South African President Jacob Zuma was on Friday denied the right to appeal a court ruling that said corruption charges against him should be reinstated. A ruling from Deputy Judge President of the North Gauteng High Court, Aubrey Ledwaba, said there was “no merit” in the arguments for an appeal made by Zuma and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). (more…)
Tamar Braxton unexpectedly left Fox’s daytime talkshow ‘The Real’ and since she left, fans and critics alike, have formed various opinions on the circumstances surrounding her exit. The remaining panelists – Jeannie Mai, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Adrienne Bailon and Loni Love have now come out to clear the air on some rumours surrounding their former co-host’s departure. (more…)
Roc Nation singer Rita Ora showed off her cleavage as she and Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton went on a dinner date in London all dressed in black. Rita teamed her sexy satin mini dress with racy fishnet tights giving her feminine look a tougher edge. The pair have been 'friends' for some time. Last year Lewis joined Rita for her 25th birthday celebrations. More photos after the cut... (more…)
The draw for the third round of African Zone qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup took place today in Cairo, Egypt. Nigeria has been placed against Cameroon, Zambia and Algeria. This is the final and decisive stage of the continent's preliminary competition, with only 5 teams out of the 20 teams to participate at Russia 2018.
The Nigerian Football Federation has unveiled the preliminary 35-man football squad prepared by coach Samson Siasia, to represent Nigeria in the Summer Olympic games set for August in Rio de Janeiro. Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, Watford striker Odion Ighalo and Arsenal young revelation Alex Iwobi have all been included in the list. Seventeen of the 35 players included in the team have already had full international experience with the Super Eagles as Siasia hopes to put up a good challenge to win gold this year after falling just short in his 2008 spell in char
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