Siasia invites four Golden Eaglets to Dream Team camp

The Head Coach of the U-23 National Team, Samson Siasia, has invited four members of the FIFA U-17 World Cup-winning Golden Eaglets to the camp of the Dream Team in preparation for this month’s Africa U-23 Cup of Nations in Senegal.

According to Coach Siasia, who has already secured the approval of the Nigeria Football Federation for the invitation of the youngsters, the invited players are the skipper of the side, Kelechi Nwakali; tournament’s Top Scorer, Victor Osimhen; and the two wing-backs, John Lazarus and Udochukwu Anumudu.

Speaking on the qualities that made him invite them, Siasia said: “I have been monitoring the progress of these boys while the team was being built by my brother, Emmanuel Amunike.

Don’t forget we were in the same hotel and used the same pitch to train and I have been impressed with what I saw them do in Chile.

“So I think what I just did was rewarding them for a job well done.

“Their invitation is only to tell other players that they too can progress to the senior cadre if they are level headed and keep working on their game.

“For me age is not a factor.

“If they can give me what I want, then they will be part of my team to Senegal.

“But they must justify their invitation for no player in my team has automatic shirt.”

Siasia added he has with the approval of the NFF given the four invited players one week to rest with their families before joining up with the rest of the squad in Gambia where the team will be putting finishing touches to its preparations for Senegal.

Troops storm Sambisa, destroy Boko Haram guard post, kill insurgents

The Nigerian troops continued their quest to rid Sambisa forest of Boko Haram elements with a successful onslaught on the sect’s camp.

This is coming barely 24 hours after the pounced on the insurgents and chased them into the forest after a failed attempt to attack Gwoza in Borno State.

In the Sambisa onslaught, troops destroyed one of the sects’ guard posts in the forest and killed some members of the group.

Images obtained show Boko Haram flags, arms, weapons, launchers and motorcycle set ablaze by troops.

US air strike kills ISIS leader in Libya

A US air strike has killed the leader of the Islamic State (IS) group in Libya, the Pentagon says.

Iraqi national Abu Nabil, also known as Wissam Najm Abd Zayd al-Zubaydi, was a “long-time al-Qaeda operative and the senior Isil leader in Libya”, it said, using another acronym for IS.

The strike took place on Friday night. There was no word on the location.

The Pentagon said the strike demonstrated that it would “go after Isil leaders wherever they operate”.

‘Degrading IS’Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said the operation had been authorised and taken place before terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday evening.

He added that Nabil may have been the IS spokesman pictured in a February 2015 video showing the apparent execution of Coptic Christians in Libya.

“Nabil’s death will degrade Isil’s ability to meet the group’s objectives in Libya, including recruiting new Isil members, establishing bases in Libya, and planning external attacks on the United States,” he said.

Libya remains in chaos four years after the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi, and the growth of Islamic State there has worried Western governments.

Removal of subsidy will end fuel crisis – NUPENG

The Leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) believes that total deregulation of the downstream sector and complete removal of fuel subsidy will solve the nation’s prolonged fuel crisis and scarcity.

Fuel queues are beginning to return to some service stations in different Nigerian States, as a result of a perceived scarcity of the product.

The development led to the statement by NUPENG.

Photo: Air France flight grounded after a bomb threat on Twitter

Air France flight #AF1741 scheduled to take off at 14:45 from Amsterdam to Paris was grounded due to a bomb threat from a twitter account. All passengers were taken out of the plane and a thorough search was conducted. Dutch police released statement that nothing was found after the search. Latest reports reveals that the plane has departed Amsterdam.

TB Joshua claims he predicted the Paris terrorist attack

Popular Lagos prophet, T.B Joshua says sometime in January 2013, he prophesied about the terror attack which happened in Paris yesterday November 13th. He said this in a post on his Facebook wall. Watch the video where he prophesied about the France attack after the cut...

Photos from Andrew Esiri & Sakenim Perdo-Egbe 's church wedding today

Dr Sid's brother Andrew Esiri, and his bride, Sakenim Perdo-Egbe, had their church wedding today November 14th. Congrats to them. Continue to see more photos...

This new photos of Diezani Alison-Madueke...

Dele Momodu's The Boss newspaper released the shocking photos in the maiden edition of their paper last night. Sad to see! Hope she gets well quick!

This is how packed the Paris concert venue was right before the terror attack

The terrorists came from the back and started shooting people dead! Let's pray for France...

‘You will not live in peace’ – Islamic State warns France in new video

“This is a message to all the enemies of Islam and specifically France.” Once again we see how the Islamic State couches all its rhetoric in Islamic terms — Islam is the central aspect of their worldview, and the one that Western authorities are determined to ignore.

