Former Super Eagles Assistant Coach Musa Abdullahi dies

Sad as Former Assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Musa Abdullahi died on Sunday January 25 after years of battling from stroke. He died in his home state of Kogi.

Abdullahi assisted Coach Fanny Amun to lead Nigeria to a second FIFA Under-17 World Cup title in Japan in 1993. He also coached the Nigerian under 17 and 20 teams. May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

Aww! @Rihanna look flawless in crop top as she goes dinning

This is simple yet very classy and beautiful, I hope ladies you got my back on this. Rihanna took shelter under her um-ber-ella as she dined out in Los Angeles on Monday.

The 26-year-old singer - who was flashing her toned abs in a grey crop top with chain detailing - took shelter underneath the black umbrella after dining out at La Scala Restaurant in Beverly Hills, Hollywood.

"I killed Diego Costa for Wasting My Killer Pass" - Cesc Fabregas

Lol Cesc the wonder boy, I can understand what you are saying, it takes vision, calculation and accuracy to give a beautiful pass, so when a striker don't covert such passes to goals it hurts. But cuddles to Costa he has been doing some beautiful finishing with your passes.

According to goal.com, Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says he covets assists like strikers covet goals, and says he "killed" Diego Costa for wasting one of his trademark through-balls.

Fabregas has laid on 15 goals for his team-mates in the Premier League this season, seven ahead of his closest rival, and tops the charts for total chances created.

Mattia Destro to undergo AC Milan Medicals ahead of Tottenham and Arsenal

New transfer report from footballfancast.com suggest Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal have been dealt a major blow in their chase for Mattia Destro, with the striker set to undergo a medical with AC Milan, according to Football Italia.

Roma are looking to sell the Italian in order to complete their deal for Luiz Adriano, and seems to have found a buyer in Serie A rivals Milan.

Manchester United could make a last minute dish for German International

 

Man United need a strong defender in Matt Hummel considering that's the position they lack depth at the moment. If this deal go through then it would be a huge boost for the club as they push to play Champions League next season.

Report now suggests Manchester United are looking to make a swoop for Borussia Dortmund star Mats Hummels after Arsenal dropped out of the race to sign Gabriel Paulista instead, Daily Star reports.

Hummels has been heavily linked with a move away from the Westfalenstadion in the past few transfer windows, with United and the Gunners both favourites to sign the centre-back.

Liberia: Only 5 people being treated for Ebola in country

MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Liberia said Monday that there are currently only five confirmed cases of Ebola in the entire country — a dramatic turnaround in the West African nation where the virus has taken its deadliest toll.

At the height of the outbreak in August and September, Liberia was recording more than 300 new cases of the virus every week. To date 3,636 Liberians have died of Ebola, according to the World Health Organization.

But the outbreak has begun to wane. Now there are now just five people in the country being treated for Ebola, Tolbert Nyenswah, who heads the country's Ebola response, said Monday.

Algeria and Niger set to provide resources to repel against jihadists

Report from AFP says Algeria and Niger are set to "pool" their resources to tackle the rising threat posed by jihadist groups in the Sahel region, Nigerien President Mahamadou Issoufou said on Monday.

"We have agreed to mobilise and pool our operational capabilities and intelligence to deal with terrorist threats and criminal organisations," Issoufou said in Algiers after a meeting with Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Facebook to launch app for poor quality internet connections

Good news for those living in remote areas of just 2G Internet service. Facebook said Monday it is testing a lightweight version of its mobile app for mobile phones with poor-quality Internet connections in emerging markets.

A spokesman told AFP in an email that the "Facebook Lite" Android app is designed "for people on 2G (second-generation) connections or in areas of limited Internet accessibility."

The move expands Facebook's efforts to grow the world's biggest social network, which already has more than a billion users.

Daughter of Late Joan Rivers Sues Clinic Over Medical Mismanagement

We earlier brought you report that the daughter of Late Fashion Police Show Presenter Joan Rivers is planning on suing the clinic who handle his mother treatment prior to her death.

Melissa Rivers has launched a multimillion dollar lawsuit against the clinic and doctors who treated her late mother Joan Rivers.

The legendary comic died in September last year of brain damage caused by a loss of oxygen during a routine outpatient procedure. And on Monday, the 81-year-old's only child Melissa filed the lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court, naming five doctors and the clinic as defendants.

Feud: Lil Wayne Planning to Sue Cash Money Record in Other to Have Drake and Minaj with Him

Amid intense feud between Cash Money Record and Lol Wayne, a new report has emerge that Lil Wayne is reportedly planning to take Drake and Nicki Minaj from Cash Money Records.

