Man who shot US President Reagan to be freed from hospital

The man who tried to assassinate former US president Ronald Reagan is set to be freed from a psychiatric hospital and allowed to live in the community.

It comes after a federal judge ruled John Hinckley Jr was no longer a danger to himself or others – 35 years after he was detained over the shooting.

Hinckley, 61, will be allowed to live full-time with his mother at her home in Williamsburg, Virginia after Judge Paul L Friedman’s decision.

Neymar insists he will continue his party lifestyle

Brazil star Neymar has rejected criticism of his lifestyle, asking reporters: “Why can I not go out and enjoy parties?”

Barcelona forward Neymar, 24, missed this summer’s Copa America Centenario in the United States in order to take part in next month’s Olympic football tournament in Rio de Janeiro.

Despite his absence from the Copa America, he headed to the United States and attracted heavy criticism for his off-field behaviour. Neymar had hosted a pool party and watched the draw with Ecuador in the company of Justin Bieber and Jamie Foxx, as well as making a controversial Instagram post telling the team’s critics they could “go to hell” after Brazil’s early exit.

Cristiano Ronaldo launches 'CR7' blankets

Real Madrid star has tapped into the much-ignored blanket market with six unique designs of 'The Official Blanket Of CR7 Fandemonium'.

Coming in at a cool $130, or $60 for a single-sided version, you can now snuggle up with Ronaldo's faces, initials or a silhouette of his trademark stance. Doll in one hand, mug in the other, pillow underneath.

TRAGIC | Nollywood actor gets burnt on set (Graphic Image)

Photos and video have been obtained from the set of a Nollywood movie that shows talented actor, Ani Iyoho gets burnt and currently fighting for his life after a location tragedy on the set of a movie being directed by Stanlee Ohikhuare.

We hear that the actor was severely burnt on the set of Behind the Wheels in Lekki, Lagos yesterday when a fire scene went horribly wrong. Confusion ensued and despite efforts to use fire extinguishers to put the fire under control, the tragedy could not be averted.

Rob Kardashian posts disturbing video on SnapChat calling Blac Chyna a pshyco b***h

Rob Kardashian yesterday posted a disturbing video on SnapChat calling his pregnant fiancee Blac Chyna a pshyco b***h while showing off bloody scratches on his arm.

Rob's face cannot be seen in the video but he clearly says; “Look what she did to me! Crazy a**! Psycho b****!”, before Chyna reaches out to punch him. 

What's Brewing? Cristiano Ronaldo parties with Jennifer Lopez

Portugal skipper. Cristiano Ronaldo, has been partying in Las Vegas with Love-Don't-Cost-a-Thing singer, Jennifer Lopez, and several rap stars in Las Vegas.

The Jenny from the Block singer was seen taking plenty of selfies with Ronaldo at the Nobu Villa Suite at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.

Ronaldo has been on a tour of photo opportunities ever since the Selecao triumphed in Paris.

Blac Chyna attends the Kardashian's grandmother's birthday dinner despite split rumour

Despite the split rumours between pregnant Blac Chyna and her fiancé Rob Kardashian, she seems to still be in the good books of the Kardashians as she was invited to their Grand mother's, Mary Jo's, 82nd birthday dinner in San Diego, California.

Capt. Joji to FG | Don’t dialogue with Niger Delta Avengers, introduce capital punishment for corrupt practices

Former Managing Director of the defunct Nigerian Airways, Captain Mohammed Joji, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government not to romance the Niger-Delta Avengers by going into dialogue with them.

Joji was speaking in Kaduna on Wednesday. He said that Nigeria, like China should introduce capital punishment for stealing and corrupt practices.

Joji said, by blowing up oil pipelines and destroying other key facilities that affect the economy of Nigeria, the Avengers had declared war against the Nigerian state, therefore, they should not be treated with globe hands.

The Economist brand Nigeria as Africa's most famously corrupt country

International business magazine, The Economist has described Nigeria as Africa's most Famously corrupt country and that Nigeria may through its fight against corruption, teach others about transparency.

The article titled ‘How Nigeria is fighting corruption’ examines the anti-corruption fight of President Buhari

Read the full article titled below:

Serena Williams looking stunning in new campaign (PHOTO)

Serena Williams showed off her great body in this Berlet campaign shoot. She looks lovely.

