Photo: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg takes a run with others on Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge

Billionaire facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg shared this photo of himself & others on Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge, and wrote: "Quick run this morning across the Ikoyi Bridge with entrepreneurs in the Lagos Road Warriors
running club. Best way to see a city!"

Photo: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg takes a run with others on Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge

Billionaire facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg shared this photo of himself & others on Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge, and wrote: "Quick run this morning across the Ikoyi Bridge with entrepreneurs in the Lagos Road Warriors
running club. Best way to see a city!"

Niger Delta Avengers to Buhari: no more attacks

The Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) broke the news in a letter posted on its website by its spokesman, Mudoch  Agbinibo, and addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari. It also spoke of the need for regular dialogue to take place for the Nigerian union to survive.

Ezekwesili: Buhari leaving Chibok girls’ freedom to Boko Haram

Just as you had finally come to that grips with being in your 30s, if you can remember what most moms always let say that; You’re now the same age she was when she first started experiencing perimenopause symptoms a time in her life she describes as being “brutal” and “unpleasant,” thanks, she believes, to the unhealthy choices she made when she was younger.

Gunmen kill human rights lawyer, Atsuwete, in Rivers

Late Barr. Ken Atsuwete

PORT HARCOURT—A laywer activist in Rivers State, Barr. Ken Atsuwete, was yesterday assassinated in Aluu community, Ikwerre local government by unknown gunmen.

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‘Let this change be real’ – Okogie writes open letter to Buhari

Cardinal Anthony Okogie

The Emeritus Archbishop of Lagos, Cardinal Anthony Okogie, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari do something fast to address hunger across the country.

Sergio Aguero: Argentina and Man City striker out of qualifiers

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been ruled out of Argentina's World Cup 2018 qualifiers with a calf injury.

The Argentina Football Association confirmed the 28-year-old picked up the injury during City's 3-1 Premier League win over West Ham on Sunday.

No timescale has been given for his return, with Aguero potentially facing FA charges for elbowing Hammers defender Winston Reid.

Argentina play Uruguay on Friday, before facing Venezuela on 7 September.

Lionel Messi has also been training with Argentina after reversing his retirement decision, which was made at the start of August.

Argentina are currently third in the qualifying table after winning three of their six games.

Mark Zuckerberg and wife meets Pope Francis in Rome

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife visit Pope

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, met with Pope Francis at theVatican on Monday.

ISIL claims responsibility for Aden's suicide bombing

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing at a local militia compound in the southern city of Aden. Yemeni officials say at least 65 people have been killed and dozens wounded.

Lou: China contributes to world economic growth

Full coverage: G20 Hangzhou Summit

Chinese Finance Minister Lou Jiwei says China has made great contributions to world economic growth. He was responding to doubts over China's economic New Normal. 

Wheelchair-confined son of Gbenga Daniel opens foundation for physically challenged

‘Debola Daniel, son of Gbenga Daniel and chairman of Kresta Laurel Limited, has begun a foundation to press for equity and fairness for physically challenged individuals in Nigeria.

Herdsmen killings have come to stay

Herdman

It is not a question of whether there will be another mass murder by herdsmen, it is actually a question of when and where the next killings could be. Climate-induced migration to the south – as a result of drought, food shortage and unusual weather in the north – of herdsmen will keep provoking social tensions.

Governor Bello reveals who beat him after Friday prayers

Governor, Yahaya Bello

The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has denied reports that he was stoned during a Jumaat prayer in Lokoja, the state capital on Friday.

Why workaholism is the real big cost to business

Absenteeism is often highlighted as one of the biggest threats to the growth of UK businesses. A new survey by recruitment specialists Catapult this year revealed that absenteeism is costing the British economy £100bn per year, with businesses losing approximately 6.9 days a year per employee.

Richard Branson Face To Face With Death

Richard Branson

 A couple of nights ago I went cycling on Virgin Gorda with Holly and Sam as part of my training for the Virgin Strive Challenge. I was heading down a hill towards Leverick Bay when it suddenly got really dark and I managed to hit a ‘sleeping policeman’ hump in the road head on. The next thing I knew, I was being hurled over the handlebars and my life was literally flashing before my eyes.

THINGS A MARRIED MAN SHOULD NEVER SAY TO ANOTHER WOMAN

Sometimes things just might not be running as smooth as you expect in your marriage and you just might feel the need find a companion or a confidant to talk to you so as to ease you some emotional stress.

