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Neymar, Ronaldo & Messi included as UEFA release 40 man shortlist for team of the year Monday was truly a busy day for European football's governing body- UEFA, as they released their 40 man shortlist for their team of the year. Expectedly, some players from EURO 2016 cup winners, Portugal, were included- while players from Champions league winners Real Madrid were also nominated. Premier league stars like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba, Riyad Mahrez, Aaron Ramsey and current African player of the year Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were nominated. See the star studded list below... Goalkeepers: Rui Patricio (Sporting), Keylor Navas (Real Madrid), Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid), Gigi Buffon (Juventus) Defenders: Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Toby Alderweireld (Tottenham), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund), Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus), Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal), Diego Godin (Atletico Madrid), Pepe (Real Madrid),...

Police recover caches of arms in Festac town, Lagos Police in Lagos state have recovered caches of arms in the Festac area of the state. The state Commissioner for Police, Fatai Owoseni ‎who disclosed this to newsmen during his weekly briefing, said the recovery was made at 6th Avenue and that two AK 47 Riffles, 24 AK 47 fully loaded magazines, one Browning Pistol and magazine were among the ammunition recovered. He said that other arms recovered include 951 ammunition of 752 mm size and 1,107 ammunition of 6mm size. He added that the Police is currently carrying out a detailed investigation to ascertain those behind the stockpile. ‎ Owoseni declined to comment if any arrest has been made. He also disclosed that 28 robbery suspects and two kidnap suspects have been arrested in the last two weeks. Weapons recovered from the suspects include ‎16 different types of guns, 24 AK 47 magazines, one pistol, 1, 083 ammunition, three cutlasses and 10 vehicles were recovered from the sus...

Naya Rivera files for divorce from husband after just two years of marriage According to a TMZ report, Glee actress Naya Rivera has filed for divorce from her husband of just a little over 2 years, actor Ryan Dorsey. The couple have a son together, 1 year old Josey Hollis Dorsey "After much consideration, we have made the decision to end our marriage," the two stars said in a joint statement. "Our priority is and always will be our beautiful son that we share together. We will continue to be great co-parenting partners for him. We ask for respect and privacy for our family during this difficult time." Naya filed for divorce on Nov. 15 and has requested primary physical custody of their son with visitation rights for Dorsey.

A Message to President Muhammadu Buhari and Former President Jonathan by Reno Omokri Dear Presidents, To know if anyone is loyal to you, withdraw the benefit they enjoy from you. If their loyalty fades, then they were loyal to your benefits and not to you. President Buhari should learn from former President Jonathan. Look at those aides, appointees and ambassadors who professed undying love for President Jonathan. How many of them even remembered his birthday yesterday? Mr. President, do note that those you plot politics with, who are presently dancing around you and lying to you that Dr. Jonathan caused all your problems are at best opportunists and not friends. Don't expect the duty of a friend from an opportunist. Just wait till your first birthday after power to know your true friends. #RenosNuggets

Graphic Photos: 10 killed in latest communal clash in Cross River State At least 10 people have been killed in communal clashes between Usumutong and Ediba communities in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State. Scores from both communities also sustained serious injuries. According to Thisday, an eyewitness said trouble started on Friday, November 19th, following allegation that youths from Ediba had gone to a land in dispute between both communities when a funeral ceremony was ongoing in Usumutong. "They are still quarrelling over a piece of land. They are saying that the last time there was a conflict, the Usumutong people inflicted so much casualties on them, so they were looking for an opportunity to strike back and did so  on Friday . It was a revenge attack.   "The people of Usumutong who suffered the attack are planning a counterattack from what I am hearing because it is like today ( Monday ) is the market day of the Ediba people.  I...

