World's longest-reigning monarch, Thai King Bhumibol dies

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was the world's longest-reigning monarch, died in hospital on Thursday, the palace said in an announcement.

The palace did not give a reason for his death. He was 88 years old.

Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize in literature

Bob Dylan has won the 2016 Nobel Prize in literature. The Swedish Academy cited the American musician for "having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition."

Ondo Guber: PDP, APC Governorship Candidates pick running mates based on Political Reach, Financial Strength

The two leading political parties for the November Gubernatorial Election for Ondo State, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday announced running mates for their candidates.

While the PDP chose the former Commissioner for Information in the state, John Ola Mafo as running mate to Mr Eyitayo Jegede SAN, the APC named a former Member of the House of Representatives, Hon Agboola Ajayi as running mate to Mr Rotimi Akeredolu SAN.

The two political parties had submitted names of their deputy governorship candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the deadline for such exercise expired yesterday.

Ribery says Griezmann Not Yet A World Class Player

Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann needs to perform at the highest level over a longer period of time before he can be described as a world-class player, according to Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery.

Griezmann has developed into one of the game’s brightest talents since joining Atletico Madrid in 2014 and is among the favourites to win the Ballon d’Or following an impressive Euro 2016 campaign with France.

Facebook under fire for its aggressive anti-nudity policy

Facebook has tendered an apology for removing a post by the French newspaper, Le Monde, about a mammogram screening, after yet again coming under fire for its aggressive anti-nudity policy.

The lead image of the article, which was published by Les Décodeurs, a data-focused site run by the paper, shows a woman having a mammogram and one of her breasts is exposed.

That seemed to be enough for the Social Networking Company to enforce its wide-ranging anti-nipple policy, and remove the article shortly after it was posted.

SHOCKING! Professional Boxer Announces Suicide Attempt On Social Media (See Post)

Former four-weight world champion and American professional boxer Adrien Broner has announced his plan to commit suicide on his social media page.

The boxer who in a series of messaged release on his Instagram page threatened to kill himself gave a 25 minutes countdown in his last message posted on his official page.

Kim K Cancels $1million Birthday Party Over Trauma from Paris Robbery

Reality TV star, Kim Kardashian does not seem to be coping well with the aftermath of her Paris robbery as sources have indicated that the actress and mother of two is still suffering from shock and trauma.

According to E! News, following the incident which occurred some weeks ago leading to the loss of about $11million in jewelry, Kim Kardashian has been unable to sleep properly and has thus canceled birthday plans earlier scheduled for October 28.

Boko Haram releases 21 Chibok Girls

Islamist Boko Haram insurgents have released twenty-one of the more than 200 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by in April 2014 to the Nigerian government.

According to reports, the girls were picked up by military helicopter from Banki area of Borno state where Boko Haram militants dropped them off earlier today.

The Federal Government has recently expressed its desire to negotiate the release of the abducted schoolgirls.

Ladies, Will you return a wedding gift of N20million & Range Rover from your Ex if your fiancé as you to? (See Conversation)

A WhatsApp conversation between a lady and her friend has gone viral. The lady chatted her friend asking for advice on her present dilemma.

According to the information from the chat, she claimed her Ex gifted her with N20million, and a Range Rover for her wedding but her fiancé who was uncomfortable with the gift asked her to return them.

King of Instagram's fiance still trusts him even though he parties with naked women (PHOTOs)

Juliann Nicole doesn't care when she goes on social media to find photos of her fiancé posing with a bevy of naked women and having wild parties.

For the pretty 26-year-old is engaged to multimillionaire businessman Tony Toutouni who is known as a ‘King of Instagram’ for posting snaps of fast cars, private jets, bikini-clad women and suitcases filled with cash to the envy of his millions of followers.

Tony’s shameless pictures may have caused a stir around the world but Juliann says she trusts her soon-to-be husband and gives him her full support.

Daddy's Girl! Rihanna shares cute selfie with her Pops!

Rihanna has shown over the years that she is family oriented. Following reports that she and Drake have split, the Star Singer took time off in Barbados and went to spend time with her family. She shared the above photos on her Instagram Page ...

Ik Ogbonna and wife Sonia glow in new stylish photo

This two should be one of the happiest couples in the industry right about now. They are always full of happiness no matter what the media throw at them. God bless their marriage!

Emir accused of marrying off abducted 14-year-old girl

Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumini Usman have been accused of marrying off, 14-year-old Habiba Isiyaku to her kidnapper.

The 14-year-old who according to her father, Mal. Isiyaku Tanko was kidnapped from school, Government Senior Secondary School, Kudun Kankara, Katsina State by one Jamilu Lawal, has been forcefully converted to Islam and married off by the Emir without her parent's concept.

Mal. Tanko who was made to present his case by the Stefanos Foundation at a press conference in Abuja, stated that Jamilu had not only admitted to abducting his daughter but also revealed that she is presently being kept at the Palace of the Emir of Katsina.

Who has the baddest butt between Khloe, Kylie, and Kim? (PHOTO)

The Kardashians/Jenners are known to have huge butts... Only Kendall Jenner hasn't really improved in the butt game. So who has the killer butt between the trio of Khloe, Kylie and Kim?

#ShineYourEyeWell!

Rihanna shares sexy picture with her BFF, Melissa in Barbados

Rihanna is currently having her vacation in Barbados few days after reports broke out that she and Drake have split. Her bestie Melissa Forde shared the cool snap!

Hundreds of Biafrans commences prayers of atonement (PHOTOS)

Hundreds of Biafrans are currently engaged in prayers of atonement, asking God to forgive their sins and restore their land.

Pray for forgiveness of our sins and ask Chukwu Okike Abiama to help us restore Biafra just like he answered for the Israelites,

Actor Tommy Ford Dies at 52

Tommy Ford who played Tommy on the '90s hit sitcom"Martin" has died after being turned off life support. He passed away Wednesday in an Atlanta hospital surrounded by family and friends.

Ford had been on life support after an aneurysm ruptured in his abdomen. 

Michael Jackson breaks another record even after death (See Details)

Seven years after his death, Michael Jackson is still making money. In 2016 the late King Of Pop earned a whopping $825 million.

Following far behind is cartoonist and Peanuts creator Charles Schulz who died in 2000 with $48 million.

Actress Uche Jombo shares beautiful photo with her son in Vegas

Nollywood Actress, Filmmaker, and mom share a beautiful photo of herself and her son in Vegas, United States. Uche is married to her Puerto Rico husband, Kenney Rodriguez, they got married in 2012

Halle Berry's writes powerful message to victims of domestic violence

Halle Berry's penned a short yet powerful message to women in abusive relationships. She wrote:

My #WCW goes to all my QUEENS who have suffered any form of domestic violence. I think this quote captures it perfectly... 👑 "Dear women, Sometimes you'll just be too much woman. Too smart, too beautiful, too strong.

FG sack All FAAN directors, GMs demoted

All directors at the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have reportedly been sacked.

Details are still sketchy, but according to Nigerian Tribune, many general managers were also demoted.

DSS arrest two more judges taking the list to Nine

Two more judges were yesterday arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), taking the number of judges so far picked up to nine.

Justices Bashir Sukola and Ladan Manir of the Kaduna State High Court, were arrested in Kaduna and taken to the DSS Headquarters in Abuja at about 8.30pm.

A top source told the Nation, said they were immediately taken in for interrogation.Six other judges are under probe.

The DSS, it was learnt yesterday, has frozen the accounts of some of the judges under investigation.In some of the accounts are “huge lodgments”, a source said yesterday.

Gay activist Bisi Alimi wants to start a church after making mockery of a Gospel song

Bisi Alimi tweeted this yesterday and wrote " I am thinking of starting a church, who wants to join me? Some followers didn't find it funny...

Haba! Bisi kilo de, sho wa? 

Reno Omokri reacts to recent Shiite killings

Reno Omokri reacted to the killings of Shiite members by security forces on Wednesday October 12th.

In Kastina state, about 9 people are reported to have died after police opened fire on a procession of Shia Muslims marking the Ashura festival in Nigeria.

Cleric says any Muslim that votes for Gender Equality is an Unbeliever

A Muslim cleric and leader of the Tijjaniya Brotherhood, Sheikh Isyaka Rabiu, has condemned the Gender Equality Bill, saying whoever (Muslim) approves of the bill could be termed an unbeliever.

The Gender Equality Opportunity, GEO, Bill to entrench gender equality and elimination of all forms of discrimination against women, which is sponsored by a female Senator, Biodun Olujimi, suffered major setback in March this year but scaled through second reading in the Senate on September 29.

I have no Regrets picking Nigeria ahead of England – Alex Iwobi

Arsenal and Super Eagles striker, Alex Iwobi has insisted he has no regret placing Nigeria above England in his choice of country to play senior national team football.

The player whose coach, Arsene Wenger had recently declared his displeasure that despite his advice that he should settle for the England’s Three Lions instead of the Super Eagles; decided to play for Nigeria, has that Nigeria will win more converts among the numerous players of the country’s descent in the United Kingdom.

Iwobi, who scored Nigeria’s first goal in last Sunday’s Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zambia said that though it was difficult choosing Nigeria ahead of England, he would not regret his choice because he is a proud Nigerian, adding that he was also born in Nigeria before he was raised up in England.

Judge's Arrest: Lai Mohammed begs Newspaper Editors

The continued twists that culminated the gestapo attacks and eventual arrests of seven judges last weekend by operatives of the Department of State Security Services (DSS)has made the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed go begging members of the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) and Editors of major Newspapers in the country.

The Information Minister is soliciting the Publishers supportS to help “effect the change of narratives of the development trailing the arrest of the judges on the pages of newspapers.

(MUST READ) See what holding your 'pee' could do to you!

In a video released by TED-Ed titled "Is it bad to hold your pee?" host Heba Shaheed explains that resisting the urge to urinate can weaken our pelvic floor muscles that work to keep our bladder sealed, until we're ready to go. The external urethral sphincter, one of the pelvic floor muscles, provides support to the urethra and bladder neck. This muscle, along with others, prevents bladder leakage that could otherwise occur from the pressure of coughing, sneezing, laughing, or jumpin

Holding In Your Pee

Star Wars Production Firm slam with $2 million Fine over injury to Actor, Harrison Ford

A British production firm involved in making "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has been fined $2 million for failing to protect actors and workers after an incident in which Harrison Ford's leg was broken, the BBC reported.

London-based Foodles Production (UK) Ltd, owned by Walt Disney Co, had admitted two breaches of health and safety laws. The sentence was handed down at Aylesbury Crown Court in Buckinghamshire, southern England.

UK's new £5 will not only get you something, it can also be use to play vinyl records (Watch Video)

The value of the British pound sterling may have been dropping in recent weeks but imaginative Brits have found a way to put cash to work: It turns out the new plastic five-pound-note can be used as a stylus to play vinyl records.

A number of YouTube videos have been posted in recent days showing the new note "playing" music on a turntable, though it must be said the fidelity does not match sound produced by expensive equipment.