6 Things You Need To Know About New Boko Haram Leader, Abu Musab al-Barnawi

Abu Musab al-Barnawi

When the Islamic State group appointed Abu Musab al-Barnawi as the head of Boko Haram  on the 3rd August to replace Abubakar Shekau, few people even recognised his name. Barnawi’s appointment by IS has deepened a rift with longtime chief Abubakar Shekau, who later released a video insisting he was in charge and vowing to fight on.

Man United 1-1 Leicester: Foxes end with 10 men, Fellaini should have gone too

Leicester City moved one point closer to the Premier League title on Sunday by drawing 1-1 at Manchester United.

CAN slams US Secretary of State over visit to Sultan

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has accused the United States Secretary of State, John Kerry of discriminating against Christians.

$2.3bn NNPC Funds: CBN Bars 9 Banks from Forex Market

THE Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday wielded the big stick as it barred nine Deposit Money Banks from the nation’s foreign exchange market for failing to remit the sum of $2.334bn belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation to the Treasury Single Account.

Fayose Condemns Police Invasion of Kwakwanso’s House

AYODELE Fayose, Ekiti State governor, has condemned the Tuesday’s invasion and seal off of the residence of former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso by armed policemen to prevent a mass wedding programme.

Italy earthquake: Before and after images show destruction

A strong earthquake has devastated a string of mountain towns and villages in central Italy, killing more than 240 people and leaving many unaccounted for.

Leonardo da Vinci Biography

Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci was a leading artist and intellectual of the Italian Renaissance who's known for his enduring works "The Last Supper" and "Mona Lisa."

Reclaiming their Bromance! Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston hug it out on set while shooting Thor: Ragnarok in Queensland

They have been friends for a number of years since filming the very first Thor movie.

And Tom Hiddleston, 35, reclaimed his bromance with main lead Chris Hemsworth 33, with the pair seen hugging it out on the set of the third installment of the movie, Thor: Ragnarok, in Brisbane, Australia on Monday. Ever since the duo met in 2009, the two have gushed about their friendship. 'It's quite literally a bromance,' Chris admitted on Saturday Night Live, last year.

Fake miracle syndicate nabbed, says pastor hired them

Members of a syndicate, which specialised in confirming fake prophecies for pastors, have been arrested by the police in Enugu State.

PHOTOS: VP Osinbajo meets his 80-yr-old school teacher, 1975 classmates

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the weekend met his 80-year-old teacher who taught him Economics along with others in Class 1975 of Igbobi College in Yaba, Lagos State.

Man who left his wife to marry his own mother-in-law now admits he made a mistake

Suraj Mahto, 22, hit the headlines in June when he abandoned his wife Lalita and married her mother, 42-year-old Asha Devi.

Police strips an explosive belt from a suspected child suicide bomber in Iraq

Police have stripped an explosives belt from a suspected child suicide bomber in northern Iraq.

Recession: Woman drops suicide note, disappears

The whereabouts of a mother of three, Olubunmi Uko, said to have walked out of her Fola Agoro home in Somolu area of the state with one of her sons after leaving a suicide note, was still unknown at press time. She had complained to a relative that her business had gone bad due to the exchange rate and that her debts had risen beyond redemption.

Catholic priest slams Okorocha over demolitions

Okorocha (Imo State Governmen)

A plea has gone to Imo State Government to discontinue the massive demolition exercise going on in Owerri municipality and its environs.  The Parish Priest of St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, Okwu, Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state, Rev. Fr. Cammy Mario Egeole, made the plea in a prophetic message he called “Governor Rochas Okorocha, how come you forgot so soon?” The cleric reminded the governor that the hapless and helpless people are getting frustrated, devastated and directionless.

Conflicting judgments: Sheriff petitions Buhari, CJN

Worried by the conflicting judgements and orders by court of coordinate jurisdiction on one matter, the former chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and his supporters have petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed to intervene in order to save the judiciary from losing its credibility.

I’m too strong for Dogara and his supporters, says Jibrin

Abdulmumin Jibrin

Abdulmumin Jibrin, former chairman of the house of representatives committee on appropriations, says Yakubu Dogara, the speaker, and other legislators he accused of padding the 2016 budget need more forces to fight him because he is stronger.

