BVN Deadline: 26 Million Bank Customers To ‘Lose’ Accounts

26 million bank customers across the country will tomorrow, 31^st of October, 2015 have their bank accounts closed due to their failure of not getting a Bank Verification Number (BVN). It will be recalled that the first deadline was extended by few months which will end tomorrow.

Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, while extending the deadline had said no extension would be made, while non-registered bank customers would be barred from accessing their money and will be unable to make any transaction in their account after tomorrow. Let’s see how this will play out.

Poverty Made Me Sell My 2 Weeks Old Baby For N20,000- Calabar Girl

Maria Ekanem, a  20-year-old school drop out from Odukpani Local Government Area of Cross River State, said yesterday in Calabar that poverty and lack of where to stay after she gave birth made her sell her two weeks old baby girl for N20,000.

Maria, who was arrested by the police along five other accomplices, said her boyfriend who got her pregnant, asked her to abort the baby but said a doctor helped her  with free antenatal care and food until she gave birth.

This, she added, prompted her to agree to sell the baby when arrangements were made to sell.

22 Candidates Set For Kogi Governorship Election In November

22 candidates across various parties in Kogi State will contest in the coming Governorship election in the state, which comes up on November 21^st. INEC has already released the names with the present Governor, Idris Wada, PDP candidate and APC candidate, Prince Abubakar Audu topping the list.

Others are the immediate past deputy governor of the State, Dr. Philip Salawu of Labour Party, LP; Isah Kamadeen, AA; Dickson Fred, Accord Party; Ukwenya Musa, ACD; Michael Abdullahi, AD; Usman Zainab, ADC; Odufu Friday, APA; Akwu Goodman, APGA; Yinka Oloruntoba, CPP; Philip Koleola, DPC; Abubarka Ibrahim, DPP; Ibrahim Adejoh, ID,  Raji Ogrima, KOWA, Mohammed Dangana, NCP; Mallam Abdul Hussien, NNPP; Emmanuel Daikwo, PDC; Emmanuel Ozigi, PPA; Dr. Oju Hussein, PPN; Enema Paul, SPD and Saadu Mukailu of UDP.

INEC says arrangements for a credible, free and fair election were already in top gear.

Saraki To Face Trial As Appeal Court Gives CCT Go Ahead

Justice Moore Adumen of the Court of Appeal this morning upheld the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Adumen, reading the unanimous verdict of the three man panel, said the tribunal, which docked the Senate President on September 22^nd and October 21st was properly constituted.

He said the tribunal led by Danladi Umar could sit with the chairman and one other member. He relied on section 28 of the Interpretation Act in making the decision.

It will be recalled that the Senate President had filed in a case asking the appellate court to stop his trial at the CCT, where he has been charged on 13-counts with false asset declaration.

Crisis In Nigeria Customs Service As All Deputy Comptroller-Generals Resign

Here’s how Premium Times reports the move that took place yesterday.

In what appears a protest against the leadership style of the newly appointed Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Hameed Ali, all five Deputy Comptroller-Generals of the Nigerian Customs have resigned.

In an unprecedented move in the history of the customs service in the country, the five DCGs jointly announced their resignation in a terse letter dated October 29, 2015 titled “Voluntary Retirement” addressed to the Chairman of the Customs Board.

Oliseh Calls Martins Back To National Team

Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh has called Obafemi Martins, back to the National team. Martins name was included in the 23-man list released yesterday for the Super Eagles’ 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixture against Swaziland.

The two legged fixture will take place next month, with the first leg in Lobamba on Friday, November 13, and the return at the Adokiye Amiesiamaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, November 17 and Martins will play in both games.

Meet 21-Year Old Who Is From Sweden And Looks Exactly Like Leonardo DiCaprio

They don’t know each other, neither have they met. But ofcourse 21-year old Konrad Annerud who does not like people referring to him as Leonardo DiCaprio knows the famous Hollywood star from afar like many people and even though he wants his own identity he can’t get it because he is always mistaken for Leo, even though he is younger. Just looking like Leonardo has earned him over 58,000 followers on instagram, with some taking his pictures to be that of Leo when he was younger. See more photos of Konrad after the cut. 

Taxi Driver Who Says He Wants To Clear Russia Of S3x Workers, Rapes And Kill 4 Ladies Who Are Not Prostitutes

A Russian taxi driver has confessed to killing four women and cutting out their s3x organs after he suspected them of being prostitutes. The 39-year-old told police he raped the women before murdering them and mutilating their bodies.

