Real Madrid hands Cristiano Ronaldo new four-year deal

Portuguese superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered a new contract at the Bernabeu.

Spain’s AS reports that Ronaldo’s Real Madrid contract will officially be renewed this month, once player and club representatives have met in person.

Though Ronaldo’s €21 million a year wage did not change, a four-year extension which will keep him in the club till either 2020 or 2021 has been made.

$25,000 Bribe: Deputy Chief of Staff to Speaker Dogara fires back

Yesterday Abdulmumin Jibrin accused Speaker Dogara of giving $25,000 to lawmakers to sign vote of confidence register for him in his alleged corruption fight with Jibrin. Dogara’s Chief of Staff has released a strong-worded statement denying it. 

Read it below:

Abubakar Shekau Reacts to New Boko Haram Leadership says He is still fully incharge

Former leader of Boko Haram Abubakar Shekau has resurfaced after a year in hiding. He has also reacted to the news of a new leader being chosen to lead Boko Haram by ISIS.

Yesterday the news broke that ISIS had installed Abu Musab al-Barnawi as the new leader of Boko Haram in West Africa.

Shekau who has not been seen or heard from since August last year released a message on his feelings on the matter. It is clear from his tone that he feels betrayed and there seems to be a disconnect in the ideologies of ISIS and Shekau.

LMAO! Watch Minister of Sports reacts to stranded U-23 team in Atlanta, Calls it 'United States of Nigeria'

Nigeria's Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung has reacted to the predicament of Nigeria's U-23 football team who were stranded in the US last night after they refused to board a plane they said was too small to carry them to Rio, Brazil for the Olympic. They are playing the opening match today. 

Below is what he said in the video that has since gone viral with a bit of humour added to it.

11 Places To Touch A Woman And Drive Her Totally Wild In Bed ... No: 3 Works Like Magic :)

We all know which female body parts men most frequently like to explore, but there is more to her than a v*gina, breasts and butt. The largest amount of nerve endings may be packed into those areas, but she has pleasure sensors all over her body, and getting her in the mood may be as easy as stimulating some of these often-neglected parts. Incorporating touching these places into foreplay and s*x, or just giving her some pleasure after a hard day, will definitely earn you some brownie points.

1. Hair

Maintaining their gorgeous locks isn’t the only reason women go to their hairstylists so often. The process of wash, cut, color, and styling can actually be quite a stress reliever. Running your hands gently through her hair is a surefire way to send tingles down her spine. Let your fingers massage circles from her temples to the nape of her neck and she’ll be putty in your hands.

GEJ’s administration responsible for Nigeria’s current economic recession – Emir Sanusi

The Emir of Kano, HRH, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has accused the immediate past administration of President Goodluck Jonathan of leading Nigeria into its current economic recession.

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, made the remark on Wednesday at the deregulation of the downstream oil sector and Nigeria’s economic Development at the National Defence College, Abuja.

"We Will Not Attack Mosques Or Markets Used By Muslims"- New Boko Haram Leader Says

Islamist group Boko Haram has mysteriously replaced its notorious leader with its former spokesman who promises not to attack mosques or markets used by Muslims, the Islamic State group's newspaper has announced.

The Arabic-language newspaper al-Nabaa on Wednesday identified Abu Musab al-Barnawi as the new 'Wali,' a title previously used to describe long-time leader Abubakar Shekau. The report does not say what Shekau's current status is. He was in charge since 2009.

Checkout the Mansion Speaker Yakubu Dogara Allegedly Built in 6 Months (PHOTOS)

Following the Budget padding allegation leveled against the speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara;  by the former Chairman, House Appropriation Committee, Abdulmumin Jibrin, the speaker has been under the investigative watch of the public.

Every Nigerian Is Corrupt - Governor Ajimobi

The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi believes that ever Nigerian on every level is corrupt in one way or the other.

Speaking to newsmen at the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abuja the Ajimobi said that whether by financial misconduct, attitudinal corruption or the inability to re­straint oneself from certain corrupt acts.

Say What! Elderly Man Bends Down And Takes Photos Under The Skirt Of Woman Inside A Supermarket

A shameless elderly man has been caught on CCTV taking a photo up the dress of a female shopper in a supermarket.