“‘You will not live in peace’ – Islamic State warns France in new video,” 

Paris: The Islamic State terror group, which has been blamed by French President Francois Hollande for carrying out multiple attacks in Paris on Friday evening, has warned France in a new video.

3 of the French attackers have been identified as Syrian, Egyptian and 1 from Paris

One of the terrorists involved in last night's attacks in Paris has been officially identified as a Parisian, according to local media reports.

The man, who was killed at the Bataclan, was identified using his fingerprints and was from the southern Parisian neighbourhood of Courcouronnes.

French reports say that the man, who was around 30 years old, was already known to French anti-terrorist authorities prior to last night's attacks. 

Photos from comedian Akpororo's white wedding

Comedian Akpororo and his beautiful bride, Ijeoma Josephine Abraham had their white wedding today. Ali Baba and his wife were part of the invited guests to the wedding. More photos after the cut...

Pro-Biafra Leaders Meet With Cameron In London

Some leaders who are agitating the release of Radio Biafra director, Nnamdi Kanu and the secession of the sovereign state of Biafra have met with the British Prime Minister David Cameron to submit a document on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

There have been series of protests in the eastern part of the country over the continued detention of Kanu as tension keeps growing all over the country.

And in a really damming move, leaders of the Biafrans have met with the British PM at No 10 Downing street, London to seek their support in the quest for a sovereign country away from Nigeria.

Pictures obtained by National Helm showed that the Biafrans were met by a representative who received the letter on behalf of Cameron.

As at the time of filing this report, there were fears over the purported recruitment of more members from Lagos and other parts of the country as the battle by the secessionists grows thicker.

Below are pictures from the visit:

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The pro-Biafra leaders meet a British government representative in London on Friday, November 13, 2015

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The pro-Biafra leaders with a UK representative after submitting the IPOB documentation

7 Revelations By Former GEJ'S Minister Diezani

Diezani Alison-Madueke, a controversial minister from former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration was recently interviewed by Dele Momodu, a renowned Nigerian journalist, publisher, businessman and Ovation International magazine owner.

During the interview which was published on TheBoss online newspaper, the former minister of petroleum who is undergoing cancer treatment in a private London hospital, opened up on a number of issues.

Biafrans React To Rumours About Nnamdi Kanu's Health Status

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The supporters of the Biafran course, took to socio-media to protest reports regarding the uncertainty of the Radio Biafra director.

According to the agitators, a confirmation of any negative rumour regarding Kanu’s health, will definitely result in yet another civil war.

They said the Zionist leader is too value to be murdered in the hands of Nigerians, and that they will give blood for blood if any harm as much as come to the hair on his skin.

Paris terror attacks: Man's life saved after mobile phone prevents 'head being blown to bits'

The man, known only as Sylvestre, holds his phone after saying it saved his life

A man has claimed his mobile phone saved his life during the devastating terror attack outside France's national stadium last night.

The man, known only as Sylvestre, said his head would have "exploded" had his while mobile not took the impact of a bullet.

He was pictured moments after the attacks in Paris still holding onto his Samsung phone which had a smashed screen and huge dent in one side.

Speaking to iTele, he said: "This is the cell phone that took the hit, its what saved me. Otherwise my head would have been blown to bits. I wouldn't wish it on anyone."

Sylvestre said he was shot in his foot and was grazed on his ribcage by a bullet.

Fun! Fun! Fun! Rita Dominic, Toni Tones, OC Ukeje, More Party At AFRIFF Day 4

AFRIFF has been on since Monday and from what we can see it’s been a huge success.

We saw a lot of familiar faces like, Rita Dominc, Hilda Dokubo, OC Ukeje, Toni Tones, Gideon Okeke, Anuel Modebe, Jeremiah Obodo and many more partying the night away on the fourth day of the film festival.

See all the fun photos after the cut.......

Davido Still Got Love For South Africa Despite Being Robbed Of $55,000 & 2 Rolexes

Superstar Davido was robbed in South Africa last night. He had reportedly landed in the country with his manager Kamal Ajiboye and was on his way to his hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg when he was attacked by armed robbers who made away with $55,000 and 2 Rolexes. Sad.

Davido took to his twitter to recount the incident and reiterate his love for South Africa. See his tweets after the cut.....

Rita Ora Picked Up Her Bambi Award In The Most Beautiful Ballgown Ever! See For Yourself!

Rita Ora has been making major fashion statements in like forever but we’re totally blown away by this beautiful ballgown she wore to the 2015 Bambi Awards which took place at Stage Theatre In Berlin, Germany Thursday night.

