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HUNTERS in Borno State have rescued 30 of the Government Girls Secondary School Chibok pupils abducted by Boko Haram about three months ago after coming across one of the camps where they were being held. On April 14, Boko Haram abducted about 234 schoolgirls from their boarding school as they slept at night and whisked them off to an unknown location. Since then, there has been an international outcry for their release and local people have joined the Nigerian military to search for the girls. Several countries including the US, UK and Israel have all sent military experts to Nigeria to help in the search but so far, all attempts to find the girls have proved elusive. Despite the Nigerian military authorities saying they know where the girls are, no rescue mission has been mounted to release the pupils. Yesterday, however, military sources confirmed that about 30 of the girls are with the Nigerian Army after local hunters helped them escape from their captors. Two other Boko Ha

Wednesday. Beautiful Wednesday. Crack open that window and let the sun shine in with all the latest transfer goodness Busy days: The window is open and deals are starting to gather pace. Who's next? Refresh automatically  On  |  Off Arsenal round up:  Alexis Sanchez agrees £150,000-a-week deal to join the Gunners? Manchester United round up:  Ricardo Rodriguez a target for Reds to fill left-back role? Liverpool round up:  Roma open negotiations over Xherdan Shaqiri Luis Suarez transfer:  Barca move to be completed in next 48 hours

A nation is reeling from the biggest ever World Cup semi final defeat, while Louis van Gaal's men get ready for a showdown with Messi and co for a place in the final Match report:   Hosts humiliated as Germany inflict misery in record defeat Big match verdict:   Germany 7-1 Brazil was the biggest mugging to take place at this World Cup Brazil 1-7 Germany:   Player ratings from the World Cup's biggest shock result Five things that went wrong for Brazil  as Germany hand out their worst ever World Cup defeat 12:38 pm Twitter have revealed that there were over 35million tweets about the game last night, making it the most commented-on sports match OF ALL TIME. Yeah, that's pretty big. We've filtered through all of them (well, some of them) to find the funniest, pithiest analysis of the Neymargeddon as it unfolded on social media.

Five days after a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) allegedly crushed a lance corporal of the Nigerian Army to death, with its attendant mayhem, in Lagos State, the 81 Division Headquarters in the state yesterday debunked the allegations that soldiers were responsible for vandalising the state-owned commercial buses. The army through its Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Omale Ochagwuba, in a statement made available to newsmen blamed hoodlums, which it accused of hijacking the tense moment to set more than five BRT buses ablaze before order was restored. Ochagwuba confirmed that a lance corporal of the Nigerian Army, was killed by a BRT bus , but the victim was neither riding in a BRT lane nor was the BRT bus that killed him driving in the BRT lane. He added that that the BRT bus in question was neither vandalised nor burnt, but was secured before it was later towed into the barracks for safety, and has since been released to the state government.

Wale has brushed off a Twitter attack from fellow rapper Meek Mill after he was accused of failing to support his label mate's new album. Mill took aim at the Pretty Girls hitmaker in a series of posts on Tuesday (08Jul14), a day after announcing plans for his next album Dreams Worth More Than Money, and suggested the stars, who are members of Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group (Mmg) crew, had fallen out some time ago. He tweeted, "Wale just ain't gone tweet a thing about my album.... He's been hating on me long time now ...don't even text me cornball! #UNOTMmg (sic)..." Mill went on to lash out at other hip-hop stars in the music industry too, stating, "I don't need no support...It's about a lot of these dudes really b hating behind closed doors..All these guys that's on the rap scene kno (sic)". Wale responded to the online attack shortly afterwards and shared a snap of an Instagram.com picture he had posted seven weeks ag

Jay Z is facing legal action from a sound engineer who is demanding credit for work he allegedly carried out on the hip-hop superstar's Roc-A-Fella Records label. Chauncey Mahan claims he should be named a co-owner of the copyright of six Jay Z albums, including 1999's Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter and 2000's The Dynasty: Roc La Familia, because he was allegedly key to creating the sounds of the releases. He is seeking a declaration from a judge to make his contributions to the projects clear, reports Tmz.com. Interestingly, Mahan was the same producer who was recently investigated as part of an alleged extortion plot over a number of Jay Z's master recordings, which were presumed lost after going missing in 2002. Mahan contacted the star's business partners at Live Nation and reportedly offered to sell them the masters he had stored away in Northridge, California for $100,000 (£58,824). They agreed to a fee of $75,000 (£44,118) and set up a meeting

More than 80 commuters were injured when two trains collided in the South African city of Durban on Tuesday, but no deaths were recorded, a spokesman from the national rail authority said. “One train went into the back of the other train, but we are still waiting for the outcome of the full investigation,” a spokesman from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa rail said. Most of the 80 injured suffered minor injuries and about 50 people went to the hospital, ER24 spokesman Russel Meiring said.

Where did it all fall apart for the Selecao in the now historic capitulation at the hands of Die Mannschaft? Jack Lang breaks it down Getty Images Pray4Brazil: Luiz Gustavo and team-mates were in bits after earth shattering defeat If you’ve never seen a match like it, you’re not alone. Brazil were slaughtered by Germany  on Tuesday night. Utterly eviscerated. The inquest will last for days. Actually, who am I kidding?  It’s going to rumble on for years in Brazil . Decades, perhaps. The errors were almost too numerous to count,  the goals blurring into one another in the Belo Horizonte night . Here are some quick thoughts on what went wrong:

An armed gang carried out a 'mass robbery' on a bar in the fanpark sparking panic, it is understood Getty Chaos: Fans run as panic ensues following Germany's fifth goal on Copacabana Beach Riot police descended on Copacabana beach amid reports of gunfire as Brazil  were demolished 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semi-final. An armed gang carried out a 'mass robbery' on a bar in a fanpark where thousands were watching the match on a big screen, according to reports. They ransacked the bar, firing shots into the air and stole bags and jewellery. Terrified supporters fled the scene in panic as Brazilian riot police moved in. Journalists reported 'loud bangs' which they believed to be gunfire. Pictures emerged of several arrests and flags being burnt amid reports of fans fighting among themselevs.

Beyonce is the greatest thing on the face of the earth, in case you didn't know. Sure, she's had some good times and bad times recently, but she always comes out on top! We bet she draws her strength and happiness from helping others!! She's always doing some philanthropic endeavor, but most recently, she went above and beyond! Queen Bey donated $7 million to build a low-income housing project for the homeless families of her hometown of Houston. Her pastor, Rev. Rudy Rasmus, commented on all the amazing things Beyonce is doing for her hometown, saying: "She's an incredible human being. Has an incredible heart and has been extremely helpful in our mission and our ministry here. She has a global platform and is doing some amazing work and I'm glad she's a friend of mine."

D’BANJ Presents over 2 million signatures to Bono! D’banj has presented over two million signed petitions to ONE.org co-founder Bono, in recognition of the way he has inspired Africans to lead the fight for change in Africa. In April 2014, D’banj teamed up with 19 African artists to record the hit song “Cocoa Na Chocolate”, to help re-brand agriculture in Africa.

B.o.B. Drops Two Singles In Two Days B.o.B.  hit the music scene with a one-two punch this week by releasing two new singles back-to-back! Amping up excitement for the Wednesday release of his next mixtape  No Genre 2 , the rapper has rolled out two extremely different videos. First up was his visual for “Mission Statement,” which featured a bikini-clad militia. Today he presented a tribute to the Civil Rights Era with his video for “Many Rivers.”

If the producer of “Cheaters” and “Crank Yankers” linked up for a project,  Jazmine Sullivan ‘s latest music video would be the result! The siren wrangled some master puppeteers for the visual to “Dumb,” where she catches philandering lovers in the act! Motels? Parking lots? It doesn’t matter where you’re doing dirty deeds because the host of “Dumb” will find you! Instead of taking center stage, Jazmine and her collaborator  Meek Mil  simply pop up on the screen from time to time. All we want to know is whether there’s any possible way to turn the video below into a weekly series.

Usher  snagged  Nicki Minaj  for a grown-and-sexy collaboration with “She Came To Give It To You.” The crooner delivers something catchy and fun as he sings about a woman that has captivated his attention. Nicki kicks the tune into high gear with her verse, where she clearly states a very important romantic requirement. “And tell your man play the back like a spine / He only lasts six seconds like a Vine,” she raps. Nicki and Usher had summer essential 2010 with their hit “Lil Freak.” Did they make magic again with “She Came To Give It To You”? Listen and see what you think!

Joan Rivers Calls Michelle Obama A “Tranny” At this point in  Joan River’s   career, we’re not really surprised by much that comes out of her mouth considering she’s been telling jokes for 50 years and she’s almost ancient. However, we didn’t find ourselves laughing when we heard what the “Fashion Police” host said recently about First Lady Michelle Obama. Rivers is knee-deep in controversy (see what I did there) for calling Michelle Obama a “tranny.” How did this controversial statement slip off her lips? She was approached by paparazzi on the street who asked, “Do you think the United States will see the first gay president or first woman president?,” to which, she responded, “We already have a gay president with Obama, so, let’s just calm down — you know Michelle is a tranny.”

