World Cup 2018: Spain appoints Fernando Hierro as their new head coach

The Spanish Football Federation has appointed Fernando Hierro as their new head coach for the 2018 World Cup tournament in Russia shortly after the sacking of Julen Lopetegui this morning.

Fernando, a former Real Madrid captain and assistant manager who was sporting director for the Spanish FA will now take Lopetegui's position and will then hold his first training session on Thursday ahead of Friday's opening clash against Portugal.

Shocking video shows the moment Mexican politician was assassinated after an electoral debate (Watch)

A man running for the Chamber of Deputies in Mexico city's Piedras Negras was assassinated and it was caught on CCTV.

Fernando Puron Johnston had served as a mayor of Piedras Negras, but he had his eye on Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies, the equivalent of their "Congress", and the election is to be held on July 1, 2018. Sadly, he didn't live to see the election day.

Daddy duties: Dbanj spends time with his cute son Daniel while he bottle feeds himself (Photos)

Proud father, Dbanj shared these photos of himself spending quality good time with son, Daniel Oyebanjo III, while the cute lil man bottle fed himself.

The singer and entrepreneur welcomed the child with his wife, Lineo Didi Kilgrow, in May 2017.

See full photos below.

Camille Cosby filling to divorce Bill Cosby after 54 years of marriage

Camille Cosby, 74, is reportedly preparing to divorce Bill Cosby, 80, now that he's been convicted of rape.

According to Radar Online, Camille Cosby, 74, has left the couple's Pennsylvania mansion, leaving her husband "pleading with her to return."

"He literally is home alone," an insider told the publication before stressing that the two now live separate lives. "She even took the staff with her!"

Egypt becomes the safest country in Africa! Even safer than US and UK, according to a new Global poll

Egypt has been ranked the safest country in Africa and higher than both the UK and US, according to the annual Gallup Global Law and Order poll where it asked if people felt safe walking at night and whether they had been victims of crime.

The survey placed Egypt 16th out of 135 countries, while the UK was 21st and the US 35th. Singapore was ranked the safest while Venezuela was seen as the least.

Egypt got 88 out of 100 in the survey, placing it on the same level as countries like Denmark, Slovenia and China. This was an improvement on 2016, when it got 82.

'Once i sleep with a guy, his destiny becomes mine, and he’ll be wretched for the rest of his life' - Slay Queen brags

A slay queen on Facebook who goes by the name 'Queen Lisa Lisa' has  just made a shocking revelation about how she posseses spiritual powers that absorbs a man's destiny and blessings after sleeping with her.

She proudly said, 'once i sleep with a guy, his destiny and success becomes mine, and he’ll be wretched for the rest of his life. Temple queen'.

Khloe Kardashian shares adorable photos of daughter True as she turns 2-months-old

Khloe Kardashian on Wednesday shared two adorable photos of her daughter, True as she clocked 2-months-old 

In the photos, the reality star who welcomed the child with basketball star Tristan Thompson is seen cuddling her newborn, who was clothed in a pink dress and cute flowery headband. 

See full photos below.

Idris Elba spends family time with fiancée Sabrina Dhowre and his son Winston in Ibiza (Photos)

Actor Idris Elba, 45, was pictured with his fiancée Sabrina Dhowre, 29, and his three-year-old son Winstonas they enjoyed a sunny getaway to Ibiza on Wednesday.

The couple who were dressed in simple casual outfits were spotted enjoying a walk on the pier with his young son who he shares with ex-Naiyana Garth.

See full photos below.

Russia 2018: Psychic pig that predicted Trump's victory picks Nigeria for semi-final

Mystic Marcus, the psychic pig that predicted President Donald Trump’s victory, has picked Nigeria, Argentina as semi-finalists for the 2018 World Cup. 

The 8-year-old psychic pig has a history of sniffing out winners. So far, it has had a 100 per cent track record of accurately predicting sports results according to his owner Juliette Stevens.

