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A plane carrying the Brazilian presidential candidate Eduardo Campos has crashed in a residential area of the port city of Santos, in Brazil's Sao Paulo state. Members of Mr Campos' Socialist party (PSB) said he had died in the crash. The party of his running mate, Marina Silva, tweeted that it was "shocked by Mr Campos' death". The plane was frequently used by Mr Campos, who has been running third in the polls for October's election. Firefighters said there were 10 "victims" but did not clarify if the 10 were injured or dead. A police spokeswoman told the AFP news agency that there were "fatalities but we still do not have a number confirmed". Locals said the sky was cloudy and it was raining at the time of the crash. Police and emergency workers are at the scene in Santos, which is located 70km (43 miles) south-east of Sao Paulo. The Cessna 560XL plane had taken off from Rio de Janeiro's domestic airport and was head

In an interview with Encomium Weekly, Nigerian drummer Ara opens up about regrets, getting ready for 40 in January 2015 and her 3 year marriage to Olalekan Saliu. On being 40 and fabulous:  “Maybe my gene. I also try to do the right things. I try not to overdo things.” On regrets at the age of 39:  “How I wished I were still a virgin. Yeah, but it’s a good thing I have a beautiful son.” On her split from her hubby:  “It’s not even divorce. As at the time we got married, he (Olalekan Saliu) was still legally married to another woman. I wasn’t aware. So, automatically, our marriage was annulled Ab Initio.” On regrets from the marriage:   “I don’t have regret because a beautiful child came out of it. If I say I have a regret, then my son will be a regret. I don’t have to regret it because of my son.” On problems of the marriage:  “Yes, I was depressed and downcast. I never planned my life like that. I never knew I will experience this. I have always l

  A man believed to be training female bombers has been arrested in Kano yesterday. Ibrahim Ibrahim was arrested with 16 girls who security agents said were being trained as would-be bombers. The security agents carried out the raid following a tip off. JTF(Joint Task Force) spokesman Capt. Ikechukwu Eze confirmed the arrest, and said investigation was ongoing. A security source also told  The Nation  anonymously that when interrogated, the suspect disclosed that he brought the female bombers from the Sambisa forest in Borno State.

Celebrated film maker, Tunde Kelani is currently shooting a short film aimed at raising awareness as regards the Ebola virus. Reports say Kelani was contacted by a UK based health organisation to shoot the campaign. One of the actors on the set, Halima Abubakar, who plays Aisha in the short film, expressed confidence that the film will sensitize the public about the virus and the need to seek professional medical attention instead of self medication. Other actors involved in the project are Yomi Fash Lanso, Kunle Afolayan, Toyin Aimakhu Johnson and Funky Mallam.

In January, it was widely reported that music star 9ice will contest for a political post by representing his state, Oyo. He later refuted the reports, claiming he was on the set of a music video and a member of his team posted the image and the caption declaring his political interest. Fast forward to August, 9ice has had a change of heart, and plans to be part of the affairs of Oyo. He shared with his thousand of followers this image of himself on a white seat, stating that he wants a seat in the Federal House of Representatives for Ogbomosho North/Ogbomosho South/Orire Federal Constituency in 2015. 9ice joins stars like Kate Henshaw, Desmond Elliot, Julius Agwu and Dan D’Humourous who have made their political ambitions known.

Veteran film and television comedy actor Robin Williams was found dead in his home in Tiburon, Calif on Monday. He was 63years. The cause of death is believed to be suicide via asphyxiation, according to the Tiburon coroner’s office. According to his publicist, who confirmed the news, the actor had been battling depression of late and recently entered 12-step rehab for drug abuse. His wife Susan Schneider said in a statement: “I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin’s family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin’s death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.” The Marin County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from Williams’ residence on Monday at 11:55 a.m. reporting the actor had been found unconscious and was not breathing. The paramedics arrived shortly thereafter at 12 p.m. and pronounced him dead at 12:02 p.m. Williams was las

Spanish missionary priest Miguel Pajares who contracted Ebola while working in Liberia, has passed away. He died at a hospital in Madrid, CNN reports. Over the past few days, the 75-year-old priest was being treated with Zmapp,   the untested, experimental drug for Ebola. May his soul rest in peace.

