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… Corps member donates N10,000 to President’s re-election bid President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday said that he will continue to count on the support, goodwill and prayers of patriotic Nigerians as he strives to give the best possible leadership for the country. In a letter to a young Nigerian who sent a donation of N10, 000 as a humble contribution to the President’s re-election bid, President Jonathan said that he was deeply touched and encouraged by the immense support his administration receives from young Nigerians from all parts of the country.

Ballot boxes are opened as counting begins in the Scottish referendum in Aberdeen. Photograph: Scott Heppell/AP Russia has said the conduct of the Scottish referendum "did not meet international standards" , with its observers complaining the count took place in rooms that were too big and that the procedure was badly flawed.

R. Kelly is in some serious trouble with the government. The “Black Panties” singer has been hit with his third tax lien issued by the Illinois Department of Revenue, according to theJasmineBRAND.com. This lien accuses him of not paying $146,532.96 in taxes from 2009, 2011 and 2012. But, his first one, totaling $4,848,072.71 in unpaid taxes from the years 2005-2010, and his second one, totaling $1,379,695.11 in unpaid taxes from 2011, which still haven’t been paid yet.

After recently splitting from his wife, Mariah Carey and rocking the most expensive shoes in the world, Nick Cannon is taking another major step in his career. The comedian and actor will be managing Amber Rose’s career through his company, NCredible Entertainment.

When it comes to the case of 3-year-old Koi , Matthew Knowles — you ARE the father.

Apple's newest iPhones are on sale, which means it's time — once again — for iFixit to tear them to pieces . It's not doing this in malice, but to determine how good (or bad) a job Apple's done at letting people repair them, as well as to note changes in how the company puts its devices together.

Apple CEO Tim Cook shows a Visa customer using Apple Pay at the tech company's reveal event earlier this month. Apple Pay will be compatible with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus which hit store tomorrow. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) The masses lining up to get their hands on Apple’s new iPhones Friday will also gain access to the tech company’s new payment platform — Apple Pay. Visa wants it known that as purchases go mobile it plans to maintain its spot in your pocket.

Apple’s tight privacy strategy on devices running its iOS 8 operating system will make life more difficult for law enforcement, warns one retired police official. “It absolutely puts another hurdle in the path of law enforcement,” Raymond Foster, a retired LAPD lieutenant, told FoxNews.com, adding that the tech giant may face pushback from law enforcement agencies. “Apple could ultimately, if someone decides that it’s enough of a problem, face legislation saying ‘you can’t do that.’”

Apple CEO Tim Cook presents the iPhone 6, Sept. 9, 2014. ABC News The big day is here. Sept. 19 has been circled on the calendar of Apple enthusiasts who woke up in the middle of the night last week to pre-order the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Others have spent days camped outside Apple stores for a chance to be one of the first customers to purchase the new smartphones when the doors open at 8 a.m. local time all across the United States. Apple said a limited supply of phones will be available in its stores for walk-in customers today -- but they'll likely go fast.

The Nigerian government has released the list for the 2013/2014 National Honours Award recipients. See full list below.

PLUS: Gunners also plotting January swoop for Paris Saint-Germain's Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani Pedro Castillo Isco chancer? The Spain star has Premier League admirers Welcome to Thursday where we're already nearing the end of the week And the window may be shut, but transfer news never sleeps folks, and we've got all the latest right here. If you missed any of the action from the summer window, click here to see a full list of all the moves from deadline day itself .

The Blurred Lines singer and his four-year-old son were caught up in the eye of the storm in Cabo San Lucas on Sunday Splash / Reuters Robin Thicke and his son were left stranded at the airport Things just don't seem to be going right for Robin Thicke at the moment. The 37-year-old star, who recently admitted he lied about writing his hit song Blurred Lines and was in fact "high on Vicodin and alcohol" when Pharrell Williams penned it, was left stranded in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico last week. Robin, who was on holiday with his son Julian, four, and his nanny, became stranded when Hurricane Odile battered the seaside resort. The trio were among 30,000 tourists who were caught up in the storm on Sunday night, according to gossip website TMZ.

Young love eh? Justin asked his girlfriend to live with him and the brunette beauty couldn't resist saying yes... but she's keeping her own pad Justin Bieber asks Selena Gomez to move in with him They recently reunited for the billionth time and it looks like Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are finally ready to take the next step. According to reports Justin has asked his 22-year-old girlfriend to move in with him – and she’s said yes!

The America's Got Talent host, who split from the singing diva last month also told he was happy and enjoying life following the end of their six year marriage Splash Nick Cannon attends Stars Get Lucky For LupusNick Cannon attends Stars Get Lucky For Lupus Mariah Carey's husband Nick Cannon has broken his silence their divorce, saying: "I feel great." Speaking to Mirror Online the charity event Get Lucky For Lupus LA at the Avalon, Hollywood, a smiling Nick, 33, said of his divorce: "I feel great thanks, I'm healthy and I'm happy." Dressed in a black and white blazer, Nick posed up with Unbreak My Heart singer Toni Braxton on the red carpet. He certainly didn't look like he was missing Mazza one bit.

