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Microsoft is suing Samsung in a dispute over Android patent fees. Microsoft says the South Korean firm failed to pay it on schedule for the use of its inventions and has begun legal action in New York. In a blog, the US firm said Samsung had used  Microsoft's takeover of Nokia's handset unit  "as an excuse to breach its contract". Samsung has said: "We will review the complaint in detail and determine appropriate measures in response." The case marks the first time that Microsoft has launched legal action against Samsung. The two companies have a long-running partnership, due to the Asian manufacturer's sale of Windows PCs and Windows Phone handsets.

Nigerian authorities say they have confirmed a second case of Ebola in Africa's most populous country, an alarming development after a man who flew by plane to the country died of Ebola. Nigerian Health Minister Onyebuchi Chukwu said Monday that the second person with Ebola is a doctor who had helped treat Patrick Sawyer, the Liberian-American man who died of Ebola in late July. Sawyer, who was traveling to Nigeria on business, became ill while aboard a flight and Nigerian authorities immediately took him into isolation. They did not quarantine his fellow passengers, and have insisted that the risk of additional cases was minimal. Nigeria is the fourth country to report Ebola cases and at least 728 other people have died in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia.

A young mentally challenged woman caused a stir in Aba, Abia State at the weekend when she gave birth to a set of female twins on a heap of refuse and stoned one to death before the police were invited. DailySun reportsan unknown person impregnated the woman, in her mid 20s and whose name could not be ascertained as at press time, late last year. Sources said that in the wee hours of Saturday, she gave birth to two girls without any assistance on top of a heap of garbage close to an AGIP filling station at Alaoji, along the Ikot Ekpene Road, near Aba.

Weeks after 2face Idibia slammed a N100million lawsuit against soft-sell magazine, Icon Weekly, after they published a story claiming he had cheated on his wife and impregnated a banker, (read  here ) the magazine has apologized to the singer and have withdrawn their story, accepting that it was a false publication. With this, the suit will most likely be struck out as 2face is said to have accepted the apology. Read the apology after the cut…

Let’s be honest: We all want to look like Beyoncé. And while it may not be possible to go out and buy one of her  famous Versace bodysuits , her off-duty style is a tad more attainable. This week, Queen Bey was spotted in a crop top from Topshop that we are dying to get our hands on — and the best part? It only costs $35. But she wasn’t the only star who found an amazing deal. Bella Thorne rocked an $11 sweater proving yet again that you don’t need to drop a ton of dough to look great. Check out our  favorite cheap celeb finds of the week  and let us know if you are adding any to your wish list!

Apple has closed its $US3 billion deal for Beats, the high-end audio equipment and streaming music service, a tie-up that could allow the iPhone maker to reach new audiences. "Today we are excited to officially welcome Beats Music and Beats Electronics to the Apple family," Apple said on its website on Friday. "Music has always held a special place in our hearts, and we're thrilled to join forces with a group of people who love it as much as we do. Beats co-founders Jimmy Iovine and Dr Dre have created beautiful products that have helped millions of people deepen their connection to music."

Perhaps all that partying in Ibiza has caught up with them Splash All partied out? Wearing oversized sunglasses and clutching pillows it seems all that partying has finally caught up with Kim Kardashian and her rapper hubby Kanye West. The power couple  were snapped looking tired as they landed back in LA following their fun-filled trip to Ibiza. Kimye were joined by  kurvy Kimmy's momager Kris  as they swept through the airport on Saturday, obviously eager to get back to home comforts. The pair had been snapped partying with supermodels Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss  at Riccardo Tisci's lavish 40th birthday celebrations.

Music mogul Cowell and singer Cheryl disagreed over a 14-year-old boy who the Crazy Stupid Love singer believes should be focusing on his exams You're the limit: Cowell and Cheryl have argued over the age of X Factor contestants Simon Cowell and Cheryl have rowed over the age of X Factor entrants. The singer feels 14-year-olds are too young while Cowell wants to include them after cutting the age limit from 16. Cheryl broke ranks with fellow judges Cowell, Louis Walsh and former Spice Girl Mel B after rejecting a 14-year-old boy during auditions at Wembley Arena. The 31-year-old  said: “I don’t think a 14-year-old needs that pressure on his shoulders. He’s got to do his GCSEs.” Cowell, 54, then added: “In Cheryl’s opinion anyone under the age of 16 shouldn’t be on this show.” It is not the first time there has been dispute about contestants’ ages. In 2011, Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams questioned the 16-year-old age limit. Barlow refused to put Luke Lucas, 16, for...

Reds were already talking to the Dutchman about technical director gig when the then-Swansea boss made it clear he wouldn't work with one Getty Dutch and go: Rodgers' stance on directors of football meant no Anfield gig for Van Gaal (left) Brendan Rodgers has revealed for the first time how he inadvertently stopped Louis van Gaal going to Anfield,  writes David Maddock in Charlotte . The Reds'  boss will attempt to deliver a knockout blow to the Dutchman when his Liverpool side come face to face with Van Gaal's Manchester United in  the final of the pre-season Guinness International Champions Cup on Monday  night in Miami. And it would not be the first time... Two years ago, Liverpool’s owners were in talks with Van Gaal to become technical director at Anfield... until then-Swansea manager Rodgers impressed them so much during the search for Kenny Dalglish's successor they scrapped the idea. As the Northern Irishman prepared to meet Van Gaal for the fi...

The brunette star was snapped coming out of the Abbey nightclub in West Hollywood at 2am after she partied the night away with a group of pals Bieber who? If you didn't already know (where have you been?), Justin Bieber is currently in Ibiza partying up a storm and getting snapped with a range of scantily-clad beauties - and reportedly Kendall Jenner, too. And ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez seems to be doing the same minus the scantily clad ladies, of course. The pretty brunette singer  was snapped coming out of the Abbey nightclub in West Hollywood at 2am after she partied the night away with a group of pals on Saturday night. The star was dressed in a pair of ripped high-waisted white jeans, a low-cut black top and a pink fringed jacket,  which was a lot more than she was wearing a few days before when she was pictured rocking a very short pair of denim cut-offs.  

After having net spend this summer capped at £49m by UEFA the Blues have borrowed the England star from Major League Soccer side they co-own Feeder: Wenger is concerned Manchester City's move for Lampard is bending the rules Arsene Wenger sounded the alarm – and it was not about Arsenal going 78 days without a trophy. Despite being robbed of the coveted Emirates Cup by blundering ref Martin Atkinson,  the Arsenal boss  was more concerned with the integrity of Frank Lampard’s shock loan move to Manchester City and whether it bends financial fair play rules. The Gunners will get over the ­disappointment of failing to win their own pre-season tournament for the first time since 2010 because they qualify for next year’s competition as runners-up. Just 24 hours after the bloated ­optimism which greeted  their five-star demolition of Benfica , Wenger’s near-full strength XI was  deservedly beaten by Monaco  via £50million snip Radamel Falcao’s free header ...

Luke-Kristopher Davis, 21, was on holiday in Barcelona when he was asked by director Erika Lust to star in her film New career: Luke-Kristopher Davis is also a physics student A brainbox physics student has discovered a lucrative sideline – after he was invited to be a porn star. Luke-Kristopher Davis, 21, was on holiday in Barcelona when he was approached by director Erika Lust. “I was out there relaxing and this director asked me if I was an actor or model,” he said. “I said I was just a student. She asked if I would like to become one for a short time. “She said she didn’t offer this to new people that regularly. “When it came to the performance she was very impressed and wanted me to work there for a long time,” Mr Davis  told Wales Online. The Swansea University student is now listed on the XConfessions website which says he “dances and attends university when he is not wowing us with his great smile". While in the Spanish city Luke made two flicks under t...

The passenger was 'sweating and vomiting' before her death but tests late last night ruled out the deadly tropical disease as the cause of her death Ebola fears: A passenger died at Gatwick after getting off a glight fromm Sierra Leone Airport staff tonight told of their fears of  an Ebola outbreak  after a passenger from Sierra Leone collapsed and died as she got off a plane at Gatwick. Workers said they were terrified the virus could spread globally through  the busy international hub  from the West African country which is in the grip of the deadly epidemic. The woman, said to be 72, became ill on the gangway after she left a Gambia Bird jet with 128 passengers on board. She died in hospital on Saturday. Ebola has killed 256 people in Sierra Leone. A total of 826 have died in West Africa since the outbreak began in February. Tests were carried out to see if the woman had the disease. The plane was quarantined as ­officials desperately tried to ...

The pop star wowed the crowds as she brought the curtain down on the 20th Commonwealth Games Kylie Minogue dazzled the crowds as she closed the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Sunday night. The Aussie singer was the star attraction as 40,000 crammed into Hampden Park for the closing ceremony, which also saw songs from Lulu and Deacon Blue. The pop veteran performed a show-stopping set, which also marked the transfer of the Commonwealth games to Australia, who will host the 21st edition. She performed Love at First Sight, All the Lovers and 80s classic The Locomotion. She then told the crowd before performing her penultimate hit Beautiful: "So much beautiful energy here tonight. "I admire your commitment, your passion so much and I'm so grateful to be here. "Thank you so much."

Sequel to the Ebola pandemic in the West African sub region, the Ghanaian authorities have banned all flights from Nigeria and other West African countries.   Other  countries affected by the ban  are   Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. The Managing Director of the Ghana Airport Company, Charles Asare, said the measure was part of elaborate emergency response the authorities are implementing to contain the virus.  While hundreds have died from Ebola in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia, the only confirmed case of the virus in Nigeria involved a Liberian man who died in Lagos on arrival from Monrovia last week.  The Nigerian government said those who were in contact with the man were being quarantined. No additional case has been established in the country, the government insists.  Despite the lone case, Nigeria has maintained routine flights to top destinations in Europe and the United States- although a few countrie...

Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola •  Two medical doctors in Lagos isolated for precautionary reasons Worried about the spread of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the West African sub-region, the Lagos State Government has been making efforts to reach out to the federal government to close the nation’s borders with neigbouring West African countries for a period until the deadly infection has been brought under control. The World Health Organisation (WHO) over the weekend had declared that the EVD had spiralled out of control. Sources close to Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola of Lagos State informed THISDAY over the weekend that there were frantic efforts by the governor to contact President Goodluck Jonathan before his departure to the United States on Saturday night to discuss the option of closing the borders with other West African countries. The sources however said the president could not be reached before he flew out of the country to Washington DC for the African Le...

 Boko Haram insurgents •  Military denies use of Chibok girls Current intelligence reports on the emergence of female suicide bombers mostly in Kano and other states in northern Nigeria have been linked to the possible conscription of female beggars by Boko Haram members, investigations by THISDAY have revealed. THISDAY learnt from reliable security sources in Abuja that the female beggars were banned and relocated outside the Kano metropolis by the state government sometime last year but were quickly recruited by the terrorists to disperse the attacks across Kano, Yobe and Gombe States, while the male recruits and Boko Haram members hold sway in Borno State. A military source, while dismissing the suggestion that some of the suicide bombers might be the abducted Chibok girls, added that some of the female suicide bombers who had been used by the terrorists might have been unaware that they were being strapped with deadly explosives. The source said: “They ar...