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Bobbi Kristina will be laid to rest Saturday and her funeral already has the Browns and the Houstons fighting ... over money.  The guest list is tight and even if you're on the list you have to present a government-issued ID at the door. Now the conflict -- the invitation suggests, in lieu of flowers, donations should be sent to The Marion P. Foundation, a charity run by Bobbi Kristina's aunt Pat Houston, benefiting troubled teens. Leolah Brown, BK's other aunt, claims Pat's just lining her personal bank account and she's asking people not to send “ONE RED CENT!” to the charity. Leolah says Pat's "not the sweet quiet person that she's tried so hard to make people believe she was... ." And what's more -- she alleges the late Whitney Houston would agree.

There have been two suicide bombings in the capital N'Djamena in the last month MPs in Chad have voted to reinstate the death penalty for acts of terrorism six months after it was abolished. The unanimous vote by the 146 members of parliament present followed recent attacks by Boko Haram Islamist militants from neighbouring Nigeria.

Manchester United Manager, Louis van Gaal, has admitted that Angel Di Maria is missing and that he does not know the whereabouts of record signing, Angel Di Maria suffered a bad first season with Manchester United and as his transfer saga continues,

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state has come under heavy attack following his remarks against President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption programme. It would be recalled that the fiery governor said that Buhari’s administration should “just go ahead and carry out the probe” of the previous administration of Goodluck Jonathan, rather than making “announcements in the media.”

Manchester United have been denied a fourth consecutive pre-season victory as they ended their tour of the United States with a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Louis van Gaal’s side started the game at Soldier Field stadium the better of the two sides, but fell behind on 25 minutes when Blaise Matuidi capitalised on hesitancy among the United rearguard to score against the run of play.

The Nigerian duo of John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses put up commendable displays as Chelsea ended their U.S tour with a morale-boosting win over European champions Barcelona late Tuesday evening. In what was a battle of champions; the Blues for the EPL and the Catalan giants for La Liga,

On Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari, congratulated Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Centre in celebration of his 20th year of priesthood. In a statement issued by Presidential Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President commended the cleric for his ''extraordinary intrepidity and remarkable patriotism''. The statement said, ''Father Mbaka is a great priest who was not afraid to speak truth to power, even at the cost of his own life or being hated by leaders in power.

With Argentine failing to board flight to link up with United's squad, LVG insists he does not know where player is during exchange with journalists Absent without leave: Angel di Maria is lying low ahead of his move to PSG Photo: EPA Louis van Gaal claims he still had no idea as to the whereabouts of Angel di Maria and admits that David de Gea’s situation is ‘not favourable’ after Manchester United ended their American tour with a 2-0 defeat against Paris Saint Germain in Chicago.

Malaysia has said that it would be "premature" to speculate on whether debris washed up on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion comes from the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. A two-metre long piece of wreckage was found on Wednesday. Malaysia's Deputy Transport Minister, Abdul Aziz Kaprawi, said it was "almost certain" that the wreckage was from a Boeing 777 aircraft.

Rob Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian DIMITRIOS KAMBOURIS/GETTY Not only does Khloé Kardashiannot mind sharing a roof with her younger brother Rob, she feels that their current set-up is ideal for her at this point in her life. In her recent interview withComplex magazine, Kardashian,

Nigerian Army has realigned its major commanders in a reorganization process which tends to put the new Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai firmly in control. In the shakeup announced by General Buratai, new General Officers Commanding (GOCs) were named for the all the divisions of the force, while commanders were appointed to fill vacancies created by the appointment of the Chief of Defence Staff Major General Gabriel Olonishakin,

The Port Harcourt Refining Company Limited (PHRC) and Warri Refining and Petrochemical Co. Ltd (WRPC) have commenced preliminary production of petroleum products, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) said yesterday. Both refineries came on stream after a nine-month phased rehabilitation exercise conducted by its in-house engineers and technicians.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has earmarked Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel as a likely replacement for John Terry as the Blues’ captain. The Super Eagles star has spent nine years with the Stamford Bridge lords since his controversial move from Norwegian side, Lyn in 2006 and had since won over 224 caps with four goals to his credit.

Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger, has refused to be drawn into a war of words with Jose Mourinho, after the Chelsea manager claimed Arsenal were also trying to buy the title by spending big. Mourinho said that the Gunners have spent a lot in recent years and claimed Wenger’s team are now “more than ready to be title contenders”.