Named only as Alexey N, he told investigators he wanted to 'cleanse' Novosibirsk, the third largest Russian city – of sex workers.

Dubbed the 'taxi driver maniac', he admitted the crimes after DNA evidence linked him to the clothing of his final victim, a 28-year-old mother-of-one who worked as a shop assistant, said police.

Rotimi Amaechi Confirmed As Minister

                                                                                                    Rotimi Amaechi Vanguard

 The former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, was confirmed as a minister after a dramatic two weeks in the Nigerian Senate. Mr. Amaechi’s screening process by the Senate was postponed three times because of growing dissent by Senators from the People's Democratic Party (PDP) against him.

 Reported earlier Yesterday that Senators belonging to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) threatened to remove support from Senate President Bukola Saraki if he went through with the confirmation process.
Earlier today, PDP Senators staged a dramatic walkout from the Senate Chambers allowing for APC members to confirm Mr. Amaechi.  PDP leaders had demanded that Mr. Amaechi not be confirmed until the
Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges publish their report on his conduct while in office in Rivers State.

The committee had stalled because it claimed Mr. Amaechi has a case in court, and his confirmation would be "subjudice."

China To End One-Child Policy, Allowing Families Two Children

China’s Communist Party brought to an end the decades-old “one-child” policy on Thursday, when leaders announced that all married couples would be allowed to have two children in a bid to reverse the rapid aging of the labor force.

The announcement came after the party’s Central Committee concluded a four-day meeting in a heavily guarded hotel in western Beijing where the committee approved proposals for China’s next five-year development plan, which starts next year.

The Chinese limit of one child for most families, which was enacted to slow population growth, has led to criticism in the past.

Popular Actor Sam Sarpong Who Played Omoni Oboli’s ‘Husband’ In Anchor Baby Commits Suicide

This is really a sad news. According to usmagazine.com, Sam Sarpong who is a British-American actor, who also played a lead role with Nigerian actress, Omoni Oboli in the very popular movie, Anchor Baby has committed suicide. Infact, the suicide happened yesterday but the news broke out this evening.

According to Ed Winter, spokesperson for the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner - Coroner, confirmed the news to the website, saying Sarpong died on Tuesday after jumping off a bridge.

How sad could this be? He was 40 at the time he died. Interestingly, Sam told Hollywood Live in July 2013 how he has made it from being poor to being a rich man through international modelling. He said;

Photos: Obasanjo Visits New Ooni Of Ife

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday visited the new Ooni of Ife, Oba Eniola Ogunwusi just shortly after the king was presented to his people. Obasanjo was one of the important dignitaries who first paid homage to the Oba as he mounts his forefathers throne. See another photo below.

Oil Revenue Drops By N47 Billion

  

                                                   President Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari

 The oil revenue for the month of September dropped down to N321 billion as compared to the N369 billion collected in August, according to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Mrs. Anastasia Daniel-Nwaobia.

The drop was attributed to the maintenance of various pipelines in the Niger Delta, as well as the decline in the worldwide price for oil from from $43 per barrel to $42 per barrel.
In response to this situation, the Ministry of Finance has looked to increasing revenue generated through taxation. Mrs. Daniel-Nwaobia noted that the Federal Government is exploring ways of increasing the tax revenue through enlarging the tax net.

Nawa Oh, Boko Haram Releases Photos Of Its Rocket-Making Factory

Boko Haram sect today released some photos of its rocket-making factory while carefully excluding the location. The photos were released today on Twitter via a handle; Terror Monitor. See more photos after the cut. At this point only God can really tell the mission of these guys.

Ex-Footballer, Jay Jay Okocha, Wife Embroiled In Court Case

                                        Austin Jay Jay Okocha Sugarsport In a ruling delivered on Monday, February 24, 2014,

Numerous shareholders of Jay-Jay Okocha Group West Africa Limited are mounting a fresh legal effort to enforce the judgment of a Federal High Court in Lagos issued two years ago against former international football star and ex-captain of the Super Eagles, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, and his wife Nkechi.

Justice Ibrahim Buba had ruled that Jay-Jay Okocha and his wife had run the company in a manner that was oppressive to the majority shareholders, restrained the couple from making changes to the board of directors, and directed that the firm’s accounts be audited, among other orders. But the plaintiffs in the case state that the Okochas had simply ignored the court judgment even though they never appealed it. Instead, they have reportedly tried to dribble the petitioners up and down.  