The 32-year-old rapper is currently feuding with the hip hop label, blaming them for delaying the release of his new album, Tha Carter V.

And TMZ claims the disagreement has escalated, with Wayne threatening to sue Cash Money in addition to taking away their biggest acts, Drake and Nicki Minaj.

Muna Obiekwe Burial arrangements announced

Here is the official burial schedule. Candle night; February 1st 2015. Meeting point at Marsha, Roundabout, Surulere by 4pm. Procession from there to Ojez stadium. Dress code - white - but Tshirts will be provided at the venue.

Burial: 3rd February at Umudioka in Anambra state.

Announcer: Ibinabo Fiberesima AGN President

Breaking News: Italy International Stephen El Shaarawy Out from Milan Squad for at least two months

AC Milan have confirmed Stephen El Shaarawy has been ruled out for at least two months after suffering a compound fracture of his fifth metatarsal in Saturday's defeat to Lazio.

Awww! See how this Man show high level of Patriotism

Photo Credit: Maestro Perostar Blog

Can you see the wheel barrow seller waiting patiently for the traffic lights? At first I couldn't help laugh at this picture but later I realize our Nigeria can only be better if we all be as Patriotic as this Nigerian

It happened somewhere in Minna. See me more pictures after the cut ...

Neymar: Ronaldo should be punish for his indiscipline act against Cordoba

Should Ronaldo be punish for his indiscipline act on their win against Cordoba? For me he just like every other player and he should be treated as one when necessary. So Neymar might be right though but guess he was speaking from a rivalry perspective.

According to goal.com, Barcelona star Neymar says he understands Cristiano Ronaldo's frustration boiling over after he was shown a red card during Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Cordoba.

The Portuguese seemed rattled throughout the contest, with video footage appearing to show him throwing a punch at Jose Angel Crespo, which went unnoticed by the referee.

Transfer: Arsenal Given Home Office Permission to Sign Gabriel Paulista From Villarreal

This is good news for Arsenal fans as their club Arsenal have moved a step closer to wrapping up a deal for Villarreal defender Gabriel Paulista after it was revealed that the UK Home Office have given formal permission for the club to proceed with the transfer.

Didier Drogba Join the Elite as He is Honoured by Football Writers Association

Truly deserve accolade to one of the best Football Players Africa has ever seen. Drogba has proving that Africa Strikers can be ranked among the top class of the world. He gave a lot to Chelsea FC and one moment I will never forget was His contribution to Chelsea Champion League Victory in 2012.

Sportskeeda report that Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has reaffirmed that Didier Drogba is one of the best signings in the club’s history. He also insisted that Drogba would stay at the club, beyond the end of this season.

Angelina Jolie thinks the international community has been “failing” Iraq

She recently visited Iraq to contribute her end to the people displace by the ISIS Militant Group.

During her time there, the Academy Award-winning actress, who is also a Special Envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), visited Kurdish refugees in Northern Iraq on Sunday.

And during a press conference held at the Khanke Camp for Internally Displaced People (IDPs), Angelina expressed her thoughts on how world powers are addressing murderous extremist group Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, who have been terrorising the war-torn region.

Rita Ora speaks on Her experience from 'The Voice' + How she hardly say 'No' to People

Rita is actually having the best of her career at the moment. She early record her success for having Beyonce and Jay Z guide her but her singing prowess is just a dimension to the ever crowded music world.

The 24-year-old pop star is currently appearing as a judge on the BBC reality TV show 'The Voice', and she admits it's especially tough because she struggles to say no to people.

Rita explained: ''It just sucks saying no to an act. It really took some getting used to.

Meet Rebel Wilson who was able to 'turn a major disadvantage into a positive'

She is big, not really a model and in the real world she shouldn't be in the frontline of media news but she knew all this and decided to use it to her advantage.

Meet Australia Rebel Wilson whose career success comes from turning a perceived disadvantage ''into a positive''.

The 28-year-old Australian admits she doesn't have the typical figure of a Hollywood star, but says she's used that to her advantage.

@Rihanna collaborate with Paul McCartney and Kanye West

Although its been awhile since she last drop a banger. Riri is she fondly called had drop the unexpected collabo.

Rihanna, who has topped the charts with a pop-driven R&B sound, has unveiled a new acoustic song in a collaboration with Beatles legend Paul McCartney.

Rihanna unexpectedly late Saturday released the new single, "FourFiveSeconds," which features the Barbados-born singer's signature robust voice but has a minimal backdrop of McCartney's guitar strumming without percussion or electronic elements. The song also features verses sung by rapper Kanye West.