Dailymail reports that the man was filmed committing the shocking act by CCTV cameras which captured him following a woman around before holding out his phone under her short summer dress and snapping a photo.

Incredible! China unveil first elevated bus that glides over traffic (PHOTOS)

Just imagine having a bus that would rise above cars in those frustrating traffic at Third Mainland Bridge. That dream seems to be a reality now as China has completed the first real-world test of its Transit Elevated Bus concept (TEB), which made headlines this spring for its innovative design.

The electricity-powered vehicle straddles the highway over two lanes and allows cars to pass underneath. The testing of its brake and power systems took place on Tuesday in Qinhuangdao, a port city in northeast China.

Semi-clad Prostitutes Fight Dirty in Broad Day Light (VIDEO)

Two half-naked prostitutes have taken to the middle of a street to engage in a brutal fight over a disagreement as many people cheered and watched.

The incident took place in White Plains Road, part of New York’s notorious Bronx neighbourhood.

The two wore skimpy dresses and had their bums exposed to the entire world as the fight continued. Even while cars honked, the pair continued the fight to the astonishment of all.

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Nigerian Lady, Franca Asemote involve in trafficking teenage orphans into Europe sex trade bags jail term

Franca Asemota, 38, known to her victims as “Auntie Franca”, used Heathrow Airport as a hub to smuggle at least 40 children and young adults into Europe.

A court was told Asemota lured the girls – who were as young as 14 and mainly orphans from remote Nigerian villages – with promises of jobs and education.

She then used “witchcraft”, threats and violence to force them into the European sex trade.

Her audacious gang even managed to snatch back two girls who had been rescued and placed in in foster care in Worthing, West Sussex.

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose Distributes N10 Million Grant To Artisans (Photos)

To aid small-scale enterprise in Ekiti State, governor Ayo Fayose distributed N10m grant to 200 Artisans at N50,000 grant each.

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PHOTONEWS | Aisha Buhari Arrives In Washington DC

President Buhari's Wife, Aisha Buhari on Wednesday evening touched down the US’ capital. Mrs. Buhari is said to be on a week long visit and is billed to attend a number of events in the area.

She will also be hosted by the United States Institute of Peace, in collaboration with Voice of America, and attend the 25th Anniversary celebration of Zumunta Association USA Inc.

Actress Oge Okoye Shares Beautiful Photos With Her Kids

The delectable actress was full of joy as she reunites with her kids to spend the summer together. She shared the adorable photo with the caption:

OMG! 60-year-old Christian Woman Flogged For Selling Alcohol In Indonesia

An elderly Christian woman has been caned in Indonesia, the first time a Sharia law punishment has been meted out to a non-Muslim. The 60-year-old, who was convicted of selling alcohol, was whipped nearly 30 times with a rattan cane, before a crowd of hundreds, in Aceh province on Tuesday, according to reports.

A couple who had been found guilty of adultery received 100 lashes at the same time.

#Rio2016 | Nigerian Football Team Stranded in Atlanta Following Disagreement Over Chatter Flight

A cloud of uncertainty still hovers over the Nigeria U23 team despite a “heart to heart” conversation between the minister of Sports, Barr Solomon Dalung and the captain of Team Nigeria John Mikel Obi.

Sports Vanguard reports that as at 9 p.m (Nigerian time) on Wednesday, the team was still waiting for an official from the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) to send the money meant for their chartered flight to Manaus, venue of their opening match against Japan on Thursday which will be early morning Friday in Nigeria(2 a.m.)

AAUA Strike: Governor Mimiko's meeting with ASUU Ends in Deadlock

An emergency meeting summoned by Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State with members of the Executive Council of the Academic Staff Union of Universities [ASUU] of the Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko to address the issue of unpaid salaries of lecturers has ended in a deadlock.

Our correspondent was told that the  meeting held on Tuesday at the Alagbaka office of the Governor had in attendance the embattled Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun.

The lectures are demanding for the full payment of their entitlement and have vowed not to resume for teaching activities on the campus if their salaries are not paid.

Roma makes Mohamed Salah move permanent

Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah has completed a permanent move to Serie A side Roma.

Having joined the Stamford Bridge outfit from Basel in 2014, Salah spent time on loan at Fiorentina before joining Roma on a season-long loan last year, scoring 14 goals in 34 appearances.