History-maker Usain Bolt said he deserves to be among sport’s all-time greats after romping to a third straight Olympic 200m gold.

A Woman Found on Third Mainland Bridge

Police seal PDP convention ground (PHOTOS)

Armed mobile policemen have taken over Sharks Stadium, venue of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention, in Port Harcourt, Rivers state.

Actor, Idris Elba says he is too old to play James Bond.

Actor, IDRIS ELBA has said he feels he is too old to play James Bond.

Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), former head of state, says he is not the evil genius that many people consider him to be.

João Havelange, former FIFA president, dies at 100

João Havelenge

João Havelenge, Brazilian football executive and former president of FIFA, has died, aged 100.

Ahead of the new Premier League season, AFP Sport runs down the 10 biggest incoming transfers of the close season (all fees as reported by British media):

Paul Pogba

Juventus (ITA) to Manchester United, 89 million pounds ($116.4 million, 105 million euros) The close season’s most long-running transfer saga concluded with France midfielder Pogba returning to former club United in a world-record move. Allowed to leave Old Trafford in 2012 after failing to win over legendary United manager Alex Ferguson, the rangy 23-year-old midfielder with the dazzling haircuts and blistering shot returns as one of the biggest names in the sport.

Rio Olympics men’s football event’s quarter-final pairings

Fixtures

Natural Health: Health benefits of garden egg

Garden egg, also known as egg plants is a very good source of dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, copper and Vitamin B1. It is also a good source of Vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and niacin.

10 Cardio Exercises That Burn More Calories than Running

We’re huge fans of running. It allows you to get a stress-reducing, endurance-boosting workout with just a pair of shoes and an open road.

A New Study Finds That Men Are Weaker Today Than They Were 30 Years Ago

Think you’d beat your dad in an arm wrestling competition when he was your age? Bad news: He’d probably kick your ass.

Men today are weaker than they were 30 years ago, research in theJournal of Hand Therapy found.

Death toll of military personnel killed in Niger by bandits rises to 12

Minna—THE death toll of military personnel killed by suspected gunrunners and bandits in Kopa, Dagma and Gagaw villages of Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State, has risen to 12 following the recovery of the dead body of a soldier earlier declared missing.

PHOTOS: Paul Pogba Arrives Manchester United For Medical

Paul Pogba was today pictured being driven to Manchester United’s training base to finalise the last details of his £110million switch.

EXTRA: Fayose bows to Kumuyi, says ‘I’ll soon be at peace’

Pastor Kumyi and Governor Fayose

Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, bowed to Williams Kumuyi, general superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM), during a programme organised by the church in the state.

Benefits of Drinking Lime Water

Let’s talk about lime today. A little, cheap fruit that packs a whallop! Now squeeze a bit of the juice into water and you have a simple and affordable way to dramatically improve health.  Use 1-2 limes per glass of water.  Best thing is to drink Lime Water on a daily basis. At the very minimum drink Lime Water 3-4 times a week.

Bow Wow announces his retirement from music industry aged 29

Bow Wow 

Bow Wow says he's going to retire from music to "start a new adventure".

The 29-year-old rapper says he's going to release one more album, which will be executive produced by Snoop Dogg, before hanging up his mic.

Militancy: Expand engagement process in N-Delta, Uduaghan urges Buhari

Dr Emmanuel UduaghanFormer Governor of Delta State

Former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has enjoined the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government to ensure governors in the Niger Delta region were part of the engagement process towards resolving militancy and challenges of under development in the region.

ALERT: Floods coming to communities around River Niger

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised communities around the River Niger to immediately relocate to safe zones owing to a likelihood of flooding in the area.

2016 Hajj: Presidency Explains Dollar Subsidy For Muslims

The Central Bank of Nigeria with the approval of the Presidency subsidized the dollar for Muslims partaking in the 2016 Hajj, mandating that the dollar be sold at N197 for those who needed it.

PHOTOS: Former President Jonathan Arrives In Lusaka

The former President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan has touched down in Lusaka, Zambia to commence his task to lead the African Union Election Observer Mission to Zambia to monitor the general elections.

Train Your Child To Be A Gifted Genius -- 4 "Easy" Steps!

Do you want your baby to be smart? Yes!

Would it be an advantage to “give” a five or seven year old a genius IQ? Yes!