Report: Group know as 'Cyber Caliphate' have hack Malaysia Airlines website

Report from Reuters suggest that the official website of national carrier Malaysia Airlines was hacked on Monday by a group calling itself the "Official Cyber Caliphate".

The website, www.malaysiaairlines.com, currently shows a photograph of a lizard in a top hat and tuxedo, surrounded by the messages '404 - Plane Not Found' and 'Hacked by Lizard Squad - Official Cyber Caliphate'.

Miss Colombia Paulina Vega crowned Miss Universe

MIAMI (AP) — Miss Colombia Paulina Vega has been crowned Miss Universe in pageant in Miami, beating out contestants from 88 other countries.

Miss USA Nia Sanchez of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Miss Ukraine Diana Harkusha were the runners-up during Sunday's competition in Miami.

Former Argentina midfielder Juan Riquelme announces retirement

Ex Argentina and Villarreal midfielder Juan Román Riquelme has announced his retirement from football. The 36-year-old attacking midfielder also played for Barcelona in Spain and Argentina side Boca Juniors in two different spells. He also won 51 caps for Argentina and scored 17 international goals.

There were reports linking him to clubs in the MLS in the United States and also rumours of him moving to Paraguay to play football. But the announcement on Sunday night confirmed that he would retire after his final spell with Argentinos Juniors.

List of Top 10 richest football clubs in the world by Deloitte

Football with their method of generating funds, I was actually thinking Club like Manchester United Revenue would drop due to them not participating in the UEFA Champions League, but never say never. According to Deloitte’s annual revenue list, La Liga table-toppers Real Madrid are No.1 for the 10th straight year. Manchester United climbed back to the second spot while FC Barcelona are no long among the top three richest clubs in the world.

The list indicates that Barcelona have fallen behind clubs such as Bayern Munich and Manchester United in terms of revenue. The Catalans have recorded revenue of only 2 million this year. Incidently, this is the smallest gain amongst the top 10 clubs.

Amber Rose Photoshop Pictures Expose (SEE PHOTOS)

 A new account on IG has been running exposing the photoshop pictures of Amber Rose and comparing them to the originals once taken before photo editing.

The new instagram page called 'amberhoez' yesterday posted several retouched photos of Amber side by side with the flawless pictures posted on Amber's account.

The account also accused the mother of one, who's always insisted that her butt is real, of getting her butt done. See several comparison instances ...

President Jonathan, Ministers Stoned at Rally in Bauchi

Reports going around says some restive youths in Bauchi state this morning attacked PDP campaign delegates, including the Minister of the FCT Senator Bala Mohammed, with stones, slippers, hammers, sachet water and other objects at the party's presidential campaign rally which held at the Ibrahim Babangida square in Bauchi the state capital.

According to reports, the youths arrived the venue of the rally singing their support for GEJ but immediately he and his entourage arrived, they started stoning and attacking members of the party.

Alleged Excerpts from First Lady Speech at PDP rally in Rivers today

I am not sure yet why this is going around the social media but maybe you can help me out here. Someone who watch the Rally posted this and want you all to see it. See others below

President GEJ - My Achievements In Six Years

Count down to the presidential election and political aspirants are warming up and given the people projects done or to be done. President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed some of his achievements since he assumed office as the president of the country. He promised to do more.

“My dear friends on Facebook, in the following days and weeks, I would be reporting back to you on what I have done with the mandate you gave me four years ago. In many ways, I see you as a special constituency of mine because of the love and support you have shown me on this page since I came on Facebook on the 28th of June 2010,” he posted on his Facebook page.

‘Jonathan Failed Us, But He Remains A Better Choice Than Buhari’ – Middle Belt Group

Another report obtain from informationng reveal that the Middle Belt Dialogue (MBD), a group representing the ethnic nationalities in the Middle Belt, said although President Goodluck Jonathan failed the zone during his first term in office, they would support him instead of the Muhammadu Buhari, the Presidential candidate of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to the group, Buhari is not a better alternative because as a life patron of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), he had never for once called suspected Fulani herdsmen who have been committing a lot of atrocities in the area, to order.

Govt Fashola Reveal that NCC has shuts down APC's Presidential campaign SMS messages

 

Just got this information from LIB that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has shut down the Short Messaging Service (SMS) platform which the Buhari-Osinbajo Presidential Campaign Fundraising Committee launched two days ago to raise funds for its campaign,

Gov. Fashola, who is the the Director of the Committee, disclosed this to newsmen today. He said the party had on Tuesday January 20th launched 5 platforms for party members to donate to its campaign fund, one of which was to use the SMS code 35350 which would be activated on some networks.