As the Nigeria Entertainment Awards (NEA) draws closer, SAMUEL ABULUDE looks at the contenders for the prime prizes. Come September, the best of entertainers will be honoured in faraway United States of America. Actors, musicians, disc jockeys with origins in Nigeria and other parts of Africa have been nominated for their roles in different movies at the 10th edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Awards, NEA.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, yesterday died at the age of 85 in a London hospital after a brief illness. Although there was no official confirmation from the traditional ruler’s palace yesterday, for the news on the death of the Oba, whose official title was His Imperial Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuwade Olubuse II,

A breaking report contains that President Muhammadu Buhari was given the specific names of oil thieves in the course of his recent visit to the US. A member of Buhari’s entourage was said to have disclosed this information on Tuesday, July 28, to The Punch. The source added that when the Nigerian leader saw the list provided by the US, he could not believe his eyes.

M-Net has announced that the 2015 edition of its critically-acclaimed continental show, Big Brother Africa, has been put on hold. Meanwhile, the regional Big Brother shows, including Big Brother Angola and Big Brother Mzansi will go on.

Arsene Wenger has brushed off Jose Mourinho’s jibes about Arsenal’s spending in recent seasons. Ahead of Sunday’s Community Shield clash with Arsenal, Mourinho suggested the Gunners are more than ready to challenge for the title after spending almost £150million since the summer of 2013.

The former Brazil international believes he would easily win the trophy now because of the lack of quality at the top level Rivaldo has claimed he would win the Ballon d’Or three times if he was at his peak in the current era. The Brazil great was crowned the world’s best player in 1999, but Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have since won the award seven times between them in as many years.

Over the weekend, popular Nigerian musician, Timaya, was accused of rape by a US-based lady, Shella B. However, the Egberi papa 1 of Bayelsa reacted to the allegations saying truly he had sex with the lady but it was not rape. It later turned out that Shella is a singer who wanted to come into limelight at all cost. When she noticed she has gotten the attention she craved, she quickly publicized one of her songs which she released last year.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday interrogated Mrs Toyin Saraki, wife of the Senate President for about six hours over alleged corruption. Saraki was invited by the Commission for questioning over alleged shady contracts during her husband’s tenure as governor of Kwara between 2003 and 2011.

The sect has intensified its attacks since the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari as the Nigeria's leader. Nigerian soldiers No fewer than eleven Boko Haram terrorists have been killed inBorno state on Monday, July 27, in a clash with local vigilantes and the Nigerian army. Three vigilantes were said to have also lost their lives in the clash.

Jose Mourinho responds to Shaka Hislop's criticism of his Chelsea team in the second half of last season - to his face. Jose Mourinho has hit back at Real Madrid boss Rafa Benitez's wife after she joked her husband had to deal with the "messes" the Portuguese left at his former clubs. Benitez had spent time in charge of Inter Milan and Chelsea before taking on his current role at Real, and his wife told La Region:

President Muhammadu Buhari's decision to probe former president Goodluck Jonathan-led administration yesterday got the backing of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, APC maintained that it would amount to dereliction of duty if President Buhari turned a blind eye to the issues relating to alleged mismanagement and misapplication of public funds under the President Jonathan-led administration.

The former Chief Security Officer of former president Jonathan, Mr Gordon Obua is reportedly lying critically ill at the National hospital. According to friends of the former CSO who shared his photo on Facebook, Mr Obua has continued to suffer both physically and mentally and has been in great pain since the day he returned home on July 21st after being detained by the DSS. They say his abdomen is swollen and he has great difficulty moving around.

At least 29 people were confirmed killed after suspected Boko Haram fighters raided villages in Nigeria's northeastern state of Borno on Monday and early Tuesday, a local official said. The insurgents stormed Dille community and two other surrounding villages in Askira Uba local district of the restive Borno State,

The West African Examination Council. (WAEC) has affirmed that 19 States of the federation are owing the council over four billion naira in respect of the entry fees for state government sponsored candidates for the May/June 2015 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has asked for a $5m (N1.2bn) compensation from the Nigeria Football Federation for claiming that his sack earlier this month resulted from a breach of contract on his part. The 53-year-old was sacked by the NFF who claimed he put in an application to coach Ivory Coast, contrary to the spirit of his contract.

Real Madrid manager Rafael Benitez brushed off rumours of making a bid for David de Gea and said he was confident Sergio Ramos would stay at his club after watching his side beat Inter Milan 3-0 in Guangzhou on Monday. Real’s Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo put on a scintillating first-half show, James Rodriguez capped a brief cameo with a stunning goal and Jese and Raphael Varane also scored either side of half-time.

Nigeria's former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Dieziani Alison-Madueke is currently ill and receiving treatment at a UK hospital.  ''Our daughter has been in hospital where she is receiving treatment for some weeks now. She is currently under close medical observation. We learnt that the observation means that she has been unable to see anyone outside close family members over the last few weeks.

Various reports this morning said the Nigerian police investigation of an alleged forgery of National Assembly standing rules has finally yielded the obvious: there was indeed a forgery. A former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice in the defunct Second Republic, Chief Richard Akinjide (SAN), has faulted the Nigeria Police for wading into the ongoing Senate leadership crisis on the strength of a petition that the 2015 Senate Standing Order was forged.