320 military personnel will retire from the Nigerian armed forces next week

Air Vice Marshal Austine Jekenu, Commandant, Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) has confirmed that a total of 320 military personnel will retire from the armed forces next week.

He told newsmen at the centre in Oshodi, Lagos today that the retiring military men were drawn from the Army, the Air Force and the Navy. “A total of 320 servicemen comprising of 262 from the Nigerian Army, 44 from the Nigerian Navy and 14 from the Nigerian Air Force would be graduating from the NAFRC,’’ he said.  

Jekenu said that the retiring servicemen went through months of intensive training on skills acquisition and entrepreneurship at NAFRC. He said the training was to prepare the retirees for life after military service.  

Man had foot amputated then served it to friends for dinner (photos)

A man cooked his foot and served it to a group of friends at a dinner party after being forced to have it amputated.

The bizarre incident happened two years ago but came to light this week after the amputee told his story on Reddit. 

Around two years ago, he was seriously hurt in a motorcycle accident and despite a battle, medics were forced to amputate his foot. He then asked to keep it, and after completing some paperwork, he took it home.

''Buhari’s governemnt planning to frame me'' Obasanjo cries out

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused President Buhari-led administration of planning to frame him for crimes he knows nothing about. 

In a statement released today June 8th through his media aide Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo said since he released his State-of-the-Nation Special letter on January 23rd, 2018, the Federal Government had embarked on desperate efforts to frustrate, intimidate and blackmail him into abandoning what he termed “divine mandate to protect the rights of the people to better life and living”.

He noted that  the plot has continued unabated and even taken a bizarre dimension.

Recall that last month, President Buhari at a function in the state house, said the former president had questions to answer concerning the $16 billion spent on power projects during his tenure as president.

Rea part of Obasanjo's statement below

Lil' Kim files for bankruptcy amid $4 million debt and plans to sell her mansion to pay off the debt

Rapper Queen, Lil' Kim has filed for bankruptcy amid a $4 million debt and plans to sell her New Jersey mansion to pay back her debt.

According to The Blast, the rapper whose real name is Kimberly Denise Jones, filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy last month, claiming debts of $4,084,841.60, as she owes $1,845,451 in back taxes.

The Lighters Up performer is now planning to sell her New Jersey mansion to pay back her debt.

Read the full report by The Blast below.

Nigerian woman accuses Pastor Lazarus Muoka of the Lord's Chosen church of trying to kill her because she left his church (video)

A Nigerian woman has taken to social media to cry out for help and accuse Pastor Lazarus Muoka, the General Overseer of the Lord's Chosen Church, of trying to kill her because she left the church after finding out his secret.

She said Muoka has scattered her marriage and has been sending hired assassins to kill her after his pleas to return to the church did not work. She also accused him of charging her to court 13 times.

Sharing a video on Facebook, she wrote: "Hello friends .... Fake pastor Lazarus Mouka the owner of the Lords chosen church wants to kill me... He's after my life ....please watch this video."

Donald Duke officially declares Intention to run for president In 2019

Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke has declared his interest to contest for the Office of President in the upcoming 2019 general elections.  

He made his intentions known while speaking at the annual Law dinner of the University of Nigeria, Anambra State on Friday, June 8 while speaking on the topic ‘Nigeria In Clear and Present Danger’.

He explained that although he wasn’t yet sure of the platform with which he will be contesting, he was convinced that it was time to make a move. He also stated that will and strategy are major components needed to ensure all-round national development.  

Lol. Jamaican lottery winner shows up in a mask to claim her $180 Million prize (Photos)

A Jamaican lottery winner from Trelawny who won a whopping sum of  $180,900,000 in Jamaican dollars in a May 11 Super Lotto jackpot drawing, concealed her identity as she showed up to claim her price.

The woman, identified only as N Gray wore a clown mask in response to violent crimes in Jamaica to a press briefing organised by Supreme Ventures Limited (SVL) in New Kingston, where she was presented with the cheque.

