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KIM Kardashian is apparently dealing with a serious medical diagnosis following Kanye West’s hospitalisation. The couple have had a traumatic few months, since Kim was held at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room and robbed of thousands of pounds worth of jewellery. Her husband Kanye was then hospitalised last month, resulting in the cancellation of his Saint Pablo tour. And amid speculation they are getting a divorce, it appears Kim has been battling something even more serious. According to source, the mum of two is hiding a medical diagnosis from her fans and friends. According to a source “About three weeks ago, Kim received bad medical news. “Kanye has been stressed about the diagnosis and that was part of what is to blame for his demise.”  REACHNAIJA

A LIB reader sent in this photo of corps  mbers on their knees at their NYSC orientation camp just because they 'annoyed' their Platoon Inspector. Read what he wrote: "Hello Linda, Am a corp member currently undergoing orientation course at the NYSC orientation camp, Umunna, Bende, Abia state. This morning, during parade rehearsals, some corp members in 9 Platoon got the platoon inspector annoyed and he punished them by kneeling them down for some time before releasing them. #Even graduates still get kindergarten punishments # Can you imagine! LINDA IKEJI

Linda Ikeji wrote: These are photos of me at a beach party organized for contestants of the 2003 Miss Nigeria pageant. I bet some of you didn't know I once contested? I told y'all I was a hustler back in the day..lol. Anyway, I desperately wanted to win the pageant because I believed I could use the platform to achieve my other dreams. I imagined all the possibilities, starting an NGO, having a TV show, rubbing shoulders with important people etc. I was a little famous back then as a model and when word got out that I was contesting, many of the soft sell magazines reported it. About a week before the pageant, I was so sure I would win it that I started making plans for life after being crowned Miss Nigeria 2003. Most of the models and designers in Nigeria were behind me, even the press, so what could go wrong? Plus I'd organized the Miss Unilag pageant for 3 consecutive years so I knew what it took to win a pageant..or so I thought!   And then the day of the...

One week after conceding defeat to opposition leader, Adama Barrow, Gambian President Yahya Jammeh on Friday, in a televised address to the country said he rejected the outcome of the election and called for fresh election conducted by a “God-fearing and independent electoral commission.” Mr. Jammeh who has ruled the country for 22 years, by the announcement, has cast a shadow over the future of the small West African country after his televised phone call conceding defeat to the opposition leader led to wild celebration in major cities in the country and was hailed across the world. “After a thorough investigation, I have decided to reject the outcome of the recent election. I lament serious and unacceptable abnormalities which have reportedly transpired during the electoral process,” Mr. Jammeh said. “I recommend fresh and transparent elections which will be officiated by a god-fearing and independent electoral commission,” he said. The announcement cast an air of unc...

Senior military officer from   Safana   local government, in   Katsina   State was killled yesterday while fighting the terrorist Group [boko haram] in   Maiduguri,   Northern East part of Nigeria. Senior Alolo, who join the Nigerian military force some years ago, left one wife and a three years old daughter.                 Alolo with friends and family during Sallah celebration Senior Alolo with his wife and daughter.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s agency Gestifute has published further proof of what it claims is confirmation the Real Madrid superstar has paid all due taxes. The Portuguese has been the subject of allegations made in several European media outlets that he avoided paying taxes through structures set up by Gestifute, the company founded by his agent, Jorge Mendes. Those claims are part of the so-called ‘Football Leaks’, which will see 12 European newspapers publish the findings of what is described as “the largest leak in the history of sport” over the next three weeks. Gestifute issued a swift denial of the allegations last week, insisting that Ronaldo is “fully compliant with tax obligations”, and they threatened legal action against any party who insinuated an offence on the part of either the Portugal captain or his agent’s company. After the Spanish state secretary of the treasury, Jose Enrique Fernandez de Moya, was quoted as saying that the body would take “inspections we c...

  Borussia Dortmund star, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has revealed he “made a promise” to his grandfather that he would play for Real Madrid after a fantastic performance at the Santiago Bernabeu Wednesday. Aubameyang scored a goal and assisted another in the 2-2 Champions League draw last night. He told beIN Sports, “Yes [I still want to play for Real], it’s a promise I made to my grandfather. “Right now, I feel very good at Dortmund but in the future, we’ll see.”