Yakubu Dogara wants to sue Jibrin over budget padding, issues 7 days ultimatum

Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the federal house of representatives, has issued a seven-day ultimatum within which Abdulmumin Jibrin, former chairman of the appropriation committee, must apologise and retract all his allegations against him or face legal action.

In a statement on Wednesday, Turaki Hassan, spokesman to Dogara, said the demand for retraction of allegations and apology was contained in a letter addressed to Jibrin by Joash Ojo Amupitan, counsel to the speaker.

Mikel Obi expresses joy after being Name as Captain of #TeamNigeria to Olympics

Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi has confessed that he is overwhelmed to appointed as captain of Team Nigeria to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

On Tuesday, Mikel was appointed captain of Team Nigeria and will be assisted by Olympic veteran and Nigeria women table tennis star Funke Oshinaike.

In a chat with thenff.com from the U-23 Eagles camp in Atlanta, Georgia, Mikel said he is already looking forward to carrying out his new role.

Singer, Davido commence Education Scholarship Program

Music star Davido is taking time out to do something wonderful and inspiring.

He has set up a scholarship program to ensure that as many people as he can help get education actually do.

He shared on Instagram:

Alexandre Pato complete move to Villarreal on a four-year deal

Alexandre Pato has agreed a four-year deal with Villarreal, joining the Spanish side from Corinthians for an undisclosed fee.

Pato returned to Corinthians in July following an unsuccessful loan spell at Chelsea which saw him make just two Premier League appearances for the Blues having joined them in January.

The 26-year-old striker's contract with the Brazilian club was due to expire at the end of 2016, but he will now represent Villarreal until 2020.

Lagos State | PDP endorses Bode George as party’s National Chairman

The Lagos State Executives of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday declared its support for the former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Chief Olabode George, to be the National Chairman.

The State Chairman of the PDP, Alhaji Moshood Salvador, made the declaration at a news conference on the forthcoming National Convention at the party’s secretariat in Ikeja, Lagos.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Alhaji Ahmed Markafi led- Caretaker Committee had zoned the National Chairmanship position to the South and Presidency to the North.

Taylor Swift no where as Beyoncé, Adele, Kanye West top MTV VMA nominations

Beyonce’s critically-praised visual album “Lemonade”, has earned the R&B singer a career-best 11 nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards.

The list included multiple nods for Adele and rapper Kanye West, but nothing for Taylor Swift.

Adele’s YouTube-shattering video for her 2015 comeback single “Hello” notched seven nominations, while the sultry British singer earned an eighth mention for “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)”.

The controversial video for West’s “Famous” which featured portrayals of 12 nude celebrities including Swift sleeping next to the rapper got two nominations, including the top award of video of the year.

Nigerian businessman murdered in South Africa

The Nigeria Union in South Africa on Wednesday confirmed the killing of a Nigerian businessman in Limpopo Province of South Africa on Tuesday.

Collins Mgbo, Secretary of the Union’s chapter in Limpopo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Polokwane, Limpopo Province, that Ikejiaku Chinedu, 35, was killed by guards of a private security firm at about 8.00p.m.

He said that the deceased was an indigene of Ogwa, Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo and married with three children.

Richard Mofe Damijo to Sue Jumia Nigeria over Photo Copyright

Veteran Nollywood actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo may be planning to take online shopping platform, Jumia to court over the unauthorized use of his photo on the brand’s Instagram page dedicated to fashion.

The 55-year-old actor yesterday blasted Jumia for consistently making use of his dapper photos as a means of promoting their products without his express permission after they posted his photo on their Jumia Fashion Instagram page yesterday.

Finally Scientist Reveal Why Men prefer Women with Massive Bums

According to an article published by Dailymail, scientists have now proffered reasons why men prefer women with massive bums. Modern man’s preferences for women with a curvy backside has been traced back to prehistoric influences.

It found the ‘theoretically optimal angle of lumbar curvature,’ is a 45.5 degree curve from back to buttocks.

So Cute! Stunning pictures from a military wedding

Abdul Wasiu Agboola is a lieutenant in the Nigerian military and Shakirat is his lovely Muslim bride. Shakirat is sweet and also smart as she has a University of West London masters under her belt.

The couple held the exciting military wedding in Ibadan.

Hack Hillary Clinton's 'missing' emails and publish them - Donald Trump tells Russia

Donald Trump appeared to incite Russia to hack into and publish Hillary Clinton’s private emails, as her campaign sounded “alarm” at growing evidence of a foreign power “interfering in an American election”.

