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Sunderland Sacks Manager Gus Poyet

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Sunderland AFC have dismissed Gustavo Poyet as head coach after a dismal run of results. The 46-year-old leaves the Tyneside club 17th in the Premier League standings, one point above the relegation zone. Club Chairman Ellis Short said in a statement: “I would like to thank Gus for his endeavours during his time at the club, in particular last season’s ‘great escape’ and cup final appearance, which will live long in the memory of every Sunderland fan. Sunderland Sack Gustavo Poyet One Year and 14 Days after Leading the Black Cats Out at the Capital One Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Image: Getty.

OPC, Jonathan Campaigners Lead Lagos Anti-Jega Protest

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The OPC members carried guns, cutlasses, pocket knifes among other weapons, occupying one end of the busy highway while some members of the groups harassed some motorists and passers-by plying the road. Scenes from the OPC Anti-Jega ProtestThe Punch The Oodua Peoples Congress and the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation in Lagos on Monday morning led other protesters to storm the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, demanding the sacking of the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, before the March 28 elections.

MEET THE GOOGLE BOY – THE EXTRA-ORDINARILY SHARP LITTLE MIND

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Kautilya Pandit. Wait a minute readers, some high class calculations are going in my mind. Umm…value of ‘pi’ is 3.14, and the capital of India is New Delhi. Wow, I am quite intelligent, unless someone else asks me the full value of pi or capital of another country. Yeah! That is right. The calculations run inside our most mysterious part called the brain.

Gravity-defying daredevil cyclist risks life riding across vertical cliff face

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Overhead drone camera captures jaw-dropping footage of life or death assault on famed White Line in Arizona desert A brave cyclist has taken death-defying to a new level to conquer the world's most dangerous trail shows. Michal Kollbeck risked his life to take on the White Line in Sedona, known as a near impossible route carved into a sheer rockface.

ENTERTAINERS STORM EKO HOTEL FOR JONATHAN

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The Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, was filled to capacity on Sunday, March 15, 2015 with Nigerian stars from the different sections of the Nigerian entertainment industry. They were gathered in an interactive session with President Goodluck Jonathan on his plans for the showbiz industry if re-elected into office on March 28, 2015, a day set aside for the presidential election in the country.

'Musicians Turn Down a Lot of Money from People they Don’t Believe In’ - MI

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The 2015 elections has shown that a lot of Nigerian entertainers are interested in having their voices heard when it comes to the politicians that they believe in. From jingles, to music videos, to campaign videos and more, a number of Nigerian celebrities have pledged their allegiance as a result of their political beliefs.

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber's sex life mocked in Comedy Central Roast

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The 21-year-old was the sacrificial lamb for the upcoming episode but his poor ex got dragged into it too Getty Justin Bieber sex life with Selena Gomez mocked in comedy roast Selena Gomez might want to hide when Justin Bieber takes centre stage for Comedy Central Roast as her sex life with her ex-boyfriend comes up. On Saturday, the 21-year-old was subjected to a serious verbal beatdown – all in the name of a few laughs – as part of the roasting.

Boko Haram militants attack village in Chad

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Fighters from Nigeria’s Boko Haram Islamist insurgency attacked a village in Chad early on Sunday, killing one person, local residents said. Boko Haram, which is seeking to carve an Islamist emirate out of northeastern Nigeria, has expanded its zone of operations over the past year, but attacks on Chadian territory remain rare.

It’s False!: No 25,000 Pastors Agreed To Pray For Buhari – Cleric Warns APC To Stop Desperate Campaigns

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Archbishop Mustapha Benjamin, of Resurrection Praise Ministries, Lagos State, has warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) to desist from using pastors to campaign for their presidential candidate in the peak of their desperation for power. During a press brief with a group of media personnel in Lagos in reaction to a report that 25,000 pastors had agreed to pray for the APC presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari(Rtd), at Teslim Balogun Stadium last Tuesday in Lagos.

Thousands Set to Attend March to Protest Rape of Elderly Nun in India

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The 74-year-old nun was sexually assaulted by six attackers after they burgled and vandalized her convent. The 74-year-old nun was sexually assaulted by six attackers who also ransacked the convent where she worked Thousands of Indians are expected to take to the streets of the eastern city of Kolkata on Monday to protest the rape of an elderly nun that took place over the weekend. Thomas D’Souza, the city’s Archbishop, condemned the “inhuman act” in a statement, according to the BBC. “It has brought a lot of shame and pain to all concerned,” he said.

Gareth Bale hits back at critics with celebration after ending 829 minute Real Madrid goal drought

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Bale was also awarded with the second goal of the game in controversial fashion, as Cristiano Ronaldo did not look best pleased with Bale's exploits Reuters Relief: Bale indicates that he is not listening to the criticism from local media Gareth Bale hit back at recent criticism by appearing to gesture his doubters - before kicking over the corner flag during a goal celebration. Welsh wing wizard Bale had gone 829 minutes without a goal for Real Madrid, but finally got back to scoring ways when he coolly volleyed home from 12 yards on Sunday night against Levante. One person was not completely happy with Bale's goal, however.

