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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...

    John E. Jaggers, who runs the Trump campaign in Maryland and northern Virginia, deacribing a wool coat Clinton wore on Nantucket to cover up alleged medical devices, has predicted that Hillary Clinton will die in a year's time and her vice-presidential pick Tim Kaine will rule USA for 8 years if Clinton wins the race to the white house.According to Jaggers, Clinton's decision to always put on  a long coat on a recent trip to Nantucket is not normal.'How many of you would wear a wool coat in August?'  Jaggers asked at a gathering called Women4Trump in Virginia's tony horse country community of Middleburg. 'The woman who seeks to be the first female president of the United States wears a wool coat at every single thing. Have you ever stopped to wonder why? It'sa big deal, folks,' Jaggers added.'This woman is very, very sick and they're covering it up. You're not so much talking about Hillary Clinton being president for eight year...