Ozil has come in for renewed criticism after the Gunners crashed in Dortmund but Scholes says questions should be asked of Wenger's use of his German star Rex Dejected: Ozil trudges off after being hooked in Dortmund Paul Scholes has questioned Arsene Wenger's use of German World Cup winner Mesut Ozil, declaring it "no use" playing him on the left flank. The £42.5million schemer has come in for criticism following a latest no-show performance in a Gunners shirt, with the likes of Michael Ballack questioning why he is struggling to find his best form. But former United midfielder Scholes - once forced to forage in a left-sided role for England by Sven-Goran Eriksson - believes that it is the positional change which has seen Ozil moved to the flanks, which is causing the problem and wasting the playmaker's talents.

Apple's new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are eagerly awaited by tech fans The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have gone on sale in Australia, Japan and across Europe. Thousands of fans have queued outside Apple Stores across the world for hours - and in some cases days - to be the first in line to buy Apple's new smartphone. One young man in Perth, Australia was so excited at being one of the first paying customers on the planet,  he immediately dropped it on the concrete pavement  - live on television.

The Oscar-winning actress paid tribute to her late father Anthony Kidman who passed away following a heart attack Nicole Kidmans Fathers funeral Actress Nicole Kidman wept as she attended the funeral of her beloved father Anthony on Friday. Joined by her husband Keith Urban and their children Sunday, 6, and Faith, 3, she paid tribute to Anthony describing him as her ‘my confidant and my protector’. Nicole and her husband moved the congregation with a touching acoustic rendition of Amazing Grace at St Francis Xavier Church in Lavender Bay.

Despite winning a majority of votes in some areas - including the nation's largest city Glasgow - the Yes campaign failed to secure enough support to win Alex Salmond's dream of independence has been shattered after Scotland today voted to stay part of the United Kingdom. Despite winning a majority of votes in some areas - including the nation's largest city Glasgow - the Yes campaign failed to secure enough support to win the historic referendum.

The singers really pulled out all the stops to make sure their video for Booty was outrageously sexy and it is! If you thought Nicki Minaj’s Anaconda video was too much bum and not enough action then wait until you see the full version of Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea’s latest offering. Yup Booty, which they have been teasing for quite some time, has been released in all its glory and it is extreme.

The raging online battle between two bigwigs of the Nigerian Entertainment Industry appears to have been laid to rest following the message sent by Davido (The OBO) crooner to RnB Legend in Nigeria Tuface Idibia (2baba) on his birthday which is today and to Whizkid for his album release. The artistes have been having some differences for some time now, hitting out at each other on different social media platforms in recent weeks which, dividing opinions and loyalties among fans who were equally involved in inflaming the hatred.

The Lagos state government has seized the August salaries of doctors in its hospitals for participating in the recently concluded Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, strike. All doctors working in government owned hospitals downed tools for almost two months over 24 demands they wanted the federal government to address. Some of their demands included: the government improving residency programme in Nigeria, increasing doctors’ hazard allowances from N5,000 to N100,000 and improving facilities in hospitals all over the country.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has adopted President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for the 2015 election. The decision was announced at a NEC meeting chaired by Adamu Mua’zu, the national chairman of the party, and attended by Jonathan, Vice President Namadi Sambo, Senate President David Mark; his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu; and deputy speaker of the federal house of representatives, Emeka Ihedioha.

Chris Brown Reveals Friendship With Rihanna; Discusses Possible Drake Collaboration Access Hollywood Chris Brown is back with a new album, "X," and a whole new outlook life – which includes a friendship with Rihanna and putting to rest his feud with Drake. Access Hollywood's Liz Hernandez sat down with the 25-year-old singer to talk about a slew of topics, including the state of his relationship with Rihanna, who he was arrested for assaulting in 2009.

Lagos state Governor, Babatunde Fashola, today September 18th, hosted some Ebola survivors at his office at the state Secretariat in Alausa, Ikeja. Speaking with the survivors, the governor commended them for coming forward to share their experiences, saying that they are proof that the disease is not a death sentence. The survivors in attendance included the widow of late Port Harcourt doctor, Dr Emenuo Kelechi (left), Dr Ibeawuchi Morris (second left), Dr Fadipe Akinniyi (centre), Mr. Dennis Akagha (late Nurse Justina Ejelonu's fiance) and Dr Adaora Igonoh. See more photos

Popular Nigerian Gossip columnist and Power Blogger, Linda Ikeji is turning 34 today. LI as she is popularly known within the country started the celebration earlier by treating us to stunning pictures of herself (if I was a lady, would get first dibs on the red dress).