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Authorities in Burkina Faso began exhuming the remains of former president Thomas Sankara on Monday in a bid to establish responsibility for a murder that has dogged the West African country since 1987. Sankara’s relatives have for years pressed for the remains to be tested, saying they suspect it may not be that of the former president, who died in a coup that brought his former ally Blaise Compaore to power.

Asari-Dokubo The leader of Niger Delta Volunteer Force, NDVF, Alhaji Asari Dokubo was Monday berated ‎over his utterances against the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari and the country in general. The President of the National Coalition of Niger Delta Ex-Agittators(NCNDE-A), ‘General’ Israel Akpodoro, expressed worry over the incessant attacks and vituperations from Dokubo on national issues saying, those threats issued by him were “empty, bear-footed and treasonable”.

The Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has emerged as the new Chairman of the South South Governors Forum following a meeting which is recorded as the first to be held shortly after the unveiling of the Calabar International Convention Center. The governors of the BRACED Commission unanimously endorsed the Edo State Governor following his wealth of experience which other South South state governors believe can be beneficial to the region.

China hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the building of two lighthouses in the disputed South China Sea, state media said on Tuesday, a move that is likely to escalate tensions in a region already jittery about Beijing's maritime ambitions. China's Ministry of Transport hosted the ceremony for the construction of two multi-functional lighthouses on Huayang Reef and Chigua Reef on the disputed Spratly islands, state news agency Xinhua said, defying calls from the United States and the Philippines for a freeze on such activity.

* Militants attacked two police patrols in rural areas * Al Shabaab say killed 25 officers, police deny * Kenyan president under pressure, tourism devastated (Adds details, police comment on no deaths)  Islamist militants from Somalia attacked two police patrols in neighbouring Kenya on Tuesday, triggering a gun battle in a rural area hit by a string of cross-border raids, both sides said. Somalia's al Shabaab fighters said they had killed 25 Kenyan officers, an account contradicted by the police force that said one of its men had died and four had been wounded.

Just yesterday, Lewis Hamilton was linked to Gigi Hadid, with the two looking cosier than a knitted jumper down at the racing track during the Monaco Grand Prix. driver.Kendall Jenner and Lewis Hamilton are now being romantically linked. Copyright [Rex/Olycom SPA/Getty/Paul Gilh … Alas, the course of rumoured love never did run smooth, with reports today claiming that Kris Jenner is actually pushing for Kendall Jenner to strike up something of a romance with the Formula 1 He's got a fast car, she wants a ticket to anywhere.*

Mohammed Haliru Bello, former minister of defence, Monday night emerged the acting chairman of the board of trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Bello’s nomination was made at the BoT meeting which held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The BoT had opted for another nomination as President Goodluck Jonathan had declined the opportunity to take the offer of the BoT chairman.

Vice-President Namadi Sambo yesterday said that cabinet members who have served with President Goodluck Jonathan were ready to answer questions from the incoming administration of General Muhammadu Buhari regarding handover notes. The handover notes were presented to transition committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) headed by Alhaji Ahmed Joda. Speaking at the ceremony, Sambo said the report comprises the activities of the Federal Government between 2011 and 2015.

Enveloping in a plastic wrap is a cosmetic procedure used from many people today. It creates the greenhouse effect. It boosts the blood circulation and the function of sweat glands, removes toxins and harmful substances. The people are enveloping their body in plastic wrap or a household used foil for losing weight, detoxification of the body and improving the skin’s quality.

If you don’t like the way you look like, there could be many reasons why you couldn’t keep the perfect physique. Some people can eat whatever they want for the whole life and they are still looking and feeling great. Anyway, there are people who are fighting continual battle between being overweight and being fit. This can be caused from the bad habits and lifestyle you have implemented over the past years. Now you will read about five habits you may or may not having, however you should be aware of them and see if you are affected directly by any of them.

Nyesom Wike, the governor-elect of Rivers state, has stated that he will probe the administration of Rotimi Amaechi after being sworn in as the chief executive of the state. Nyesom Wike, the governor-elect of Rivers state The Punch reports that the governor-elect made the statement while receiving the interim report of the transition committee in Port Harcourt on May 25, Monday. Wike announced that his administration would carry out a forensic audit of all government accounts. He explained that the measure would enable him to recover funds that might have allegedly been stolen by top officials of the outgoing administration.

Footage shows aftermath of twister that hit Ciudad Acunaon on the US-Mexico border, killing at least 13 people Studying a new language doesn’t have to mean stepping back into the classroom. Babbel offers 13 language courses that can be studied online and on the go. Sponsored by Babbel A tornado raged through a city on the US-Mexico border on Monday, destroying homes, throwing cars into the sky and ripping an infant away from its mother. At least 13 people were killed, authorities said.

OPEN GALLERY 1Several Kenyan police officers have been killed in an attack by suspected Somali militants Several Kenyan police officers have been killed in an attack by suspected Somali militants in north-eastern Garissa county, where 148 students were massacred last month, local media reported. Police spokesman George Kimoti confirmed there had been an attack in the Garissa region last night but declined to give more details.

Workers in Osun state have embarked on an indefinite strike over the failure if Governor Rauf Aregbesola to pay their salaries for the past seven months.  Osun Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Adekomi Jacob gave notice of the strike on Monday. He said, ''The strike will commence from May 26 until when the demands of the unions and workers are met''.

Ever controversial Dencia is on a press tour to promote her new single “African Energy“. The Cameroonian pop musician made a pit stop in Lagos where she hosted a media event. Dencia told the members all about her new projects and took time out to take selfies as well! Check out photos.

Stephen Keshi Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, has rejected talk of a rift with Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi. The 28-year-old Mikel, Monaco defender, Elderson Echiejile and AFCON 2013 top scorer, Emmanuel Emenike were some of Nigeria’s top players left out of the squad for next month's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad.

Four Barcelona players topped the list of the best 11 La Liga footballers in the 2014-15 season, as chosen by the editors of the Union of European Football Associations website. The Catalan team, which won the title, decorated the all-star squad with Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, defenders Dani Alves and Gerard Pique, and Argentine striker Lionel Messi, reports Efe.

Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said managing the Nigerian economy under the present administration might not be perfect but the government made good efforts to improve the lives of Nigerians. She spoke in Abuja, Sunday night, at a reception organised in her honour by Ndi-Igbo Youth Organisation in partnership with Voice of All Arewa Youth, in Abuja. *Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala The minister, who also received a certificate for meritorious service, said she will never regret serving the country under President Goodluck Jonathan despite the criticisms and attacks she has been receiving because, the lives of Nigerians, especially youths and women improved significantly under the Jonathan administration.

FIFA will lack credibility as long as Sepp Blatter remains president, according to European Football Association boss Michel Platini. Blatter is seeking to extend his 17-year tenure by winning a fifth term in office in the upcoming presidential elections. UEFA president Platini insists that he has no personal issue with Blatter but nonetheless believes that the Swiss should stand down for FIFA’s sake and the good of the game.

If Banky W’s  instagram  is anything to go by, Nigerian OAP Toolz got engaged to her long time boyfriend, Tunde Demuren.

Carlo Ancelotti Real Madrid fired their coach Carlo Ancelotti monday, club President, Florentino Perez, said, making the popular Italian pay for a disappointing season without a major trophy. "The board of directors has taken the decision this afternoon to relieve Carlo Ancelotti of his duties as coach of Real Madrid," Perez told a news conference at the club's Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

Following his failure to honour the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the anti-graft agency has disclosed that it will, any moment from now, declare former Borno  State governor Ali Modu Sheriff wanted over alleged misappropriation, embezzlement of funds and abuse of office while he was governor of the state between 2003 and 2011. The Commission’s spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this yesterday during a press conference in Abuja.