Manchester City Sign Jesus

Manchester City have completed the signing of Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras.

The Premier League side had been chasing the 19-year-old for some time, though Barcelona were also interested in signing him.

Jesus has signed a contract which will last until 2021, but he will remain with Palmeiras until the end of this year, teaming up with Pep Guardiola's charges in January 2017.

Don't Blame NFF For U23 Team Travel Problems - Pinnick

Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has absolved the board of any blame following the inability of the U-23 Eagles to travel to Brazil in time for the the Olympics.

Samson Siasia's charges were expected to travel to Rio for the football event of the games on Monday but have been stranded in Atlanta, United States of America where they have been training ahead of the competition.

I became Head of State by accident - Gowon

Former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon says he became Head of State 31 years ago by accident of history without nursing the ambition.

Gowon stated this when Deputy Chairman of Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Sen. Shehu Sani, paid him a courtesy call in Abuja on Wednesday.

Gowon was reacting to calls by some Nigerians for the reduction of age limit to 30 years to contest for presidential position in the country.

Turkish FA fires 94 referees, other officials

Turkey’s football authorities have fired 94 officials including referees in the wake of the July 15 coup that tried to unseat President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the football federation said on Tuesday.

“Our federation deemed it necessary to dismiss 94 people, including regional and nationally-ranked referees and assistant referees, regional refereeing committee members and national and regional observers,” the Turkish Football Federation said in a statement.

Unbelievable! Father Takes His Daughter Swimming With Crocodile (PHOTO)

Incredible photos show the moment a wildlife photographer took his daughter swimming with crocodiles in Cuba.

Alexa Frink, 23, can be seen just inches from the reptile’s open jaw as she swam in Jardines De La Reina.

Her 67-year-old father, Stephen Frink, took the pictures of her swimming next to the eight-foot-long reptile, who weighed about 200 lbs.

Frink said his daughter has been travelling with her Florida-based parents on dive assignments since she was three months old. 

Boko Haram terrorist voluntarily surrender, says tired of fighting for no just cause

Boko Haram terrorist, Mr Lawal Aboi, has surrendered to the Nigerian Army, after saying he became tired of fighting.

The terrorist who was intercepted along Damboa-Bale road by troops of the Nigerian Army said he was already on his way to voluntarily surrender to the troops in Damboa because he was tired of fighting for no just cause.

How we shared N23b Diezani poll cash - Sen. Nenadi Usman

More trouble has continued to come the way of the Director of Finance of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s Presidential Campaign Organisation, Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, over the role she played in the disbursement of huge public cash to state chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Northeast ahead of the poll.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Wednesday, subjected Mrs. Usman to many hours of grilling, demanding to know from her, how the N23 billion, which the former Petroleum Minister, Mrs. Diezani Alison Madueke, made available to her to disburse to PDP faithful to influence the outcome of the 2015 presidential election in favour of its presidential candidate, was shared.

PHOTOS | Kylie Jenner disables her Instagram comments section as the site is set to make public new tool to tackle trolls

Instagram users will soon be able to remove unwanted opinions from their accounts. On July 29, Washington Post revealed that Instagram was planning to unveil a new tool to block abusive comments to combat the issue.

Users of the app will be able to filter their own comment streams/ban certain words from showing up beside their photos and if they wish, completely turn off comments on their own posts. The new tool will first be implemented on some popular accounts, followed by all accounts within a few months.

SHOCKING | Robbery suspect reveals that bank staff gives them info when customers withdraw huge sum

The surviving member of an armed robbery gang that attacked a police constable on Monday, in Idimu area of Lagos, revealed that a staff of the bank gave them information about the victim, who was shot on the jaw and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.

The three-man robbery gang arrived the bank in motorcycles, shot the customer as he was leaving the banking hall and snatched his money. However, in their attempt to flee, two were shot dead by operatives of Rapid Response Squad, RRS, who were on patrol while the surviving suspect identified as Jafar Ismail was arrested.

I have made so many mistakes and hurt God so much... - Tonto Dikeh

The proud mum of one shared this photo on her Instagram page and wrote:

"My WCW goes to me,I am so inspired by Myself.Seeing how much God Loves me,Is truly amazing..I have made so many Mistakes and Hurt him so much but HE loves and Cares for me Regardless... I AM A STRONG ONE.".