industry of the music video. She turned her music vid...

Scandal Congolese Minister caught masturbating inside office has been fired

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Pretty Criminal 24-yr-old lady nabbed with 193 wraps of cocaine at Lagos Airport

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According to officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Edo State born pretty Igbinoba, a clerical officer, was said to have been promised the sum of N500,000 to smuggle the hard drug to the Dubai by a cartel which operates a drug trafficking » syndicate. A suspected member of the cartel, Chimezie Kamsochukwu Ofor , was also traced and arrested after Igbinoba confessed during her interrogation. But for the eagled-eyed security officials at the departure lounge of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State, 24-year-old Rose Uche Igbinoba, would have boarded a flight to Dubai with 193 wraps of cocaine » which were carefully concealed in sweets.

Jungle Justice Suspected robber stripped naked, beaten mercilessly

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But for the intervention of some elders who insisted otherwise, a suspected armed robber would have been lynched to death » in Lagos early this morning after he was caught when he and members of his gang stormed the NHIS building along Obafemi Awolowo Way, Ikeja, to rob. Luck however ran out on the suspect when he was caught while his members managed to escape. According to eyewitnesses, the man was stripped naked, beaten to a pulp » and the angry mob was getting set to set him on fire when some elderly people pleaded with them that the suspect should be handed over to the police.

Migrant Crisis More than 100 refugees die in Libya to Italy weekend shipwrecks

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An estimated 113 people died in four shipwrecks between Libya and Italy at the weekend as the crossing becomes the preferred sea route for migrants to Europe , the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday. With the closing of land routes in the Balkans and a recent deal under which Greece sends migrants back to Turkey, Italian officials have said they expect more people to try to make this longer and much more dangerous crossing from Libya. In one of four incidents, an Italian merchant ship rescued 26 people off the coast of Libya in rough seas and others were feared missing, Italy's Coast Guard said on Saturday. IOM, citing survivor testimony, said 84 people appeared to be missing from that wreck, while at least 29 drowned in two other attempted crossings in rubber dinghies of the Channel of Sicily. It was still investigating a fourth incident. " Just since Friday we know of 4 shipwrecks and 113 people killed, just off Libya," IOM spokesman Joel Mil...

Charly Boy Media personality turns marriage counsellor following Tiwa Savage's marital woes

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Charley Boy, whose real name is Charles Oputa, recently revealed he expected the couple to have kept their marriage problems private instead of airing it out in the public. He has offered to counsel couples who are having challenges in their marriages. Sharing a photo with his wife of 38 years, Diana, along with his personal contact number, adding that the calls will be strictly confidential. He wrote, " Talk to me I swear, I am very saddened how the marriage institution is going down the drain these days. Young people are no longer responsible or disciplined enough to stick it out in any given relationship and I fear that in the next five years, marriage as we know it, may become old fashion. Na Wa!! A while back, I was talking to one of my sons who at 38 still can't rap his head around the permanence of marriage and this gave me cause for concern when he asked me, "why must marriage be forever or for better for worse, and couldn’t it be for maybe a few years as mutually...

WhatsApp Brazil: Judge blocks access to messaging service

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Here is a very uncommon event,especially in this part of the planet, A judge in Brazil has blocked access to messaging service WhatsApp for 72 hours, the latest suspension to hit the hugely popular application. The judge, Marcel Montalvao, issued the order because WhatsApp owner Facebook failed to hand over information requested in a criminal investigation. WhatsApp was temporarily shut down in December for similar reasons. The service is widely used in Brazil, where mobile phone owners face some of the highest charges in the world. The order was due to come into place from 1400 local time (17:00 GMT) and applies to Brazil's five main mobile operators. A rival service, Telegram, reported a surge of applications after the block came into place. WhatsApp said it was "disappointed" by the move, saying it had co-operated fully with the local court. "This decision punishes more than 100 million Brazilians who rely on our service... in order to force us to turn over infor...

"Mr and Mrs Revolution" Rita Dominic, Chidi Mokeme, Akin Lewis star in new movie

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Directed by Teco Benson, the movie also stars Yaw, Tana Adelana, Munachi Abii among others. "Mr and Mrs Revolution" stars Dominic and Mokeme as Sharon and Kobi. It also features Abii and Yaw as Timi and Zola. Rita Dominic took to her instagram page to share a photo with Akin Lewis. She shared the photo with the caption; "I'm such a big fan of his! Say hello to Mr Akin Lewis aka "honorable" in hotel majestic, aka Senator Dede in Chinwe Egwuagu's production and a Teco Benson film, "Mr and Mrs:Revolution" currently being filmed.