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is hoping to avoid a return to Juventus in the Champions League last 16 after the holders blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Borussia Dortmund and qualify second from Group F, AFP reports. A double from Karim Benzema had Real well on course to leapfrog the Germans into top spot, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang halved Dortmund’s deficit before teeing up Marco Reus for the equaliser two minutes from time. However, that late goal could well benefit Real as they now can’t face the likes of Bayern Munich, Manchester City or PSG in Monday’s draw. Instead, one of Leicester City, Arsenal, Monaco, Juventus or Napoli will stand in Real’s way come the new year. Juventus for two reasons,” said Zidane, who joined Real from the Italian giants for a world record fee in 2001, when asked who he wants to avoid. “I am very proud of the players and how they played against a great team with good players. “We needed to be a bit more attentive in the f...

Ghana’s main opposition leader, Nana Akufo-Addo, has won the country’s presidential election with an absolute majority over Pres. John Mahama.

A Video recently surfaced online stating that an alleged Senator from Zamfara state was filmed making out with his girlfriend in The National Assembly. Can someone please confirm if this indeed is the representative for zamfara state? The Facebook user claims it’s a zamfara state Senator. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO:http s: //www.facebook.com/okafor.ken.7/videos/1121451787950248/

The U.S.-led coalition has killed 50,000 Islamic State fighters in the last two years in Iraq and Syria, marking a milestone in the long terror fight, a senior U.S. military official told Fox News on Thursday. The official made the remarks for the first time and called the figures a conservative estimate, but said it was more than what others have stated before. U.S. leaders have expressed reluctance to disclose specific numbers, and noting that ISIS had been able to replace fighters rapidly, particularly early on. Speaking about ISIS, the official said, “I give them credit for being so resilient.” The official warned airstrikes have killed so many ISIS fighters, fears remain that the terror group could go underground and morph into something he called “AQI 2.0,” or another version Al Qaeda in Iraq. In August, Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland said about 45,000 combatants had been taken off the battlefields. The official said coalition airstrikes could be more aggressive in p...

The John Mahama 2016 Campaign wishes to congratulate its teeming supporters, sympathisers and the voting public for the impressive turnout to vote for President John Dramani Mahama today. We recognise also, that the voting process was very smooth and orderly. Voters comported themselves well, despite some isolated incidents and delayed start of voting at a number of polling stations. We do also acknowledge the decision of the Electoral Commission to extend voting in the Afram Plains South Constituency and re-opening of the polls in Jaman North Constituency tomorrow. We wish to also encourage our supporters to continue to remain calm as the ballots make their way to the constituency collation centres. At this moment, a number of radio stations are announcing polling station results, and not constituency tallies. With the details we have from our Parallel Vote Tabulation, President John Dramani Mahama is in a comfortable lead, and we encourage all supporters to wait for the...

The flagbearer of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said he is confident of a one-touch victory for himself and the NPP. Nana Akufo-Addo who has just casted his ballot in the 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections is among the seven candidates contesting to become president of Ghana for the next four years. Speaking to the media at the Rock of Ages polling station at Kyebi in the Abuakwa South constituency where he voted, the NPP flagbearer said Ghanaians and God who will determine the winner of the polls will declare him and the NPP as winners of the presidential elections.   “My hope and prayer is victory for my party and myself and the verdict is that of the Ghanaian people and the Almighty God so we leave it to them,” he said.   He commends the Electoral Commission for a smooth exercise at his polling station and hopes that same happens at all polling centres across the country.

Desiigner’ pockets are about to be a little lighter, because he’s being sued for damaging a rented Ferrari back in June. Two of his friends, who have also been named in the lawsuit, allegedly gave the rapper permission to drive the car, however, he crashed it and now the rental company is suing for $500,000! The 2014 Ferrari is valued at $220k, but they want $500k, because they claim that they’re losing out on as much as $1,599 per day if they were able to rent it. According to TMZ, “The docs also included a cryptic tweet, supposedly from Desiigner, saying, “If you have a luxury car you better know how to drive.” The rental company thinks it’s a confession, but we checked and the account doesn’t look like it belongs to Desiigner.” A re for Desiigner tells TMZ, “This is the first that Desiigner or his team have heard about this lawsuit. The minute he has had a chance to consult with his attorney, his managers or his attorney will respond.”

