Hundreds of stray dogs poisoned in Pakistan

Officials have poisoned hundreds of dogs in Karachi, Pakistan in the latest effort to curb a population of strays that attack thousands of people each day. Bodies of dead dogs are seen littered around the city as municipal workers gathered them for disposal.

Officials estimated the operation had culled thousands of strays but did not have a full accounting for all six city districts.

Bishop Oyedepo Punctures Claims of Religious Bias In Osun

Both Governor Rauf Aregbesola and Bishop David Oyedepo seem to be in agreement with Kutaddgu Bilig in some sort, written for Turkish ruler of the Karakhanids in 1069, which said, "To control the state requires a large army. To support the troops requires great wealth. To obtain this wealth the people must be prosperous. For the people to be prosperous the laws must be just. If any one of these is rejected the state will collapse." The single most touching issue plaguing this nation or any other nations of the world today is religious crisis. Religious disharmony is so combustible to the extent that it could consume any nation or people if not properly managed. Political gladiators in history, especially in Nigeria have manipulated the religious vulnerability of the people and still doing so for political gains. The People Democratic Party's (PDP) candidate, Senator Iyiola Omisore in Osun State's 2014 Governorship election, is frantically exploiting religious sentiments, blackmail, and other incendiary mechanisms to huckwink the electorate. One of such gimmicks sold to the general public is the open allegation that Governor Rauf Aregbesola's administration has not only blank out the Christian community in the state in terms of patronage, but has made efforts to muscle them out of existence.

Donald Trump’s week of campaign woe

Donald Trump, the embattled Republican presidential nominee, has made a successful campaign out of incendiary rhetoric and defying political correctness.

But the plain-talking political outsider has stepped in it repeatedly over the past week, so much so that members of his own party are begging him to stay on message in his battle against Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

Meet Michelle Ekure, a female graduate turned shoemaker

Michelle Ekure, from Delta State is a graduate of International Studies and Diplomacy from the University of Benin. Michelle went into shoe making six years after searching for a job to no avail.

"My inspiration is from God, I never knew I would be a shoemaker. I graduated from the University six years ago, after which I looked for for job, but to know avail," she said in an interview with Lukmon of Wazobia Global Times USA.

"At sometimes I got employed by a company in Lagos, but the boss was owing too much so I left. On how it started, there is this other company I buy sandals in Lagos and resell. They sell nice shoes, so one day I thought to myself that I can tell this people to make sandals for me with my label, so I approached them and they said yes. That was how I got my first set of shoes. Then a friend introduced me to a guy that makes shoes. I watch him make shoes one day and I was amazed then I asked him to teach me and he did."

Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists Wayne Rooney is "perfect" partner to spearhead Manchester United's title bid

The pair got off to a storming start in Saturday's 5-2 win over Galatasaray, with both men on the scoresheet

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney celebrate against Galatasaray

Zlatan Ibrahimovic reckons Wayne Rooney is the "perfect" strike partner to bring success to Manchester United.

Adele ‘Endorses’ Nigerian Musician Adekunle Gold

Will Smith angrily slams Donald Trump over hateful comments against women, says remarks reflect 'darkness of his soul'

Top Hollywood actor Will Smith has criticized Presidential hopeful Donald Trump over history of misogynistic comments especially one where he called a woman 'a fat pig' and says the Billionaire's remarks reflect 'darkness' of his soul'.

"For a man to be able to publicly refer to a woman as a fat pig, that makes me teary," Smith toldnews.com.au in an interview posted Tuesday. "And for people to applaud, that is absolutely f---ing insanity to me," he added. "It's absolutely collective insanity."

Nigeria: Buhari Appoints New NCC Chair, Commissioners

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye as chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, made this known in a statement yesterday.

He said the president requested the Senate to confirm nominees into positions of Chairman, Executive Commissioner, and Non-Executive Commissioners of the NCC.

Adesina noted that the nominations were in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Nigerian Communications Commission Act 2003.

He said the president, in a letter dated August 2, 2016, sent to Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki, nominated Senator Olabiyi Durojaiye (South West) as chairman.

The presidential spokesman also stated that Mr. Sunday Dare (South West) got the nod as Executive Commissioner, Stakeholders Management.

Daily Trust reports that Sunday Dare is the spokesman of a national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu.

Adesina listed those nominated as Non-Executive Commissioners are: Aliyu Sa'idu Abubakar (North East), Clement Omeiza Baiye (North Central), Chief Okoi Ofem Obono Obla (South South), Pastor Ezekiel Yissa (North Central) and Senator Ifeanyi Ararume (South East).

Diego Costa is happy at Chelsea insists Antonio Conte - but Juan Cuadrado could be on his way to AC Milan

onte is hoping that Costa shows that he is committed to the Chelsea cause after shaking off a back problem that has sidelined him in America

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Diego Costa is happy at Chelsea, says his manager

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte insists that Diego Costa is happy at Stamford Bridge.

The Spin international, who had his head turned by an approach from former club Atletico Madrid, will get his first taste of action on the Blues' pre-season tour of the United States when Conte's team face AC Milan in a game to open the billion-dollar US Bank Stadium today

Serena Williams Flaunts Bikini Body On Self Magazine

Watch out for Tennis superstar Serena Williams on the cover of September issue of Self Magazine.

See what the talented athlete said in one of the interviews to be published on the magazine.

“I’m not asking you to like my body. I’m just asking you to let me be me. Because I’m going to influence a girl who does look like me, and I want her to feel good about herself.”

British jets strike ISIS training camp in Saddam Hussein's former palace

British fighter jets have struck an ISIS training complex in one of toppled Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's former palaces in Mosul, the UK's Ministry of Defense said Wednesday.

Two Royal Air Force Typhoons carried out the strikes Monday on one of the terror group's strongholds in Mosul as part of a targeted coalition attack, the ministry said in a statement.

Robbers attack passengers in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway gridlock

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Robbers have cashed in on the  unending gridlock on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway with many motorists and passengers being dispossessed of their valuables.

Motorists, who spoke with PUNCH Metro, said gunmen attacked them as the gridlock intensified due to the rehabilitation of the road by Julius Berger Plc.

Some victims said the robbers attacked Lagos-bound vehicles held up in the traffic and stole phones and money, among other valuables.

Dogara is giving other lawmakers $25k bribe to sign vote of confience for him' - Abdulmumin Jibrin alleges

Sacked chairman of the House of Representatives committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has alleged that Speaker Yakubu Dogara is bribing some lawmakers with $25,000 each to sign a vote of confidence for him and three other principal officers he has accused of budget padding. Read a statement he shared today