Chukwumerije dies of lung cancer at 75

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education, Senator Uche Chukwumerije, died on Sunday evening after a prolong battle with lung cancer.

The ranking senator and former Information minister, born in November 1939, was aged 75.

His family, in a statement by Chidi Chukwumerije titled, “The passing of an inspirational icon,” explained that the late senator, who represented Abia North Senatorial District in the upper chamber, died “surrounded by his family.”

Rossi claims Argentina MotoGP

Valentino Rossi survived a late battle with defending world champion Marc Marquez to win a dramatic MotoGP of Argentina on Sunday. 

Marquez led the race from the start and opened up a lead of over four seconds before tyre problems allowed the veteran Rossi to reel him in and finally take the lead on the penultimate lap. 

Spanish rider Marquez, who won a record 13 races last season, then clipped Rossi's back wheel and crashed out to allow Rossi a clear track to race to victory from eighth on the grid.

Marquez and his Honda team's decision to go with hard tyres from pole backfired badly as 'the Doctor' gradually reeled him in on his Yamaha. 

My plea for forgiveness not cowardice –Fayose

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said his asking for forgiveness should not be taken for cowardice by his opponents, saying his tenure in office will be determined by God.

He said he took the step to seek a genuine reconciliation with the All Progressives Congress, whose 19 lawmakers in the state House of Assembly were plotting his impeachment.

The governor spoke on Sunday at the thanksgiving service organised for him at the Cathedral Church of Emmanuel, Anglican Communion, Ado Ekiti, to celebrate his electoral victory at the Supreme Court.

Fayose said, “I asked for forgiveness for reconciliation and to pursue genuine peace. Waiving the olive branch does not mean cowardice, it is for peace. Conspiracy is against God’s will. What better way could one seek peace other than asking for forgiveness.”

Fast & Furious 7 makes $1 BILLION in just 17 days

Fast and Furious 7 has officially become the fastest film to make $1 billion at the box office.

The racing sequel - which is the last film in the series to star late actor Paul Walker - has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top and has now made the massive figure in just 17 days.

Furious 7 becomes the 20th movie to reach the billion dollar mark and it could be well on its way to topping the list. Though with Avatar currently ruling with $2,787,965,087, it's got a bit of a way to go.

Boy with no neck muscles leaving his head lying on his chest or shoulder

A family is appealing for urgent medical help for their son who suffers from a mega-rare condition which has left him with a twisted neck and a 'wasted' body.

Mahendra Ahirwar, 12, from a village in India's Madhya Pradesh state ,suffers from a mystery muscle-wasting disease, which has left him too frail to support his own body parts. The boy's extensor neck muscles are unable to hold his head in place, meaning it constantly falls onto his right shoulder or his chest. In addition, his limbs have lost almost all muscle tissue, leaving him weighing just two-and-a-half stone.

Mahendra's parents say he was born a healthy baby, but within three years of his birth he developed the condition, which left them baffled for 24 months.

WHO Blames Pesticide For ‘Mysterious Deaths’ In Nigerian Town

Pesticide poisoning was the likely cause of the mysterious deaths of at least 18 people in a southwestern Nigerian town earlier this week, the World Health Organization said Sunday.

The “current hypothesis is cause of the event is herbicides”, WHO spokesman Gregory Hartl said in a Tweet.

“Tests done so far are negative for viral and bacterial infection,” he added.

Kim Kardashian shows off brand new $400k custom made Rolls Royce

Looking at the license plate of her new ride, it's clear that LA based luxury car and customization company, Platinum Motorsport had worked on the the sultry starlet's car.

Giving the Phantom a solid silver finish, dark tinted windows and narrowed headlights, it's obvious that the business woman's latest purchase didn't come with a credit crunch busting budget price tag.

ISIS release sickening new video showing 30 Ethiopian Christians being shot and beheaded

ISIS militants have released a video reportedly showing about 30 Ethiopian Christians being shot and beheaded in Libya.

The video, in which militants call Christians crusaders and say they are out to kill Muslims, showed about 15 men being beheaded on a beach and another group of the same size shot in their heads in scrubland.

Both groups of men are referred to in a subtitle as "worshippers of the cross belonging to the hostile Ethiopian church".

Aston Villa to meet Arsenal in FA Cup final

Aston Villa will meet Arsenal in the FA Cup final after a thoroughly deserved win over a desperately disappointing Liverpool at Wembley. 

Villa's win was a triumph for manager Tim Sherwood as his side produced a performance of style, composure and grit to come from behind after Philippe Coutinho clipped Liverpool into the lead.

Masters hat-trick for Djokovic

Novak Djokovic beat Tomas Berdych to win his second Monte Carlo title and become the first man to win the opening three Masters events of the season. 

The world number one came through 7-5 4-6 6-3 on the clay to extend his winning run in 2015 to 17 matches.

Hundreds feared dead after boat capsizes in the Mediterranean Sea

Hundreds of people are feared to have drowned after a boat carrying up to 700 migrants capsized in the Mediterranean Sea, the Italian coastguard says.

The vessel, thought to be just 20m (70ft) long, capsized at midnight local time in Libyan waters south of the Italian island of Lampedusa.

So far only 28 people have been rescued and 24 bodies retrieved.