The stunning tulle pleated ballgown which featured a deep plunging neckline, sheer panels and silver embellishments is off Marchesa’s ss16 collection.

Rita made sure to keep all attention on the show-stopping number by slicking her hair away from her face and wearing as little make-up as possible. Silver earrings and a pair of diamond rings were the perfect accessories needed to finish off the exquisite look.

Rita picked up the award for Music International but from our POV that dress deserves an award of its own!

See more pictures below!

Actress producer Chika Ike shares pics as she turns 30...

The actress is 30 years old today and shared pics of her with her birthday cake..happy birthday to her

Photo of Buhari skyping with Golden Eaglets ahead of their match today

President Buhari skyped with the Golden Eaglets to encourage them ahead of their match with Mali in the U17 Wold Cup finale which holds in Chile today. President Buhari actually named the U17 team, the Golden Eaglets when he was in power in 1985.

50 Cent and Rick Ross battle on social media

The beef between rappers 50 Cent and Rick Ross no be today e start. Goes back for years and last night 50 Cent re-heated the beef. Doesn't he like to look for trouble? It started when 50 made a joke body shaming Rick Ross and Rick responded. See the posts after the cut...

Beautiful photos of Bishop Mike Okonkwo's daughter on her white wedding today

Uche, the only child of senior pastor of TREM Nigeria, Bishop Mike Okonkwo had her white wedding with Katchie Asugha at her father's church in Lagos today November 7th. Makeup Artist - facesbylabisi shared some photos of the bride. More photos after the cut...

More photos from Kris Jenner's Great Gatsby themed 60th birthday bash

Courtney Love, Will & Jada Smith, John & Chrissy Legend and others graced Kris' Great Gatsby themed 60th birthday bash at The Lob in West Hollywood. See more photos after the cut...

Speaker of the HOR, Yakubu Dogara pays courtesy visit to Atiku

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara today visited former VP, Atiku Abubakar, who shared a photo from the visit on his official twitter page.

Monthly allowance of Corper Doctors in Ebonyi State reduced from #130,000 to 15k

While Pharmacists & Nurses who were earning #91,000 and #79,000 respectively, are now to be paid 5k. Photo Credit: Twitter @obaino_

Former bandmates Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff set to go on tour

The former Hip Hop stars who started working together over 30 years ago are headed out on tour.

Will Smith tells Ellen Degeneres

"We never actually had a chance to go out and do a full tour. So, we released our first record in 1986...Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble was our first record, but by 1990 I was already on The Fresh Prince. So, in that time, we just we were getting started and I never actually had a chance to go on tour, so I really want to get out there and do it for real."

Discomfort, ​a​nger as collapse​d Ikem ​bridge cuts off Enugu, Benue, Ebonyi communities

The collapse of the Ikem bridge, which is at Ebonyi River in Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu state, has caused untold hardship for commuters in communities within Enugu, Benue and Ebonyi states, with some people having to actually swim in order to get to their destinations.

The hanging bridge, built by the Nigeria army shortly after the civil​ war, finally caved in when a Dangote truck carrying 900 bags of cement tried to pass through...

Champion Pole Vaulter shows off her naked, sculpted body (photos)

From shining in the world sporting area as an Australian pole vaulting star to having her career cruelly cut short when she was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, it seems there’s nothing Amanda Bisk cannot conquer. But when Bisk was asked to shed both her clothes and her inhibitions so she could be painted gold from head to toe for a photoshoot, even she felt first-time jitters.

‘I was nervous at first because I have never really done a photoshoot like this before,’ she said. But the photos came out beautifully. See them after the cut..

As seen on Transamadi Port Harcourt

Wow, these parents put some young people, possibly their kids in the booth of their car. And see them hiding their faces as a LIB reader took the pic...lol. This is so dangerous...

Taraba Tribunal judgement ridiculous, It can't stand before men & God - Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described the tribunal judgement sacking the Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku as a ridiculous political judgement that can never stand before men of good conscience and God.

Governor Fayose, who maintained that there was a conspiracy by the All Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government and a section of the judiciary against the People's Democratic Party (PDP), called on the Supreme Court to save the country from impending anarchy.

Oh no! Chelsea loses again!

Chelsea this evening lost 1-0 to Stoke City at the Britannia stadium and are now languishing close to the relegation zone. For a team who won the premier league last season this is the most contrasting of tales. The Blues, with embattled manager Jose Mourinho serving a stadium ban, enjoyed the better of the game in the first period, but failed to take any of the chans that fell their way.

And Austrian forward Arnautovic made Chelsea pay nine minutes into the second half when he volleyed expertly past Asmir Begovic on his return to the Britannia Stadium.