Pope Francis grant all catholic priests power to forgive abortion  Pope Francis, who is the 266th and current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, has granted all priests the power to forgive abortion, a right previously reserved for bishops in most parts of the world. He said: ‘I henceforth grant to all priests, in virtue of their ministry, the faculty to absolve those who have committed the sin of procured abortion.    The provision I had made in this regard, limited to the duration of the Extraordinary Holy Year, is hereby extended.’ The Argentine Pope made the announcement in a document known as an ‘apostolic letter’ after close of the Church’s ‘Holy Year of Mercy’  on Sunday , explaining that he wanted to restate as firmly as he can that abortion is a grave sin, since it puts an end to an innocent life but insisted that there was no sin God’s mercy cannot reach and wipe away when it finds a repentant heart seeking to be reconciled with God.  Ac...

"It did not happen in Lagos" Police denies thief was burnt to death at Alafia The Lagos state police command has denied claims that the incident of jungle justice where a suspected young thief was burnt to death on Saturday November 12th, (read  here ) happened in Lagos. Recall that a video surfaced online last week showing what many presumed to be a 7 year old boy being burnt to death for allegedly stealing food items. Investigations carried out by LIB showed that an alleged thief was burnt to death at Alafia, along the Badagry expressway when him and some of his gang members tried to steal the bag of a woman. However speaking exclusively to LIB this afternoon, the Lagos state Police Command Public Relations Officer, Dolapo Badmos, said the recorded incident never happened in Lagos. When asked to give an update, she said; "The update is that it did not happen in Lagos. A corpse was removed there and that is the corpse of an adult of about 25 years and in...

Exclusive details: President Buhari's daughter Zahra to wed Billionaire Mohammed Indimi's son, Ahmed Zahra, daughter of President Muhammadu and Aisha Buhari, will be getting married in December 2016 to Ahmed, one of the sons of Billionaire oil mogul, Mohammed Indimi....and this is 100% fact. Temitope Winner's Blog can exclusively reveal that the Introduction between both families held at the Aso Villa, Abuja on Friday, Nov 18th, 2016. It was a small but eventful ceremony. Our source confirmed that the President and Billionaire oil mogul have been very good friends with a lot of history between them and are pleased with the union of their children. How did Zahra and Ahmed meet? Our source revealed that they've been friends for quite sometime and this eventually led to love. Both Zahra and her future groom, who serves as the Head of Crude Oil Marketing in his father's company, are said to be very happy. The Wedding Ceremonies will be holding in Abuja ...

'Heartbroken' Irish couple live-tweet UK abortion journey An Irish couple have live tweeted their journey to the UK to have an abortion on Thursday.  The couple posted on Twitter from the @itstimetorepeal account -- a reference to Ireland's Eighth amendment, which makes abortion illegal under most circumstances in the Republic of Ireland.  The husband and wife, posting anonymously as Heartbroken & Punished, said they made the decision after learning that a fetal abnormality meant their child if carried to term, would likely die within hours after birth. The couple's first child, now aged 3, was born with a genetic mutation and has spent much of his life in and out of hospital. The couple says he will require full time care for the foreseeable future.  They said that the journey was one they never wanted to consider -- let alone share with others -- but they wanted to bring attention to what couples in their position face under Ireland's abortion ...

Falz and Adesuwa Etomi unveiled as hosts for Headies 2016 NOVEMBER 18, 2016News 14 Views Organizers of the Headies Awards have announced rapper Falz and actress Adesuwa Etomi as hosts of the 2016 edition. Both celebrities simultenously mad e the announcement on their respective Instagram accounts. “ Eez ovisha. Mysev and @adesuaetomi toe ‘ost #Headies2016 . Lez do deez.  ”   Falz said in his usual comic manner. Falz leads the pack of 2016 nominess at the Headies alongside Adekunle Gold. He’s been nominated for  Best Rap Album (“Stories That Touch”), ” Album of the Year (“Stories That Touch”) , Artiste of the Year, Best Collabo (‘Soldier’ feat Simi) and Best Music Video (‘Soldier’ feat. Simi). The Headies 2016 has been met with a lot of controversies.

