Rivers state government to sue Police, SSS for sealing off venue of PDP Convention

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has declared that the State Government will sue the Police and the Department of State Services, DSS, for sealing up Sharks Stadium, initial venue of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Convention of August 17, 2016.

You lack moral basis to comment on Nigeria's economy- APC Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun tells PDP

APC Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, says the PDP lacks the moral basis to comment on the state of the Nigerian economy since it was the party's policies that led the country to its present state. Oyegun stated this in a statement he released by his media aide, Segun Dipe. Read the statement below...

Goodnight to PDP- Obasanjo says

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo today said he has bid goodnight to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which he was a founding member. Speaking to newsmen after accessing some projects in Taraba state, Obasanjo discredited claims that he was planning to return to the party.

Gentleman alert: David Beckham rushes to help woman in wheelchair get in elevator (photos)

Football icon David Beckham proved he's such a gentleman as he rushed to help a woman in a wheelchair call a lift. Beckham,41, who had just come from an exercise class wearing a black T-shit and shorts with a backwards cap in Los Angeles, held the lift open as the lady made her way in. More photos after the cut.

PDP replies APC Chairman, says Buhari's performance thus far has been shambolic

PDP has replied the Chairman of APC who in a statement released by his media aide, Segun Dipe, said the opposition party lacked the moral basis to comment on the current state of the economy since the party's policies brought the country to its present state.

‘Muslim shouting Allahu Akbar’ stabs Jewish rabbi, 62, in horrifying street attack in France (Photos)

Strasbourg, a city in France has witnessed a horrifying attack as a Muslim man allegedly shouting 'Allahu Akbar' stabbed a 62 year old Jewish Rabbi outside a brasserie (French restaurant) in the Jewish quarter in the North East of Strasbourg in broad daylight today.

Police have arrested the attacker, but according to Local sources who spoke with AP, the assailant screamed “God is great” in Arabic before launching the bloody assault. 

According to AP, the victim, who was wearing “clear exterior signs of his religion” at the time of the attack, was not seriously injured. Police don't see the case as terrorism-related as the assailant has a history of psychiatric problems.

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West Ham announces historic partnership deal with Capital Oil and Gas, FC Ifeanyi Ubah

Oil giants, Capital Oil and Gas and Anambra based NPFL club side FC Ifeanyi Ubah have inked a long-term partnership deal with West Ham United FC, one of the leading clubs in the English Premier League. The deal, which was officially signed today in London is set to be unveiled at the Olympic stadium on Sunday, 21st of August before West Ham United FC's first home league match against Bournemouth.