Lewis Hamilton claims Bahrain GP win

Lewis Hamilton extended his World Championship lead with his third victory of the 2015 season in a Bahrain GP in which a rejuvenated Kimi Raikkonen claimed a brilliant second place.

 

Although Hamilton never enjoyed a lead of more than six seconds at any stage of the 57-lap night race, the polesitter took control of proceedings from the start and expertly managed his tyres and pace in the evening conditions of the desert to secure yet another win and open up a 27-point championship lead.

Bale limps out of Malaga clash

Gareth Bale and Luka Modric are both doubts for Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final second-leg against rivals Atletico after limping out of Saturday's 3-1 win over Malaga with leg injuries. 

Madrid spokesman Emilio Burtagueno said they were "concerned" about both players, who will have scans on Sunday to discover the extent of the problems.

Zuma vows to end xenophobic attack

South African President Jacob Zuma has visited a refugee camp in the port city of Durban after a fresh outbreak of anti-foreigner violence.

Mr Zuma told those who had fled the violence that it went against South African values and that he would bring it to an end.

Jose Mourinho praises 'perfect' Chelsea after Manchester United win

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho praised his side for executing the ‘perfect plan’ after their 1-0 victory against Manchester United.

The Premier League leaders started Kurt Zouma alongside Nemanja Matic in central midfield as Eden Hazard’s first-half strike extended their lead at the top to 10 points.

United enjoyed over 70 per cent possession during the game but that stat meant little to Mourinho, who enjoyed winning his tactical battle with Louis van Gaal.

Death Toll Of Strange Disease In Ondo Rises To 20

 

The death toll in the outbreak of an unknown disease in the ancient town of Ode-Irele in Ondo State has increased from 14 to 20. 

The disease, which was reported for the first time some days ago, has left residents of the community in deep mourning.

Ode-Irele is the headquarters of Irele Local Government Area. Traditionalists in the area have linked the strange disease to the desecration of a shrine.

Jonathan demands N2trn election funds refund

Following the defeat suffered by President Goodluck Jonathan and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, during the March 28 and April 11 elections, the President has asked the party and government officials who handled campaign funds to refund monies not spent, or those not judiciously expended.

Jonathan has also set up a committee of five to get those with the funds to return them. Sources within the party and government revealed that President Jonathan was disturbed that despite giving campaign coordinators, ministers, special advisers, close aides and friends, support groups and traditional rulers over N2trn in cash, most of them could not deliver their polling booths and local governments.

Messi reaches another milestone as he scores his 400th club goal

 

Lionel Messi reached another milestone as he scored his 400th Barcelona goal in his side's 2-0 win over Valencia on Saturday.

With Barcelona leading courtesy of Luis Suarez's first minute striker against a dangerous Valencia side, the Argentine put the result beyond doubt with another landmark goal in added time.

Rihanna strips down to her bikini for super sexy impromptu shoot

It's officially getting to that time of year when the stars begin their impromptu beach photoshoots - showing of their perfectly chisled and toned bodies.

 

And on Saturday night, Barbadian beauty Rihanna began her summer bikini album.

Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Envoy Rules Out Immediate Evacuation Of Citizens from South Africa

A Nigerian envoy in South Africa has ruled out the possibility of immediate evacuation of citizens from the nation that has seen days of xenophobic attacks in different provinces.

The Acting High Commissioner to South Africa, Mr Martin Cobham, said it was a bit too early to consider the option of evacuation of Nigerians.

He said there was the need for calm, despite calls by Nigerian for the evacuation of Nigerians in South Africa.

Hamilton surges to Bahrain pole

Lewis Hamilton displayed a blistering turn of speed to claim a dominant pole position for the Bahrain GP and continue his unbeaten start to qualifying in 2015.

For the fourth time in four events since his title defence began in Australia, the in-form Hamilton proved too quick for his rivals over a single lap with the scale of this particular performance heightened by the fact that under-pressure team-mate Nico Rosberg – the polesitter at Sakhir for the last two seasons – was beaten to the second front-row berth by Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel.

Classy Djokovic outwits Nadal

Novak Djokovic reached his fourth Monte Carlo Masters final as he overcame a strong challenge from Rafael Nadal to earn a 6-3 6-3 win on Saturday.

Lewis Hamilton beaten by Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg in practice

Nico Rosberg has finally got one over on Lewis Hamilton after he recorded the fastest time in Bahrain GP practice ahead of the Brit.

The German clocked up a time of 01:34.647 in the second practice session - 0.115 seconds quicker than Mercedes teammate and championship leader Hamilton.

Davido’s manager reacts to Davido and MC Galaxy feud

Davido(Left), MC Galaxy(Right)

News broke that best buddies, Davido and MC Galaxy got into a heated argument some nights ago at Shizzi‘s studio in Lekki, Lagos, which resulted in MC Galaxy ending up beaten ‘black and blue’ by Davido, his driver and some of his boys. 

NET reached out to Davido’s camp to find out what really happened and Davido’s manager, Kamal Ajiboye narrated the incident in his own words. 

Man United's David De Gea nods to Real Madrid transfer but awaits agreement between clubs

David De Gea has "said yes to Real Madrid," journalist Josep Pedrerol has claimed on Spanish television channel La Sexta.

 

The Champions League quarter-finalists have long been linked with a move for the 24-year-old, and with his contract ticking down it has been evermore likely that De Gea would leave the Old Trafford club.