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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 ...