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Yobo had decided to call time on his international career after becoming the first Nigerian to teach the 100 caps for the national team. He told KickOffNigeria.com after the game that it is over. "This is it. I've had some great years playing for Nigeria and it has been a wonderful experience, but it's time to face my family now and concentrate on my club career."

After a dismay performance at the world cup, the president of Ghana Mr John Mahama has sacked the minister of sporty and his deputy. Although no reason was given by the president, but this is coming after the exit of the national football team from the world cup were they came last in their group without winning a single match. African countries participation in this year's world cup had been full of controversies, ranging from not selecting the right players to paying off allowances to the players. I don't really know when Africa countries will wake up to the realities of life and do things the way they should be done.

Initially I thought I was watching the video of the great reggae legend Shaba Ranks. But this was Burna boy's Don Gorgon video. Nice video bro.

Nigeria military busted a Boko Haram intelligence cell unit. Arresting the leader of the cell who is also a key player in the abduction of the chibok school girls. He is also a well known business man. His name is Babuji ya'ari and he is also a member of the youth vigilante group.

Immediately after the loss to France, Coach Stephen keshi said he is not sure that he will continue to be the of the Super Eagles. I want to know what u guys think. Should he continue or not?

Nigeria played against a determined French team,and Nigeria was defeated by 2:0. The French team actually played better than Nigeria and to many they (France) deserve the victory. Injury to Odenyi Onazi and captain Yobo's own goal was so so sad. Anyway, it was a nice game for some of our players.

Brush up on hygiene. Many people don't know how to brush their teeth properly. Improper brushing can cause as much damage to the teeth and gums as not brushing at all. Lots of people don’t brush for long enough, don’t floss and don’t see a dentist regularly. Hold your toothbrush in the same way that would hold a pencil, and brush for at least two minutes. This includes brushing the teeth, the junction of the teeth and gums, the tongue and the roof of the mouth. And you don't need a fancy, angled toothbrush – just a sturdy, soft-bristled one that you replace each month.

Boko Haram attacked three villages,  including one targeting worshippers at a churches on Sunday, killing dozens of people. And this took place just f ew kilometers from the town of chibok where over 200 school girls were abducted.

Costa Rica had qualify for the quarter final of the world cup for the first in history. They did this by defeating Greece 5:3 on penalties. Bryan Ruiz scored in the 52nd minute and Costa Rica held the lead for almost the entire second half, playing down a man after defender Oscar Duarate was sent off with his second yellow. But fullback Sokratis Papastathopoulos buried a deflection in stoppage time to net an equalizer for Greece, setting the stage for the World Cup's ultimate drama.

Davido is presently reaping the fruits of his Labour. He has received the best international act: Africa category at the BET 2014 awards. “Thanks to all my fans!! WE WON @BETAwards BEST AFRICAN ACT 2014!! so happy!! Time to party!” he posted on his social media. Congratulations.

The President of the federal republic of Nigeria Goodluck Ebele Jonathan condemns Friday night's bombing in the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi State and the recent killings in Southern part of Kaduna. The President commiserates with all the families who lost loved ones in the heinous

Netherlands defeats Mexico 2:1 to qualify into the quarter final of the world cup. It was a hard fought victory. Giovanni dos Santos scored for Mexico in the 48 minute, and Netherlands had to fight till 88 minute for Wesley Sneijder to equalize and on the 94 minute klass Jan Huntelaar converted a penalty won by Adjen Robben. It was a sweet victory for the Orange boys.

Netherlands XI: Cillessen; De Vrij, Vlaar, Blind; Kuyt, Verhaegh, De Jong, Wijnaldum, Sneijder; Van Persie, Robben Mexico XI: Ochoa, Rodriguez, Salcido, Marquez (c), Herrera, Layun, Dos Santos, Moreno, Guardado, Peralta, Aguilar

VANGUARD Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) believes its decision to move the timing of the Africa Cup of Nations from even to odd years is partly responsible for the qualification of two Africa teams, Nigeria and Algeria to the round of 16 at the on-going World cup in Brazil. Brazil 2014 is the first World cup to be played after CAF took the decision in respect to concerns from fitness expert who are of the opinion that it’s hard for a player to peak twice in such a short time as the Nations cup is usually five months away from the World cup. Also the Africa Nations Cup distract teams who used it as a yard stick to judge their handlers and sometimes fire their coaches just months before the Mundial leaving the new man in charge with little or no time to prepare his team properly. But all of those are now in the past and CAF secretary general Hicham El Amrani is off the opinion that Nigeria and Algeria progression is down to moving the Cup of Nations to odd years. “Playi...