Masterkraft finally releases Salsa featuring DJ Jimmy Jatt Multitalented ace producer Masterkraft released a snippet to a song titled Salsa featuring the Legendary Dj Jimmy Jatt some days ago and here is the full official release. Enjoy Audio Player 00:00 00:00 Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. DOWNLOAD Share this:

One for the Team…star studded line by DJ D Double D featuring Da Les, Yanga and Gemini Major South African ace disc jockey DJ D Double D makes resounding debut with a star studded line up of Da Les and Yanga on a Gemini Major and Master A Flat production. The tune has an infectious hook that would get you in a groovy mood. Click play/download and have a blast this Friday Audio Player 00:00 00:00 Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. DOWNLOAD

D’Banj comes for his detractors in new song ‘Focus’ Following series of unconfirmed reports making the rounds about award winning iconic artiste D’Banj’s financial indebtedness, the Eja Nla as he is popularly called took to twitter to lash out at online sites who he said were peddling unconfirmed gist about him. Obviously angered by such petty reports, the Koko Master felt bad that such could be making the online community gist without even a confirmation from him or his crew. He even mentioned online site PulseNG and SoundcityTv too. See his tweets: Silence is Golden, Yes! And you all know I don’t Talk! However, in this case, I will… — D’banj D Kokomaster (@iamdbanj)  November 20, 2016 Is it poverty of content or state of d economy dt led u 2 publish untrue stories about me wtout confirm 4rm myself/ team?  @PulseNigeria247 — D’banj D Kokomaster (@iamdbanj)  November 20, 2016 And the others that follow like zombie… well i no blame una. Even heard  @SO...

Graphic photos: Woman set her Nigerian husband and brother in law on fire in Ghana A woman identified as Comfort Agboloshie has been apprehended for allegedly setting her husband and brother in law ablaze. According to Ghanaweb report, Lawrence Nkem, the victim and husband of the suspect, and his brother Benjamin Oyem was burnt severely when she set fire to some clothing items soaked in kerosene and threw them into the room where they were sleeping and locked the door. However, the suspect’s husband who survived the tragic nightmare is currently in coma at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, while the victim’s brother died in the course of the burns. After a police investigation was carried, the Public Relations Officer of the Tema Regional Police Command, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ms Juliana Obeng, confirmed that the incident occurred in a house at Ashaiman Lebanon Zone Two on Thursday, November 17, 2016. She said before the suspect carried out the act, she alleged...

NFF didn’t seek ministry’s help for Falcons, Falconents- Dalung Minister of Youth and Sports Solomon Dalung has said that his ministry should not be blamed for Super Falcons and Falconets’ financial woes insisting the Nigeria Football Federation did not officially seek intervention of his office. Both teams performed poorly in the ongoing African Women Cup of Nations and U-20 World Cup. It is believed that the players performed poorly because they had not been paid their allowances and bonuses. The minister said his ministry was not directly in charge of the teams and was not officially informed about the travails of the sides. “We need to understand the ministry’s roles but unfortunately we are always at the receiving end when things like this happen. We need to appreciate that between the ministry and the NFF there is a gamut of rules, we can only come in with intervention to save a situation like this. The NFF is in charge of these teams, they raise money and sometimes ther...

NMVA returns…releases 2016 nominees list Following a short hiatus, Nigerian Music Videos Awards (NMVA) which happens to be Nigeria’s most credible music video awards is back this year with the full list of nominees for the year 2016 who have excelled in their different genres and aspect of entertainment in Nigeria with emphasis on musical videos creativity. Below is what one may call a fair and unbiased choice of nomination. See full list below and comment: NMVA 2016 NOMINATION BEST AFRO HIPHOP VIDEO Ajebutter22 ft Falz                   – Bad Gang Falz ft Olamide & Davido       – Bahd , Baddo ,  Baddest Yung6ix ft Stoneboy                – For Example Zoro ft Flavour                    ...