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During her 64-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II has been served by 12 prime ministers. Many relationships were formed -- from Winston Churchill, to "Iron Lady" Margaret Thatcher -- and some proved more difficult than others. While most of their political and personal conversations are kept strictly confidential, memoirs and historic interactions provide an insight into their relationships. So as Theresa May becomes Britain's next Prime Minister -- and Her Majesty's 13th -- take a look back at those who have served her.

The continued occupation of the Abia State Government House by Okezie Ikpeazu despite a federal high court overturning his election as governor has been described as illegal.

Damn. This is kinda awkward. So it seems that Rich Homie Quan may have f'd things about at 2016 Hip Hop Honors. Word is dude forgot Biggies lyrics when came out to perform Notorious B.I.G.'s verse from the song. Peep his response after the jump

President Buhari with his children L-R: Miss Zahra Buhari, Yusuf Buhari and Halimat Buhari Sherriff as he celebrates them on their graduation and Call to Bar in Statehouse

Notebook: The UK leader has a more promising record than her predecessors on appointing other women ©AFP Margaret Thatcher - women leaders are not always good for womenA re women about to rule the world? You might think so if you’ve been watching the schoolboy squabbles over Brexit that felled several of Britain’s leading political men in the wake of the EU referendum. You might get the same impression if you are watching the race for the White House, where the male Republican candidate threatens to upend the international order while his female Democratic rival offers the only chance of continuity, if not sanity. In fact, Theresa May, the grown-up of British politics, was only catapulted to the top of both the Conservative party and the government this week after her male colleagues spectacularly self-destructed. And if the not-so-popular Hillary Clinton, the first female Democratic nominee, is elected president in November, it will be in no small part because Donald Trump proved t

A woman in Serbia was killed while having sex when a passing train decapitated her. She was on top of the man as the train neared the Zaudinsky Trans-Siberian railway station in the suburbs of Ulan-Ude, according to The Serbian Times. "Right then, the speeding train torn her head off,” a source told the paper. "Had she remained in her previous position, she would have stayed alive. The man survived." Both people involved in the incident, which took place in Ulan-Ude near the Zaudinskaya railway station, were drunk and homeless at the time of the accident.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence with Donald Trump Tuesday. (TASOS KATOPODIS/AFP/GETTY IMAGES) Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, who was reported Thursday as Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick, is a hard-line Tea Party Republican who has supported with some of Trump’s most extreme positions — with a few notable exceptions. Pence, 57, has served only one term as the Hoosier State’s governor. That term, though, has been marked by several local and national controversies, as well as sagging approval ratings as he heads toward reelection. He has also, in nearly equally measure, taken stances that could today be deemed blatantly pro-Trump and blatantly anti-Trump.

Joe Murphy/Getty Images Power forward Anthony Bennett reportedly signed with the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday to a two-year minimum deal, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The first year of the contract is guaranteed. Bennett, 23, has had a disappointing NBA career since being the top overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He's had stints with the Cavs, Minnesota Timberwolves and Toronto Raptors in his three-year career, averaging just 4.2 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.

‘This league is very, very difficult, because there are six, seven teams that can win’ Chelsea’s new Italian manager Antonio Conte during his unveiling a press conference at Stamford Bridge in London. Photograph: EPA   AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Email App   Antonio Conte will continue with  John Terry  as  Chelsea  captain, whether or not the defender plays. The 35-year-old defender signed a one-year contract extension — his third such deal — in May, having in January declared his expectation that he would leave this summer. Terry, who has made more than 700 appearances for the Blues, has been reassured his considerable influence is valued.

