President Raul Castro confirms Fidel Castro is to be cremated

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro who died on Friday at the age of 90 years is to be cremated in accordance with the deceased’s wishes, President Raul Castro, who is Fidel’s brother, said.

Fidel Castro ruled Cuba for 47 years and saw off 10 U.S. presidents in the process.

He remained a force behind the scenes after bowing out of day-to-day politics for health reasons in 2006. Fidel Castro Ruiz

Ifeanyi Ubah Praise Capital Oil Ambassador Asisat Oshoala

Chairman Capital Oil and Gas Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah has congratulated Super Falcons striker and Capital Oil Ambassador, Asisat Oshoala, on her brilliant performance over two matches at the ongoing women's AFCON in Cameroon.

The Arsenal Ladies FC of England striker scored four goals in the 6-0 thrashing of Mali on Sunday and added one more as the Super Falcons were held to a 1-1 draw by perennial rivals Ghana on Wednesday.

I received death threats after Chelsea departure - Eva Carneiro reveals

Former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro has spoken out for the first time about threats she received after a public falling out with Jose Mourinho led to her resignation.

She told the Telegraph about death threats as well as threats of sexual violence. She said: “Even though I don’t have a presence on social media – I think I have made one post ever in my life – some of the threats of sexual violence and death threats make it through. They [the abusers] just seem to be faceless cowards and they should be answerable to legislation.”

See what Donald Trump did after hearing Fidel Castro’s death

President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday weighed in on the death of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, tweeting simply “Fidel Castro is dead!”

Castro died Friday aged 90 after defying the United States during a half-century of iron-fisted rule.

During his campaign, Trump threatened if elected to reverse the historic rapprochement between the two countries realized under President Barack Obama.

Burnley 1 Manchester City 2: Sergio Aguero double help City secure three points

Sergio Aguero was the hero of Manchester City's 2-1 Premier League victory at Burnley on Saturday, netting a brace either side of half-time to secure a comeback win for Pep Guardiola's men.

Dean Marney had put Eddie Howe's hosts ahead in the 14th minute, who beat Claudio Bravo with an unstoppable volley after City failed to clear their lines from a free-kick.

PDP crisis: Kashamu faction expels ex-gov Gbenga Daniel, others

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State deepened on Saturday as the state executive members loyal to Senator Buruji Kashamu expelled former Governor Gbenga Daniel from the party.

Others expelled also include a serving member of the House of Representatives representing Remo Federal Constituency, Ladi Adebutu; a former member of Ogun State House of Assembly, Tolu Bankole; and the factional chairman of the party in the state, Sikirulai Ogundele.

The Ogundele faction had, on Friday, announced Kashamu’s suspension, even as he represents Ogun East Senatorial District in the Senate.

Here is how you differentiate plastic rice from original rice

There are reports that China has been producing fake rice which is mixed with plastic for exportation to other countries including Nigeria. Consumption of such is extremely harmful to the body system. These are few tips to identify plastic rice

1. The mortar and pestle test: When moulding a few grains of rice with a mortar and pestle, if the powder gives a quite white colour, you are good to go but it has a yellow discoloration, your rice must be fake.

Oby Ezekwesili says Jonathan, Buhari’s policies plunged Nigeria into recession

A former Minister of Education, Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili, has said the administrations of former President Goodluck Jonathan and that of the incumbent, Muhammadu Buhari, led the nation’s economy into recession by failing to adopt the right policies to deal with the crash in crude oil prices, which began in mid-2014.

Ezekwesili noted that while Jonathan’s administration failed to do something about the impending recession before leaving office, the current administration also failed to launch a comprehensive fiscal stabilization programme on assumption of office in May 2015.

After reading this, you will never try anal s.e.x

Many people have devised several means to sex..ual satisfaction, and one of the ways some people have adopted is anal s.e.x. This means s.e.x through the anus.

And the act seems to be growing, because in spite of the society’s stance on it and how much it has been condemned by some medical experts, a report by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, under the United States Department of Health and Human Services, shows that 44 per cent of men and 36 per cent of women have had anal s.e.x at least once in their lifetime.

Apart from those who tried it once in a lifetime, a report by WebMD, an American corporation that reports news and information pertaining to human health and well being, found in 2015 that as many as five to 10 per cent of sexually active women engage in receptive anal s.e.x.

Fidel Castro’s place in history is assured - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, has condoled with the government and people of Cuba over the death of Fidel Castro, the country’s longest serving President, who died aged 90.

In a condolence message signed by Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Buhari offered his deepest condolences to the Cuban President, Raul Castro and the people of Cuba over the death announced early today.

Raul is the younger brother and successor of the deceased.

Indian boy believes 'the gods have cursed him' because of the tumour all over is face and body (Photos)

16-year-old Indian boy, Mithun Chauhan, has his entire face and body covered in large swollen lumps, which Indian doctors have identified as neurofibroma, noting that there is no cure for the severest form of the disorder. Like most 16-year-old boys, Mithun Chauhan's mind is occupied by three things: Going to school, playing with his friends and meeting girls. But after a rare genetic condition left his body covered in large swollen lumps, he has convinced himself that he is destined to go through life alone.

Thugs raid on Cross River's market leaves two dead

At least two people were killed on Thursday after rival gang groups raided a market in Boki local government area of central Cross River State. 

"They raided Okundi market yesterday which was a market day and scared everyone away with gunshots and display of different weapons"  says an eyewitness, who spoke to CrossRiverWatch.

Lovely monochrome photo of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his family

Beautiful family!

Ogun State | EFCC arraigns woman over fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday November 25, 2016 arraigned one Folashade Olukemi Adeleke before Justice O. O. Majekodunmi of the State High Court sitting at Abeokuta, Ogun State on a 2- count charge bordering on stealing. She however pleaded not guilty to the charges. One of the charge reads:

"That you Folashade on or about the 18th of November 2013 at Abeokuta within the Abeokuta Judicial Division stole the sum of N4,000,000.00 (Four Million Naira) only property of mrs Virginia Ngozi Ojelade which sum you receiver as part payment for the purchase of a property situate and lying at Ajebo Road Estate, Abeokuta

Angry Kenyan women beat up drunken men for not satisfying them sexually (Photos)

Angry women of King'eero village in Kabere constituency, Kenya, on Thursday, raided the home of a chang'aa seller and beat up four men. The group of women numbering about 50 rained slaps, kicks and blows on the drunk men during the early morning raid.

Members of Destiny of King'eero Women's Group, formed to monitor drinking joints in King'eero township, found the four men drinking at the home of a suspected chang'aa seller. The men fled to a nearby maize plantation following the ambush at the home of 50-year old Franco Okori.

US VP-Elect, Mike Pence hire showy five-bedroom house in Washington DC

Vice president-elect of the United States of America, Mike Pence has moved into a new home in the neighbourhood of Washington DC which rents for $6,000 a month. The new apartment has five large bedrooms, a 'contemporary Euro' kitchen, and 3 and a half baths.

Teacher rapes 13-year-old girl as penalty for not finishing her homework (Photo)

A school head teacher who defiled his 13-year-old pupil over incomplete homework has been sentenced to 25 years imprisonment will serve 25. Alex Otieno, also the proprietor of Starlet Academy in Nakuru, was convicted of the offence by a Nakuru court on Thursday, November 24th. The 36-year-old father of three was charged that he committed the offence between April 30, 2013 and July 19, 2013 at Dundori in Nakuru County.

In her testimony, the minor said that on July 19, 2013, the teacher called her to his office after he found out that she had not completed her Composition and Social Studies homework. In her testimony, the minor said on July 19, 2013, the teacher called her to his office after he found out that she did not complete her homework. She said that he raped her in his office and warned her not to tell anyone. She added that her friend and classmate asked her what happened but she was scared of telling her.

Former-AWELGA boss seeks FIFA's help to expose Footballer Joseph Izu's killers

A former Chairman of Ahoada West Local Government Council of Rivers State, Ikechukwu Obuzor has called on world's football governing body, FIFA, to suspend Nigeria from all competitions until the government orders the military to produce the rogue soldiers involved in murder of 3SC of Ibadan defender, Joseph Izu.

Izu was allegedly murdered by soldiers attached to the Joint Task Force (JTF) based in Akinima while holidaying at his hometown Okarki in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State. Obuzor in a statement released in Port Harcourt said the appeal has become necessary as the Nigerian government is not doing enough to apprehend the culprits and secure justice for the late footballer. Parts of the statement read:

Lol! This Ghanaian lady has offer free sex to President Mahama (Video)

A Ghanaian lady simply known as Adoley has been trending on social media after she confidently came out to express her undying love for President John Mahama. In the 50 seconds video culled from Ghana Celebrities News, Adoley who was seen wearing the President’s campaign paraphernalia was heard in her dialect inviting the president to some free sex treat.

This is Evil! Watch what this daycare worker was caught on CCTV doing to a 9-month-old child

A daycare worker, Afsana Shaikh, was caught on CCTV slapping and kicking a baby so hard that the infant suffered a fractured skull and internal bleeding.

Shaikh was captured beating nine-month-old Ritisha Sinha during nap time at the day care center in western India.

The horrifying attack took place on the infant's first day at the nursery, in the city of Kharghar, in Maharashtra State.

Jibrin sides Obasanjo, says ex-president's comment about NASS members is very true

Abdulmumin Jibrin, has defended former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who at a public lecture in Lagos on Wednesday, November 23rd, described the National Assembly as a den of robbers. In this statement, Jibrin said Obasanjo's comment about members of the House is very true. He also took a swipe at the Chairman of the House Committee of Media and Publicity, who at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, November 24th, described President Obasanjo as the grandfather of corruption. 

Read the full statement below:

What's wrong with this selfie of a dad and his daughter?

This dad has been lash for his pose with his daughter on Instagram. Do you see anything wrong with the photo?

#OndoDecides: Watch Shocking of angry voters openly rejecting buying of votes (Video)

According to reports making rounds, this video footage below is that of a party chieftain who was surrounded by security officials being tackled by voters for trying to share money to an electorate.

According to Ondo Television, the party chieftain is All Progressives Congress (APC’s) Tunji Light Ariyo. The event occurred at St Thomas polling center in Akure.

Watch video below:

Photos from Don Jazzy's birthday bash last night

Yesterday night all road lead to The Escape where Don Jazzy had his birthday bash. Friends and colleagues of the ace music producer threw him a surprise birthday party last night. 

The guest list included new signee Iyanya, Dr. Sid, Reekado Banks and more. All preparations and the guest list were kept top-secret leaving Don Jazzy surprised but the biggest highlight of the night was the presentation of Don Jazzy with a bottle of the John Walker & Sons Private Collection 2015 Edition. Don Jazzy will be one of 100 people in Nigeria to own a bottle that cost N500,000. 

See more photos after the cut:

President Buhari assures that 2017 Budget will not be padded

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday promised to ensure that the 2017 Budget is not padded like was done with the 2016 Budget.

He said he would never allow “rogue projects and figures” to be injected into the financial document again under his watch.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in a statement quoted Buhari as making the promise while receiving members of the Governance Support Group led by Mr. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Pep Guardiola gives conditions for Iheanacho to get back into City's squad

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has listed two things Kelechi Iheanacho must do to force himself back into the Manchester City team.

The Super Eagles forward have only started three Premier League matches this season under the Spaniard, and with Brazilian striker, Gabriel Jesus, set to arrive in January, his chances will be further limited.

CNN dismiss reports that it aired 30 minutes of hardcore porn

CNN has come out to denied in total the viral reports that it aired 30 minutes of inappropriate content on Thursday night.

What really happened was a viewer was tuning in for a new episode of Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown on CNN when the show took on an unexpected new meaning and showed hardcore porn starring transsexual pornstar Riley Quinn. 

See photos below.

Igbo Kwenu! Lady lists reasons why Igbo men are the best husbands/boyfriends

Nigerian woman has taken to her Facebook page to list the numerous reasons why Igbo men make the best husbands and boyfriends.

According to Victoria Onwuchekwa, Igbo men know how to 'sex a woman' in the bedroom and spoil her with  love and goodies, amongst other reasons.

Below is what she wrote on her Facebook page:

Russia President, Vladimir Putin Presents Actor Steven Seagal His Russian Passport

In an ending fit for Hollywood, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday presented American action star Steven Seagal with a freshly minted Russian passport, consummating an odd-couple bromance that has blossomed despite years of dark relations between the two men's respective countries.

Seagal is the latest of an aging generation of movie stars and sportsmen to take Russian citizenship, including French actor Gerard Depardieu in 2013 and boxer Roy Jones Jr. in 2015. Celebrated here for '90s action flicks and YouTube compilations of him swearing in accented Russian, Seagal has become something of a cross-cultural confidant to Putin.

Atiku Abubakar's wife tells court how she was scammed of N918m

Mrs. Aminat Titi Abubakar, wife of former Nigeria’s Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, yesterday told a Lagos high court sitting in Ikeja of how she was defrauded of N918 million by a former governorship aspirant in Akwa Ibom State, Nsikakabasi Akpan Jacobs.

The  Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Jacobs, Abdulmalik Ibrahim and Dana Motors  on a 15-count charge of conspiracy, stealing and fraudulent conversion of properties belonging to THA Shipping Maritime Services Ltd.