I don't think anything  can hurt Angelina's image at this point, because she's admitted many times in the past that she was a drug addict, describing it as a 'dark' and 'dangerous' period of her life which she was lucky to survive but I have a feeling she won't want her kids to see these photos or the video The video was released to National Enquirer magazine recently by Angelina Jolie's former drug dealer, Franklin Meyer, who claims he shot it in 1999 after she called him to her to home to re-supply her with heroin and cocaine. "Angie was a client of mine for several years. I sold her heroin and cocaine. One day she called me up and wanted me to drop by her place. That was her way of telling me she wanted me to bring her drugs. At the time, I had just bought a video camera and decided to bring it along. When I arrived, I just gave her the drugs and then she gave me the money.’ Convicted drug dealer Meyer said he kept filming her

Have you got great acting skills? Well here’s your chance to show it! Leading Nollywood actress  Genevieve Nnaji, is calling on her fans to be part of an amazing opportunity to spend a fun-filled day with her. The Amstel Malta brand ambassador and award-winning actress, is inviting fans to join the exciting online competition “ Act The Part ”, and showcase exceptional acting skills with the golden opportunity of a fantastic experience with her. Continue... To take part in the online competition, fans are expected to act any role from a selected movie of their choice in just 2 minutes and upload  here . The lucky winner, who will emerge via popular votes, will also win an exquisite makeover, courtesy of Amstel Malta. Genevieve  Nnaji, who was announced as a brand ambassador alongside Nigerian Chelsea mid-fielder, Mikel Obi at the 2 nd edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards in February 2014, has promised a very splendid experience for the lucky wi

Police appealed for help after finding the 10-month-old girl left in a buggy on a platform in Manhattan yesterday Desperate: A woman accused of abandoning the child said she is homeless and could no longer care for her This is the heartbreaking picture of a baby abandoned in a New York subway station. The 10-month-old girl was found in a buggy on a platform in Manhattan yesterday. Police issued a picture of the baby and asked for help to identify her. They said she was last seen with a woman in her 20s. Today a woman was arrested in Central Park on suspicion of abandoning the child and told police she is homeless and felt she could no longer take care of the girl. The woman was still being interviewed today and has not been charged. Police said she pushed the baby's buggy onto a subway platform and then got back on a train. The mother has told detectives in a preliminary interview that she is from North Carolina and came to New York last week. She says the bab

The actor was quizzed about reprising his role in the famous franchise shortly after JK Rowling published her new short story Could we see Daniel Radcliffe make a return to the big screen as a 33-year-old greying Potter? Everyone's favourite boy wizard initially told TV critics it's unlikely he'd make a return to the famous film franchise - but didn't appear to rule it out completely. When quizzed on Tuesday about making a comeback shortly after JK Rowling gave a glimpse into Harry's future in a new short story, he replied: "My inclination is to say 'no' because I don't think it's even a hypothetical at the moment." Speaking via satellite link at the Television Critics Association's Summer Press Tour, he continued: "What she's written - and I haven't read it yet but I will - I understand it's a very short piece. "And he's 12 years older than I am now. I don't think I'll have to worry about that for a

She's been the envy of fans across the world after Rihanna found a vine of her cheering in the Brazil v Colombia audience, and Twitter thinks it's found her Rihanna made a girl's day (week and life probably) when she tweeted a vine of her cheering on Colombia in their World Cup match against Brazil last week. And  after Mirror Celeb asked its readers to try and find the lucky girl , Twitter users reckon they've done it - and the girl's name is Naty (short for Natalia) Betancourt Ri couldn't resist sharing a clip of an audience member laughing from the stands. The close-up shot shows the brunette beauty showing off a wide grin with heavy red lippy and a red top on - and we agree with Ri, she's a stunner. Rihanna wrote alongside the vine: "Colombian Cutie." Readers have pointed us to Naty, who retweeted the vine too and thanked her followers (and possibly Rihanna) after for their kind tweets.