''No public holiday on June 12 2018'' Presidency says

The presidency has come out to state that there will be no Public Holiday next week Tuesday June 12th.

Many Nigerians had thought that next week Tuesday June 12 would automatically be a holiday since President Buhari on Wednesday June 6th declared June 12 as the new democracy day.

"This may possibly be my last broadcast. We need help please" Man cries out as he and 11 others are arrested by SARS and treated "like animals"

A man is currently doing a live broadcast on Twitter and he seems genuinely terrified.

Daniel Daniel-Ekanem said he and 11 other men were just rounded up from the streets by SARS officers who accused them of cultism. He said they've now been taken to Ikot Ekpene area command.

The man shared photos from the command and revealed that they are being battered and treated like animals. He said one of the officers boasted that he has wasted so many lives and could waste theirs easily.

Eddie Murphy and Nicole Murphy reunite for their daughter's graduation

Actor Eddie Murphy and his model wife, Nicole Murphy, came together to celebrate the graduation of their daughter Zola Ivy

17-year-old Zola Ivy, who is a model like her mother, graduated on the honor roll of a prestigious Beverly Hills private school. 

Zola is signed with IMG, one of the biggest modeling agencies in the world.

Robert Mugabe’s son-in-law arrested for kidnapping his lawyer

Simba Chikore, the son-in-law of former Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe was on Thursday arrested by the police on allegations of kidnapping his lawyer following an argument involving a labour dispute.  

Chief police spokeswoman, Senior Assistant Commissioner, Charity Charamba, confirmed the developments to Bulawayo24 on Thursday.  “He was picked up today (Thursday) and a warned and caution statement was recorded following a report by his lawyer for kidnapping,” she said.

According to her, as at last night Chikore was still assisting police with investigations at Highlands Police Station who were still gathering details of the case.

Snr Asst Comm Charamba said information they had gathered so far was that Chikore was having labour disputes with his lawyer.

Anthony Joshua gets honoured with OBE title by the Queen

World's Heavyweight Champion, Anthony Joshua has been honoured with an OBE title in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

The British-Nigerian boxer who is a proud holder of WBA, IBF and WBO titles was honored with the title for his services to boxing.

President Buhari to depart for Morocco

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Sunday, June 10, embark on a two-day working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco.

The visit, which is at the invitation of His Royal Majesty, King Mohammed VI, will see the two leaders discuss socio-economic matters affecting their countries, following prior engagements in December 2016, during the official visit of His Majesty to Nigeria.

In Rabat, discussions will focus on strengthening existing agreements on the fertilizer industry, education cooperation, the Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project and establishing a basic chemical platform to harness Nigeria’s vast natural gas resources and support Morocco’s diammonium phosphate industry.

Man found hanged after visiting wife's village to resolve quarrel (graphic photos)

A man's body was found hanged after visiting his wife's hometown to resolve a misunderstanding with her.

Mr Benson Aminadokiye, popularly known as "Benny", from Ogu Town in Ogu/Bolo LGA of Rivers State, had a misunderstanding with his wife that caused her to pack her things and move out of home with their kids. 

Some days ago, Benson visited his wife's hometown at Kira in Tai Local government area of the state following an invitation from her family to come and resolve the issue. It is not clear what resolution was reached following the meeting at his wife's family home.

(Video): "I didn't go to school but I have millions, Its unfair that graduates are broke" - Tekno

Nigerian singer, Tekno mad a fun video which he shared on his Instagram stories saying its unfair that graduates are broke and he, despite not going to school has millions.

In the video, Tekno advocated for change that will transform the sad standard of living in the country.

Watch below...

'First they accused Dino Melaye of murder, then Saraki of masterminding an armed robbery and now they want to set Obasanjo up' - Reno Omokri

Today, former president Olusegun Obasanjo raised alarm over his safety saying the Buhari led administration is trying to set him up.

