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23 students killed, 72 injured in Nigerian school bombing

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At least 23 students were killed on Monday in the Government Senior Science Secondary School in Potiskum, Yobe state today when a bomb ripped through their school as they gathered for assembly before classes, rescue workers said. “At the moment, we have 23 dead bodies in the hospital and 72 other students injured in the blast,” a rescue worker said in an account supported by a Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps member. A local resident, Adamu Alkassim, said there was confusion in and around the school, after the bomb went off, triggering a scene of abandoned footwears and blood. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack but Boko Haram militants are likely to be the prime suspects.

Macaulay Culkin dead hoax: Actor plays dead with his Pizza Underground bandmates

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The former child star explained that the group were on tour and posted a spoof of 80s movie on their Instagram page Macaulay Culk is not dead, but he did have a laugh with the recent death hoax - by playing dead in a new photo. The former child star, who has been on the road with his rock group The Pizza Underground, has starred in a number of hilarious photos on the band's Instagram page to try and put the death rumours to rest - so to speak. After the death hoax went viral, Culkin and his bandmates posed in a number of shots, one with the blonde star with a Delaware Punch bottle, as he wrote: "We're on tour you silly people".

MTV EMAs 2014: Nicki Minaj puts her boobs on display in array of wardrobe changes as she hosts

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The Super Bass rapper might be known for her booty, but it was her cleavage that got the limelight at tonight’s ceremony Getty No one can make an entrance quite like Nicki Minaj, who brought her potty mouth along with her to Sunday night’s MTV EMAs. The Young Money rapper was lowered to the stage in a stunning ruffle hem dress which had a 14ft train. ‘Royal Minajesty’, as she dubbed herself, teamed the OTT costume with a rhinestone bralet and heeled army-style boots.

Did Sharon Osbourne just throw shade at Kim Kardashian and family for 'copying' reality show?

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The former X Factor judge was speaking on the red carpet at the MTV EMAs tonight, where she appeared to hint that she might say something naughty about the Kardashian's show Getty, E! Sharon Osbourne has hit out at the Kardashians for copying her family reality show. The TV matriarch, who is returning with an eight episode series of The Osbournes, says: "It's a catch up. It's been 12 years since filming. We're the only family that's really survived. "We're the same though, except we're all married now. There's no sex tapes and no arrests, so it's nice." When 3am asked how theirs would be better than rival show Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Shaz started to say, "Well, we've got.."

2015 Elections: PDP Agent Killed In Lagos Over PVC Distribution; APC Governorship Aspirant Arrested

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An electoral agent of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Sikiru Ogboye was murdered on Sunday in Ibeju Lekki while he was monitoring the distribution of the new Permanent Voters Card. Ogboye was reportedly shot dead by thugs who were later arrested by policemen from the Ajiwe Police Station, Ajah. A governorship aspirant under the APC, whose name was withheld, was also taken in for questioning by the police. Lagos State Police Commissioner, Mr. Kayode Aderanti, confirmed last night that the APC governorship aspirant was being questioned over the incident, saying a pump action gun was found in his car. He said:

Matt Damon To Make Return In New Jason Bourne Movie

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Hollywood star Matt Damon has confirmed that he would be appearing in next film in the Bourne franchise. Matt Damon says that the currently untitled Bourne movie will be released in 2016 and that Paul Greengrass would be returning to direct, reported E! online. Greengrass has previously directed Damon in two of the films in the Bourne franchise:The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum. The upcoming film will be the third Greengrass has been involved in and the fourth Damon has starred in. The first movie Bourne Identity was directed by Doug Liman. Jeremy Renner, who starred in The Bourne Legacy, is reportedly returning to his role as Aaron Cross in a separate film released after Damon’s return.

Atiku Given A Chieftancy In Ekiti State [Photos]

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Former Vice President and APC Presidential Aspirant, Atiku Abubakar was conferred a chieftaincy title in Ekiti. He was given Aare of Ire-Ekiti land in Ekiti State. Below are the pictures

More Pictures Of The New Akwa Ibom Stadium

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The newly inaugurated Akwa Ibom stadium is a 30,000 capacity stadium that is considered of world class level and (one of) the finest stadium(s) in Africa. The inauguration hosted three heads of States – President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, John Dramani Mahama of Ghana and President Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire. “The stadium is a two-tiered structure that includes a 400m-running track for athletic events, and is the pilot part of Uyo Sports Park development. It sits on a 36.3 hectares of land and is enclosed by a white triangular-shaped outer covering that encircles the whole stands.

MTV EMAs 2014 selfie! Nicki Minaj attempts to beat Ellen DeGeneres' Oscars selfie with a dinosaur photobomb

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The host for the night gathered some of her fans in for a group snap, before acting all shocked when a huge dinosaur stepped in behind her Selfie! Let's face it, when Elle DeGeneres managed to include half of the Hollywood world in one selfie, it was going to take some beating - but these celebrities just keep having a go at it. Last night saw MTV EMA host Nicki Minaj have a shot at the famous Oscars selfie, as she got her fans and pals together below the stage for a group photo. While there was no high profile celebrities involved, she went one step further (in which direction, it's hard to say), and got a dinosaur to photobomb the whole thing.