The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Ltd., has appointed Mr Tony The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Ltd., has appointed Mr Tony Attah as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, according to a statement Mr Kudo Eresia-Eke, NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations on Thursday. Attah takes over from Mr Babs Omotowa, who had held sway in the organisation since December, 2011. He said that Omotowa would return to Shell International in The Hague, ‎Netherlands. According to him, Omotowa is leaving the NLNG in a stronger position and well positioned for the next chapter of the company’s growth. Eresia-Eke said that Attah, prior to the appointment had worked at Shell’s Group Integrated Gas business as Senior Projects Advisor, working on projects in The Netherlands and Singapore.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg criticised by New York Times and Washington Post over remarks Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “He says whatever comes into his head at the moment. He really has an ego,” she said when asked for her view on Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in an interview on CNN. Photograph: Doug Mills/New York Times US supreme court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg has said she regrets ill-advisedly calling Republican presidential contender Donald Trump a “faker” and expressing fears about a Trump presidency. Justice Ginsburg (83) was roundly criticised for over-stepping judicial boundaries and entering the political fray during the US presidential race by making disparaging remarks about the New York billionaire in a series of interviews over recent days. “On reflection, my recent remarks in response to press inquiries were ill-advised and I regret making them,” the judge said in a statement that stopped short of apologising to the businessman or retracting the comments.

The investigative panel set up by the House of Representatives to probe the alleged sex scandal involving three members of the House on Thursday shifted hearing on the matter to July 20. The trio of Hon. Mohammed Garba Gololo (APC, Bauchi), Hon. Samuel Ikon (PDP, Akwa Ibom) and Hon. Mark Gbillah (APC, Benue), who were among 10 legislators invited by the United States Government to a leadership training programmed in Cleveland, Ohio, were accused of engaging in illicit sexual activities by the U.S Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. James Entwistle. Gbillah’s wife, Sophia, was seen at the hearing with a baby on Thursday. The U.S ambassador, who was invited by the House members to testify on the matter, was consciously absent at the hearing.

 AFP Sports looks at the five leading candidates for the England manager’s job vacated by Roy Hodgson when he resigned after losing to Iceland at Euro 2016 (according to the bookmakers): Sam Allardyce (Sunderland) odds 2/5 on The one surefire candidate as his club helpfully revealed on Wednesday he had held talks with the three wise men on the FA panel.

The Enugu State Government said that it would compulsorily retire no fewer than 1,087 of its civil servants over cases of age-falsification and ill-health. The state Commissioner for Information, Dr Godwin Udeuhele, told newsmen on Thursday in Enugu, the state capital, that this was part of the outcome of the state executive council’s meeting.

  A local government audit panel set up by the Enugu State government has discovered nearly 4,000 ghost workers in the 17 local government councils. Ugwuanyi The panel which submitted its report to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi stated that 3,916 workers whose names were in the payment vouchers could not be traced, adding that this would save the state about N161, 494, 570 monthly or N1.938 billion annually. The Chairman of the panel and Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Edward Ubosi, who presented the report, said that the money would be the difference in the wage bill now that the exercise had been completed. Ubosi said: “From the above, N64, 882, 033 and N96, 612, 337.20 from local government staff gross salaries and teachers’ salaries respectively should be regarded as monthly savings.”

  At last, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami yesterday honoured the Senate's invitation to appear before it to answer questions relating to the forgery trial against its president, Alhaji Abubakar Bukola Saraki, his deputy, Chief Ike Ekweremadu and others. He told the Senate panel on the issue that he had constitutional powers to investigate and prosecute anybody. Also, the Federal Government has declared that it could not fully implement the N6.06 trillion 2016 budget. ‎ Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Babachir David Lawal, yesterday told the Senate that the revenues of the Federal Government had dropped by 50 to 60 per cent.

A contingent of General Service Unit (GSU) officers have been dispatched to the Kapenguria Police Station, where a suspected Al-Shabaab militant opened fire early Thursday morning. Five police officers, including a senior officer, are among those killed in 3am incident. Speaking to the Nation by phone, West Pokot County Commissioner Wilson Wanyanga confirmed that Kapenguria OCS Vitalis Ochido was among the dead.

The rumours rocked Nigerian social media on July 13 that there is a mystery Igbo woman in Aso Rock, who widens the existing gap between President Muhammadu Buhari and his wife Aisha. Mystery-002 An unknown Nairaland user posted a story from the Guardiannewsusa.com. The story reads: “There is a mystery first lady in Nigeria, widening the existing gap between President Buhari and the official First Lady, Aisha.