Reacting to the news, Reno Omokri tweeted, 'first they accused @dino_melaye of murder then @BukolaSaraki of masterminding an armed robbery, @ProfOsinbajo’s chopper almost crash landed and now they want to set Obasanjo up. I wonder which lie they‘ll bring up against Obj? Maybe that he is the sponsor of Evans the Kidnapper!'.

Housemaid on the run after stabbing her madam and son to death in Kenya

A maid is on the run after stabbing her employer and her son to death in Kenya.

Ms Liz Ojwang (pictured) and her son Leone were stabbed on Wednesday evening after what is believed to be a child related dispute. Ms Ojwang was stabbed in Muhoroni, Kenya, where she lived and worked.

According to Ms Ojwang's father, John Agolla Ojwang, his daughter came home to find her son in a bad state. She confronted the house help and the confrontation became heated. The house help then reached for a knife and stabbed both Liz and her son then locked them in the bedroom. Afterward, she spent the night in the living room with Liz’s niece, Cynthia.

''This is a disgusting and insensitive post'' BankyW comes for filmmaker, Niyi Akinmolayan, over his post on suicide victims

Earlier today, filmmaker, Niyi Akinmolayan, shared a post on his IG page in which he stated that some people just might have committed suicide because they are done with the world and not out of depression. He shared his opinion about suicide in the wake of the death of two international celebrities, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdian who both committed suicide a week apart.

Paul Okoye calls out SARS officers on IG

The singer posted this following repeated reports of harrassments by SARS officers.

Man jailed 2 years for using fake currency notes to shop from a supermarket

A man has been sentenced to two years imprisonment after being found guilty of circulating fake currency notes.

Chimankpa Nwakuna, an alleged counterfeit currency dealer, was charged to court by the EFCC, after he was arrested by the DSS in Imo state in January 2016.

He was nabbed as he attempted to buy some items from a supermarket with some of the currencies. Following his arrest, a search was carried out on him and more fake currency notes were found in his possession.

Photos: Toyin Abraham, Halima Abubakar, Bobrisky attend Tonto Dikeh's birthday breakfast

Actress Tonto Dikeh turned 33 today June 8th. She hosted some of her close friends including  Toyin Abraham, Halima Abubakar, Bobrisky and others to a birthday breakfast. Continue to see more photos

Photos from Tchidi Chikere and Nuella Njubigbo's white wedding in Lagos

Prolific movie producer/director, Tchidi Chidere and his wife, actress Nuella Njubigbo- Chikere had their white wedding this morning at Catholic Church of Transfiguration, VGC, Lagos.

The wedding ceremony was attended by friends and family members of the couple.

See more photos below.

Vanguard newspapers dissociates itself from Editorial board chairman of over 20 years who described Yorubas as sophisticated morons on Facebook

Vanguard newspapers has released a statement dissociating itself from comments made by the Chairman of its Editorial Board, Ochereome Nnanna who indirectly referred to the Yorubas as "Sophisticated Morons" on Facebook. 

Nnanna made the comment while responding to a post made about the award of a posthumous award and declaration of June 12th as democracy day as a mark of honor to late MKO Abiola. Nnanna mocked the Yorubas for celebrating this gesture by President Buhari. See the Facebook post, his comment and the statement from Vanguard below

Tonto Dikeh shares stunning new photos as she turns 33

Actress and mum of one, Tonto Dikeh, turns 33 today June 8th. She had a photoshoot to celebrate her birthday and she shared some of the beautiful photos on her IG page. She also shared on her journey  in life and some of the lessons she has learnt. Happy birthday to her!

''Happy birthday to me!
They say ‘Life opens up many unexpected changes, beautiful possibilities and even some disastrous heartbreak. That’s how life is – it’s spontaneous, amazing, painful and yet, undeniably fulfilling’. People usually compare their life to that of a roller coaster. Spinning them round and round with unexpected twists and turns. I realised my life has been somewhat