Nigeria gospel artiste, Kenny Saint Brown, it's planning to run for a political office in the next dispensation. Brown said if elected, prostitution issues will be her focus. According to reports from The Eagle, Brown, in a recent interview had this to say: “What I see in my local government (Onigbongbo, Lagos), especially the Opebi axis, where I reside, baffles me. “The rise of prostitution has gone up by almost 1,000 per cent. It never used to be this bad. “Back then, you can count the number of girls you see on one hand, but now, especially at that Peka’s Junction, it seems like a trailer comes to offload them for the night from 7pm. “It looks like the street is pulling them more and more all because of money. “And what they do depreciates humanity. “I think there can be a change. “Something can be introduced to these girls and let them know that there is a gift on the inside of them that can improve their personality and ma...

LONDON (Reuters) - Top seed Serena Williams' challenge for a sixth Wimbledon singles title fizzled out with a shock 1-6 6-3 6-4 defeat by France's Alize Cornet on Saturday. The 32-year-old American seemed in a hurry to make up for lost time following a long rain delay when she raced through the first set but when Cornet began to dig in her powerful game began to crumble in front of a stunned crowd on Court One.

TMZ R. Kelly can't accept the fact he has a transgender child -- a daughter who chooses to live as a male -- and at least one very close relative is attacking the singer as heartless. Andrea Kelly says R still refers to 14-year-old Jaya as his daughter ... even though Jaya came out as transgender earlier this month and now calls himself Jay.  She tells TMZ, "That's like calling him [R. Kelly] a background singer, not the king of R&B." The "Bump N' Grind" singer made his feelings clear last weekend ... when a Chicago radio host dared to ask about Jay.  It's apparent, Kelly not only can't handle it ... he doesn't believe it. Andrea says Jay has not had gender reassignment surgery, but Andrea says she's respecting the change.  Well, that makes one.

No fewer than 10 people were reportedly killed 15 people sustained serious injuries when a bomb ribbed through a brothel at bayangari area yesterday at about 9.45 pm. According to the spokesperson of the police in the state, Haruna Mohammed. "The entire s surrounding had been condoned and scene secure. No arrest had been made yet and investigation has commenced to ascertain the cause"

Good news for the family of late gospel musician Irikefee Obarike ,  as information reaching us is that the executive governor of delta state Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, has settled all the bills the famous musician accumulated while she

According to the family of Dr Dora Akunyili had announced that her body will be buried in her home town on the 28 of August, 2014 According to the statement read by her husband a special night of tribute will hold on Monday 25 August and followed by a church service on August 26 in Abuja. My her gentle s soul continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord.

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III yesterday enjoined all Muslim faithful in Nigeria to commence their fast today, Saturday, June 28, 2014, following the sighting of the moon in various parts of the country.

After accusing her rihanna of showing too much skin. T-boz is challenging rihanna to a fist fight.

Justin bieber the troublemaker shared a photo collage of himself via instagram.

President Jonathan visits bomb blast site and the Maitama General hospital to visit victims of bomb blast at the EMAB plaza.

According to BBC Nigeria squad at the World Cup have missed a scheduled training session in a row over bonus money. BBC Sport understands the players believe they are each

Giorgio Chiellini has issued a statement on Luis Suarez four months world football ban as excessive. Chiellini happened to be the latest victim of Luis Suarez. And he feels the ban and the fine are too excessive.

TMZ Chris Miles won't have to worry about finding a summer job ... the 15-year-old kid rapper just signed his first record deal ...

Prince Harry is also in Brazil for the football festival. But he took time to visit “cracolanda" a poor part of São Paulo.

Algeria, one of the representative of Africa to the world cup just booked their place in the knockout stage of the world cup. They played a1:1 draw with Russia. It was a hard fought game. Good result boys keep it up.

