Hopman Cup: Poland beat Great Britain 2-1 in Perth

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Andy Murray and Heather Watson were beaten 2-1 by Poland in their second match at the Hopman Cup in Perth.

Watson was crushed 6-3 6-1 by Agnieszka Radwanska in the opening singles, but Murray levelled it up by beating Jerzy Janowicz 6-2 6-3.

Suarez says, "Messi’s time at Barcelona could be over...”

Former Barcelona star Luis Suarez has admitted that Lionel Messi’s time at the Camp Nou may be up.

Messi has fallen out with club president Josep Bartomeu and is not on good terms with coach Luis Enrique.

There has been speculations about the Argentina captain’s future in the past few days and Suarez has said Messi might be tempted by a big offer.

Ebola drug trial starts in Liberia

A trial of a potential drug to treat Ebola has started at a Medecins Sans Frontieres centre in Liberia, the BBC has reported.
 

The antiviral - brincidofovir - is being tested on Ebola patients on a voluntary basis. People who do not consent to it receive standard care.
 

Oxford University scientists leading the research say initial results are expected in the next few months.

Female student, father arrested over attempt to smuggle bomb into school in Taraba

THERE was pandemonium at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Jalingo, Taraba State, as a female student, identified as Blessing, alongside her father, were caught with a cache of explosives they wanted to smuggle into the school.

The attempt was foiled as the school internal security operatives were conducting the conventional stop and search of luggage of all returning students.

Muhammad Ali released from hospital following recovery from urinary tract infection

The 72-year-old, who suffers from Parkinson’s disease, was hospitalised in December with what was initially believed to be a mild case of pneumonia, but later emerged to be a severe urinary tract infection.

CBN may further devalue naira after elections

 

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee might be forced to devalue the naira again after the general elections scheduled to hold in February, it was learnt on Monday.

The indication to this effect is coming less than two months after the MPC devalued the currency on November 25 from 155 to 168 to the United States dollar.

Sources said the proposed devaluation was because the currency was already trading at the interbank market below the 160-176 target band set by the CBN.

Ludacris marries long time girlfriend same day after proposing

 

It didn't take long for this singer to say 'I do.'

Just hours after popping the question to his longtime girlfriend Eudoxie on Christmas Eve, Ludacris then wed the beauty in a very private ceremony, according to TMZ.

Ludacris likes his proposals like he likes his movies ... FAST AND FURIOUS.

There’s no link between Buhari and Boko Haram – Jonathan campaign group

The campaign organization of President Jonathan has stated that there is no evidence linking a former Head of State and Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari(retd.), with the Boko Haram sect. 

Bill Gates drinks water made from human faeces(poop)

If you thought Bill Gates' contribution to everyday computing was impressive, his latest project could be revolutionary.

The co-founder of Microsoft has made it his mission to save the planet in his retirement through his philanthropic work with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Now, the husband and wife team are backing a pilot project that hopes to turn human faeces into clean drinking water in some of the poorest regions of the world.

Video from "Gatesnotes" shows Gates, listed by Forbes as 2014's richest person in the world with a net worth of $76 billion, drinking a glass of water created by the Janicki Omniprocessor.

The machine, designed by Janicki Bioenergy, an engineering firm based north of Seattle, burns human waste and produces water and electricity, as well as ash.

Manchester City demand Iheanacho’s ITC

Premier League side Manchester City have officially asked for Kelechi Iheanacho’s International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

The teenage star joined the English champions after impressing at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the UAE and went on to play in some pre-season games for City.

Iggy Azalea spotted arriving at Federal Court to face marriage claims by ex Hefe Wine

Iggy Azalea has strongly denied that she’s ever been married before, and today she headed to court to battle the marriage claims made by her ex Hefe Wine.

The Fancy rapper was left shocked when her ex, whose real name is Maurice Williams, filed court documents in Texas, where the state law states that a man and woman can be considered legally married if they live together and agree to become married.

PHOTOS: Khloe Kardashian to take over sister Kim's booty crown as her butt looks rounder than ever

Kim Kardashian may have tried to #breaktheinternet by flashing her booty on the cover of Paper magazine, but it's her sister Khloe's rear that has got our attention right now.

The 30-year-old star was seen dressed in a pair of loose-fitting black capri pants and a black long-sleeve top as she headed to a meeting at a Beverly Hills office and her booty definitely caught our eye.

It's usually her older sister's Kim's curve that is the talk of the town, but Khloe is joining Kim in the rump stakes.

We’ll confront opposition with our achievements —Jonathan

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday, inaugurated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organisation (PCO), declaring that he would confront the opposition with his record of achievements in office during the campaign.