LEAGUE CUP: United crash out to Middlesbrough in shoot-out

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Manchester United's Wayne Rooney dejected during the game against Middlesbrough

Manchester United suffered another shock League Cup exit as they were beaten 3-1 on penalties by Middlesbrough following a 0-0 draw on Wednesday.

Louis van Gaal's much-changed side controlled the majority of the fourth-round tie, but it was Middlesbrough who created the best chances over 90 minutes, with Stewart Downing coming close and the recalled Daley Blind spared a remarkable own goal by the offside flag

Jesse Lingard hit the woodwork for the home side and Sergio Romero twice saved superbly to deny Boro a dramatic late winner in normal time, after an earlier howler had come close to gifting them the lead.
Anthony Martial came agonisingly close with an extra-time header and Marouane Fellaini failed to convert with the goal at his mercy, but Aitor Karanka's superbly drilled defence held strong to force a penalty shootout under the Old Trafford lights.

MTN Senior Executives Arrive In Nigeria To Discuss $5.2 Billion Fine

                                                       MTN Nigeria Buildings Weather Report

According to Vanguard Newspaper senior executives of the telecommunications corporation MTN arrived in Nigeria on Wednesday to discuss the possibility of making changes to the senior management of MTN Nigeria.

Currently MTN Nigeria is headed by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michael Ikpoki.
Observers have noted that the arrival of these senior executives is connected to the $5.2 billion fine MTN Nigeria currently imposed by the Nigerian government.  The fine was issued by the Nigerian

Power Tussle As Emir Of Kano Sacks Ciroman Kano

      .                                               Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II

 Kano Emirate Council has sacked Alhaji Sanusi Ado Bayero,  the eldest son of Late Emir of Kano Alhaji Ado Bayero from his position as "Ciroman Kano", Bayero has also been relieved of his duty post as District head of Gwale local government over his disloyalty to the present Emir of Kano Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi

Announcing the sacking of the late Bayero's son from his position, the Galadima of Kano, Abbas Sanusi said " the late Bayero son, Alhaji Sanusi Ado Bayero did not respect the traditional institution of Kano".
The statement announced the appointment of Alhaji Nasiru Ado Bayero as the new "Ciroma of Kano."
The state police commissioner has deployed hundred of police officers around the palace of the Emir to forestall any  trouble in the state.

Governor Mimiko Unable To Account For Over N1 Trillion, According To Ondo APC

                                         Isaac Kekemeke (Odo State APC Chairman) SaharaReporters Media

The Ondo State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Isaac Kekemeke, accused Governor Olusegun Mimiko, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), of failing to account for more than N1 trillion over the past six years.  
Mr. Kekemeke made the accusation during a seminar organized by the women’s wing of the APC which was held in Akure, the capital of Ondo State.

Mr. Kekemeke also accused Governor Mimiko of impoverishing the people of Ondo State through the imposition of burdensome taxes, primarily upon the State’s poorest residents.  These taxes were intended to recoup the loss of embezzled funds.  The result, according to Mr. Kekemeke, is “we [Ondo State] now have a government that is creating poverty and taxing poverty.”

How To Get Rid Of Thread/Green Veins

Thread veins, otherwise known as tiny green veins can be seen on the cheeks, nose region and generally the face. These veins are caused by exposure to sunlight over the years, overuse of steriods cream, pregnancy etc. They are also sometimes inherited. These veins become obvious after midlife when the skin becomes thinner and loses some of its collagen. Bleaching cream go a long way in facilitating the thinning of the skin.

Orji Uzor Kalu Quits FIFA Presidency Race Because Of Challenges Facing Nigeria

Former Governor of Abia State, Orji Kalu, has officially suspended his ambition to run for the FIFA presidency. Mr Orji Kalu, made this known through a press statement signed by his adviser, Kunle Oyewumi on Monday.

According to the statement, Kalu said he has chosen to concentrate on his business even though he was humbled by the wide support his earlier plan to contest enjoyed. It will be recalled that a group had earlier called the former Governor out, saying he should quit and give former foot star, Segun Odegbami a chance, while asking what he knows about football. The press statement below;  

See the kind of photos Cossy Orjiakor shared on instagram..18+

  This lady is going gaga,  See another photo after the cut...

