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Ebola Scare: FG Postpones Resumption Of Primary And Secondary Schools

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The Nigerian government announced the move in a bid to ensure that the Ebola virus does not spread The Federal Government has mandated that all primary and secondary schools in Nigeria should remain shut until further notice. The government stated that this was necessary to ensure that there is no further outbreak of the Ebola Viral Disease (EVD). The move was announced by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Youth and Students Matters, Comrade Jude Imagwe. The amount of time that the students would spend at home was not specified but it was stated that they would be on holiday until the country found a way to stop the current outbreak. Nigeria has now recorded 11 cases of the disease, the first being Liberian-American, Patrick Sawyer who brought it into the country.

The Kardashian Klan is on strike!

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The Kardashians May Not Film The New Season Of Their Reality Show & We’re Like Hallelujah There’s so much drama on the set of “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” right now, it looks like the next season may not be filmed at all… but the reason may surprise you. For the past few months, the Kardashians have been caught in several cases of theft! Over$4,000 was taken from Kourtney’s home in the Hamptons, $50,000 was stolen from her home in Calabasas, CA and $250,000 worth of jewelry was stolen from Khloe . The scary part about the thievery is that there were no signs of forced entry, which means they may have been inside jobs. Was somebody on the production staff helping themselves to overtime pay? No word yet, but according to TMZ, t he sisters are allegedly refusing to film the season until Mr. Sticky Fingers is caught. Oh no…whatever will we do without the Kardashian Klan on our screens every week while they sort this mess out? *dripping in sarcasm*

Judge's Observation In Court Chris Brown Drunk But Not On Drugs

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The singer's latest hearing in his Rihanna case was fruitful, his random drug tests has been reduced by the judge For someone who was dragged out of a club house at the BET Awards pre-party dead drunk in June, Chris Brown's innocent face at his probation hearing in court yesterday may have gotten the judge in his Rihanna case sorry for him. Chris was in court in L.A. Wednesday for a progress report on his probation, and the results were shocking but glowing. Apparently, all his random drug tests were negative and he attended bi-weekly therapy sessions. Funny thing is, he's been partying his ass off post jail, but as far as the judge in his Rihanna beating case is concerned ...he's been a model citizen who is staying out of trouble at all cost and his reward will be fewer random drug tests.

Ciara Talks Life After Break Up

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Sorry  Future , but your would-have-been-wife, Ciara  is one two step-ping her way back to business and seeking the face of the gods to be the best mother your son  Future Zahir Wilburn  will ever have. The back to being single singer is already planning on what life would be after  her sudden separation  from her ex fiancé and rapper  Future  - accused of infidelity - and it looks like her music is all she's got to keep her very busy aside taking proper care of her most treasured gift on earth. Ciara  has been hard at work in the studio with mega-producers like  Dr. Luke  and  Mike Will  (who've also worked with the likes of  Miley Cyrus ,  Rihanna , and  Wiz Khalifa ). "Now my concept is do more… times three." She elaborated in an interview with Us Weekly, "I'm all about making the best music possible… We're just having fun, letting the music live. Just letting it be."

Nurse Who Skipped Ebola Quarantine To Travel To Enugu Is Transported Back To Lagos In A Special Ambulance

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Health workers treating EVDInternational Business TimesNigerian Minister for Health, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu has confirmed that the Lagos nurse who travelled to Enugu against medical advice is now back in Lagos and is under quarantine with her husband. The nurse, who had contact with Liberian-American Patrick Sawyer, caused a stir on Wednesday when it was discovered that she had travelled to Enugu and had contact with at least 21 people during her unauthorized trip to the Southeastern city. However, Chukwu says the nurse has so far not developed the symptoms as of the time of her trip. “In Enugu yesterday, there were 21 secondary contacts with the nurse. But after investigations, there are only 6 secondary contacts now”, he said in Abuja on Thursday. “The nurse who is newly wedded had no symptoms of the disease when she travelled to Enugu, was transported back to Lagos in a special ambulance with her husband. Her husband is under quarantine now”.

Lady Gaga’s Shocking Outfit To Japan Sends Fans Into Frenzy

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Just when we thought Rihanna was the only one suffering from ‘Lack Of Proper Cloths’, Lagy gaga shows up with this. Lady Gaga sent fans into a frenzy as she arrived at Narita International Airport in Japan on Tuesday wearing a bejeweled semi-sheer body stocking, giving the illusion of being nearly naked. Gaga finished the look wearing huge platform boots and an ‘up do’ of dreadlocks. Things we do for publicity!