A 20-month-old baby has been reported stolen in Akorede Estate of Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State in south-west Nigeria, during his niece’s naming ceremony on Sunday. Although the whereabouts of the young boy is yet unknown, a middle aged herbalist has been linked to the kidnap of the young boy.

In spite of the criticism that has trailed his decision not to invite players that are playing outside the first division to his team, new Super Eagles manager, Sunday Oliseh has insisted that he wont change his mind on the matter.

Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yusuf Suleiman LasunDeputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Mr Yusuf Suleiman Lasun has said that he will never resign his position having been duly elected.

The disgruntled rapper has documented his experience of being arrested in Sweden on suspicion of using illegal drugs. Finding himself under arrest was the last thing Snoop Dogg expected after performing on stage in the city of Uppsala, Sweden. Following a concert on Saturday (25 July), the rapper was pulled over by Swedish police on suspicion of using illegal drugs, reports The Guardian .

Ed Sheeran has been playing Cupid again, this time helping Kodaline bassist Jason Boland propose to his girlfriend. Ed Sheeran had already told fans to expect something special at his concert at Croke Park in Dublin on Saturday (25 July), and he wasn't kidding, as the evening included a surprise marriage proposal. After calling the Frames frontman Glen Hansard and Kodaline on stage to perform Irish classics including 'The Auld Triangle', he handed the spotlight to Kodaline bassist Jason Boland, saying, "Jay from Kodaline would love to say a few words."

Somalia's Shebab insurgents killed at least 13 people Sunday in a suicide bomb attack on a hotel in the capital Mogadishu, a security official said Monday, updating an earlier death toll. "The devastation was huge, and so far 13 people, all of them innocent civilians, have been confirmed dead," government security officer Ahmed Ali said. "Some of the wounded died last night, while other bodies were recovered under the wreckage of nearby buildings."

President Uhuru Kenyatta & President Obama in Kenya over the weekend (SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images) Church leaders in the country have praised President Uhuru Kenyatta for rebuking President Obama during a press briefing held in Kenya over the weekend. Obama told Kenyatta during the press conference that gay people must be treated equally under the law

Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir has travelled on Sunday to Mauritania despite the pending International Criminal Court (ICC) threat against him, the state news agency (SUNA) said here on Sunday. Bashir’s visit to South Africa last June became dramatic when he narrowly escaped an arrest warrant against him by a South African court.

Gentlemen of the press, we have once again called you up to address a number of very important issues constituting a threat to our democracy, the general health of our nation and our welfare as citizens under the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. Last Thursday, our dear President, President Muhammadu Buhari returned from his much-publicised visit to the United States of America. A visit which has proven to be anything but successful,

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday said he will refrain from making any statement now but will rather remain silent despite the barrage of questions requiring answers from him by Nigerians on his handling of the nation's affairs and his views on the Muhammadu Buhari administration.

A 21-gun salute greeted the US president as he arrived for the talks in Addis Ababa US President Barack Obama has begun talks with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn on the second leg of his African tour. They are expected to centre on human rights and regional security issues, as well as the civil war in South Sudan.

A blast set off by a female suicide bomber tore through a crowded market in the northeastern Nigerian city of Damaturu on Sunday, killing 19 people and wounding 47, the emergency response agency said. No one claimed responsibility for the explosion but it is the latest attack in the last few weeks that bear the hallmarks of militant Islamist group Boko Haram.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has berated Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for “hastily” obtaining a N39.4bn loan from the World Bank. In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Taofik Gani, on Sunday, the Lagos PDP advised the governor to rescind the decision to borrow pending the book check on all previously obtained loans in the state, especially by the last administration of ex-Governor BabatundeFashola.

Chris Brown is stuck in a hotel room in Manila and spending his time posting for help on Instagram … from anyone, even from Obama!!! Chris Brown begs Obama to rescue him from Manila (Getty) Chris Brown had no idea that the Filipino government will be on his case for a 2014 debt while he was making fun of the recent Meek Mill/Drake Twitter drama. Now, he needs President Barack Obama - more than most blacks in USA - rescue him from Manila!

Today, NASA announced that scientists have found an Earth-like planet, Kepler-452b about 1,400 light years away from us. This new Earth-twin exists at such a distance from a star Kepler 452, where water could exist. This discovery (and more) is a result of about analysis of four years’ data from the Kepler Space Telescope which has been looking for Earth-like planets orbiting other stars similar to our Sun.

Release from the Office of the President, World Bank I am pleased to announce the appointment of Arunma Oteh as VP and Treasurer of the World Bank. Arunma, a Nigerian national, was most recently the Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria. Appointed to a five-year term by the President of Nigeria in 2010, she led the transformation of the country’s capital markets industry into a major global presence.