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Kenya's are voting amid tight security in  re-run of the presidential election, which is being boycotted by the main opposition. A teenage boy was shot by police and later died amid clashes in Kisumu, an opposition stronghold where some have blocked access to polling stations. President Uhuru Kenyatta was declared the winner in an august vote,but it is being held again over "irregularities". Turnout appears high in ruling party strongholds but lower elsewhere. Mr Kenyatta  is seeking a second term.opposition leader Raila Odinga has pulled out of the contest. The polls opened at 06:00 [03:00 GMT] with tens of thousands of police and other security staff deployed to protect voters and polling stations. International observers have scaled down their missions for security reasons. One voter in Nairobi's Mathare Slum, taxi driver David Njeru, 26, told the AFP news agancy: "it is my duty to vote. Last time the queue was all around the block and i waited six h...

Japanese prime Minister Shizo Abe has promised to "deal firmly" with North Korea after exit polls suggested he won a clear victory in Sunday's election.  Mr Abe had said he called the election a year early in order to increase his mandate amid a number of 'crises"facing the country.  Among them was the increasing threat that Pyongyang. The initial exit polls suggested Mr Abe had done just that, retaining his two-thirds "super-majority".  This is vital to his ambition to revise Japan's post-war pacifist constitution - enacted by the country's American occupiers in 1947 - Article 9 of which calls for the complete renunciation of war.  Japan has worked around the rule by stating that its army exists for the purposes of defence, but Mr Abe has long made it clear that he wishes to revise the rule.  He said he would try to "gain support from as many people as possible" for the task.  Speaking after the exit polls, reported by the p...

Nigerian pop singer, Davido, is bound to be having sleepless nights at the moment, not because he's sick, but principally, because of the turn of events in his life following the death of his friends, Tagbo and Dj Olu, who both died on different days under mysterious circumtances. And in the midst of the tragic circumstances, a fake autopsy and toxicology report of Tagbo's death went viral on the social media,yesterday, exonerating the pop singer from having any hand in the death of his friend. The fake autopsy said to have been copied from a U.S based website, went viral almost immediately on the social media,yesterday. Reports said the autopsy was actually for Kenneka Jekins, the American teenager who walked into a hotel freezer and died. According to the report,the Medical Examiner's Office autopsy revealed that alcohol was a substancial factor in the death of 35-year-old Tagbo Umeike, the friend of Davido who died on his birthday. the result also showed that he h...

Paris Saint German and Brazil forward Neymar was one of the first five names that award organizers France Football revealed from the shortlist, along with Real Madrid duo Luka Modric and Marcelo, Juventus forward Paulo Dybala and Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante.  Barca and Uruguay striker Suarez, Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho, Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak and Napoli forward Dries Mertens were named in the second phase of the announcement, followed by Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, Tottenham's Kane,Bayern Munich's Lewandowski, Manchester United's David De Gea and Roma's Edin Dzeko.  Neymar,who left Barcelona to join PSG this summer in a World-record move, came third in the voting in 2015 and was fifth last year, while Suarez has yet to make it into the final three-man selection.  Madrid star Ronaldo, who beat Lionel messi and Antoine Griezmann to the award last year, is expected to be annouced among the nominees...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has filed charges against two oil service companies and their directors for allegedly defrauding a bank of over 7 billion Naira.  Ogbor Kehinde Eliot, Godwin Okoronkwo, Danium Energy services Ltd and Petrosol  Energy Limited in the charge before a federal high court in Lagos, were alleged to have defrauded Fidelity Bank Plc of 7.8 Billion Naira.  The accused persons are yet to be arraigned.  EFCC, in the charge by prosecuting counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, said the accused on or about October 5, 2016 in Lagos, with intent to defraud, conspired to induce Fidelity Bank Plc to deliver to Danium Energy services Ltd the sum of N1,573,146,000. The commission said it was under the false pretense that Total Nigeria Plc contracted Danium Energy services Ltd o supply 10,000 Metric Tons of Automotive Gas Oil [AGO] for the sum of N1,990,440,000. The alleged offence is contrary to section 8 [a] of the Advance Fee Fraud and oth...

The Corporate Affairs Commission [CAC],says it has made provisions for foreign investor planning to invest in Nigeria to register their companies from UK, USA and China without coming into the country. Register-General of CAC, Mr Bello Muhmud, who made this known at a formal presentation of Q Quality Management Service [QMS] standard certification to the commission in Abuja, said that the certification of international standard organisation [ISO] had enhanced the service delivery of the commission. He added that the commission obtained its first certification based on NIS ISO 9001:2000 standard in 2007. Muhmud said that as a result of the introduction of the introduction of NIS ISO 9001:2008 standards, the Commission converted and obtained a new certification in 2010 for a period of three years that expired in 2013. He said that in recognition of the process made by the Commission, SON on July 31, recertified CAC QMS to NIS ISO 9001:2015 standard and a certificate of conformity ...