Rob Kardashian EMAILED sister Kim to say he was ditching her wedding because he felt self-conscious

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The reality TV star didn't even get a face-to-face explanation from her little bro who missed her getting hitched to Kanye West Splash We finally know the truth Kim Kardashian has revealed that her  brother Rob  told her he would be bailing on her big day over email. The reality TV star finally addressed rumours surrounding her sibling's absence from her wedding when being interview on Watch What Happens Live last night. Host Andy Cohen questioned the mum-of-one over her relationship with her baby bro and if the two had fought when he ditched the nuptials by flying to Paris.

Hunky Dan Osborne is ready to strip off for the ladies as he becomes an official Dreamboy

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TOWIE star will be going on tour later this year NEW Dan Osborne gets his shirt off in New Magazine He’s got the rippling muscles and has no problem getting his kit off at the best of times, so joining male stripper troupe The Dreamboys seems like the perfect fit for Dan Osborne. TOWIE hotty Dan  has announced that he will be officially joining the boys on their upcoming tour, and will be getting the ladies all excited as he strips his way across the UK. "I'm really looking forward to joining the Fit and Famous tour with The Dreamboys and meeting all the fans,” Dan said. “Keeping really fit while having fun with the lads – what's not to like?! I can't wait to start rehearsals!"

Manchester United squad number list: Januzaj takes No11 shirt vacated by Ryan Giggs

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The No5, No7 and No9 shirts still remain vacant, though the club hint they could fill them by signing new players before the transfer window ends Getty 11th heaven: Januzaj takes the squad number vacated by Giggs Manchester United have released their full squad number list ahead of the upcoming Premier League season, and have revealed that Adnan Januzaj will take the No11 shirt. The prestigious  Red Devils  squad number was vacated by club legend Ryan Giggs when he retired as a player at the end of last season, and  Belgian youngster Januzaj,  who has missed the majority of pre-season, will wear No11 this year. There has been speculation about Januzaj's future  after Louis van Gaal took charge at the club, after fellow attack-minded wingers Nani and Wilfried Zaha struggled to make any impression on their new boss in a formation that favours defensive wingers. But after coming on as a substitute and playing up front alongside Wayne Rooney in Manchester United's 2

Manchester United's Danny Welbeck a transfer target for Hull as Old Trafford bench looms

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Tigers poised to sell Long and launch club-record raid for England striker who looks set to struggle for game-time if Van Gaal starts Rooney and Van Persie Matthew Peters Lion to Tigers? Move to Hull could help Welbeck protect his England place Hull are ready to make a record-busting move for Manchester United’s England World Cup striker Danny Welbeck. Steve Bruce will have to pay around £14million for Welbeck, who has been told his chances of first-team action will be limited under new boss Louis van Gaal just weeks after he started for the Three Lions against Italy and Uruguay in Brazil. Bruce is after  a replacement for Shane Long, who is a shock £12m target for Southampton  just months after joining the Yorkshire side from West Brom in the January window. And  the Tigers ' chief hopes Van Gaal will make a bold decision and cash in on Welbeck as he re-shapes  the Old Trafford giants ' squad with players of his own choosing. Welbeck wants to keep himself in

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Moreno, Rojo and Welbeck updates plus all the latest done deals

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With only 18 days remaining before the deadline time is running out for managers to get their squads finalised ahead of the window slamming shut AFP/Getty Seeing Rojo: The Argentine is desperate to join Van Gaal's United revolution 10:42 am Newcastle  are looking to somewhere other than France for an addition to their forward line. Italian football website Tuttomercatoweb reckons that Palermo forward  Abel Hernandez  could be on his way to Tyneside before the window closes. Back in February, the Uruguayan centre-forward was quoted in Gazetta dello Sport saying: "I dream of Newcastle, Real or Atletico for the future." That may be the only time the Toon get mentioned in such esteemed company and they're readying a bid to make his dream a reality by offering €10million (£8m). However the newly-promoted Italian side are wanting closer to €15million (£12m) to part-company with the services of their 24-year-old striker.

