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Youth in Kano burnt down a sharia court scheduled to hear a case of blasphemy against ​the​ prophet of Islam. The court, situated at Rijiyar Lemo, was razed down before the man alleged to have blasphemed the prophet was brought in. The youth also took to the streets protesting an alleged blasphemous comment by the leader of a sect, Tijjaniyya, Abdul Nyass.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has said he expects forward Raheem Sterling to stay at the club for the remainder of the two years on his contract. Liverpool cancelled a meeting with Sterling on Friday because of comments attributed to the player's agent. Aidy Ward reportedly said the England forward, 20, will not sign a new deal even if offered "£900,000 a week".

Jonathan Head has been investigating Thailand's human trafficking trade for six months As the trade in human beings becomes more and more profitable, the BBC's Jonathan Head discovers that entire communities in Thailand are helping the traffickers. Earlier this month, I accompanied a group of Thai volunteers through the steamy mangrove forest of an island on the Andaman coast. They were following up hazy reports of unmarked graves on the island; it was known to have been used by traffickers to hold large groups of migrants while they waited for transport south towards the Malaysian border.

Daron Dylon Wint worked for the family business Police have named a man they believe held a family and housekeeper hostage in their home before killing them. Daron Dylon Wint, 34, had previously worked for the family business, police said at a news conference. They refused to confirm reports he was identified by DNA from the crust of a pizza delivered to the home.

Islamic State fighters have forced Syrian troops to retreat from key positions Islamic State militants have seized the last Syrian government-controlled border crossing between Syria and Iraq, a Syrian monitoring group says. Government forces withdrew from al-Tanf - known as al-Waleed in Iraq - crossing as IS advanced, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said.

Outgoing First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, has pledged to support the wife of the President-elect, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, in any of her projects that would better the country. Mrs. Jonathan gave the assurance at the inauguration of the Defence and Police Officers Wives Association Skills Acquisition Centre, in Abuja yesterday. The First Lady explained that her husband was able to complete his four-year tenure in office with ease because of the support he got from the military and security chiefs in the country.

Mr Cameron has said he is confident he can secure a "better deal" in Europe David Cameron has said he is determined to reform Britain's relationship with the EU as he seeks to kick-start talks with European leaders on his plans. At a summit in Latvia, he will outline changes he wants to see, including restrictions on benefits for migrants. The prime minister said he expected "lots of ups and downs" but was focused on giving people a "proper choice" in a referendum due to be held by 2017.

 Since the U.S-Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington last year, the United States has taken a renewed interest in Africa, possibly as a competitive response to China’s dominance. This year alone, Africa has played host to top U.S cabinet members including Secretary of State John Kerry and his Commerce colleague Penny Pritzker, and plans are underway to receive President Obama in July.In the past five months, topmost U.S diplomat John Kerry has visited Kenya,

•As Ezeh dismisses Brazil’s threat Flying Eagles’ head coach, Manu Garba, has assured Nigerians that the 21players selected for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand are the best legs that can give the nation the best representation at the tournament. Garba, who announced the 21-man final list last Friday insisted that the selection process was based purely on merit and devoid of sentiments.

A Nigerian Railway Corporation train In a bid to ensure that the present gains recorded in the railway transport are not eroded in the years ahead, the federal government has begun moves to privatise the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). Already, it has directed the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) to commence the privatisation of NRC and other railway facilities across the country. The National Council on Privatisation (NCP) gave the directive to the BPE and the Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (NIAF), after its council meeting in Abuja.

A Federal High Court in Yola has dismissed a suit filed by former Governor Murtala Nyako challenging his impeachment by Adamawa State House of Assembly last year. While delivering judgement, presiding judge, Justice Bilikus Bello Aliyu said the case brought before her by Nyako was an abuse of court process as three suits are pending before competent courts of law on the same issue and as such she cannot entertain the suit.

Sunni militants took central Iraqi city last weekend Late last week, ISIS militants conquered Ramadi, in Iraq's Anbar Province, taking it from the Iraqi army and other combatants, such as this Sunni tribal fighter. (Associated Press) The recent capture of Ramadi in central Iraq by ISIS fighters has prompted heated discussion around the world about the significance of the city – just 120 kilometres from Baghdad -- in the fight against the Sunni jihadists.

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is looking forward to reminisce about his Liverpool career and memorable moments following being awarded an outstanding achievement award by his teammates and Liverpool supporters. Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane have praised Steven Gerrard as the Liverpool captain prepares for his final game for the club.

(Photo : Getty Images) Selena Gomez has reportedly been approached by Kris Jenner about starring in her own reality television show, inspired by the infamous "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" series. "Selena is tired of being Justin Bieber's lovesick ex," OK! Magazine, via HollywoodLife, recently reported. "So she's hatched a plan to do her own reality show."

Arsenal will face Premier League rivals Aston Villa in the final of the FA Cup at London’s Wembley Stadium later this month. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has identified three Aston Villa players who pose a threat to his side in the FA Cup final,as per quotes published in The Mirror. The Gunners will take on their Premier League rivals in the final of the prestigious cup competition at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 30.

The Senate has instituted an investigation into circumstances leading to persistence fuel scarcity in the country. The lawmakers mandated the Senate Committees on Petroleum Resources (Upstream and Downstream) to, with immediate effect, commence investigation into the causes of the current scarcity. The probe was instituted following a motion by the Deputy Senate Majority Leader, Senator Abdul Ningi, who prayed the upper chamber to pay serious attention to the biting fuel crisis which was creating great hardship for Nigerians.

The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday expressed regret that the federal government did not seem to appreciate his intention of setting up the Transition Committee and the terms of reference given to it. According to him, this is because of the refusal of the government to provide the committee with the needed information to carry out its duty. Speaking at the Defence House, while receiving the interim report of the APC Transition Committee led by Ahmed Joda, Buhari said he was disappointed that “the incoming government was being misunderstood”.

Olivier Giroud has fired back at former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry, saying his compatriot criticized him to create controversy, because he is too “dull” as a pundit. Henry, who is now an analyst with Sky Sports, lashed out at Giroud, stating that the frontman doesn’t have what it takes to lead the Gunners to the Premier League title.

Flying Eagles Coach, Manu Garba, yesterday ruled that Europe-based strikers Kelechi Iheanacho, Isaac Success, Moses Simon are most likely to start the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand from the bench, saying the trio will be integrated gradually into his team. Iheanacho and others did not turn up at the junior national team’s training camp in Nurnberg, Germany and would instead head directly to New Zealand for the tournament starting at the end of the month.

Despite adopting several family planning strategies, a 52-year-old grandmother, Mrs. Funke Adamson, has ended up giving birth to a baby girl clutching white ‘Ileke’ (Yoruba name for beads) on her hands.  Baby-Bukola Funke, a traditional worshipper said she was delivered of the baby that has now been described by many as a “miracle child” on Monday, May 11, 2015 at a Trado-medical home in Apapa. Speaking to Vanguard, she said: “I received a message from an Osun Custodian who said that a child is on the way for me. I didn’t believe him. I didn’t realize until the baby was three and half month old when I began to experienced flow of membranous fluid.”

Anti-government protesters in Burundi marched on the streets of the capital Bujumbura Friday, defying one of the heaviest pushes by police to end weeks of demonstrations. At least two protesters were shot dead and eight wounded in clashes on Thursday with police, the Red Cross said, the latest victims of the unrest triggered by President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term, in which more than 20 people have died.