In the strongest US response yet to an alleged hacking of Democratic party computers, the Clinton campaign confirmed on Wednesday that she had been briefed by US intelligence officials who believe there is now a “weight of opinion” pointing to Moscow as the original source.

Enugu State | 18-year-old girl sells her baby for N300,000

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested three people, including 18-year-old girl, identified as Ezinne for allegedly selling her 16-month-old child at the sum of N300,000.

Ezinne hails from Isu Mbaneze in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi state claims that a friend convinced her to sell her daughter, Chisom Rapheal, whom she had out of wedlock. According to a statement issued today, July 27 by the Command: 

Chelsea takes over ‘most hated’ Premier League club from Manchester United

Chelsea has overtaken Manchester United as the most hated club in the Premier League, according to a survey conducted by the Daily Mirror.

The newspaper asked nearly 10,000 fans from the 20 top-flight teams set to compete in the 2016-17 season, with United being dethroned for the first time in the annual poll.

Billionaire, James Parker grab his Fiancee, Mariah Carey boobs and butt on the dance floor

Mariah Carey and her billionaire Fiance, James Parker hit the dancefloor at the Vv Night Club in Capri, Italy on Sunday and James couldn't keep his hands off his woman. At one time he was pictured grabbing her b00bs ... Hehehe, Mariah seem to love it!

Community leaders suspended for diverting IDPs food in Yobe

Two Village Heads and one Sarkin Fulani have been suspended by the Emirate council in Yobe state over the diversion of food meant for Internally displaced people in Buni-Yadi in the state. Their suspension letter was sent to them on July 22nd after the emirate council had done their investigation and found them guilty.

According to the Nation, the two suspended village heads are Lawan Alhaji Hassan of Hausari village and Lawan Ngawari of Ngomari village. Also suspended is the Sarkin Fulani of Gujba Alhaji Haro. The Emirate accused the village heads of nonchalant attitude, indiscipline and breach of trust in the handling of food materials meant for the IDPs in Buni Yadi. 

The letter reads in part:

Wait ... There is a twist to the G-wagon Story ... It was a Nigerian woman who actually surprises her man with a G-wagon

According to the person who handled the delivery, (Royal Hugs), a woman hired them to deliver a G-wagon, with a note saying 'I am sorry' to her man on Tuesday. From the videos shared, he actually taught it was a prank at first and also asked if they were serious.

Watch video below:

Tokyo knife attacker says he wants all disabled people to 'disappear'

26-year-old Japanese man who murdered 19 people at a centre for the mentally disabled grinned at news cameras on Wednesday before being questioned.

Police searched the home of Satoshi Uematsu, , who reportedly said he wanted all disabled people to "disappear", after the knife rampage that left his victims in pools of blood, including some who were stabbed in the neck.

With a blue jacket draped over his head, Satoshi Uematsu was escorted out of a police station into a waiting van before a crowd of flashing cameras. Inside the vehicle with the jacket removed, he smiled broadly in footage broadcast on morning news shows.

Peace Talk | Governor Wike and Amaechi Meet

Rotimi Amaechi, Nigeria’s minister of Transportation and former governor of Rivers State, and Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers State, yesterday, Tuesday, July 26, 2016, held a crucial meeting in a bid to guarantee a violent-free and credible re-run senatorial/House of Representative elections in Rivers State.

The meeting was held to chart the path to peace in the state before, during, and after the re-run elections.

Obama on Russia Is Helping Trump | ‘Anything Is Possible’

Barack Obama, U.S president, is refusing to rule out the possibility that Russia is trying to sway the U.S presidential election in favor of Donald Trump.

“Anything is possible,” Obama told NBC News in interview due to air Wednesday, July 27, 2016.

This is the furthest the US government has gone in pointing the finger at Russia for a vast leak of Democratic National Committee emails.

Former Head of States, Abdulsalami urges support for Buhari’s anti-corruption war

A former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Tuesday, called on Nigerians to support the current effort of the Federal Government to fight corruption in public service.

He also challenged professional bodies in Nigeria to sanction their members who aided and abetted corrupt tendencies.

Abubakar, who was represented by the President, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Ahmed Yakasai, said this in Abuja at the opening summit of professionals organised by the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria.