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BeatFM OAP Gbemi OO meets Usher, Trey Songz, Ashanti at BET party in LA

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Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi  is presently in Los Angeles where she is attending the BET Experience. She has met a handful of American celebrities like Usher, Trey Songz, Ashanti, B.O.B and some others. She shared photos of herself with them on her Instagram page. The OAP who was in Brazil to watch the 2014 world cup is having the time of her life.

FIFA cancels Yobo’s 100th cap celebrations

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Dejagah and Yobo battle for possession during Nigeria vs Iran encounter (Photo: AP ) World football governing body, FIFA, has turned  down a request by the Nigeria Football Federation to honour Captain Joseph Yobo on his 100th cap-day against France in Brasilia. Should he be picked for the match by Coach Stephen Keshi, it would be Yobo’s one hundredth senior cap for Nigeria, since he featured against Zambia in Chingola in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match that ended 1-1 on 24th March, 2001. Presentation A request was made by the NFF to present a signed official jersey to the 33-year old defender prior to kick –off inside the Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha, but FIFA insisted it could not go ahead.

Pop icon Elton John calls Pope Francis “wonderful”

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  British musician Elton John described Pope Francis as “wonderful” in an interview on Sunday in which he said Jesus would support gay marriage.  A top-selling pop star and one of the world’s most prominent gay celebrities, John said the leader of the Catholic Church was a sign of hope. “He’s excited me so much by his humanity and taking everything down to the humility of faith…it’s all basically about love and taking everybody in inclusiveness,” John told Sky News. Francis has appeared to strike a more conciliatory tone towards homosexuals than his predecessors since his election last year.

Boko Haram And Others, Serious Threat To The World - Obama

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United States president Barack Obama on Sunday morning said that Boko Haram and other terrorist groups were putting the United States and the entire world under a very serious threat. Speaking in Washington, DC, President Obama added that the United States had been seriously threatened by these various terrorist organizations for his entire time in office and even since before the September 11, 2001, attacks which involved the late leader of the al-qaeda, Mr Osama bin Laden. He also made it known that his administration would do all it could to ensure that all the terrorist groups across the world were decisively fought till the world is free from terrorism. The American leader pressed further that the terrorists were gaining strength in some places, adding that his administration was trying to boost its response to terrorists trained in Iraq and Syria who, because of European passports, would have little trouble getting to the United States. He stated: “We’re spending a lot

Eagles Get Jonathan, Adenuga Boost Ahead France Clash

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President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, on Sunday lifted up the spirit in the Super Eagles camp when he said that he has ordered sports minister Tammy Danagogo to clear all their outstanding Brazil 2014 World Cup appearance fee. He also promised to clear any outstanding that the team may incur in the course of the championship, including outstanding FIFA grants to the NFF, that will be off-set later by the soccer ruling house. The Minister made this declaration while addressing players and officials of the national team at their Brasilia Palace Hotel camp in the Brazilian capital. He was in the company of the Nigerian Ambassador to Brazil, Azimeyeh Emozoza and top officials of the embassy. The NFF president, Aminu Maigari and his team was there. The president said Nigerians from all walks of life had confidence in the abilities of the team to excel at the ongoing World Cup, and promised to be in Brazil later in the week to cheer the team to victory. Already, Senate President Dav

Arsenal 'eye £23 million move' for Real Madrid star Sami Khedira

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The 27-year-old is reportedly wanted at the Emirates to strengthen Arsene Wenger's midfield Getty Arsenal are reportedly eyeing Real Madrid star Sami Khedira. The 27-year-old midfielder  has been at the Bernabeu for the past four seasons, and is currently with the Germany squad at the World Cup in Brazil. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is now understood to be preparing a £23 million bid for the former Stuttgart ace. According to The Sun,  the Frenchman  wants to bring Khedira to the Emirates in order to strengthen his midfield. Furthermore, the paper claims Wenger believes the player will be a positive influence on his international teammate Mesut Ozil. Manchester United and Chelsea have also been linked with Khedira.

Best Dressed at the 2014 BET Awards: (PHOTOS)

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And just like that,  the 2014 BET Awards   red carpet  has ended–but there’s still much for us to discuss, of course. Some of your favorite celebrities showed up and showed out for the star-studded event in  Los Angeles , where the weather was warm, but the all-white ensembles were even hotter. All-white-everything seemed to be the name of the fashion game, but  Keke Palmer  was as good as gold in an Alon Livne dress while giving  Kendall Jenner   (and her hip bones)  a run for her money by showing some major upper thigh.

2014 BET Awards (Full List of Winners)

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"Happy" singer  Pharrell Williams , the indomitable Beyonce and hip hop newcomer August Alsina each captured two trophies at the 2014  BET Awards  Sunday night, with Nicki Minaj winning her fifth consecutive award for best female hip hop artist. COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS Best Group: Young Money Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: Pharrell Williams Best Female R&B/Pop Artist: Beyonce Best Collaboration: Beyonce featuring Jay Z, "Drunk In Love" Subway Sportsman of the Year:  Kevin Durant

Facebook secretly manipulated moods of 700,000 users in huge creepy psychology experiment

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Users freaked out as the social network revealed they'd been messing with their news feeds to try and affect their emotional state Creepy: The social network left users feeling upset that they'd been experimented on Hundreds of thousands of  Facebook  users were stunned to learn the social network had been manipulating their emotional state without their knowledge as part of a massive secret psychological experiment. Scientists working for the  social network  made users into lab rats for a week in January 2012, to see if meddling with the posts they saw when they logged in would change their emotions. The study found that by messing with the news feeds of 689,003 users, researchers could change the kind of status updates they'd make. If they were shown more negative posts from friends, the users would make more negative status posts, and the other way around. The research paper, released in the PNAS journal this week, reads: "emotional states can be tran

Dolly Parton at Glastonbury 2014: Crowd goes wild as headline act takes to stage

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The country legend brought special guest Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora on stage for her encore Wenn Dolly Parton performs at Glastonbury Country singer Dolly Parton sent the crowds wild when she headlined the Pyramid Stage on Sunday evening. The sun came out as  the American songstress  took to the stage in an impressively sparkly silver outfit, and opened her set with a flawless rendition of Burnin' Love. The singer flicked her heavily-backcombed mop as she drifted into a version of Alicia Keys' hit single, Girl on Fire "Howdy! How are ya?" Dolly asked the crowd when she finished.

Sinitta strips to her underwear for raunchy performance at Pride in London

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The 50-year-old singer (yes, she's 50) stripped down to her undies on Saturday in the middle of Trafalgar Square to perform at Pride in London That's one way to make a comeback... Simon Cowell's bessie Sinitta sure knows how to make a comeback. The 50-year-old singer (yes, she's 50) stripped down to her undies on Saturday in the middle of Trafalgar Square to perform at Pride in London. The pop princess  showed off her insanely toned legs, bum and tum in a pair of mocha knickers with a cocktail glass on the crotch and a matching bra as she performed to her adoring fans. The brunette mum-of-two wore an impressive feather headdress, a pair of leafy fairy wings and was adorned with balloons and streamers.

Barcelona offer Luis Suarez £40million deal - but only if striker agrees to 'bite clause'

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The Catalan giants want to snap up the Uruguayan, but are anxious to ensure that his biting days are behind him Reuters Digging their clause in: Barca don't want a repeat of this Luis Suarez could earn £40million playing for Barcelona - but only if he agrees to a special 'bite clause'. The Spanish side are offering the Liverpool striker a five-year deal worth £160,000 a week to move to the Nou Camp. But Barcelona chiefs are insisting that the contract contains special clauses to ensure  that he behaves well  both on and off the pitch. Suarez has already been banned by FIFA for fourth months after his World Cup shame which  saw him bite Italy defender Georgio Chiellini  . It is the third time he has bitten an opponent in his career. Barcelona are anxious to ensure that he behaves well - and also recognise they will need to appease some of their supporters.   Liverpool are demanding £80m  while Barcelona only want to pay £50m total, which could include Chilean

Your Strategy, Not Working, APC Tells FG

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the recent deadly terrorist attacks in Abuja and Bauchi that killed at least 37 people and injured many more, calling the Boko Haram group suspected to be behind the attacks despicable and inhuman in its misguided terror campaign. The Party said strategy adopted by the  Federal Government  has failed to yield the necessary results to stop the activities of the Boko Haram Sect. In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party repeated its earlier statement that nothing can justify the spilling of the blood of innocent citizens, while commiserating with the families of the victims. It called on the Federal Government to review its strategy for the fight against terrorism, saying whatever is being done now is definitely not working, hence the deadly terrorist attacks have almost become a daily affair.

Katie Hopkins offends the entire Islamic community by posting condescending tweets about sacred festival of Ramadan

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The controversial telly personality took to Twitter on Sunday night to express her views on the Islamic festival of fasting - Ramadan - which begins today Rent-a-gob Katie Hopkins is offending people again. This time  Josie Cunningham's arch enemy  has launched an attack on the entire Islamic community. The controversial telly personality  took to Twitter on Sunday night to express her views on the Islamic festival of fasting - Ramadan - which begins today. "Ramadan typically brings a spike in violence in Middle East. I get grumpy when I don't eat - but I don't blow things up. Religion of peace?," she tweeted. "If we take 5:2 as a basic idea, what is the ratio for Ramadan? 18:6?" she continued sarcastically. Among posting other insults, the attention-seeking columnist shared a picture of a yummy-looking cake under the caption: "Are you celebrating Ramadan? Here is a picture of a juicy cake. Rainbow cake. #itsgoodtobegay."

Uruguayan President labels Luis Suarez bite ban ''fascist'' and brands FIFA ''sons of b*itches" in fresh attack

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The country's relationship with the football governing body continues to slump as Jose 'Pepe' Mujica launches another scathing attack Getty No holding back: Jose Mujica is continuing to criticise FIFA Uruguayan President Jose 'Pepe' Mujica has labelled FIFA "a bunch of old sons of bitches" in his latest attack on world football's governing body. In a video uploaded to YouTube by journalist Sergio Gorzy, Mujica can be seen clasping his hand to his mouth in faux shock at what he's just said, before dismissively declaring "publish it." The 73-year-old also called Luis Suarez's punishment "fascist" as he prepared to welcome back the Uruguay squad returning from Brazil  after their elimination at the hands of Colombia . In what may be seen as an unnecessary ramping up of tensions between the Rioplatense nation and FIFA, Mujica is risking damaging his country's chances of hosting the 2030 World Cup final at Montevi

Serial rapist and woman-beater forced victim to TATTOO his name on her chest and back

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Sick John Walker wanted to brand Maureen Green as his property and threatened to kill her if she refused Horror: Maureen endured nine years of hell at the hands of John Walker A serial rapist and woman-beater branded one of his victims with tattoos of his name. John Walker forced Maureen Green to have his name inked on her chest and back – and beat her because he said one of the tattoos was too small. Maureen  told the Daily Record  of her nine years of hell with control freak Walker, who is  beginning a life sentence  for raping, battering and terrorising her and five other women. Maureen, 43, who has a daughter with Walker, said he ordered her to have the tattoos, threatening her with death if she refused.

Oscar Pistorius returns to dock after psychiatric tests

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The 27-year-old has spent a month being assessed by doctors at a hospital in Pretoria Getty Oscar Pistorius arrives at North Gauteng High Court where he is facing trial accused of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on May 14, 2014 in Pretoria, South Africa Interesting.

70 Killed in attacks on Chibok villages

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Over 70 persons were reportedly   killed   early Sunday morning   when unknown gunmen attacked two villages near Chibok, Borno State. No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks. However, security sources revealed that the attacks bore the fingerprints of Boko Haram, the group that has been terrorizing Chibok and environs. The  terrorist group  has claimed responsible for the abduction, in mid-April, of over 200 school girls in Chibok. Sources told Pointblanknews.com that the villagers were on early  Sunday morning  greeted to heavy gunfire by several  armed men  riding in jeeps. “They killed everybody they saw- young and old, men and women. Thereafter they filled their trucks with livestock and food items belonging to the villagers,” a source offered. The gunmen, according to the sources, thereafter torched several buildings before escaping unchallenged.