"Empire" Here's what to expect from episode 16 "The Lyon who cried wolf"

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A new episode titled " The Lyon Who Cried Wolf" is set to air on Wednesday, May 1, 2016, and will feature Lucious Lyon' meeting with his mother. Synopsis "A wrench is thrown into Lucious’ deeply personal music video about his mother, when Andre discovers a dark secret. Meanwhile, Hakeem and Jamal are compromised after tempting themselves with new or rekindling, but secretive affairs. Then, Rhonda starts to suspect who her attacker was.“

MET Gala 2016 Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, more in stunning looks on the red carpet

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Beyonce , Taylor Swift , Kim Kardashian and more famous celebrities show off statement looks on the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2016 ( MET Gala 2016 ) held on 2nd May 2016 in NYC. Famous celebrities were at their best as they all shone like the stars they are on the red carpet. Themed Manus x Machina : Fashion in the Age of Technology the MET Gala witnessed a lot of sparkly, shiny, futuristic and glamorous looks at the star studded event. Beyonce chose a nude latex look by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy with dramatic puffed shoulder pads and intricate beading. She paired the look with dark smoky eye makeup and honey-colored hair pin-straight with part down the middle while shinning in Lorraine Schwartz jewelry. Lupita Nyong'O chose a sequined jade dress by Calvin Klein Collection with velvet straps. Zendaya brought it in a Micheal Kors copped beaded look teamed with fierce haircut. Kim Kardashian wore a robot-inspired Balmain dress featuring a s...

US Presidential Race Trump hopes to land decisive blow in Indiana showdown with Cruz

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New York billionaire Donald Trump hopes that Indiana's nominating contest on Tuesday will make him unstoppable in what originally had seemed to many a quixotic quest for the Republican presidential nomination. The famously blunt-spoken real estate mogul holds a double-digit polling lead over U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, who has been campaigning in the Midwestern state almost non-stop since mid-April. Cruz has trumpeted Indiana, one of the last big states left in the fight to get onto the November ballot, as his golden moment to force a brokered nomination at the party's July convention. But it appears to be shaping up as his Waterloo. Fresh off a sweep of five Northeast states last week, Trump hopes a win in Indiana will put him within reach of the 1,237 delegates required to lock up the Republican presidential nomination before the convention. Cruz has been Trump's strongest rival but still trails him considerably in the delegate race. He has been struggling to keep Tru...

Ekiti Doctors' Crash Family of deceased doctor receives death threat

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INTIMIDATION AND DEATH THREAT AGAINST THE FAMILY OF THE DECEASED The family of late Dr. Tunde Aladesanmi, one of the medical doctors who lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident along Kaduna road while on a national assignment wishes to alert the Inspector-General of the police , Ekiti State Commissioner of Police , the Ekiti State Government , the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) , the public including the international community of an imminent death/assassination threat to the family of the deceased. It is pertinent to note that while the deceased was alive, he had a cordial relationship with everyone. Quite a lot of people including his co-workers and professional colleagues can attest to the fact he lived a selfless life, served humanity devotedly; did everything within his power and according to the ethics of his profession to save a lot of lives even at odd times. It is highly bizarre and unexpected that the family of such a gentle and peace-loving man would receive such t...

Genevieve Nnaji 13 things you should know about "Ije" actress

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Genevieve Nnaji is popular for movies like "Road to Yesterday," "Sharon Stone," "Ije," "Blood Sister," "Prophesy," "Ijele" among others. Today, May 3 is the filmmaker's birthday. Check out 13 things every fan should know about actress. Here we go; 1. Genevieve Nnaji was born on May 3, 1979 in Mbaise, Imo State, and grew up in Lagos, Nigeria. 2. The actress attended Methodist Girls College Yaba, Lagos. She was a Creative Arts student in University of Lagos, but dropped out to focus on her acting career. 3. The actress had her first acting experience at the age of eight on "Ripples." 4. The talented veteran started acting professionally in 1998, at the age of 19. 5. In 2004, she signed a recording contract with EKB Records, a Ghanaian record label, and released her debut album One Logologo Line. 6. In a 2014 interview with Olisa Adibua, the actress revealed that she hopes to sing again. The actress also reveale...

