Leaked memo says 'There is no plan' for Brexit

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The government has no overall Brexit plan and a negotiating strategy may not be agreed by the cabinet for six months, a leaked memo has suggested.

The memo - obtained by the Times and seen by the BBC - warns Whitehall is working on 500 Brexit-related projects and could need 30,000 extra staff.

However, there is still no common exit strategy "because of divisions within the cabinet", the leaked document adds.

A government spokesman said it "didn't recognise" the claims made in the memo.

NFF Chief Reveals Why Super Eagles Are Flying Again

The Super Eagles are flying again thanks to the young blood coach Gernot Rohr has injected into the team, according to top NFF chief Seyi Akinwunmi.

Kelechi Iheanacho, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Dele Alampasu, Musa Mohammed and Kingsley Madu are all under 20.

The average age of the starting Eagles XI in Zambia last month was 25.

Marriner to officiate Manchester United's clash against Arsenal

Andre Marriner has been appointed to referee Manchester United's clash against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Saturday.

The two sides will clash this weekend for the first time this season, with Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger set to renew hostilities.

Sheriff says Jimoh Ibrahim remains PDP candidate for Ondo election

The factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has declared that the party had no other candidate for the November 26 governorship election other than Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim.

Ibrahim was declared the candidate of the party by the Independent National Electoral Commission, following the order of the Abuja High Court. Though the candidate of Ahmed Makarfi’s faction, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, had approached the appeal court to challenge the action of the INEC.

JAMB to reduce 180 cut-off mark

There are strong indications that the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) may approve the reduction of 180 cut-off mark for admission to tertiary institutions.

The Registrar and Chief Executive of JAMB, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, who made the disclosure during the 2nd Technical Committee Meeting for 2016 Admissions to Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, at the Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, stated that the decision became imperative as a result of the inability of some of the institutions to implement the cut-off mark.

How to write a good petition – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has given clarifications on how a good petition to the commission should look like. The commission gave the clarification on Monday where it said the foremost stage of every good petition is that it must be addressed to the Executive Chairman of the commission. 

Below is the various stages of a good petition according to EFCC:

Greece out of Economic recession

The Greek economy emerged from recession for the first time since 2014, managing two straight quarters of GDP growth, figures released Monday showed.

Greece’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.5 percent in the three months to September from the previous quarter, and by 1.5 percent from the third quarter of 2015, statistics bureau Elstat said.

It had already nudged 0.2 percent higher in the second quarter from the first. Two consecutive quarters of growth officially mark the end of a recession.

South Africa | Chinese President’s delegation illegally bought ivory and rhino horn

Members of the Chinese President’s delegation went on an illegal spending spree in South Africa to buy ivory and rhino horn and smuggled the products back to China, according to revelations to be broadcast by Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit.

Filming undercover, the Al Jazeera team recorded a Chinese man, who lives in Pretoria and acted as a tour guide for a large delegation which arrived in December 2015 with President Xi Jinping for a Forum on Co-operation between South Africa and China. He claims members of the delegation, including the President’s personal bodyguards, insisted he take them to a black-market dealer to buy rhino horn along with chopsticks, stamps and bracelets made from ivory.  These are all banned items under the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species, of which China is a signatory.

Kano State | Eight Shi’ites members, one policeman die

Eight members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria and one policeman have died during a clash between police and members of the sect in Kano on Monday.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Alhaji Rabiu Yusuf, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Kano on Monday.

Yusuf said that four policemen and many members of the Shi’ites were injured during the clash which occurred along Kano-Zaria road in the city.

Say What | Music group changes name over Trump’s victory

A French electronic rock group thought their name, Trumps, was an ace choice when they launched on the musical scene in 2014.

But the election of Donald Trump to the White House has given the band a mighty headache — and the monicker which they liked so much has been ditched.

In an announcement on Facebook, Trumps said they want to avoid any association with the controversial tycoon and are open to suggestions from fans for a new name.

REVEALED: How $752,000 was lodged into Badeh’s Visa Gold Account

A prosecution witness, Mrs. Fatima Dauda, on Monday told a Federal High Court that she opened a “Visa Gold Account” for the former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh.

The witness made this known to Justice Okon Abang of the Abuja division of the court while being led in evidence by the prosecution counsel, Mr. O.A Atolagbe.

The witness said that an initial deposit of $50,000 was made into the account in two instalments by Badeh’s officers.

‘I am not corrupt’ – Former VP, Atiku Abubakar

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says he is not a corrupt person according to Daily Trust reports.

Atiku made the disclosure in an interview with the media team of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the latest edition of the anti-graft agency’s Zero Tolerance Magazine.

Presidency raises warning over imminent famine in Nigeria from January 2017

The Presidency on Monday raised the alarm over imminent famine in Nigeria from January 2017.

According to a statement made available to journalists, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, raised the alarm in an interview he granted a Kano-based radio station on Monday.

Shehu said despite being Africa’s largest producer of cereals and grains, Nigeria risks famine from early next year following a huge demand in the global market that is targeting the country’s surplus production.

DSTV reduces subscription price across Africa, plans increase in Nigeria

MultiChoice Limited, owners of DStv and GoTV, is set to reduce the monthly DStv subscription fees between 11 percent and 21 per cent from November 1, 2016 in several African countries, EXCLUDING Nigeria.

According to findings, DStv would also add several exciting channels to the lower-tiered bouquets in the black nations to boost the content offering for cheaper packages and add content value. The countries that would benefit from the offer are Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Botswana, neglecting Nigeria, its biggest market.

300 students walked black girl to school after white racist called her 'nigger'

Since Donald Trump won the presidential election last week there has been an alarming increase in racist behaviour in America. Many stories have been making rounds online about people's experiences, especially ethnic minorities, and Muslims, but there have been doubts about the authenticity of these claims. Well, now we have a verified and authentic first-hand experience of one black girl, and it has gone viral.

An African-American Natasha Nkhama was minding her business walking to her class at Baylor University in Texas, when a guy “went out of his way” to bump into her, and shove her off the sidewalk.

‘PBS NewsHour’ Host, Gwen Ifill Dies at 61

Gwen Ifill, the host of "PBS NewsHour" and "Washington Week," has died at the age of 61.

Read the statement from "NewsHour" executive producer Sara Just, below:

Sexy Grandpa Irving Randle releases hot new photo as he turns 55

Sexy Irving Randle, aka Mr. Steal Your Grandma, released yet another 'oppressive' photo as he turns 55 today.

Mr. Irving broke the internet some months back when some really hot Instagram photos of this buff gentleman went viral, but thousands of swooning hearts were later shattered after it was revealed that he is/was gay but he later denied it.

See more hot photos below:

How Lagos Shoprite staff allowed Polish man walk away with N200k goods without paying

Marek Zmyslowski, a Polish businessman, and co-founder of Jovago.com is currently in Nigeria and he has told of how a staff of Shoprite, Jakande, Lekki, Lagos allowed him to walk away with goods worth N200,000 without paying because the POS was faulty.

People are of the opinion that his skin colour gave him the advantage because no Nigerian will give this kind of privilege to his fellow black man,

Read the comments and share your thoughts.

Actress Roseline Meurer becomes first to be hosted on Linda Ikeji Online TV

Nollywood actress Roseline Meurer and Ebony Hair ambassador has become one of the first Nigerian celebrities to be hosted at the Linda Ikeji Online TV platform on Saturday at her studio.

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The Oasis star actress has featured in several movies including The Incredible Father, Broken Bond, Open Marriage, My Sister & I, Red Card, Pebbles Of Love, and award winning Blockbuster movie; The Get Away, by Emem Isong. Meurer, the light skinned screen goddess whose role interpretations on movies sets reflects on originality has been nominated for the 2016 Nigeria Entrepreneur Awards on the category of  ' Nollywood Actress Of The Year'. 

Say What | 14-year-old boy cleared of murder 70 years after being executed

Seventy years after South Carolina executed a 14-year-old boy so small he sat on a book in the electric chair, a circuit court judge threw out his murder conviction.

On Wednesday morning, Judge Carmen Mullins vacated the decision against George Stinney Jr., a black teen who was convicted of beating two young white girls to death in the small town of Alcolu in 1944.

Haba! See what Nigerians spotted on one of Buhari's Ministers Profile

Well, since there is no former to add to his title they had to look for something to justify his appointment. But Nigerians have no chill, Lol!

Hilarious! See the placard seen on an anti-Trumps protest

So funny! Kim has gone hibernation ever since her Paris robbery ... And a lot of her fans has not been pleased. One of such is this guy holding that placard, Lol, he must have missed Kim's raunchy photos

Meet Lagos big boy, Mike who carries an umbrella as part of his fashion (Photos)

There is something particular about everyone's fashion style, for the ladies either you are an addict of bags or addict of shoes or it could even be makeups ... Well, have you ever wonder what the uniqueness of a guy would be in terms of fashion?

AAU shut down as students protest hike in school fees

The management of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, has closed down the institution until further notice, following a violent protest by students over an alleged increase in school fees.

Lol! Female student of LAUTECH celebrates ASUU strike with cake

A female student of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) who certainly has grown tired of the current lengthy strike action by ASUU decided to make a cake to applaud the union.

The lady identified as Adeosun Omolola Husseifat, shared the post saying: 

OMG! Newly appointed Ukrainian minister's naked photos flood the internet (+18)

A newly appointed 24-year-old female minister in Ukraine has faced a serious opposition which made some of her naked photos to surface online. 

The interior ministry in Ukraine had appointed 24-year-old Anastasia Deeva as deputy minister, a decision which did not go well with many Ukrainians. 

Lady Gaga reveals shocking details about the lyrics of her hit song

Lady Gaga has revealed in details the meaning of the words she used in her popular hit song "Bad Romance"

Speaking in an interview with James Corden on The Late Show, Lady Gaga revealed an interesting insight to her lyrics.

I Am Ready Whenever Mourinho Needs Me - Bastian Schweinsteiger

Bastian Schweinsteiger has told Jose Mourinho he is ready to give his all for the team whenever the Manchester United manager needs him.

The former Germany international has yet to feature in a competitive game this season after being deemed surplus to requirements by Mourinho at the start of the campaign.

He was recently welcomed back to first-team training, though, and is desperate to start playing games again.

Oh No! Has Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro marriage packed up? (See Notes)

It is no longer news that all is not alright between Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro's marriage, but it seems they are have both given up on each other. They both took to their social media page to share some disturbing notes:

Ubi took to Instagram on November 13, 2016,to  share a disturbing note. He wrote:

Woman falls off 9-storey building after night out with her boyfriend. Photo

A British woman reportedly fell to her death from the 9th-floor balcony of a hotel after a night out with her boyfriend.

A British woman identified as Danielle Hall, reportedly fell off the 9th-floor balcony of the Bermudas hotel in the Benidorm town, Spain, after a night out with her boyfriend.

Hall who reportedly died upon hitting the ground was said to have gone partying at the Costa Blanca resort with her 23-year-old boyfriend Jordan, earlier that night.