  The Nigerian Senate acknowledged the receipt of letter for the confirmation of top executive officials of the EFCC – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo had last week submitted the names of acting EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu and four others for confirmation by the lawmakers The president of the Senate at plenary on Thursday, July 14, read a letter from Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, requesting the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as substantive chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The names of four other persons were equally sent by Osinbajo as acting president for confirmation as members of the commission. EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu Buhari asks Senate to confirm Magu as EFCC boss They are: Nasule Moses, Lawan Mamman, Galadanci Imam, and Adeleke Rafiu.

Poll results from 50 states show close race, but also some surprises, and an overall lead for Hillary Clinton.   A new poll released Thursday shows that even without winning Ohio and Pennsylvania, Hillary Clinton would win in November. Matt Rourke/AP Hillary Clinton would defeat Donald Trump if the election were held today, heading to a relatively easy victory even if Trump were to win the key battleground state of Ohio. A massive new poll by Morning Consult finds Clinton, the presumptive Democratic nominee, would collect 320 Electoral College votes to Trump's 212, far more than the 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House.

Jack Taylor—Getty Images Boris Johnson waves as he leaves Downing Street after being appointed Foreign Secretary in London, July 13, 2016. As Foreign Secretary, Johnson will have a high profile but low impact Eyes were rolling across Britain last night as the news emerged that one of Theresa May’s first acts as Prime Minister was to appoint Boris Johnson as her Foreign Secretary. Yes, the former Mayor of London cast into the political wilderness just last week has already made a comeback to an office of state held in times past by such figures as the Duke of Wellington, Lord Palmerston and Sir Anthony Eden. Johnson, it need hardly be noted, is not widely considered to be in the same league as these illustrious forebears. Nor is he someone who has displayed a lot of diplomatic tact over his years as a newspaper journalist, a Conservative MP and latterly London’s mayor. The media in the U.K. and elsewhere quickly highlighted his many, many faux-pas: Calling the people of the Congo “p

  Women in Imo state have taking to the street to protest against Governor Rochas Okorocha. According to reports reaching Naij.com, the protest is happening today, Thursday, July 14 in Owerri, the capital of the state. According to National Helm, the women staged the protest to expresses their grievances over the governor’s decision to relocate Ekeukwu market. The women wore black outfit and marched through the streets although security operatives were on hand to monitor their activities.

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped a distance nine places in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday by the world football governing body. Nigeria is now ranked 70th in the world for the month of July as against June’s 61st spot. The Super Eagles also dropped five places on the continent of Africa, moving to 17th position from the 12th place occupied on June. Algeria held on to the top spot in Africa despite making no move in the July ranking. Ivory Coast took a step up globally to occupy the 32th position and seating on the 2nd spot on the continent. Ghana, Senegal and Egypt complete the top five team in Africa. While Tunisia, Cameroon, Morocco, DR Congo and Mali are in the top ten.

 Mariamu Abubakar, a farmer reacts during an interview with The Associated Press, as he describes that Cameroonian soldiers on Nov. 30 killed about 150 people in his village near Nigeria's Banki border post, stole their livestock and set their huts ablaze, as he sits at Furore camp in Yola, Nigeria, Amnesty International says Cameroonian security forces have unlawfully killed dozens of civilians and tortured and forced the disappearances of others in mass arrests of suspects in fighting the Boko Haram Islamic insurgency. A report published Wednesday July 13, 2016 accuses forces operating in Cameroon's Far North province, bordering northeast Nigeria, of crimes under international law. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba, File) Cameroonian security forces have unlawfully killed dozens of civilians and tortured and forced the disappearances of others in mass arrests of suspects in fighting the Boko Haram Islamic insurgency, Amnesty International reported Thursday.

A social-political group, the South West Coordinating office of Stand Up for Nigeria, SUN, in a solidarity rally in major parts of Lagos, South-west Nigeria, has reaffirmed the unity of Nigeria and the belief of the citizens in President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration. Members of the group distributed pamphlets across Ikeja, Opebi, Allen Avenue, Lagos State House of Assembly and the Lagos House. They also marched through Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s official residence to enlighten Nigerians on the need for the country’s unity. The South West Coordinator for SUN, Patriot Abiona Desmond maintained that the unity and continued existence of Nigeria was not negotiable.