1. Fraudulent diversion of N2.3 Billion Adamawa state worker’s salaries for September and October 2011. 2. Illegal deductions and diversion of the sum of N142 million employment of Adamawa state workers in May 2014. 3. Diversion of N120 million public funds to sponsor fictitious visits of General Muhammadu Buhari to Adamawa sate to commiserate with flood victims of insurgents attacks in Madagali and Michika local government areas. 4. Extra-budgetary expenditure of N1, 740, 785 on fictitious special assistants and another N166, 230, 536.88 on personal assistants in 2013. 5. Fraudulent award of contract of over N8 Billion through SNECOU Group of Companies Ltd allegedly to siphon public funds without delivering any service to the people of Adamawa state. 6. Corrupt siphoning of the sum of N300 million public funds through a company, Hydrosources Resources Ltd in the name of Mubi By-pass without mobilising to site or any construction carried out long after collecting the N300 millio

The $280 Million Water and Sanitation loan obtained by the Rivers State Government has further deepen the political fight between the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and the Governor Rotimi Amaechi led All Progressive Congress, APC, Government. The Rivers state chapter of the PDP said while the loan has become unnecessary in view of the huge resources accruing to the state, it is also aimed at creating a financial mess for the successor of the incumbent Governor. The PDP also alleged that the loan would end up being used for the 2015 elections, according to a statement signed by Jerry Needam, Special Adviser on Media to the State Chairman of PDP. According to the state PDP, “Whether the loans have short or long term repayment conditions, it is immaterial at this point, for any society that lives on loans has no future and can never develop its own potential.

Former Military dictator, General Mohammadu Buhari stayed away from todays Council of State Meeting as former President Olusegun Obasanjo made a surprise appearance apparently to make case for embattled Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State. The meeting was presided over by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Former President Obasanjo has not been at several Council of State meetings due to the frosty relationship with President Jonathan. This will be Obasanjo’s first meeting after writing his acerbic open letter to the President. Pointblanknews.com gathered that the appearance of former President Obasanjo and Governor Nyako at the meeting is merely political. Nyako at the meeting looked unruffled as he reached out to members of the meeting, sharing jokes and shaking hands.

Fancy being an armpit sniffer, Mosquito bite victim, sewer diver or marine snot collector? No? We didn't think so Talk about a boring job... Thomas Curwen watches paint dry for a living. The Dulux scientist from Twyford, Berks, 34, checks how the colour of matt and emulsion changes over time on walls and under microscopes. If you think that sounds a bit dry, just wait. We’ve found there a many worse ways to earn a living around the world... Armpit sniffer Getting a whiff of BO may sound like the pits, but it’s all in a day’s work for Peta Jones. She works as a deodorant producer for Unilever in Australia, developing the Dove, Lynx and Impulse brands. A big part of her job is sniffing strangers’ armpits to check her products’ work. Peta said: “It was strange at first, but in a week it was fine.”

The singer is known for her out-there performance outfits and this has to top the list for raunchiest in a long time Ellie Goulding is anything but shy when it comes to flaunting her perfect body on stage, and she's produced yet another cracking outfit to do the job. The stunning singer took to the stage at Eden Project's Eden Sessions tonight in a khaki and super sheer leotard/bodysuit - flashing lots of underwear and a seriously toned body. Flicking her hair everywhere while dancing in front of her adoring fans, it was another electric performance from the Burn star. She added a pair of high clunky black boots and appeared seriously grungey and trendy compared to her half-naked performance at Wireless. We love both equally .

HM Revenue and Customs believes tax relief plans by Ingenious Media were a means of dodging tax for rich celebs David Beckham, Ant and Dec and a string of other celebrities could be hit with tax demands totalling millions of pounds. In March the Mirror reported how they pumped their money into Ingenious Media – a movie investment company that was being probed over tax-avoidance allegations. The firm has now written to 1,300 past and present investors to warn them the crackdown may result in “accelerated payment notices”. Ingenious’s schemes boosted British films while offering substantial tax relief to clients. But HM Revenue and Customs believes they were a means of dodging tax rather than a legitimate investment. A tribunal on the matter will start in November. But new rules brought in by Chancellor George Osborne will force thousands of people who used suspected tax avoidance schemes to pay money back before any hearing. Ingenious Media said the measure was ­“indis

The hosts were all over the place during the first-half and Joachim Low's side took full advantage with an absolute destruction in Belo Horizonte Reuters Capitulation: Germany celebrate as Brazil crumble in the first-half Brazil's World Cup dream  quickly turned into a nightmare in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday evening as they were torn to pieces by Germany. Inside the opening 30 minutes,  Die Mannschaft  rattled home five goals - including four in six minutes. Thomas Muller opened the scoring, before Miroslav Klose's record-breaking 16th World Cup finals goal. Toni Kroos netted twice and Sami Khedira added the other for Joachim Low's side. Here's a look at some of the best Twitter reactions: