Mario Balotelli still hopes on winning Ballon d´Or

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli rates his form in recent seasons as no more than "five out of 10" but the enigmatic star still harbours ambitions to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.

Balotelli was tipped for stardom after impressing as a youngster at Inter, but the Italy international has seen his progress stagnate.

He scored just one Premier League goal after moving to Anfield ahead of the 2014-15 campaign and only found the back of the net once in Serie A after rejoining AC Milan on a season-long loan last term.

Now 25, Balotelli recognises that he must start living up to his potential but the former Manchester City star is confident of doing so.

Research says Taking Paracetamol During Pregnancy Leads To Having Child With Autism/ADHD

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy is linked to autism and ADHD in children, a new study claim. Boys whose mothers took the painkiller while expecting were more likely to be on the autistic spectrum while it was associated with higher rates of ADHD in both sexes.

Official guidelines say paracetamol should be taken only if necessary in pregnancy and for the shortest possible time. The latest study by Spanish researchers suggests children regularly exposed to the common medication while in the womb were more likely to show signs of both conditions.

In what has been hailed the first study of its kind, it looks at the association between the use of this drug in pregnancy and autism spectrum symptoms in children. Scientists say it is also the first study to report different effects on boys and girls.

They found those whose mothers took the drug regularly were 30 percent more likely to show impaired attention functions and an increase of two clinical symptoms of autism spectrum symptoms in boys.

At the age of 17 I lived with Rapper The Game - Khloe Kardashian reveals

Khloé Kardashian has revealed she lived with "an older man" at 16 years old and then went to live with rapper The Game.Khloé' shared the news on her website khloewithak.com where she detailed the various places she has lived. 

She wrote:

In Edo State: NAFDAC Seals Three Bakeries, Arrests Managers

Three bakeries have been sealed off in Benin, Edo State by the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control for allegedly engaging in the unwholesome practice. NAFDAC also arrested three persons, suspected to be the managers of the sealed bakeries during the inspection exercise.

The affected bakeries were identified as Godswill, Life is Good, Our Daily Bread and Stone bakeries located along Sapkonba road in Benin.

Actor RMD show off his fashionable looks in new photos

Nice outfit ...

See how this smart woman exposes stranger's affair on Facebook

One woman has everyone searching for a certain wife after she claimed she was at a petrol station when she overheard details of a sordid affair - and decided to post them on Facebook in an attempt to shame the cheater.

In her public appeal to the man's wife , she wrote:

"If your husbands called Neil, went to work in a un-ironed shirt this morning and your flying to ***** on Saturday... (sic)

Amber Rose console Iggy Azalea following her heartbreak ... Gives her freaking advice

Amber Rose has reached out to Iggy Azalea following her split with Nick Young. She wrote:

My heart goes out to you @thenewclassic I have been through heartbreak as well so I know what ur going through. Stay strong and keep ur head up my Rosebuds and I support you and we think ur AMAZING!!! Not only beautiful but extremely talented! I remember watching ur YouTube videos a few years back thinking

Shabba - Wizkid ft Chris Brown, Trey Songz, French Monatana (Listen Here)

Wizkid is on a roll on the international music scene. He just dropped a hot new track ''Shabba'' featuring Chris Brown, Trey Songz and French Montana. 

Listen below

Fans blast 2 Chainz for rewarding lady who found his missing ring with $200

Fan have slammed 2 Chainz after he rewarded a girl who found his ring with $200. According to reports, on Thursday night, one of his rings went missing.

While he performed at Club La Vela in #PanamaCityBeach, #Florida. His ring seemed to have flown right off his finger. While staff and fans searched intensely for the jewellery, one girl found the ring and managed to return it. As a reward, Chainz handed the woman $200.

Edo Governor's Wife, Lara Oshiomhole dazzles for Vanguard Allure

Edo State First Lady features on Vanguard Allure

I'm not just a dancer, I created P-square Structure - Peter Okoye

Peter Okoye has insisted he is more than just a dancer and it hurts when people see him as such.In a chat with Hip Tv, the P-Square star says he is a very creative person and was responsible for the structure of PSquare's tours.

He said:

BUSTED! Passers-by catches man who pretend to be disabled to beg on street (PHOTOs)

A man pretending to be disabled in order to beg for money on the street was caught out by a passer-by - who refused to be convinced by his tricks.

The man had tucked his legs into the back of his boxer shorts, to give the appearance that he had no legs. He then put on a pair of trousers to cover his hidden limbs and spent the say sitting on a skateboard.

Court grant Ex-Adamawa Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri bail

Justice Ahmed Moham­med of an Abuja Federal High Court yesterday ad­mitted to bail former acting Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, in the sum of N500m.

Fintiri was on Thursday arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Com­mission (EFCC) on a five-count charge bordering on money laundering.

Justice Ahmed Moham­med in a ruling on the bail application held that the prosecution failed to show reasonable cause why the de­fendant would not be grant­ed bail.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo spotted with Late Dora Akunyili's Daughter

Chidiogo, daughter of late NAFDAC chairman and Information Minister, Dora Akunyili shared this photo from her meeting with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo.

Say What! Katy Perry Sets A New Twitter Record With 90 Million Followers

Katy Perry just set a new Twitter record when she reached 90 million followers on Friday, July 1. Twitter announced the huge milestone with a tweet. 

“It’s party time, @katyperry! With 90 million on the guest list, we’re gonna need a really big dance floor,” the social media network wrote. 

