Messi admits he could quit Barcelona

Lionel Messi has admitted for the first time, that he could leave Barcelona in the near future.

The Argentine has always insisted that he was happy at Camp Nou and maintained he would only move back to boyhood club, Newells in Argentina at the end of his career.

Lagos’ll become Africa model city by 2015 ─ Fashola

The Lagos State Government has said it is determined to achieve its dream of becoming Africa’s model mega city by 2015.

It added that more private sector investments were being attracted to the state internationally and locally to create jobs and increase productivity.

Judge withdraws from Farouk Lawan’s $620,000 bribery case

Boniface Emenalo (L) and Farouk Lawan (R)

Justice Adebukola Banjoko of a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gudu, Abuja, on Tuesday withdrew from the $620,000 bribery charges instituted against a former Chairman, House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy, Mr. Farouk Lawan.

Why I’m stepping down for Buhari, Atiku, others — Tambuwal

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has confirmed his withdrawal from the presidential race.

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge suffers another injury setback

Liverpool have been dealt yet another injury scare involving Daniel Sturridge after the striker pulled up in training with a thigh problem, his third fitness setback of a desperately trying season for the 25-year-old and his manager Brendan Rodgers.

Atiku's Visit To Obasanjo...

Former Vice President and frontline runner for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, stated on Monday that he had signed a pact with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on how to save Nigeria from its current unenviable state.

Fayose seals off Ekiti Speaker’s office, withdraws drivers

Crisis in Ekiti State deepened this evening as Governor Ayodele Fayose ordered sealing off of the office of the Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Dr Adewale Omirin.

Davis Cup final: Injured Roger Federer still not training

Roger Federer's participation in this week’s Davis Cup final against France is still hanging in the balance, with the 17-time Grand Slam champion saying he was unable to train on Tuesday because of back problems.

Miss Bumbum 2014: Brazil's best bottom bags a cheque for £14,000

This pert posterior rear-ly has been voted Brazil's best bottom. (This article contains x-rated pictures for 18 and above. You are advised not to read more if you are below the age of 18)

Kim Kardashian sex tape: Ex Ray J ‘made $50K last week’ from video after THOSE nude pics

Kim Kardashian’s ex boyfriend Ray J reportedly made $50k last week from his sex tape with the reality star.

Jonathan launches $50m SME growth fund

CREDITS: NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan on Monday launched a $50 million Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) growth fund to enhance the Youth Enterprise With Innovation in Nigeria (YouWIN) programmed whose fourth edition he flagged off.

Cruel aunt cuts off three-year-old nephew’s penis after he walks in on her using the loo

CREDITS: THE INDEPENDENT

A woman cut off her three-year-old nephew’s penis after flying into a rage because he walked in on her using the toilet.

Rafael Nadal to return to tennis court in Abu Dhabi exhibition in January

Rafael Nadal says he will return to the court in January for the Abu Dhabi exhibition tournament, after the 14-time Grand Slam champion had his appendix removed this month.

INEC sets up department to monitor parties’ campaign expenditure

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it had taken measures to track campaign expenditure incurred by political parties as it lifted ban on election campaigns.

Nokia N1 Android tablet: an iPad mini lookalike with the first reversible USB port

Nokia sold its mobile division to Microsoft just seven months ago but the company is apparently not giving up on the consumer market yet, unveiling an all-new N1 Android tablet with a HD 7.9-inch screen and aluminium design.

I never knew my hunky boyfriend was born a girl but now we plan to start a family

Madly in love and convinced she had found the perfect man, one woman was shocked to learn her boyfriend's deepest secret - he was born a GIRL.

And it is not difficult to see how Charlotte Urie, 20, had no clue that her handsome new beau, Kieran Moloney was born a female called Ciara.

Dangote refinery to begin operation 2018

Indication emerged on Monday that Dangote Group’s oil refinery project for Nigeria would come on stream in 2018.

The Director of Petroleum Refining, Dangote Industries, Mr. George Nicolaides, said in an interview at the Platts African Refining Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, on Monday that the plant located at Olokola Free Trade Zone, Ondo State, would process 500,000 barrels of crude a day.

Nigeria will start exporting rice in three years – FG

Nigeria will become a net exporter of rice in the next three years, the Federal Government has said.

According to the government, over N256bn has been invested in the product in the past three years.

Groom tells bride he wants divorce when he sees her face for first time

CREDITS: MIRROR

A groom told his bride he wanted a divorce as she lifted her veil to show him her face for the first time.

The couple, who had not met before the arranged marriage, were about to pose for pictures after walking down the aisle.

Samantha & Mr. 265 Get Evicted in Big Brother Hotshots

Samantha and Mr.265's dreams of winning Big Brother Hotshots came to an end yesterday being Sunday the 16th of November.

Boko Haram: Civilian JTF to provide security in Borno schools as classrooms re-open Monday

The Borno State Government said on Sunday that it had planned to enlist the services of local vigilantes, called Civilian JTF, to provide security in public schools ahead of the November 17 re-opening date.

ATP World Tour Finals: Novak Djokovic takes title after Roger Federer pulls out injured

Novak Djokovic won his third consecutive ATP World Tour Finals title on a walkover after Roger Federer pulled out ahead of the match.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger rules out January sale of Lukas Podolski

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists he has no plans to sell Lukas Podolski after the German forward suggested he could leave in January.

AFCON 2015: Ebola fears grip E’Guineans

The unexpected arrival of the Africa Cup of Nations in less than two months time in Equatorial Guinea has caused concern over Ebola in the oil-rich former Spanish colony.

Military recaptures Chibok from Boko Haram

The authorities of the Nigerian military have said that the Special Forces have liberated the town of Chibok in Borno State from the control of Boko Haram.