MTV EMA Awards 2014: One Direction and Ariana Grande among top winners of the night

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The winners have been announced and we have the full list right here One Direction might have managed to scoop THREE awards at the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards, but it was also a big night for Ariana Grande. The Problem star managed to take home two awards in Glasgow at the SSE Hydro, where she won best song for her hit with Iggy Azalea before beating BEYONCE to pick up Best Female. The 22-year-old also beat Katy Perry and the night’s host Nicki Minaj to the title. Unfortunately fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the big stars were left a little disappointed, as One Direction, Katy Perry, Beyonce and other big winners were unable to attend the ceremony in Scotland. Getty MTV EMAs 2014 Best Song - Ariana Grande Ft Iggy Azalea - Problem The MTV EMA Awards winners have been announced and we've got the entire list here for you. A host of stars have taken to the stage tonight - and pop royalty Nicki Minaj reigned supreme as our hostess with the mostess.

MTV EMAs 2014: Laura Whitmore and Ariana Grande lead the best dressed celebrities

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There's plenty to pick from and the men have stepped up tonight too - we've even got kilts If there's anything we know about the MTV EMAs - it's that the fashion stakes will be ramped up, and we get to feast our eyes on the best of celebrity style. It all kicked off with MTV presenter Laura Whitmore who stunned the crowd with her sleek black cleavage flashing shirt and blue sequinned shorts. Tonight Laura had the enviable job of strutting up and down the red carpet to interview a host of celebrities all flocking to the SSE Hydro in Glasgow for one of the most talked about showbiz events of the year.

Video: Boko Haram parades captured town, preaches to residents

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After the cut, you will find the video the Boko Haram sect released yesterday Sunday November 9th to AFP, which shows the insurgents parading in an unnamed captured town and the group’s leader Abubakar Shekau preaching to residents of the town. Watch. Quite scary!...

MTV EMAs 2014: Pregnant Alicia Keys dazzles in silver dress - plus more well-dressed celebrity bumps

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The hot mummy showed off her blossoming bump in serious style at the awards show on Sunday night Hot mum alert Getting up on stage when you're heavily pregnant is the last thing we'd want to do, but Alicia Keys not only gave a perfect performance at the MTV European Music Awards - she did it looking incredible. The singer showed off her blossoming bump on stage in Glasgow last night, as she first presented the Best Song Award to Ariana Grande, and then sung her heart out in the dazzling number. There should be an award for glowing like this. Showing off her wonderful curves, the brunette beauty smiled happily as she joined Emeli Sande on stage to announce the winner, hiding her bump cleverly under the floor-length glittery number.

MTV EMAs 2014: Vicky Pattison stumbles bare-foot from after party before 'attacking' photographer at hotel

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The Geordie Shore star joined the likes of Nicki Minaj and U2's Bono at the Glasgow bash, but it all ended rather merrily What's happened? Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison might have started out at the MTV EMAs looking flawlessly stunning, but it all ended with a bit of a stumble. The reality star turned TV personality made a rather undignified exit from her car after celebrating at the Glasgow-based after party, alongside her famous pals. Angered by waiting photographers, the star appeared to attack one stood nearby by pulling his hood over his face - and we're terrified just looking at her expression.

BREAKING NEWS: Myles Munroe, Wife Killed In Plane Crash

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Founding Pastor of Bahamas Faith Ministries International and popular speaker, Dr. Myles Munroe, has been confirmed dead along with his wife, Ruth, after a ghastly plane crash in Grand Bahama on Sunday according to the Bahamas Tribune. The President of Myles Munroe International was killed when the plane he was in hit a crane and crashed in the Bahamas. He and his wife were amongst nine other people believed to be dead as well.

One Direction And 5 Seconds Of Summer Win Big At The MTV EMAs; See Full List Of Winners

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The MTV EMAs saw a successful edition with One Direction and 5 Seconds Of Summer as big winners of the european awards. Both groups took home three EMAs at the Glasgow show. As predicted as her year, new act, Ariana Grande bagged two as well and Katy Perry also did pretty well winning two as well. Even host, Nicki Minaj wasn’t left out of the merry as she took home a piece for best hip-hop. Check out the full list of 2014 MTV EMA winners below:

Ariana Grande, The Osbornes, Others Grace MTV EMA 2014 Red Carpet! See All The Red Carpet + Backstage Pictures From The Awards

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Who would have ever thought? The pony tail was becoming a signature style for fresh act, Ariana Grande who is certainly having a good year, bagging two awards ( click here for full list ). The sultry singer let her hair down for the awards and she still looks amazing. However, she had it back up for her performance later on into the show. See all the amazing pictures from this year’s edition of MTV EMAs;