“Dang this is tight,” Perry, 31, responded, adding a cool emoji with sunglasses and a smirk.

The “This Is How We Do” singer, who skyrocketed to fame with her 2008 single “I Kissed a Girl,” joined Twitter in 2009 while on tour in Germany.

#MadeInNaija: Nigerian Builds A 100% Nigerian Tractor

UK-trained Nigerian engineer Timothy Addigi Terfa is getting ready to launch a Nigerian-built tractor. Mr. Terfa said: 

"I designed and built this tractor, which is 100% Nigerian, with a team of skilled individuals." He has called the tractor Ijodo, meaning labour in the Tiv language.

Deputy High Commissioner of Sierra Leone to Nigeria kidnapped in Kaduna, N44m ransom demanded

Sierra Leone's Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Maj-Gen. Nelson Williams has been reportedly kidnapped in Kaduna. According to the Chairman of Nigeria Human Rights Commission, a ransom of N44m is being demanded. His driver is also missing.

Fire drill emergency in Hotel got Chrissy Teigen ran out of hotel with baby Luna half naked

Chrissy Teigen's mother Vilailuck shared this photo of her daughter rushing out from Hotel Bel Air during a fire drill.

"It's just a drill but we thought it's for real" Luna's grandma said on Instagram yesterday.

The 31-year-old model then remembered it was just a drill and poked fun at herself for her over-reaction on Snapchat and Twitter.

Wales upsets Belgium to earn historic berth in Semis of #EURO2016

Details coming soon ...

PHOTOs: Exquisite Lagos Police PRO Dolapo Badmos receives CRAN Award

The Police Public Relationships Officer of Lagos State Police Command, Superintendent of Police, Dolapo Badmos received the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria's Special Award for exceptional dedication to service.

Photos: President Buhari off to Katsina State for the weekend

Have a nice weekend Mr President!

PHOTOs: Actor Kenneth Okonkwo returns to Nigeria with his wife and new born baby

Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo returned to Nigeria today with his wife Ifeoma and new son, Ken. They were welcomed at the airport by family members and friends. The couple welcomed their first child on May after nine years of marriage. 

PHOTOs: Zlatan Ibrahimović unveil as Manchester United Player

Manchester United hs unveiled Zlatan Ibrahimovic as its new signing this evening. The Swedish striker had confirmed he'll be moving to Man U on Instagram and Twitter on Thursday and today the club confirmed the move.

The club on it's official website wrote;

Federal Government Signs MOU On $11.117bn Lagos-calabar Railway

The Federal Government has signed a contract agreement with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) on the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Railway project.

The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi who signed on behalf of the Federal Government of Nigeria, said the contract is an addendum to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Railway project which was initially awarded by the former President Goodluck Jonathan’s Administration to CCECC at a contract sum of $11.917 billion disclosing that at the inception of President Muhammadu Buhari Administration, the Federal Government renegotiated the contract with the Management of CCECC and agreed at a contract sum of $11.117 billion thereby saving a whooping sum of $800million.

See Hilarious Typographical Error

So what can you read from the sign post?

Vicente Del Bosque quits as Spain's Head Coach

Vicente del Bosque quit as Spain’s coach after the defending champions crashed out of Euro 2016, ending one of football’s most successful managerial dynasties. 

Del Bosque, 65, won a World Cup and a European Championship in a glorious era for Spanish football. He also won the Champions League twice with Real Madrid. 

His legacy was tainted by Spain’s disastrous first round exit at the 2014 World Cup and now their defeat in the last 16 at the European Championship. Some of the team’s greatest players are also expected to retire soon. 

Sammie Okposo and wife Ozioma celebrate their 6th wedding anniversary today

Popular Gospel artist Sammie Okposo and his beautiful wife, Ozioma, are celebrating their 6th wedding anniversary today July 1st. They got married in Lagos in 2010. Sammie took to his Instagram Page to renew his marriage vow with his lovely wife

He wrote;

Gov Lalong blames predecessor over cattle ranch protest

Governor Solomon Lalong of Plateau State has accused his predecessor, Senator Jonah Jang, of allegedly masterminding the recent protest in the state over the introduction of cattle ranches as a way of ending the incessant farmers’ and herdsmen’s clashes.

Lalong, who spoke with State House correspondents on Friday shortly after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, stated that what the protesters kicked against was grazing reserve while the state government was talking about ranches.

He, however, noted that the protest was restricted to a few ethnic groups, adding that his government had done a lot of consultations and that all stakeholders including traditional rulers, religious leaders and youth organisations accepted that the state should adopt ranching.

Federal Teaching Hospital engulfed by fire in Gombe

The Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe was Friday morning engulfed by fire that lasted for about two hours.

The Chief Medial Director of the hospital, Dr. Abubakar Saidu disclosed that the fire began early hours of Friday and was fully stopped by men of the State Fire Service at about 8:00 am, having consumed the staff lounge and some offices.

He explained, “We woke up this morning and discover there was fire in the old administrative block, specifically from one of the lounges.

Abuja-Kaduna Rail: FG to acquire more coaches for – Amaechi

The Federal Government will soon acquire more coaches for the Abuja-Kaduna railway service to enable it cope with the population of commuters plying the route, an official has said.

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, made the disclosure on Friday in an interview with newsmen in Abuja.

He said that the four coaches on the ground could only convey 380 passengers while the volume of passengers was much higher.