Reekado Banks Mavins act reportedly mobbed by fans in London

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According to a report by Michael Tubes Creation, the Katapot singer, who arrived London on Firday, April 29, 2016, was 'mobbed' by fans who took pictures and joyously sang the lyrics to some of his songs. Marking his first solo trip to the UK, Banks is billed for Arin's Angels MayDay Afrobeats Concerts scheduled to hold on Monday, May 2, 2016. Reekado Banks is one of the headliners of the event which is to be hosted by Ghanaian movie act, John Dumelo. Other acts billed for the event include Korede Bello and Tekno alongside UK based talent at the LightHouse Hall in Camberwell.

Barack Obama US President says Chinese-led trade deal shows need for TPP

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U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday that a Chinese -led regional trade deal demonstrated the urgent need for Congress to approve the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact. Obama has been pushing to finalize the TPP before he leaves office on Jan. 20, but he needs to overcome strong anti-trade sentiment from both the left wing of his own Democratic Party as well as from the right flank of the Republican Party. Voter anxiety over the impact of trade deals on jobs and the environment has featured large in the campaigns of Donald Trump, the Republican front-runner for the Nov. 8 presidential election, and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders, who is running against Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination. In an opinion piece published on the website of the Washington Post on Monday, Obama said he understood voter skepticism but that " building walls to isolate ourselves from the global economy " would backfire on the American economy. " China is negotiating a tr...

Kcee Singer's record label Five Star Music signs rapper to imprint

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The label already home to superstars like Kcee, Harrysong and Skiibii has just added a talented rapper to its camp. The new signee is a rapper, singer, songwriter and all round entertainer born in Lagos on February 27, 1994. It is gathered that Kcee first crossed part with Xbusta in Owerri back in 2012 but they lost contact till they met again this year and he was invited to perform at the Five Star Music festival in Lagos where the label boss, E-Money fell in love with his craft and talks began on how to sign him. The 22-year old rapper began his music career professionally in Obalende, Lagos at a tender age as a studio rat where he mingled with the likes of Vector and General Pype. He then relocated to Owerri when he got admission into Imo state university where he studied Estate management and was also the director of socials of the university during his school days. The rapper has put out a new single titled ‘Mother anybody’ touching on wordplay themed around contemporary Nigerian ...

Kanye West Rapper's Met Gala appearance rubbished by social media users

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Kanye West may have a lot of explaining to do about his shimmering Balmain appearance and death stair at the 2016 Met Gala » in New York on Monday, May 2. Social media users are coming after the 'Power' rapper for not only trying too hard to match his wife, Kim Kardashian » 's silver Balmain dress on the red carpet but also for wearing ripped jeans to a show as big as the Met Gala! While other male stars showed up in dapper suits, GQ's ' Most Stylish Man of 2015 » ' went for a pair of distressed jeans, white t-shirt and a shiny siver jacket as well as contact lenses. Now, Twitter users are bashing him for his 'poor' sense of style at the fashion affair.

Bayern munchen Vs Atletico Madrid UEFA champions League Semi-Final 2nd Leg

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All eyes will be on the Allianz Arena on Tuesday evening when Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid face off in the semi-finals of the Champions League . Last week's first leg at the Vicente Calderon ended in a 1-0 victory to Atletico, meaning that it is Diego Simeone's men who hold a slender advantage. Bayern Pep Guardiola knows that his Bayern tenure will ultimately be judged on whether or not he is able to guide the club to Champions League glory. In 2013, the 45-year-old inherited a side that had just won three trophies in one season under the management of Jupp Heynckes - including Europe's top prize. Now, as his stint in Bavaria draws ever closer to an end as he prepares to head for the Premier League and Manchester City, the pressure really is on Guardiola to deliver the goods. The Spaniard will only be too aware that Bayern's last two Champions League campaigns have ceased at the semi-final stage at the hands of sides from his homeland - Real Madrid and Barcelona....

Olamide Rapper signs female musician to YBNL record label

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Gushing about his newly signed act, he shared on Twitter and Instagram a few days back the way he felt about the lady's music and how he can't wait to show her to the world: On Instagram he captioned: “ I found her ! Let the countdown begin. Bouto unveil the lil Angel with voice that's appealing to ears and healing to soul ybnlprincess.” The lady singer who will be dropping her first single very soon had this to say on Instagram: "Just got here and I'm like thanks to everyone following me, thanks to YBNL for believing in me . Single out on Wednesday".

Paul Biya Cameroon President, wife arrive Nigeria today, May 3

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According to presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, other senior Cameroonian government officials will also accompany Biya. Adesina said “Both leaders and their officials will confer on issues of common interest to Nigeria and Cameroon, including ongoing bilateral and regional cooperation against terrorism, violent extremism and cross-border crimes. “It is expected that new agreements to strengthen existing ties, as well as trade and economic relations between Nigeria and Cameroon, will be concluded and signed before the end of President Biya’s visit. “A joint communiqué on the visit and the talks between the two presidents and their officials will be issued before President Biya’s departure from Abuja on Wednesday, May 4, 2016.” President Buhari also was in Cameroon for a state visit on Wednesday, July 29, 2015.

Indian guru mocked on Twitter for claims he 'refused Nobel'

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Indians have been ridiculing spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Twitter after he allegedly claimed that he once turned down the Nobel Peace Prize. Indian newspaper Deccan Chronicle reported on Monday that the guru had said he rejected the honour because he "only believes in working". The paper added that he also questioned Nobel winner Malala Yousafzai's work. His Art of Living foundation denied that he made the comments, but it did little to stop the mockery on Twitter. 'Not working for prizes' The guru was visiting the drought-hit regions of the western state of Maharashtra to review his foundation's work when he reportedly made the statement. "I was in the past offered the Nobel Peace Prize, but I had rejected it as I only believe in working and not in being honoured for my work. We should always honour only to those who deserve it and I am totally against honouring Malala Yousafzai with the prize and it is of no use," the paper quoted him a...

Endeavour: Has the ship Captain Cook sailed to Australia been found?

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Researchers in the US believe they may be a step closer to locating the ship in which British explorer Captain James Cook sailed to Australia in 1768. The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project (Rimap) has known for some time the ship was scuttled in Newport Harbour in 1778. But they now believe they have narrowed down the search to a cluster of five shipwrecks on the seafloor. The researchers plan to investigate the ships and their artefacts further. They are also appealing for funds to build the right facilities for handling and storing items retrieved from the sea. "All of the 13 ships lost in Newport during the Revolution are important to American history, but it will be a national celebration in Australia when RIMAP identifies the Lord Sandwich ex Endeavour," the researchers said in a statement. Rimap is a non-profit organisation set up 1992 so that the "diving and non-diving public" could study maritime history and marine archaeology sites in Rhode Island...

HSBC first-quarter profit falls 14%

Banking giant HSBC has reported a 14% drop in profits for the first quarter following "extreme levels of volatility" in financial markets at the start of the year. Profit before tax came in at $6.1bn (£4.17bn) for the three months to March, down from $7.1bn a year ago. However, analysts had expected a far steeper fall in profits. HSBC chief executive Stuart Gulliver said the bank had been "resilient in tough market conditions". Job cuts? A conference call scheduled for later in the day could offer clues on possible further cost-cuts. The lender had flagged earlier in the year that it would impose a global freeze on pay and hiring to cut costs by the end of 2017. Independent banking analyst Frances Coppola said it was "likely there will be more job cuts" at HSBC following the fall in profits. But she said the results "could have been worse" after financial markets were highly volatile in January and February. Challenging HSBC's adjusted revenu...

China investigates search engine Baidu after student's death

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China has launched an investigation into search giant Baidu after the death of a student who tried an experimental cancer therapy he found online. Wei Zexi, who died last month from a rare form of cancer, had sought the treatment from a hospital that came top of the list on his Baidu web search. Baidu has come under fire for allegedly selling listings to bidders without adequately checking their claims. In a statement Baidu said it was investigating the matter. The company told the BBC: "We deeply regret the death of Wei Zexi and our condolences go out to his family. "Baidu strives to provide a safe and trustworthy search experience for our users, and have launched an immediate investigation of the matter." Baidu owns search engine and social media services, and is often compared to Google. Shares slumped in the US on news of an investigation by China's internet regulator, with Baidu's Nasdaq-listed shares falling 7.92%. According to state news agency Xinhua, Wei...

Boko Haram Troops capture 9 terrorists hiding in foxholes

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Usman said troops of the 22 Brigade Garrison were on a routine operation to clear the terrorists' hideouts in Cinga, Mallum Maja, Bosuma and Murye villages, when they found the terrorists hiding in foxholes. He also revealed that 400 hostages were rescued during the operation. He said “In compliance with the military high command’s directive which is to ensure that all villages and towns are cleared of the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists, troops of 22 Brigade Garrison in Operation Lafiya Dole, on Sunday May 1, 2016 cleared four villages of Boko Haram terrorists hiding in the area. “The terrorists hibernating in Cinga, Mallum Maja, Bosuma and Murye villages, were armed with dangerous weapons and have been terrorising the communities. During the operations three Boko Haram terrorists were killed while nine of them who tried to hide in foxholes and dugouts were identified and captured alive.” Members of the Boko Haram sect reportedly murdered 30 Fulani herdsmen during a raid in Alau...

Fulani Herdsmen Afenifere, IYC condemn group over comments on grazing in the South

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MCBAN earlier said nobody can stop its members from grazing in the South, adding that it was their constitutional right to move freely. Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MCBAN) is the umbrella body of the Fulani herdsmen. Punch reports that the Secretary-General of Afenifere, Chief Sehinde Arogbofa, said “That cannot be the solution to the problem; it would rather aggravate it. Some people are domiciled in the South and if there is an element of inconvenience from the people living with them, it should be resolved in a peaceful atmosphere so that nobody is taken for granted. “I don’t believe a serious person can say that.” Also the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide (IYCW) has slammed the umbrella body of the Fulani herdsmen for making such comments. Mr. Eric Omare, spokesman of the IYCW also said the Fulani herdsmen situation might lead to a breakdown of law and order if not checked. Omare said “The insistence by Fulani herdsmen to continue their cattle grazing in the South despite...

Tee Billz Music exec allegedly gets evicted from Banky W's house

Tee Billz, who was rescued by R&B singer, Banky W, while trying to commit suicide on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the Ikoyi-Lekki bridge in Lagos, was sent packing out of the singer's apartment by his mother. According to Capital.ng , this was after she watched the emotional interview of Tiwa Savage, with ThisDay's Azuka Ogujuiba. Savage shared private information about her marriage to Tee Bills, who reportedly failed in his roles as a father and husband. In the interview with Ogujuiba, the singer opened up about Tee Billz' cocaine addiction, fling and alleged theft. This revelation received divided opinions, as most commentators feel that should have been dealt with privately by the couple, as opposed to airing it out in public

"Game of Thrones" Jon Snow is alive - 4 things that happened in "Home"

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A new episode titled "Home" aired on Sunday, May 1, 2016, and we have put together four interesting things that happened. 1. Melisandre, the hot/scary old crone brought back to life the one person we've all been anticipating; Jon Snow. 2. Call him the show's new Joffrey all you like, but Ramsey Bolton is the king of all villains. On Sunday's episode, he killed his father, Roose Bolton. He also killed his step mother, Walda, and his newborn half-brother by unleashing the dogs on them. 3. As prophesied, Balon Greyjoy died at the hands of Euron Greyjoy. 4. Cersei Lannister was shut out of her daughter's funeral.

The Kardashians That moment when reality family discovers Rob Kardashian's engagement

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The explosive clip, shows Kim Kardashian fuming at her brother for his choice in a romantic partner, while Khloe Kardashian describes their sudden engagement as 'f**ked up'. The 35-year-old model calls Rob while Kylie Jenner looks on, delivering a very clear warning: "You make sure your girlfriend doesn't publicly bash your sisters!" she screams. Khloe also speaks on her confusion over seeing formerly reclusive Rob, back in the spotlight after revealing his relationship with Chyna. "The fact that now he wants to be so public blows my mind." the 31-year-old tells someone off-camera. Meanwhile, Rob was quick to warn his sisters to back off if they were not willing to support his first proposal ever. "Listen to the hostility in your voice, that's exactly why I don't say anything," Rob says to Kim, Kourtney and Khloe. "This is the first time I ever proposed to someone in my life, don't come at me with some bulls***." Rob also ...

Climbers Alex Lowe and David Bridges' bodies found in Tibet after 16 years

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The bodies of two American climbers have been found in a glacier in the Himalayas, 16 years after they were killed by a huge avalanche. World-renowned mountaineer Alex Lowe had been climbing the 8,013m (26,290ft) Shishapangma peak in Tibet in October 1999 with cameraman David Bridges when they were hit. They were found by two climbers last week, still trapped in the ice. Mr Lowe's wife, Jennifer Lowe-Anker, said they had been "frozen in time". 'Closure and relief' Mr Lowe, 40, was considered one of the greatest mountain climbers of his generation and was well known in the climbing community for having rescued several other climbers. He and Mr Bridges, 29, were close friends as well as climbing partners, and had been scouting a route up Shishapangma, the 14th highest mountain in the world. The discovery of their bodies was announced on Friday by Mrs Lowe-Anker, who now runs a charitable foundation in her late husband's name with her husband, Conrad Anker. Mr A...