Nine govs shun Jonathan campaign launch

Nine governors of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday shunned the inauguration of the Presidential Campaign Organisation of the party in Abuja.

The organisation, headed by a former National Chairman of the party, Senator Amadu Ali, is saddled with the responsibility of selling the candidature of President Goodluck Jonathan and his deputy, Alhaji Namadi Sambo, to Nigerians for the February 14 presidential election.

But only a handful of the governors were in attendance.

Manchester City agree £30m deal with Swansea for Bony

Wilfried Bony is set to join Manchester City, after the Premier League champions agreed a whopping £30million fee for the striker with Swansea.

Manuel Pellegrini is keen to bolster this attacking options, which has been depleted in the past few weeks, with injury to Sergio Aguero, Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic.

Buhari says all corrupt Nigerians will be sent to Jail

The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has assured Nigerians that all corrupt politicians will end up in jail once he is elected into power.

Buhari, who gave the assurance on Tuesday during the APC rally and the presentation of the party’s governorship flag to Umana Umana as its candidate in Akwa Ibom State in Uyo, said he would close all loopholes through which money was being siphoned out of the country.

VIDEO: Watch Banky W's new music video - Mercy (Music Film)

 

Banky W has just released his new video to the song "Mercy".

"Mercy", the Music Film, was shot in New York City, and features a mostly Nigerian cast of upcoming actors and film students. 

It was written, directed and performed by Banky W.

Enjoy the video below....

Premier League: West Ham's Alex Song retires from international football with Cameroon

Alex Song will be available for West Ham this month after announcing his retirement from international football with Cameroon.

Song had been in Africa talking with key figures in Cameroon's football federation having been left out of coach Volker Finke's plans since his sending off against Croatia at the World Cup in Brazil.

The talks could have seen Song called into Finke's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations but his retirement means he should be back with the Hammers squad in plenty of time to prepare for their Premier League trip to Swansea on Saturday.

Rivers APC members shot as Buhari begins campaign

AT least, one person was feared killed   and many others seriously injured when armed youths shot at vehicles conveying supporters of the All Progressives Congress from Asari-Toru and Khana Local Government Areas of Rivers State to the inaugural presidential campaign of Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).

The   attacks were said to have occurred at the same time (5.30am) as the party faithful made their way to the Adokiye Amasiemaka Stadium in Omagwa, Ikwerre Local Government Area.

Brisbane International: Maria Sharapova defeats Yaroslava Shvedova in straight sets

Maria Sharapova began 2015 in ruthless fashion as she brushed aside Yaroslava Shvedova 6-0 6-1 in the second round of the Brisbane International.

The top seed dominated her opponent in every department as she raced through the first set in just 23 minutes.

PDP picks Lagos for Presidential campaign kick-off

The presidential campaign team announced on Monday that the president would be kicking off his re-election bid in Lagos, on Thursday.

Sources close to the party revealed that the choice of Lagos was accepted due to the fact that the city hosts the largest voter population in the country.

It was also decided that as a former Federal Capital, Lagos is a mini Nigeria, which indicates that talking to the Lagos audience is like talking to the entire Nigeria.

Rafael Nadal crashes out of Qatar Open but no trouble for Novak Djokovic

Rafael Nadal's slow start to the season continued as he was knocked out by qualifier Michael Berrer in the first round of the Qatar Open.

Nadal failed to follow up Novak Djokovic's smooth victory over fellow Serb Dusan Lajovic as he crumbled to the German after cruising through the opening set 6-1.

Transfer news: Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo set to sign loan deal with Bordeaux

Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo appears to be on the cusp of joining Bordeaux on loan for the rest of the season.

The France U21 international joined the Gunners from Ligue 1 side Auxerre in 2013 but has struggled to make an impact, making just eight starts.

Manager Arsene Wenger had high hopes for the 21-year-old after a strong showing in pre-season but he has scored just one goal in six appearances this term.

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Factory worker has all TEN fingers sewn back on by surgeons after they were sliced off

All 10 severed fingers of a Chinese factory worker were stitched back on by surgeons after they were all sliced off in a horrific industrial accident.

Now, after 13 hours on the operating table all of the paper factory worker's digits have resumed full function and the miraculous surgery has been hailed a success.

(Warning: Graphic Image beyond this point)

Transfer news: Manchester City make move for Wilfried Bony

Manchester City are in talks with Swansea City over a £30m move for striker Wilfried Bony, according to Sky sources.

A deal for the Ivory Coast striker is yet to be agreed but reports suggest the two sides are not far apart on their valuation of the 26-year-old.