Ghanaians are casting their ballots in neck and neck presidential and parliamentary polls, held at a time of economic woes and corruption scandals that have eroded President John Mahama's lustre. Mahama's main rival is veteran politician and former foreign minister, Nana Akufo-Addo. The winner of Wednesday's election will serve a four-year term in a formerly booming country that has seen its economy sputter, currency deteriorate and inflation soar. There are some 15 million registered voters. Polling started at 07:00 GMT and will close at 17:00 GMT across the West African country. An exporter of gold and cocoa, and one of Africa's most successful oil exporters, Ghana was once hailed as a regional growth model but has now taken on too much debt. There are seven candidates battling for the top job and, if the smaller parties perform well and deny either man a majority, a presidential run-off will be held later in December. Mahama, 58, is ...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) has dismissed media reports of alliance talks with the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and others. The Chairman of the board, Senator Walid Jibrin said such reports by the Ahmed Makarfi camp of the PDP were unfounded. The reports also mentioned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and Senator Aliyu Wamakko as part of the talks. But in a statement in Abuja yesterday, the PDP BoT chair said the party had never contemplated partnership with Tinubu and other APC chieftains with the purpose of forming another political party. Jibrin said: “I salute Tinubu’s courage for coming out to speak frankly about his position regarding this unfounded rumour and for setting the record straight. “In Tinubu’s reaction denouncing the report, he criticised the PDP and I can’t understand why anybody would think that we are going to form a new party with somebody wh...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday counselled aggrieved Niger Delta youths to embrace peace, saying it was the only means to usher in the needed development in the region. Jonathan spoke when he visited the troubled Gbaramatu kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, the hotbed of renewed militants’ activities in the Niger Delta. The ex-President, whose visit was greeted with jubilation and excitement, also assured Nigerians that the problems facing the country, especially the dwindling economy, would soon be a thing of the past. Jonathan was in Oporoza the traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu kingdom for the official presentation of the staff of office to the Pere of Gbaramatu, His Royal Majesty, Oboro Gbaraun II. The immediate past President appealed to all stakeholders in the region to embrace peace, noting that there could never be development in an atmosphere of crisis. Jonathan said, “At this period, there are challenges in the ...

After having a successful year,   Wizkid   is about to crown it up with a Grammy Award for his contribution in Drake’s platinum album “ Views “. The singer was instrumental in the album by co-producing the song “ One Dance ” and also featuring on it. The category for   Album of the Year   at the Grammy is the most coveted award and so many artistes battle just to get nominated. The award for Album of the Year was introduced in 1959 by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales   The award was initially presented to the artist alone but now it is given to every everyone that contributed in the album like the main artist, the featured artist(s), the producer, the engineer and/or mixer and the mastering engineer. This means Wizkid might end up going home with two awards ...

Former First Lady, Hajiya Turai Yar’Adua, who has been out of the public eye for quite some time now -was pictured with at the Abuja residence of a friend who just put to bed….

France manager Didier Deschamps has ruled Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba out of the running for the Ballon d’Or – this year and every year! The 23-year-old was named on the shortlist for this year’s trophy having impressed with Juventus before sealing a world-record transfer to Manchester United, but is not the right type of player to lift the award, according to his international manager. Lionel Messi has won four times and Cristiano Ronaldo twice in the six years since the current version of the trophy was created to honour the world’s best player, and Deschamps feels that Pogba’s position and lack of goals mean he will never triumph. “He’s a midfielder. The Ballon d’Or is for forwards or No 10s, apart from rare exceptions in certain competitions. They’re players who score goals,” Deschamps told RMC. “Paul has scored some, he’s going to score some, but he won’t score three goals per match. That’s not his game.”

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Public Relations Officer, Wale Adeniyi, in a statement issued on Monday stated that “the prohibition order covers all new and used vehicles”. He also said the ban was sequel to a presidential directive restricting all vehicle imports to Nigeria’s Sea ports only, adding that the order takes effect from January 1, 2017. “The restriction on importation of vehicles follows that of rice; import of rice through land borders has been banned since April 2016. Importers of vehicles through the land borders are requested to utilise the grace period until December 31, 2016 to clear their vehicle imports landed in neighbouring Ports,” Adeniyi said.

The Grammy Awards are sipping all of Beyonce's lemonade. The pop star leads the  2017 Grammys  with nine nominations, including bids for album of the year with "Lemonade," and song and record of the year with "Formation." The singer, who already has 20 Grammys and is the most nominated woman in Grammy history with 62 nods over the course of her career, is also the first artist to earn nominations in the pop, rock, R&B and rap categories in the same year. Behind Beyonce are Drake, Rihanna and Kanye West, who scored eight nominations each. Like Beyonce, Adele is also nominated for album, record and song of the year. For album of the year, "Lemonade" and "25" — which has sold 10 million copies in a year — will compete against Drake's multi-hit "Views," Justin Bieber's redemption album "Purpose" and surprise nominee "A Sailor's Guide to Earth," the third album from respected and rebellious...