Teen Mom Star, Farrah Abraham Shows Off The Results Of Her 3rd Breast Augmentation

Teen mom star Farrah Abraham allowed the cameras follow her into the theatre as she underwent surgery to increase the size of her implants from 650CC to 800CC. It will be the third breast augmentation procedure for the mother of one. See more photos after the cut.

FIFA Election: The Eight Hopefuls In The Running To Succeed Sepp Blatter

Eight contenders are set to contest for the position of FIFA president by replacing Sepp Blatter, come February, 2016 as the FIFA presidency election takes place. However, our very own 63-year old Segun Odegbami couldn’t make it. Mr Segun has blamed the Nigeria Football Federation for his failure saying their help rather came too late to make him qualify.

Those that made it are; Michel Platini, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, David Nakhid, Gianni Infantino, Tokyo Sexwale, Jerome Champagne, Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Musa Bility.

So one of these people will be FIFA’s next president come 2016.

Oyo State: Ajimobi Defeats Ladoja At Tribunal

Former Oyo State Governor Rashidi Ladoja yesterday lost his petition against the election of Governor Abiola Ajimobi, ending six months of legal tussle.

The governorship election petitions tribunal, sitting in Ibadan, the state capital, held that Ladoja and his party, Accord, “failed woefully” to prove their case.

In a unanimous judgment, tribunal Chairman, Justice Mohammed Mayaki said Ladoja and Accord did not prove their allegations of rigging, electoral malpractices, violence and non-compliance with the Electoral Act, among others.

The tribunal resolved all the issues for determination in Ajimobi’s favour during the delivery of the four-and a half-hour judgment.

Ladoja had urged the tribunal before now to, among others, declare him winner of the election because he polled the highest number of votes.

Kano To Join 2000 Widows, Divorcees In Mass Wedding

The Kano State Hisba Board yesterday said it had commenced preparations for the mass wedding of another batch of 2,000 widows and divorcees in the state. The Director-General of the board, Abba Sufi, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano.

Mr. Sufi said the preparations followed recent directive by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje to the Board to start arrangement for the wedding of another batch of 2,000 couples which will take place before this year runs out.

The Director General however noted that, the new Government decided to sustain the programme in order to check prostitution and other vices in the society.

Graphic Photos: Troops Kill 30 Boko Haram Insurgents, Rescue 338 Persons

Troops of 28 Task Force Brigade Nigerian Army deployed at Bitta and Pridang carried out a successful raid on suspected Boko Haram terrorists camps at Bulajilin and Manawashe villages along Bita and Damboa road at the fringes of Sambisa forest on Tuesday and killed 30 Boko Haram terrorists in the process.

The unit also rescued 338 persons that were held captive by the terrorists in their enclaves. The rescued persons which comprised of 8 males, 138 females and children 192, have since been evacuated to Mubi.

One General Purpose Machine Gun, two Dane Guns, 150 rounds of 7.62mm (NATO), 6 boxes of 7.62mm (NATO) and 3 cutlasses were retrieved from them. See more photos below.

Wife Of Nigeria’s Vice-President, Dolapo Osinbajo Joins Instagram

Wife of Nigeria’s Vice-President, Dolapo Osinbajo has joined instagram. Mrs Osinbajo joined the photo-blogging platform yesterday. At the moment she has 442 followers. You can join her on instagram with the handle: Dolapoosinbajo.

She has been speaking about her love for Nigeria and how she wants all to love one another.

New Ooni Arrives Ile-Ife

There was jubilation as the new Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, arrived in Ile Ife at exactly 2.15pm on Wednesday.

He was received at the Ile Ife end of Ibaden-Ife Expressway by Ife chiefs, led by the Lowa Adimula, Oba Joseph Ijaodola.

The new monarch was conveyed to the end of the toll gate in a black car together with the Chairman of the Screening Committee of the Giesi Ruling House, Prof. Adekanye Aderibigbe.

Ogunwusi was first received by his father, who introduced him to the chiefs, led by Ijaodola.

Osun Traditional Ruler Rumoured To Be Dead, Says I Am ALIVE

The Owa Obokun and paramount ruler of Ijesaland, Adekunle Aromolaran, who was rumoured to have died has said he is alive, and not only that, but hale and hearty. His alleged death rumour started Monday night when news went to town that he has joined his ancestors. But the traditional ruler in a phone call with Premium Times denied it saying, I am alive.