Kate Middleton 'hunts for bargain baby clothes during visit to designer outlet village'

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The Duchess of Cambridge was reportedly spotted checking out pyjamas for Prince George at Bicester Village in Oxfordshire Getty Stylish: Kate's taste in fashion is closely followed around the globe Kate Middleton has reportedly been spotted hunting for bargain baby clothes during a visit to a designer outlet village. The Duchess of Cambridge was seen checking out Lacoste for pyjamas for  Prince George  as she looked around the shops at Bicester Village in Oxfordshire. Fashion-loving Kate, 32,  also took a look for discounts in Ralph Lauren, Temperley and Gucci during her visit to the popular shopping destination. A sales assistant told the Sun: "Kate came in on Sunday on her own, just like anyone else, and browsed the sales racks. "At  first I didn't recognise her, I couldn't believe it was Kate. She was very friendly." Kate apparently had her purchases - which included a bath mat - couriered to Kensington palace. The duchess's taste

Sam Faiers is a beach goddess as she shows off her hot body in a metallic snakeskin bikini

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Former TOWIE babe Sam Faiers looks stunning as she reclines on some rocks in Greece wearing a sexy reptile-print bikini Sam Faiers sizzles in new shoot Whenever we see blonde babe Sam Faiers sizzling in a bikini, we think it can't be possible for her to get any hotter. But every time, she proves us wrong. Here she is posing in a sexy metallic snakeskin two-piece for a racy beach shoot in Greece, proving she certainly has got her curves back after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease. The 23-year-old beauty , who is loved-up with boyfriend Joey Essex, has been living it up in Ibiza with her beau and hasn't been seen in anything BUT a bikini recently.

Robin Williams to be honoured at Emmy Awards with special tribute

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"We are working to give Robin Williams the proper and meaningful remembrance he so well deserves,"  said event's executive producer Robin Williams  will be honoured during a special segment at the upcoming  Emmy Awards . Organisers of the 66th annual event, set to take place in Los Angeles on August 25, plan to include plenty of tributes to the 63-year-old actor,  whose body was discovered by his personal assistant at his home in Tiburon, California on Monday . Executive producer of the star-studded ceremony Don Mischer told PEOPLE.com: "Plans for the In Memoriam segment are in discussion. "While we are all still coming to terms with this week's tragic news, we are working to give Robin Williams the proper and meaningful remembrance he so well deserves." Organisers of the 66th annual event, set to take place in Los Angeles on August 25, plan to include plenty of tributes to the 63-year-old actor,  whose body was discov

Celine Dion cancels all shows and work to look after sick husband René Angélil after cancer surgery

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The All By Myself hitmaker has announced that she wants to concentrate her energy on helping her husband and has cancelled her Asia tour and Vegas dates GETTY Celine Dion Rene Angelil Celine Dion  has cancelled her work commitments so that she can look after her husband of 20 years, René Angélil. The My Heart Will Go On star has announced that she will be concentrating all her efforts into helping her 72-year-old husband recover after he underwent an operation to  remove a cancerous tumour from his throat. Celine has had to ditch her Asia tour dates and her Las Vegas residency as well as any other commitments that she had booked.

Robin Williams' daughter: "Why couldn't beloved dad find it in his heart to stay?

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Robin Williams' children tell of their sadness at the suicide of their beloved father. Daughter Zelda said: “Dad was, is and always will be one of the kindest, most generous, gentlest souls I’ve ever known. The entire world is for ever a little darker, less colourful and less full of laughter in his absence.” Getty Loved: Zelda Williams and Robin Williams at a premiere in 2009 The heartbroken children of comic genius Robin Williams have spoken of their grief and bewilderment at his suicide. His daughter Zelda, 25, summed up their feelings in a moving tribute which included the words: “I will never understand how he could be loved so deeply and not find it in his heart to stay.” The  Mrs Doubtfire star’s  son Zak, 31, echoed her feelings. He said: “I lost a best friend and the world got a little greyer. I ask those that loved him to remember him by being as gentle, kind, and generous as he would be”. Williams, 63, was found hanged in his bedroom at 11.55am on Monda

Doting dad Simon Cowell presents his mini-me baby Eric with matching glasses

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The father and son duo are spending quality time together on a luxury yacht and shows the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree Fatherhood suits  Simon Cowell,  and baby Eric certainly seems to be taking after his dad! In a hilarious new photo that the X Factor boss posted online, the 54-year-old can be seen proudly holding his six-month-old son while they rock matching aviator sunglasses on their luxury yacht. “Taking after daddy,” Simon captioned the photo for his 10.2 million Twitter followers.

Celebrity offspring lookalikes: Who are the best famous family dopplegangers?

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These stars all look like their famous parents - but how many of them have the same talent? As Audrey Hepburn's granddaughter Emma Ferrer  graces a glossy magazine cover,  here's a round-up of other celebrity offspring doppelgangers...

Hot mama: Jennifer Lopez shows off her bangin' body in steamy new single Booty photo

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JLo is FINALLY releasing a single called 'Booty', we reckon it should be called Booty Queen. Jennifer Lopez  is incredible. Just how in the world this woman is 45 we don’t know. But however she’s doing it – we want to know her secret! The mother-of-two shared her latest single cover art for the aptly named song ‘Booty’, with an audio-only Vine video posted on  the star’s  Twitter page earlier today. Making the most of her booty – which has been rivalled by the likes of Iggy Azalea and Kim Kardashian in recent years, JLo shows who is boss with the hashtags: "#bootyfromtheblock #bootyandthebeat #naturalbooty #jlobooty #LOL #enjoy.”