Multiple Grammy Award-winning Rapper Nelly has been arrested after a woman accused him of raping her in his tour bus. he was arrested on Saturday in Auburn, state of Washington in the northwestern part of U.S, according to reports. Police in Auburn said a woman called the emergency 911 just before 4:00 am local time  [11:00 GMT] "to report that she was sexually assaulted by a male, who is known as the rapper Nelly." After police investigated the incident , "at 4:37 am Nelly was taken into custody and booked" at the local jail, the police statement read. the alleged assault reportedly took place on the tour bus hours after Nelly had performed at the White River Amphitheater just east of Auburn. A lawyer for Nelly vehemently denied the charges. Nelly - born Cornell Haynes Jr. - "is the victim of  completely fabricated allegation," his attorney Scott Rosenblum told AFP in a statement.   "Our initial investigation clearly establishes this allega...

Startimes is bringing to viewers live coverage of the ongoing FIFA U-17 World cup Tournament, showing the India sporting and cultural prowess as the land of the Gandhi's host the tourney with the slogan, 'Football Takes Over'. The tournament opening encounter will be in New Delhi's Jawaharla Nerhru Stadium and will pitch Colombia and Ghana in Group A. the Second game will feature New Zealand vs Turkey in Group B on 6th October. According to India's tournament local organizing commitee director Javier Ceppi, this will be the first time that India  is hosting a FIFA  tournament. He stated that "It will be also the first time and Indian team will play in a FIFA competition. in recognition of the increasing excitement about the beautiful game in India, 'Football Takes Over' was the first and most fitting choice as the official slogan for the tournament. Twenty-four teams will trade tackles for the coveted trophy. From Africa are Ghana,Guinea,Mali, an...

All is now set for the Aquafina Elite Model look Nigeria 2017 edition. the theme for this year's competition is 'Africa Rising: Haute Couture' and will take place tomorrow,Sunday, 8th October, 2017 at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. the aim is to showcase the potential of Haute Couture in Africa to the World through Fashion pieces and catwalks.  Part of the vision of Elite Model look Nigeria is to make Modeling dreams come true and inspire African youths. This year with the 10th anniversary, the focus is not only to impact lives through modeling, but also to promote a new generation of great African youths. The internationally recognised competition is known for discovering supermodels such as; Cindy Crawford, Gisele Bundchen, Alessandra Ambrosio including Nigerian supermodels such as Chika Emmanuella, Mayowa Nicholas, Victor Ndigwe and recently Davidson Obennebo, who was the first African to win the World Finale in the last 33 years. This platform has given these mo...

The Nigeria Army on Friday said it had transferred 760 suspected Boko Haram members to Borno Government for reintegration into the society. Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Deputy Director,Army Public Relations, Theater Command Operations Lafiya Dole, disclosed this in a statement issued in Maiduguri. Boko Haram  members arrested. Nwachikwu said that the suspects were handed over to the government at the Bulunkutu state Rehabilitation Center, Maiduguri. He disclosed that the suspects were arrested during the ongoing crackdown on the insurgents in the North-East by troops of the operations Lafiya Dole. He explained that the suspects were cleard after interrogations and investigations by the Joint Intelligence Center [JIC] of the Theater command. He added that suspects were handed over to the state government by the Coordinator of the JIC, Brig.-Gen. Abdulrahman Kuliya. "The JIC has cleared 760 suspects. the crackdown on Boko Haram terrorists is yielding positive results, culmina...

The U.S. military cancelled a planned military exercise with United Arab Emirates "out of respect for the concept of inclusiveness and shared regional interests," amid the ongoing crisis in the Gulf, a spokesman said Friday. In June, several nations in the region, led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, launched moves to severe diplomatic ties and isolate Qatar, charging that Doha supported Islamist extremist groups and had developed strong ties with Iran. "This is primarily a political issue between Gulf nations," a spokesman for U.S. central command said. "we will continue t support inclusive security Cooperation events in the region and encourage all partners to work together toward common solutions to enable security in the Middle East region." Doha denies supporting extremists. Qatar shares natural gas reserves with Iran and the countries enjoy friendly relations, which have grown stronger as a result of the boycott on the small natio...

Former big brother Naija winner and rapper,  Efe has revealed the most expensive thing he bought  with his N25 million  after he left the house.                            Efe Efe told Soundcity that he has the habit of buying shoes, adding that it was actually the most expensive thing he got with his money. According To him,  he sees shoes and just select and buy, adding,  "I love shoes a lot in fact,  I have more shoes than clothes." He said "After winning Big Brother  Naija (BBN), I ordered for a lot Of shoes from a friend via WhatsApp and that should be the most expensive thing I bought since wining N25 million. The rapper said his friends help him pick shoes online. "If I tell you now you'll  be surprised ,it's my  shoes........ not this one am wearing. I have a guy , he picks shoes and sends to me via WhatsApp, I order and buy them.

Super Eagles Assistant coach, Salisu Yusuf, on Thursday said the players were in good mood and ready to  conquer Zambia on Saturday in their World Cup qualifying match. Yusuf said that the Super Eagles were Mentally and Physically fit to overcome the Chipopolo of Zambia in Uyo. The coach said that he had absolute confidence in not just his player but their management because they were on top of the cracker between the two countries. "The Super Eagles are in very positive mood for the game against Zambia on Saturday," Yusuf said. He appealed for the support of  Nigerians, saying it was necessary for the team to be victorious in the match to be played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom,Nigeria. The Super Eagles are ahead of the other teams in Group B with 10 points and are followed by Zambia with Seven points. Nigeria started the world cup qualification campaign in what many soccer pundits predicted to be the group of death in a blistering form with a defea...

DMW boss, Davido has continuously shied away from putting a figure on his riches, in his latest hit 'IF' where he stated  he has '30 billion in the account' was not taken seriously either but his protege and label mate, Mayorkun,may have let the cat out if the bagon  how much Davido really worth.  "First,we are our own artistes; we're doing  our own stuff," he said, correcting the impression that artistes under DMW have been leveraging on the money and affluence of Davido to promote their respective music careers "Talking about the money, am not the one who sang '30 billion for the account', so everybody know the people who are just trying to be heard. "I've money of course, I'm making my own money but you can't compare my money to Davido's money. Davido actually has as much as 30 billion,I'd not more than that, Davido is from a very wealthy family so dont, doubt it, we're street boys they are just trying to h...

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has dropped a big hint that he no longer wants to play for the club as he eyes champions league football. The Chile star, was Arsenal's top scorer last season with 24 premiere league goals and 11 assists,but the Gunners still ended up fifth in the league for the first time in 17 years "I want to play in the champions league the decision isn't down to me, I need to wait for Arsenal,"Sanchez reportedly told radio sport Chile during a visit to his home town Tocopilla. "I have made my decision, Now I wait for Arsenal's reply. the ideas to play and win the champions league , I have dreamt about it since I was a kid." Arsenal who won their FA in four seasons last May, will be playing in the Europa league next season, a competition their fans have often derided Sanchez,what has been given extra time off after reaching the FIFA confederation cup final with Chile in July,has been linked with moves to Chelsea,Manchester city a...

Jada Pinkett Smith was in Atlanta recently to promote her new movie, Girls Trip, she is speaking out after enduring insults from bloggers who say she looks older than her mother Adrienne Banfield-Jones,63. Recent photos of her mother's toned,washboard stomach-and the envy from social media users-prompted the 45-year-old actress to rethink her gym routine. "I have good genes, don't i?" She told Entertainment Tonight, after sharing images of her own impressive figure in movies like Magic Mike XXL and on magazine covers. "Yeah,she rocks one better than me. when your mother can put you to shame, I'm like, I dont (know) if  I gotta get back in the gym. I dont know what I gotta do. I just told her, I said, 'All that right there,just make sure you passing all those genes down here'."

The fourth episode of the voice Nigeria has aired on Africa magic showcase (Dstv 151) and Africa magic urban (Dstv 153), and this featured yet another string of brilliant performance and intrigues as the coaches pitched themselves before the contestants. this time with caution all four teams are already half full. Sandra Osamor the classic singer stole the night with her rendition if the Nigerian National Anthem and got all four chairs turned. She,Nwando Okoli and Victor Thompson joined #TeamTimi. Another amazing highlight was Shapera Make peace who sang 'bad romance' by Lady Gaga,she and Glory Amonyi picked #TeamWaje while kessy Mbonu and blessing Isaac joined  #TeamPatoranking. At the end of the night Yemi Alade had Olawole Olusi join the ranks. As blind auditions progress,#TeamTimi has nine team members while #TeamWaje has seven. #TeamPatoranking's number increases to eight while #TeamYemiAlade added one person to her team.

Eight people are reported to have died after wall collapsed at football stadium in Senegal. Many more are thought to have been wounded. It happened at Demba Dior stadium in the capital,Dakar,at the end of the league cup final between Stare DE Mbour and union sportive Ouakam. With the score 1-1 after 90 minutes, Mbour scored in first period of extra time to win 2-1, and violence broke out after the final whistle. Several media outlets report that fighting started between Rivals fans and police responded by using tear gas, which led to panic. Pictures circulating online appear to show people scrambling over a low wall amid clouds of gas.

Arsenal wonderkid Alex Iwobi has revealed that the English football association attempted to persuade him to represent their U21 national team before he made his competitive debut for the super eagle's. The 21-year old player hale and academy product previously represented England's U16,U17 and U18 teams but did not need to apply to FIFA for a one- time switch because he only appeared for the U17 team in international friendlies. "Originally I am from Nigeria, i always felt comfortable there, it was a hard decision because I did played for England but I felt more at home there,"iwobi was quoted as saying by the mirror. "When I first went they treated me like royalty for the U23, like a king,it's a big thing there. "As I was about to play my first match (for Nigeria) Roy Hodgson was in contact with arsenal saying they did like me to get involved with the under- 21 but my mind was made up.it's my decision. Iwobi has earned twelve caps since his d...

South Africa recovered from a four-wicket burst by england to leave the second test delicately poised after the first day at Trent Bridge. Stuart board (3-47) and Ben Strokes each struck twice to reduce the proteas from 179-2 to 235-6. But Vernon Philander made 54 in an unbroken partnership of 74 with Chris Morris to leave to visitors 309-6. Hashim Amla (78) and Quinton DE Kock (68) put on 113 while James Anderson took his 300th test wicket in England. In helpful conditions,england were Thwarted by some determined south Africa batting in the morning session before Amla and De kock  dominated the afternoon. The post-tea burst looked to have put England on top,but philander and Morris saw off  10 overs with the second new ball to put south Africa in position to reach a total in excess of 350.

Kim Kardashian- who hangs with the richest most powerful people In the country-peaced out with "cash me outside" girl Danielle Bregolli. Kim and Danielle Bregolli worlds collided at the Beverly Hills hotel Thursday, where the two stars were both enjoying a meal.Danielle was dining two tables away from Kim when someone who know both introduced them. Sources close to Danielle said Kim was denying photos with other patrons,but made an exception for her. Source also said Danielle was apprehensive- you know because she talked crazy smack about her whole family in February - but kim couldn't have been nicer.

Stuntman John Bernecker has died after suffering a fall on the set of the walking dead. Coroner in Georgia confirmed Bernecker died of blunt force trauma in hospital in Atlanta. Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who plays Negan in the walking dead,paid tribute on twitter."Deep sorrow today, and for every tommorow," he wrote. "Love,respect,and condolences to John family,and friends he will  be forever missed". Kellan Lutz, a star of the Twilight film series, remembered Bernecker as "one of the best ,most talented stuntman I have ever been blessed to work with". AMC said they were "saddened Bernecker suffered serious injuries" in a statement released before his death was confirmed. The show stars Andrew Lincoln,Danai Gurira, Norman Reedus and Cohan as the survivors of an epidermic that has wipes out much of humanity after a zombie Apocalypse.

Armed customs officers are reported to have boarded Cristiano Ronaldo's  holiday yatch as part of an inspection. the Real Madrid star is said to have been stopped at high sea after leaving a restaurant on the paradise island of Formentera near Ibiza. officials are believed to have boarded the  yacht on Tuesday afternoon. Ronaldo, was reportedly on the Yacht with Girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez and friends and family when the officials approached the vessel on a large boat.The routine inspection is said to have lasted around an hour and a half. As reported one of Ronaldo's relatives was the person who dealt with the administrative work and showed them the documentation they asked for. Ronaldo stayed very calm and at no time did he get up to speak to the officials or ask about what was happening. he was with his girlfriend Georgina and his mother Dolores Aveiro, who he was seen chatting with inside the yacht. The footballer and his entourage were understood to be on their...

Venus Williams became the oldest Wimbledon finalist for 23 years on Thursday as the american star ended Johanna Konta's history bid with a masterful 6-4, 6-2 win. Twenty years after making her Wimbledon debut, five-time champion Williams is into her ninth final at All  England Club and her first since 2009. the 37-year-old's sublime display of power- hitting on Centre court stopped Konta becoming the British woman to make the final for 40 years and set up a title match against Spain's Garbine Muguruza.