“Don’t entertain any fear, I am alive, hale and hearty,” he said by phone. “Nothing bad happened to me. How I wish you ride in your car down to my palace and see me to further affirm my statement of being alive and enjoying good health,” he said.

Omoni Oboli’s Husband Release First Book On Marriage As Couple Celebrate 15th Anniversary TODAY

Actress Omoni Oboli and husband are celebrating their 15^th wedding anniversary today. Her husband, Nnamdi Oboli, whom Omoni has described as her love, rolled out his first publication; Marriage For Better For Us today. We wish the couple many more happy years ahead.

LEAGUE CUP: Hazard miss piles pressure on Mourinho as Chelsea exit

                

Jose Mourinho's torrid season at Chelsea continued after Stoke City dumped his side out of the League Cup in the fourth round.

 

Holders Chelsea crashed out of the League Cup in the fourth round after Jack Butland's penalty shootout heroics earned 10-man Stoke City a 5-4 spot-kick win that cranked the pressure up on Jose Mourinho.
Butland, who pulled off a string of fine stops throughout normal and extra time, saved from Eden Hazard after all the previous nine spot-kicks had been converted to decide a tense contest that Chelsea had dragged themselves back into at the death in normal time.

Jonathan Walters struck a goal worthy of winning any contest to give Stoke the lead early in the second half before Loic Remy’s injury-time equaliser took the tie the distance at the Britannia Stadium.

LEAGUE CUP: Arsenal thrashed by Sheffield Wednesday

             

Ross Wallace, Lucas Joao and Sam Hutchinson netted as Sheffield Wednesday eased to a shock 3-0 win over Arsenal in the League Cup.

 

Sheffield Wednesday eased to a stunning League Cup upset in comprehensively beating in-form Premier League giants Arsenal 3-0 at Hillsborough.
Ross Wallace, Lucas Joao and Sam Hutchinson grabbed the goals as the Championship side enjoyed a cup tie to remember on Tuesday.

Buoyed by a fine recent run, Arsene Wenger - as is often the case in this competition - named an experimental XI featuring the likes of Glen Kamara, Alex Iwobi and Joel Campbell.

Kim Kardashian Flaunts Huge Baby Bump In Eye-Popping White Dress At InStyle Awards

The mum-to-be wowed at the InStyle Awards with a stunning Valentino gown which hugged every curve and proudly flaunted her huge baby bump. Kim, who celebrated her 35th birthday last week , is almost eight months pregnant and will welcome a son in December. See more photos below.

My Son Is A Special Being- New Ooni’s Father

The new Ooni of Ife’s father, Oluropo Ogunwusi has said his son is a special being and he has always known he will be a great man. Pa Ogunwusi says it wasn’t a surprise to him when his name was announced as the new king because traces of greatness have always followed him.

He is a great man, a prophet told us shortly before he was born that he would be great and he grew up with the sign of greatness, anything he touches becomes a success, he explained. He however called on the other 20 contestants who had contested with his son for the seat to put away their rivalry and join hands with the new monarch to develop Ife land.

Lamar Odom 'On Dialysis And Could Need Kidney Transplant As Organs Scarred From Brothel Binge'

Lamar Odom’s organs have been reported to be so badly damaged after his near-fatal overdose at a Las Vegas brothel that he is on dialysis and may need a kidney transplant, reports claimed last night.

The former NBA star is still battling back to health after waking from a coma following his collapse at Dennis Hof's Love Ranch in Nevada earlier this month.

PEOPLE reports that Khloe Kardashian's estranged husband caught pneumonia which reportedly left permanent scarring on his lungs. The site also claims he is undergoing dialysis while he is too weak to be considered for a kidney transplant. PEOPLE quoted a source as saying: "The pneumonia was a huge setback, and now there's worry about permanent scarring of the lungs.

"His kidneys are still not functioning correctly, but he's nowhere near strong enough to even think of a transplant, so he's on dialysis."

Tribunal Sacks Speaker, 19 Other PDP Lawmakers In Rivers

Four separate panels of the Rivers State National/State Assembly Elections Petitions Tribunal nullified the elections of 20 seats won by the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidates in the April 11, 2015 elections.

Among those whose elections were nullified was the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Owaji Ibani, representing Andoni constituency.