Nigerian Scammer Arrested in UK on Illinois Charges

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A Nigerian man indicted in the United Kingdom (UK) has been accused of running an online “romance scam” that ensnared at least 30 women in Illinois, Missouri and elsewhere. He has been arrested in London, the US attorney’s office said Tuesday. Olayinka Ilumsa Sunmola, 31, pretended to be a current or retired member of the military, using information and photos he had stolen from real people on online dating sites, the indictment says. According to the St Loius Post-Dispatch, he wooed each woman for months, using flowers, stuffed animals, greeting cards and candy and promises that each “was his one true love, his sole love interest, and the woman with whom he intended to spend the rest of his life,” the indictment claimed. Once they were involved in a relationship, Sunmola began manufacturing fake emergencies that required ever-increasing amounts of money from his victims, prosecutors said. The victims were not named but lived in Illinois’ Bond County, St. Charles and St. Louis counties

CBN Reintroduces Charges on Cash Withdrawals on ‘Other Banks’ ATMs

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CBN Building The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday directed deposit money banks in the country to re-introduce a charge of N65 per transaction on remote-on-us Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) cash withdrawals. The policy takes effect from September 1, 2014. Remote-on-us are transactions done by a card holder on another bank’s ATM. The central bank stated this in a circular addressed to all banks, dated August 13, 2014. A circular of the document titled: “Circular on the Introduction of Fees on Remote-on-Us ATM Withdrawal Transactions,” signed by the Director, Banking and Payment System Department, CBN, Mr. Dipo Fatokun, was posted on the regulator’s website yesterday. The CBN in collaboration with the Bankers’ Committee had in December 2012 transferred the payment of N100 remote-on-us ATM cash withdrawal transactions to issuing banks. This fee used to be shared between the acquirers, issuers and switches.

Ebola: Governors Avoid Handshaking, Adopt Clenched-fist Salute

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President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday summoned the 36 state governors alongside their Commissioners for Health for an emergency meeting to discuss possible ways to curtail the spread of the dreaded Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). However, the governors opted to greet one another with clenched fists at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, reported the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Ever since the health authorities began a sensitisation programme on the Ebola virus, Nigerians have been discouraged from shaking hands to avoid infection. The advisory has led to several Nigerians pointedly avoiding physical contact with their friends and associates and even compelled the Catholic Church to review the symbolic gesture during its Sunday mass. Nigeria has so far reported that 10 persons have been diagnosed with the deadly virus while two have died after a Liberian-American, Patrick Sawyer, imported and died of the virus in Lagos. Many other Nigerians, who had initial contacts with the primary contacts ha

Nigerian Researchers Enter Race to Find Ebola Cure as 21 are Quarantined in Enugu

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Minister of Information, Labaran Maku • Health C’ttee approves use of trial drug, Canada donates 1,000 doses to WHO The Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, has disclosed that Nigerian medical experts and researchers are working in conjunction with their colleagues in the US to produce a vaccine for the Ebola virus. The minister, who made the statement while briefing State House correspondents after the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, also revealed that the 198 persons who made secondary contact with the 10 primary contacts that were infected with Ebola by the index case had been traced and are currently under surveillance. Of the total, 21, who have been quarantined, are in Enugu. This is just as the National Health Research Ethics Committee, Nigeria, has approved the use of an experimental Ebola drug ZMapp for the treatment of patients infected with the virus. The Canadian Government also said Tuesday that it would donate 800 to 1,000 doses of the experimental drug

Nurse Quarantined Over Ebola Flees To Enugu, Contacts 20 Persons

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A nurse who had direct contact with Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian-American man that brought the Ebola disease to Nigeria, has fled from Lagos, where she was being quarantined to her hometown Enugu, Eastern Nigeria and it is estimated that she made physical contact with at least 20 persons, the Minister of information, Labaran Maku said Wednesday in Abuja. Maku said the nurse, who may have been infected as well as all the persons she established physical contact with have been placed under surveillance with the help of health personnel in the Enugu State government. So far, Nigeria has placed 189 persons under surveillance while 10 persons have so far been confirmed to have been infected by Ebola in the country. Of the 10 persons 3 are dead. Over 1000 persons have been killed by the disease in West Africa while there are over 2000 cases in the region. Nigeria said primary and secondary schools will remain on holidays until the disease is contained.