The victory was, of course, not without its controversial moment; Loic Remy found himself clipped by Jack Butland as he rounded the Stoke goalkeeper five minutes from time. Instead of going to ground, the Frenchman opted to stay on his feet and, off balance, tried to score, to no avail. Referee Anthony Taylor, in initially allowing play to continue, decided against awarding Chelsea a penalty.

An international break looms, the traditional sacking window for Premier League owners, and Jose Mourinho will have to wait to see whether Roman Abramovich considers him fit to continue when we resume.

On Saturday he wasn’t there of course, banned for his rant at referee Jon Moss two weeks ago but his presence was everywhere, from the Mourinho masks to the loud support from the Chelsea travelling fans.

Footballer Frank Ribery to sue CNN for $1.5m over image rights infringement with cryotherapy photo

France and Bayern Munich midfielder Franck Ribery is seeking $1.5 million in damages from US cable news channel CNN for using his image in a story about the death of a woman in a cryotherapy chamber, his lawyer said on Friday. 

CNN ran a story last month,exactly on October 28 about the death of Chelsea Ake-Salvacion, a 24-year-old American woman who was found dead in a cryotherapy tank in a Nevada spa.

CNN used a photo showing Franck Ribery's head while the footballer used a similar machine, which many high-level sportsmen often do. An error on the cable network's part, as they immediately took down the picture and post but that was not enough to stop people from noticing.

Taraba state governorship tribunal declares Aisha Alhassan winner of the April 11th election

Taraba state governorship election petition tribunal has declared APC's Aisha Alhassan as the elected governor in the April 11th governorship election. The tribunal has sacked PDP's Darius Ishaka as governor of the state. Aisha Alhassan becomes the first female elected governor in Nigeria.

Baby, 2 brothers perish in building collapse in Lagos

A baby boy and two brothers identified as Slva Odiah, 24 and Sayo Odiah, 14 have perished in a building that collapsed at Orisha Street, Isheri Magodo, Imodium, Ojodu/Berger in Lagos this morning. The building collapsed while family members were still asleep. The mother of the two boys who died has been rushed to the Tabasco General Hospital while efforts is ongoing to rescue her other children that are trapped in the rubble. They are 11-year-old Clinton Odiah and eight-year-old Endurance Odiah.

The Kardashian-Jenner clan cover Cosmopolitan Netherlands issue

 Momager Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian-West, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner all posed on the December issue of Cosmopolitan Netherlands. 

Karrueche Tran shows some cleavage on the cover of Kontrol mag

Chris Brown's ex, Karrueche Tran showed some major cleavage on the covers of the Fall 2015 issue of  Kontrol Magazine.

Kylie Jenner changes outfit for her Mum's 60th birthday, kisses Tyga

Kylie Jenner who dressed up ealier in a sequin gown, changed into an elegant white dress...and also shared a photo of her and boyfriend Tyga kissing. More photos from the party after the cut...

Omawumi unveils website and BTS photos of new music video ft Angelique Kidjo

Singer Omawumi, has unveiled her new website www.iamomawumi.com along with behind the scenes photos of her new music video which features Grammy Award Winner and African Icon Agelique Kidjo. More photos after the cut...

9-year-old boy executed in Chicago over father's gang ties

9-year-old Tyshawn Lee was walking on Chicago's south side when he was lured into an alley and killed, but his father, whose alleged gang ties are believed to have played a role in the boy's murder, won't talk, according to disgusted police who on Friday pleaded for the community to help identify Tyshawn's killer.

Tyshawn, an elementary school student, was walking to a relative's home at approximately 4:30 p.m. Monday when the killer or killers lured him from a nearby park and into a neighborhood alley on the 8000 block of S. Damen Ave., where he was shot in the head and back.

Authorities have called on the child's father, Pierre Stokes, to cooperate with them in solving the murder Monday that they described as "absolutely hateful."

Meet the 2015 Miss Nigeria Contestants (photos)

The pageant is happening today at Oriental Grand Ball. May the best girl win. More pics after the cut..

Illinois mum who watched her 3 kids drown fights for new family

In horrifying detail, prosecutors described how three children, trapped in the back seat of their mother's car, screamed for help before they drowned in 4 1/2 feet of water in an Illinois lake while their mother and her boyfriend escaped unharmed.

Amanda Hamm was convicted of child endangerment and served five years in prison for watching her boyfriend carry out a plot to drown her 6-year-old, 3-year-old and 23-month-old children in 2003 because they interfered with the couple's relationship and his sex-and-drugs lifestyle.

 He was convicted of first-degree murder and is serving a life sentence.