Other constituencies where the PDP candidates’ elections were nullified are Gokana, Eleme, Obio/Akpor I and II, Eleme, Etche II, Opobo/Nkoro, Akukutoru I and II, Asari Toru – and II, Bonny, Tai, ONELGA I, Degema, Khana Iand II, Port Harcourt II and Ikwerre.

Saudi Prince Arrested At Lebanon Airport For Flying In With Drugs

A Saudi prince has been detained at Beirut airport in Lebanon after two tons of an amphetamine drug popular with Syrian rebels was found on a private jet.

Prince Abdel Mohsen Bin Walid Bin Abdulaziz and four other men were held after what was described as the biggest ever drugs bust at the city’s main Rafik Hariri International Airport.

They were allegedly "attempting to smuggle about two tons of Captagon pills and some cocaine", a security source was quoted as saying. The drugs were stuffed into 40 suitcases, according to reports.

It has been a bad few weeks for the Saudi royal family’s minor princes. Prince Majed bin Abdullah was arrested last month in Los Angeles for allegedly trying to force a woman to perform oral sex, though charges were dropped last week.

Annie Idibia Goes Bald For Breast Cancer Campaign (Photo)

Just today.

Temi Otedola Selected To Be A Lagos Fashion Week Ambassador

Temi Otedola is the younger sister of Dj Cuppy, who started playing at parties’ right from school even before she graduated. A lot of people didn’t take her seriously, because the world she chose to work is a male dominated one, but Cuppy kept at it and today she is a force to reckon with and showing the world one could actually make it being a DJ. Fast-forward to her sister, the young beautiful lady has also delved into BLOGGING. Temi started a fashion blog few months ago, and today she has been selected to be a Lagos Fashion Week Ambassador, something that usually do not happen except you know your onions. Some have said, they are souring high because of their father’s influence, but I say you are on your own, lol.

Sad! 62 Elephants Poisoned So Far In Zimbabwe Reserve

Zimbabwean rangers have found the bodies of 22 more elephants that were poisoned with cyanide in the country’s Hwange national park. The grim discovery brings to 62 the number of elephants poisoned by poachers in this southern Africa country in October.

Rangers found the carcasses of the elephants in Hwange park’s Sinamatella area on Monday morning, spokeswoman for the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority said on Monday.

Breakfast Club Special: Bisi Alimi Versus Flo On Gay Rights In Nigeria!!!

On the 7th of January 2014, the anti-gay bill was signed into law by former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. The law states that anyone involved in a gay relationship or entering into a same-sex marriage contract or civil union faces up to 14 years in jail.

On this episode of Breakfast Club, gay activist Bisi Alimi, who was the first Nigerian to come out and declare his sexuality on national TV, and gospel artiste and “Twale” hitmaker Florocka go head to head in an intense debate over homosexuality and its acceptance.

What has happened to these players in a year? As Chelsea tumble from crisis to crisis

                       

Chelsea's disastrous start to the campaign lurched to a fresh low on Saturday as they lost at West Ham and manager Jose Mourinho was banished to the stands. The Special One has become distinctly ordinary and his increasingly volcanic temperament could even see him out of a job by the end of the week. What a contrast to 12 months ago, when a near-faultless opening to the season saw Chelsea into a Premier League lead they never relinquished. We chart how each of the key players has struggled and reveal the damning stats behind their demise

What were they INKING? Tattoo fans show off their extreme bodywork at international festival in China celebrating the art

 

Tattoo enthusiasts attended the annual international show in Nanning, China, a three-day event which brings body art aficionados together from all over the world. Contestants posed in underwear as they showed off their colourful designs on various parts of the body, while spectators gathered to take pictures. The festival also gave tattoo artists the chance to exchange skills and work on new designs. In past shows more than 100 top tattoo experts have travelled from different countries, including France, Germany and the United Kingdom to attend the annual event.

News presenter flees during live broadcast as giant earthquake which has killed hundreds of people across Asia smashes TV studio

                     

                        
  The moment a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck South Asia - killing more than 200 people - has been captured on a live news segment which broadcast the presenter fleeing for his life (pictured). Ariana TV Network, based in Kabul, Afghanistan, was broadcasting a live news segment when the deadly earthquake struck today. Footage from the television station shows the presenter attempting to continue his report as the camera rocks up and down, and his desk and surroundings begin rattling.