Calvin Harris has taken to Twitter to address the fact that ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift wrote the lyrics to his hit song "This Is What You Came For." (Rich Fury/Invision/Associated Press) By Libby Hill It may have taken a little while to reveal itself, but it appears that Calvin Harris and ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift actually do have a little bad blood after the demise of their relationship.

Chiwetel Ejiofor is up for a role in the upcoming “Mary Magdalene” movie, TheWrap has learned. Ejiofor would play Peter, one of Jesus Christ’s 12 disciples, who infamously denied Christ three times at the time of the crucifixion. Peter is one of the most central figures of The Bible, as Jesus tells him that Peter is “the rock and upon this rock I will build my church.

Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry appeared on the red carpet at the ESPYs on Wednesday night, and the two-time reigning MVP discussed how his team will integrate Kevin Durant into the offense. Speaking to ESPN's Hannah Storm (via CBSSports.com's James Herbert), Curry said he expects Durant to get acclimated to the team's system under head coach Steve Kerr:

Mark Runnacles/Getty Images If it feels like The Open is here a bit soon this year, you're right. The European-based leg of the golfing Grand Slam was moved up a week in 2016 to allow players time to prepare for next month's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. It's been 12 years since the Royal Troon Golf Club—about 35 miles southwest of Glasgow, Scotland—hosted the Open Championship, which unheralded American Todd Hamilton won in 2004.

A pair of explosions damaged several cars in Brussels late Wednesday, according to reports. The blasts shocked residents of the suburb of Saint Gilles, in the south of the Belgian capital. Dramatic photos and videos posted on social media showed flames shooting into the air as firemen tried to contain the blaze.

Most of Donald Trump's most prominent policy proposals would violate the U.S. Constitution if ever enacted, the American Civil Liberties Union said Wednesday. In a scathing report that analyzed the presumptive Republican nominee's most controversial proposals, the civil rights group took aim at many of the mogul's ideas and promised to challenge them in court in he won the presidency this November.

 President Muhammadu Buhari said that he is confident that the Nigerian Army is equipped to eradicate the violent threat posed by herdsmen for once and for all and finally put an end to cattle rustling, banditry and other security threats, Naij reports . President was speaking during an address to the Nigerian Army in celebration of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration in Zamfara State. Buhari noted that the incessant threat of herdsmen in the area made it near impossible for sustainable farming, livestock management and other economic activities. "I am quite optimistic that the operations of the last few days will surely lead to the restoration of economic activities of surrounding communities bedeviled for some time now by the menace of cattle rustling and banditry," he said. Buhari stated that he was quite confident in the Nigerian Armed Forces' capabilities to resolutely confront contemporary and emerging security challenges in the country. News24 N

 PHOTO: STYLECASTER Looking for ways to shed those extra kilos around your waistline Worry not, according to a study, drinking water along with a meal can fill the stomach and signal the brain to stop eating. The findings showed that the brain listens to the stomach during eating.

Enyimba FC of Aba on Wednesday in Abuja edged out El-kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri 4 – 1 on penalties in a rescheduled Round of 32 fixture in the on-going Federation Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match played at Area 3 football pitch ended 1-1.

THE House of Representatives yesterday called on the Federal Government to immediately release funds to the Ministry of Sports to facilitate the country’s preparation for 2016 Rio Olympic Games. It called on the Ministry of Sport, Accountant General of the Federation and Budget office to ensure the immediate release of funds and also mandated its Committee on Sports to invite the Minister of Sports and President,

Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation has engaged the services of 18 audit companies to audit accounts of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) belonging to the federal government.

THE House of Representatives yesterday moved to prescribe punishment for employers in the country who either fail to pay salaries to their workers or pay workers salaries, wages and pensions late. The bill, sponsored by the Majority Leader of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila was, however, stepped down by the sponsor, following observations made by some members that the bill was not justifiable and could only come up through  an Act.

President Muahmmadu Buhari on Wednesday said that the era of free and easy money in the country had gone for good. Bahari made this known when he inaugurated road and drainage projects in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara.

Salisu Yusuf Super Eagles caretaker manager Salisu Yusuf says he hasn’t been approached by the Nigeria Football Federation on purported plans to make him work alongside Paul Le Guen who is expected to be officially named as the next senior national team manager anytime from now.