Chelsea have launched a £16m bid for Fenerbahce striker Emmanuel Emenike, according to Turkish newspaper Fanatik. Emenike, 27, has impressed for Nigeria at the World Cup so far, catching the eye of Blues boss Jose Mourinho, who is desperate to revamp his front line. The Londoners are still chasing Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa, whose £32m move to Stamford Bridge is expected to go through this summer, but remain in the hunt for more firepower. Emenike has fueled the speculation, telling reporters: "I have always dreamed of playing in England. "If I get the opportunity to play in England - I wouldn't turn it down." The frontman joined the Turkish giants last summer from Spartak Moscow and fired 12 goals in 28 games for the Yellow Canaries as they reclaimed the Super Lig title from rivals Galatasaray. The Blues have already lost Samuel Eto'o this summer and reports continue to link fellow frontmen Fernando Torres and Demba Ba with moves away from the clu...

Manchester United confirmed the signing of Atletic Bilbo midfielder Ander Herrera. Ander Herrera had to buy out his contract at San Mames to facilitate his movement to to the Manchester based club. "Manchester United is delighted to announce that, after triggering the buy-out clause in his contract on Tuesday, it has signed Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera from Atheltic Club in Bilbao, pending the receipt of the International Transfer Certificate. "He joins on a four-year-contract, with the option to extend for a further year." United had seen a previous bid for the 24-year-old rejected, but Athletic announced on Thursday afternoon that Herrera had subsequently paid the €36m fee himself, paving the way for a move to Old Trafford - having passed a medical at the club's Carrington base on Wednesday. The club will reimburse Herrera for his troubles, in the same way that Bayern Munich did with Javi Martinez's transfer from San Mames two years ago and Herrera expresse...

USA XI: Howard, Gonzalez, Bradley, Besler, Beasley, Dempsey (c), Jones, Davis, Beckerman, Zusi, Johnson Germany XI: Neuer, Howedes, Hummels, Schweinsteiger, Ozil, Podolski, Muller, Lahm (c), Mertesacker, Kroos, Boateng Portugal XI: Beto, Bruno Alves, Pepe, Miguel Veloso, William Carvalho, Ronaldo (c), Moutinho, Eder, Nani, Amorim, Pereira Ghana XI: Dauda, Gyan (c), Atsu, Agyemang Badu, A. Ayew, Rabiu, Waris, Mensah, Asamoah, Boye, Afful

New York: Singer-actress Selena Gomez, who flaunted her bikini body on Instagram, has said that she was brave in them.With her hair in two pigtail braids, the 21-year-old pop star posed for a selfie wearing a peach bandeau bikini and sunglasses, the New York Post reported."Soy valiant," Gomez captioned the photo, which translates from Spanish to "I am brave."In the last few weeks, Gomez is rekindling her on-and-off romance with Justin Bieber.The former couple was spotted in LA Zoo with his grandparents.

Uruguay and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been banned for nine official international matches and "from any football related activity" for four months after biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. This is, astonishingly, the third time that the Uruguayan has been banned for biting another player, following his seven game ban while playing for Ajax and his ten game ban just over a year ago for biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic.

 KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — A Sudanese Christian woman whose death sentence for apostasy was overturned has been freed again after being detained on accusations of forging travel documents. Eman Abdul-Rahman, the lawyer for 27-year-old Mariam Ibrahim,

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has hinted that he is looking to make more signings this summer to successfully carry Chelsea through a period

Sulley Muntari and Kevin-Prince Boateng has been kickedout of Ghana's  World Cup squad.   They will play no part in Ghana's

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A suicide bomber and gunmen killed three people, including two soldiers, on Thursday

Super Eagles goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama has stated that he has no reason to be disappointed having conceded three goals in Wednesday’s 3-2 loss to Argentina in a Group F clash at Porto Algre. “There is nothing to be disappointed about in conceding three goals, if I kept a clean sheet and we don’t qualify that hurts, so for me it is about the team’s success and not personal achievements” Enyeama stated. Meanwhile, despite conceding three goals against the Argentines, Enyeama is still be credited with making the most saves in a  single game at the ongoing Brazil World Cup. Unconfirmed reports have it  that English Premier League giants Arsenal may be launching  a fresh bid to steal Enyeama from Lille in the Summer transfer window.   