China becomes the world's third largest arms exporter

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China's exports of weapons surged by 143% in the five years to 2014 compared to the previous five years China has become the world's third largest exporter of arms after the US and Russia, according to a new report. China overtook Germany, France and the UK in exporting weapons between 2010 and 2014, said the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). China now accounts for about 5% of the world's exports of arms.

Ricky Martin blasts Dolce and Gabbana: ‘Your voices are too powerful to be spreading so much hate’

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The father of two has asked the designers to “wake up” Getty Ricky Martin joins Elton John to boycott Dolce and Gabbana Ricky Martin has been left saddened and shocked by fashion designers Dolce and Gabbana, who appeared to slam same-sex parenting in a recent interview. The She Bangs hitmaker tweeted a link to a news story about the designers’ interview in Panorama magazine. “ur voices R 2powerfull 2B spreading so much h8 http://bit.ly/1CiY63B Wake up,Its 2015 Luv urselves guys”.

Fulani Deadly dawn raid on village in Benue state

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Disputes over grazing rights in Nigeria have often ended in violence Women and children are among dozens of people killed in a dawn raid on a village in central Nigeria. Police say 45 people died in the attack by unidentified gunman on Egba village in in Benue state. But local politician Audu Sule told the BBC 81 villagers had been killed by the attackers, who were all armed with Kalashnikov rifles.

Demba Ba ready to return to international fold with Senegal

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Besiktas striker Demba Ba is hoping for an international recall, claiming he has been encouraged by discussions with new Senegal coach Aliou Cisse. Ba has not represented Senegal since October 2014 and was dramatically left out of their 2015 Africa Cup of Nations squad after a public spat with former manager Alain Giresse. The 29-year-old was highly critical of Giresse after the Frenchman claimed he was unfit to play in the tournament's final qualifiers, an excuse Ba strongly refuted.

Dolce and Gabbana hit back at Elton John and call on their fans to boycott him

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The designers have refused to back down in the IVF row where they claimed "the only family is the traditional one" INF / Getty Hit back: Dolce and Gabbana have hit back at Sir Elton John Dolce and Gabbana have hit back at Sir Elton John after he called for a boycott of their fashion line. The designers have refused to back down in the IVF row where they claimed "the only family is the traditional one". Sir Elton ripped into Dolce and Gabbana after the designers branded IVF babies “synthetic”.

Vanuatu cyclone: Pam 'wiped out' development

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Cyclone Pam has "wiped out" development in Vanuatu, its president said, amid ongoing concern over residents of the Pacific nation's outlying islands. Residents have been salvaging belongings from damaged homes Aid has begun arriving in the storm-hit nation - one of the world's poorest - where trees and power lines have been felled and many buildings destroyed. Aid agencies say it could be one of the worst disasters ever to hit the region. The situation on some remote islands closer to the eye of the storm is not yet known as communications are down.

Kim Kardashian strips NAKED again before getting pregnant with baby number two

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The reality star has taken her clothes off once again for another photo shoot If there’s one thing that Kim Kardashian is good at – it’s taking her clothes off and posing naked. The star has shown off her enviable curves once again in a teaser for the new season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, and admitted that she wanted to pose nude before she gets pregnant with baby number two.

Mourinho says Arsenal are in the title race

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Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, has claimed that Arsenal are challenging for the Premier League title. Mourinho saw his team fail to fully capitalize on Manchester City’s defeat at Burnley, after they were held to a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge by Southampton. The result leaves the Blues six points ahead of City and seven ahead of the Gunners, but with an outstanding match against Leicester City.

AYC 2015: ‘We are ready for top spot fight, says Garba

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Nigeria’s U20 side the Flying Eagles say they are prepared to battle either Ghana or Mali for a place in the final of the African Youth Championship in Senegal. Flying Eagles The coach Manu Garba led side consolidated their leadership of Group A with a 2-2 draw with Cote d’Ivoire on Saturday and battle with their semifinal opponent. Group B top teams are tied on six points apiece, but the Black Satellites are top of the standings because they have scored more goals than the Malians.

Mass protests present big challenge to Brazil’s Rousseff

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Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff faced the biggest challenge yet of her young and turbulent second term, as hundreds of thousands of protesters took to streets in more than 150 cities to demand her impeachment and an end to corruption. The Sunday protests, organized by right-leaning groups on social media and held across the continent-sized nation, had none of the violence seen in massive anti-government demonstrations that hit the country in 2013 and lingered into the following year.

Nemesis Will Catch Up With Corrupt APC Leaders – Fani-Kayode

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The Director of Media and Publicity of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation (PDPPCO), Chief Femi Fani-Kayode says nemesis would soon catch up with the corrupt leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Fani-Kayode stated this against the backdrop of a forged letter purportedly signed by the Chief of Staff to the President, Brigadier Jones Arogbofa and believed to have been circulated by the opposition APC, instructing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to go after APC leaders before the anti-graft agency dismissed the claim.