  We may not all be blessed with bone structure like Joan Smalls, but that doesn't mean we can't fake it with a little bronzer. Here, CK One Color global makeup artist Kayleen McAdams shows us how to get chiseled cheekbones in three simple steps.     STEP ONE: Use an angled brush to apply a matte bronzer into the hollows of your cheeks. Make a fish face to get the right positioning and locate the area you should fill in. Swipe the bronzer in the sucked in area underneath your cheekbones from just above the outer corner of your mouth to the very top of your ear and into the hairline so you can't see the point where the contour begins. Make sure not to go above this point higher into your face, to ensure you avoid the apple of your cheek completely.    STEP TWO: Use the same brush and apply the bronzer to the outer corner of your forehead and along your jaw line to emphasize (or fake) a chiseled bone structure.   ST

  Public doctors in Nigeria today August 7th called off their 5-week old strike to help with the fight against the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in Nigeria.   In a statement issued by the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, the doctors listed “the incursion of Ebola into Nigeria” as a main reason for suspending the strike.   Just yesterday, the Lagos state government through the Commissioner for Health, Dr Idris Jide, had appealed to striking doctors to call of their strike so as to help contain the spread of the virus. 

This news brings a ray of hope in rescuing the Chibok girls abducted by Islamist militant sect Boko Haram in April 2014. Today Thursday 7th August 2014 makes it the 115th day since the girls were kidnapped. The Washington Post is reporting that recent U.S. surveillance flights over the northeastern part of Nigeria showed what appeared to be large group of girls being held together in remote locations. According to the report, in early July the flights over the north east spotted a group of 60 to 70 girls held in an open field, and late last month, they spotted roughly 40 girls in a different field. Spotting the girls proves they haven’t been sold into marriage as widely reported or forced into sex slavery. Although US and Nigerian officials don’t have enough evidence to prove whether the two group of girls they saw are the same, they believe they are the Chibok girls. “It’s unusual to find a large group of young women like that in an open space. We’re assumi

Babatunde Raji Fashola, the governor of Lagos state has cancelled the new reduced fees for the Lagos State University, and has ordered that it be returned to the old tuition. More details will be provided as the news unfolds.

  Comedian Julius Agwu has officially declared his intentions to run for governor of Rivers State in 2015. Julius said he decided to join the governorship race after pressure from his people to lead them. The party he will contest under will be unveiled in due course he says. He has joined a host of Nigerian entertainment stars running for next year's election.  No be joke o.

TECNO Mobile has made a bold step of market dominance in Smartphone technology with the unveiling of their new Smartphone – The Phantom Z. The launch took place at Sheraton Hotel with excited customers, friends of the brand and 10 lucky winners who walked away with the brand new phone. Speaking at the event Chidi Okonkwo (Deputy General Manager, TECNO Mobile) remarked that the entrance of Phantom Z is a great milestone for the company because it offers superior features for Smartphone users.  “Phantom Z is about to revolutionalize how the Smartphone is being used in Nigeria. It also comes with a data bundle from MTN, Etisalat, Glo and Airtel. Our products have won several prestigious awards in the last two years. We will continue to put effort in research and innovation because the brand is highly favored among consumers due to its quality. Hence, Phantom Z is here to raise the bar within the Smartphone market.“ Also, Jonathan Doerr (Managin

  Karim Benzema has ended speculation over his future after agreeing a contract extension with Real Madrid, keeping him at the Bernabeu until 2019. The striker’s Real future had been in doubt following the summer arrivals of big-money signings Toni Koos and James Rodriguez. Top sides throughout Europe have been monitoring the France international’s availability, with Premier League clubs Arsenal and Liverpool thought to have been among his many admirers. Benzema, 26years old, joined Real from Lyon in 2009 in a deal thought to be worth around 40million euros. Over the past five seasons he has scored 111 goals in 233 appearances for the club. A regular feature in France's World Cup squad in Brazil last month, Benzema has scored 22 goals in 71 appearances for his country.

Howard Webb has retired from professional refereeing to become the new technical director of Professional Game Match Officials Limited. The 43-year-old, widely regarded as one of the best referees ever produced in England and highly respected in the world game, brings to an end a 25-year career to be responsible for overseeing the on-field performances of PGMOL match officials. Webb said: “I am very excited to start this new chapter in my career after a wonderfully rewarding 25 years on the pitch. I have spent over a decade with the best seat in the house for Barclays Premier League matches, been lucky enough to be involved in nine major international tournaments, and taken charge of the UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Cup finals. Refereeing has given me so much and I think it’s important that match officials who have had the rewards remain in the game to pass on their knowledge. I also have much more to learn about the business of refereeing and I believ

  How can a renown world media house not  know the most populous and recognized country in Africa? First it was CNN who earlier mistook the country for Niger Republic. Haba.....

Can you spot the mistake? CNN please thats Niger Republic.

  For some unimaginable reason, Ronaldo is the new face of a Japanese product called a Facial Fitness Pao , a.k.a., a shake weight for your mouth. Users bite down on something resembling a mouth guard with wispy, weighted wings, and then furiously nod their head up and down. It’s supposed to strengthen your cheeks and exercise your facial muscles so that you score a smile like Ronaldo’s, but mostly it just makes you look like an idiot.