Thomas Piketty: 'Indian inequality still hidden'

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French economist Thomas Piketty says there is still a "huge" gap in data about income tax in India. Official figures just released show only 1% of Indians paid tax in 2013, while 2% filed a tax return. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that publishing the data was a "big step towards transparency and informed policy-making". But Mr Piketty told the BBC the data was too thin to draw significant conclusions about levels of inequality. "Our Govt. has taken the landmark decision of publishing the income tax data. It is a big step towards transparency & informed policy making," Mr Modi wrote on Twitter. The data has prompted a lively debate about the extent of tax evasion in India - with commentators noting that there were very few tax returns at the highest end of the income spectrum. Just six individuals were in the top-earning tax bracket - declaring an average income of $10.4m (£7.1m). However, India has at least 84 billionaires, according to Forbes ...

Bin Laden death: CIA panned for 'live-tweeting' raid on anniversary

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The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been criticised for live-tweeting the killing of Osama Bin Laden as if it were happening today. It has shared details of the mission that led to America's most-wanted man being found five years ago in Pakistan. But reaction has been largely negative, with one Twitter user calling the move "grotesque and embarrassing". Others posted memes and gifs of people rolling their eyes and putting their heads in their hands. The CIA's usual tweets mostly concern historical trivia and artefacts. The CIA's first 'live tweet' , hashtagged #UBLRaid, begins: "1:25 pm EDT-@POTUS, DCIA Panetta, & JSOC commander Admiral McRaven approve execution of op in Abbottabad." At 1:15pm "Helicopters depart from Afghanistan for compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan". Just under 90 minutes later, "2 helicopters descend on compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. 1 crashes, but assault continues without delay or injury". ...

Trump accuses China of 'raping' US with unfair trade policy

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Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump has accused China of "raping" the US, in renewed criticism of China's trade policy. He told a rally in Indiana that China was responsible for "the greatest theft in the history of the world". Mr Trump, a billionaire businessman, has long accused China of manipulating its currency to make its exports more competitive globally. This, he says, has badly damaged US businesses and workers. "We can't continue to allow China to rape our country, and that's what we're doing," he told the campaign rally on Sunday. "We're going to turn it around, and we have the cards, don't forget it," he added. "We have a lot of power with China." Mr Trump, in his campaign manifesto , pledges to "cut a better deal with China that helps American businesses and workers compete". He sets out four goals that include immediately declaring China "a currency manipulator" and ...

Election looms over Australia's budget

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Australian Treasurer Scott Morrison's budget on Tuesday will double as an unofficial election campaign launch. Small tax cuts and spending on health, infrastructure and education have already been foreshadowed or announced. The cost of these will likely be offset by closing tax loopholes for multinational companies, ending some pension concessions for the wealthy and hiking tobacco taxes. The opposition says the reforms are too modest and favour the wealthy. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will dissolve parliament and call an early election on or before 11 May. Australia will almost certainly go to the polls on 2 July. Tuesday's budget will form the backbone of the Liberal-led coalition government's pitch to voters for re-election. Mr Morrison might well be wishing he had 24 hours up his sleeve. A lot is riding on his economic plan, which doubles as the government's pitch to voters. As the official announcement of an early election draws near, the resurgent opposition L...

Personal Relationships 3 ways to love yourself better

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According to life coach, Sasha Carrion , there three top ways of practicing self-love: 1. Learn to be kind to yourself As stated earlier, nobody is perfect which means everyone makes mistakes. What really matters is learning from those mistakes and moving on, quit dragging the past into your future. 2. Take care of yourself always Take care of your body and soul. Learn to shut out negative comments especially your inner critic. You have to believe in yourself first and work towards achieving your goals, eat healthy too. 3. Create boundaries for yourself and others Know your limits and what you can handle. Committing to different tasks will make you miserable especially if you aim to please everyone. Sometimes, putting your needs first is very important before you can extend a helping hand to anyone else.