For a split second, Nigeria's Ogenyi Onazi was annoyed when his shot on goal was blocked by a teammate. That was until he realised he just broke his mate's arm in the process. In Thursday morning's match between Nigeria and Argentina , Onazi dribbled the ball to within 10 yards of the box and wound up for a long-range shot on goal

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, to jettison any directive by the National Assembly that the Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, should be arrested for her alleged involvement in the N10bn jet scandal probe.

The Edo Police Command said on Wednesday that unknown gunmen had killed two policemen and injured three others on Ikiran-Oke road in Akoko/Edo Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Foluso Adebanjo, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin. Adebanjo said that the incident occurred when the gunmen opened fire at the 18-seater police bus with registration number NPF 3148 C, conveying the occupants to Lagos from Abuja He said that the attack on the policemen took place near Ibilo at about 11:30 a.m. Adebanjo said that an Inspector and two other policemen, who survived the attack, were receiving medical treatment in an undisclosed hospital. He said that the attackers, who were dressed in military uniform, flagged the police bus and opened fire. The police commissioner said that the remains of the deceased policemen had been deposited at the mortuary of Anyakur Specialist Hospital in Akoko-Edo.

President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the fight against Boko Haram is more complicated than the Biafra civil war due to the fact that the nature of the Boko Haram fight is unconventional. The President said there were no clear battle lines in this fight. President Jonathan addressed the College of Bishops of African Church led by the Primate, Most Rev. Emmanuel Udofia, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said, “I have to thank you for your prayers because this country is facing challenges that we never expected. I always say it that apart from those of us from the then Eastern Region who witnessed the effect of the civil war, others   may have not witnessed this kind of insecurity in the country. “In the North-East, it is almost like a civil war, it is even more than the civil war because in a civil war you know the battle line. As a Biafran then or Nigerian, you know where to run to. “But this one, you don’t even know where to run to because t...

The Managing Editor (Northern Operations) of the New Telegraph Malam Suleiman Bisalla died in the blast that hit a shopping mall in Abuja yesterday. The management of New Telegraph newspapers announced Suleiman’s death in a statement in Abuja yesterday. The statement reads in part: “Malam Suleiman Bisalla, aged 46, died in the bomb blast that occurred at the Emab Plaza, Wuse 2, Abuja on Wednesday June 25, 2014. “Until December 2013 when he joined New Telegraph, Bisalla was a Deputy Editor and Political Editor  with the Daily Trust Newspapers, Abuja.”   

The Premier League champions have been tracking the midfielder for a year The 26-year-old has been at Porto since 2007,

Despite losing 3-2 to Argentina, the super eagles of Nigeria qualified into the knockout stage of the world cup. It was a nice showing by the boys. Keep it up we are all by you guys. Up Naija.

Colombia made a sentimental substitution - bringing on a veteran goalkeeper for one last international appearance. In doing so, Faryd Mondragon became the oldest ever player at a World Cup at the grand age of 43 years and 3 days old in the 4-1 win over Japan.

Nigeria Police Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, a name which will not be strange to our regular readers, was Tuesday, promoted to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar. Mba’s previous rank was Chief Superintendent of Police.

The husband of "Deal Or No Deal" suitcase model Katie Cleary shot himself to death ... just weeks after she was photographed getting cozy with Leo DiCaprio and Adrian Grenier. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Andrew Stern shot himself in the head Sunday while he was at a shooting range in the San Fernando Valley.   The 40-year-old businessman was married to Katie ... who was also a contestant on "America's Next Top Model."  Katie was photographed in Cannes last month with Leo and the two seemed tight. There are also photos of Katie in Cannes with  "Entourage" star Adrian Grenier. We're told law enforcement interviewed various people after the suicide, including Katie, and they were told -- among other things -- he was suffering significant stress over marital problems.  Our sources say Katie told law enforcement she and Andrew -- who appeared on "Millionaire Matchmaker" before he got together with Cleary -- were in the process of ...

Not everyone   was mad at Luis Suarez  for biting Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay's World Cup match against Italy on Tuesday.One Norwegian man won $5,600 thanks to Suarez's habit of sinking his teeth into his opponents. (Correction: We initially reported that a man won $5,600. He actually won 5,600 Norwegian Krone,

Uruguay's Luis Suarez was involved in  another World Cup controversy  as he appeared to bite Italy's Giorgio Chiellini during their Group D clash. Suarez pushed his head towards Chiellini in the penalty area just before  Diego Godin's Uruguay winner.

Borno - The military has killed over 70 members of the Boko Haram sect that attacked Chuha I, Chuha II and Korogilim villages of Chibok

The first female professional coach in football history has mysteriously resigned from the job without compensation before taking charge of a single match.

An Asaba high court in Asaba, Delta State, yesterday, discharged and acquitted a secondary school teacher, Ngozi Lawrence, who was jailed over an alleged conspiracy to commit murder. According to the Leadership, the trial judge, who did not want her name in print for security reasons, said that the prosecutor failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused committed the alleged offence, The judge lambasted the police over its “shoddy investigation”, ruling that the accused be discharged for lack of proof of evidence. Reacting on the judgment, the defence counsel, Barr. P.I. Izomo, described it as a divine intervention. Izomo said that the judgment would rekindle the hope of the common man in the judiciary, as it has always been said that the judiciary Is the last hope of the common man. He thanked the judge, whom he described as courageous judge, urging Nigerians to continue to have faith in the nation’s judiciary.

A Sudanese woman freed from death row on Monday has been arrested with her family at Khartoum airport, sources have told the BBC. Meriam Ibrahim was sentenced to hang in May for renouncing Islam, sparking widespread outrage at home and abroad. About 40 security agents detained Mrs Ibrahim - along with her husband Daniel Wani and two sons - at the airport, the sources said. On Monday, Mr Wani said the family intended to leave for the US. Mrs Ibrahim was released from prison after an appeal court annulled the death sentence imposed on her. She was arrested in February, and gave birth to a boy in prison not long after being sentenced. Born to a Muslim father, Mrs Ibrahim, 27, married Mr Wani, a Christian, in 2011.

At least eight people were killed and 20 wounded by an explosion at a college campus in Kano during school hours on Monday, police said.

Hon. Festus Ebea, the Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Festus Ebea, the Minority Leader, Hon. Emma Okoduwa and Hon.

A SUDANESE woman who gave birth in prison after being sentenced to death for converting to Christianity, has been set free.

We are used to seeing her sister Serena Williams in skimpy outfits and bikini's..This time, Venus stripped down ,displaying her sexy body for ESPN magazine Body Issue..This is coming five years after Serena went nude for the magazine.

A 102-year-old dementia sufferer from Massachusetts who killed her 100-year-old room-mate is still facing a second-degree murder charge, five years after the crime was committed.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has suspended the trial of Ekiti State Governor-elect, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, for corruption. Fayose who was standing trial before a Federal High Court, sitting in Ado- Ekiti emerged winner in the June 21, gubernatorial poll, Ekiti state The anti-graft agency made the announcement via the agency’s Head of Media and Publicity,

The father of music superstar 2face Idibia was recently diagnosed with prostrate cancer. 2face himself revealed this early this month while speaking at a cancer charity event at the Eko Hotel, in Lagos. The good news is that he Mr Idibia was diagnosed early and has started the required treatment.

Music star 2shotz has joined the movie industry. 2shotz is currently on location with actresses such as Annie Idibia and Halima Abubakar for a new movie, where he and Annie played the role of lovers. More pictures from the movie location Below :

Xabi Alonso has denied that he is set to retire from international football and says he is still deciding on his future with World Cup flops Spain.

There were reports of the execution of Iraqi judge, Raouf Abdel-Rahman, who sentenced Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to death, according to confirmed the pages on the social networking site, without official confirmation from the Iraqi government.

An Egyptian court has convicted three journalists from  Al -Jazeera  English and sentenced them to

Nate Estimada -- one of the stars of the male revue "Men of the Strip" -- committed suicide Wednesday by driving his car off a cliff ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ. Our sources say the 24-year old Estimada drove his Mustang in a mountainous area near the City of Industry in L.A. County during the daytime Wednesday ... and accelerated off the cliff, dropping at least 40 ft. into a landfill.

Musician estimated to be worth £180m says he does not want to leave his six children "trust funds  that are albatrosses round their necks"