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Photos: Rafael Nadal wins Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi Rafael Nadal has made the perfect start to the year after winning the Mubadala World Tennis Championship exhibition in Abu Dhabi on Saturday after beating Milos Raonic 7-6, 6-3. Nadal, who is the current World No 5, will now travel to Doha for the official start of his season at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. Congratulations to him.

"I will make Harry Styles 'the biggest artiste in the world' in a year" - Jay Z Rap mogul and Roc Nation CEO Jay Z says he can make Harry Styles of One Direction the biggest artiste in the world and also connect him with the biggest producers and artistes within a year. The hip hop producer and rapper said he was interested in signing the One Direction star as a solo artist to his label Roc Nation. But he admitted he faced a challenge from the band’s current boss Simon Cowell, offering the X Factor supremo a “joint venture” instead. Jay Z, told the Daily Star Sunday:   “Harry doesn’t need any help with exposure, everybody in the world knows who he is. But he does need to make the transition from being part of a group to becoming an individual artist. I can get him working with the bigger artists, the biggest producers – and have him as the biggest artist within a year. I would love to sign Harry. Simon is going to want to carry on workin...

TB Joshua Comes Out, Drops Shocking Prophecies Popular and respected Nigerian Prophet, T.B. Joshua has released a list of predictions for the New Year 2016, particularly directed towards the continent of Africa and our Nigeria. Known for unconventional ways, TB Joshua shunned protocol by cancelling his yearly ‘crossover service’ and opted to address members live on his Emmanuel TV from an undisclosed location. The founder of the Synagogue church began: “There will be large scale scarcity, shortage of food. As a state, country, continent, we have to go back to the farm to arrest, to alleviate the forthcoming situation. “I encourage the governments of all nations to invest in agriculture and to grant loans to deserving citizens to augment this effort,” he went on. Joshua, who was recently named one of the world’s most famous prophets by an American ranking website, spoke about Africa, citing the continent’s inability to manage its teeming resources as its major...

Olamide Vs Don Jazzy: Checkout Charles Novia's Interesting Take Issues like this usually attract Charles Novia and he often come up with unique perspectives. Read: The Headies 2015 (which ironically held on the first day of 2016) was an anti-climax after that. And perhaps the public tantrums of both Don Jazzy and Olamide were the highlights of what was before then an above average telecast with glaring lapses which could have been remedied with more precision. When the artistes nominated in the ‘Next Rated’ category were shown in a mini-documentary somewhere in the show, taking photo-ops in the Hyundai SUV and pleading for votes from their fans so as to win the prize, I told myself after seeing the earnest expectations on their faces that this category would surely be competitive but would have some bad blood drawn thereafter. The visuals of the four nominated acts seated side-by-side in the hall thereafter, being interviewed by the Hip TV Presenter jus...

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Gives Drummer Jeep Worth $50,000 The month of December 2015 was a highly remarkable month of notable victories, triumph & miracles and great testimonies for musicians and members of the LMAM.  Few weeks after giving; Saxophonist (Ralph Daniels) N100million, Producer (Kelly Lyon) $200,000, Music minister (Eben) $100,000, the President of the BLW Nation, Rev. Dr. Chris Oyakhilome has done it again! He handed over a 2015 Toyota Fore Runner Jeep Worth Over 10 Million Naira to Drummer Victor Ike. What a blessing the Man Of God has been to the body of Christ!!! The Brand New car was presented to Bro. Victor Ike by the highly esteemed Pastor Ifeoma Chiemeka (BLW Head of Administration) on behalf of the President, Chris Oyakhilome, on Thursday 24th of December 2015. Bro Victor Ike accompanied by Bro Ehi Moses of the LMAM both thanked Pastor Chris for changing and giving their lives a meaning. ...

Manchester United target Sadio Mane transfer from Southampton after first win in nine games   Louis van Gaal hailed Wayne Rooney after the Manchester United skipper cemented his place in the pantheon of Old Trafford greats. Rooney scored his 238th United goal with a sensational volleyed back-heel to clinch the Reds’ first win in nine matches with their 2-1 defeat of visitors Swansea. Read More>>  

Photo: Police Sergeant shoots husband-to-be 72 hours to wedding in Anambra A Lagos based businessman identified as Sam Belonwu Dim pictured above left, was killed by a drunk police sergeant on Sunday, December 27, at Uruagu Nnewi, three days to his own wedding. Read more »

Exclusive: The real story behind Davido and Sophie's baby story This was sent exclusively to LIB from a family source. Davido pours out his heart in this long and revealing piece. Please read below... Birth of Imade Adeleke When the second trimester of Sophia’s pregnancy was closing, she tortuously announced to me that she was in the family way. My mind was bemused,and so was my soul confused. But I quickly realized that nothing more could be done to alter my status as a father-to-be. I knew that i was not ready to be a dad. Still, I adjusted myself to the realities of my new situation and the consequences of my past personal indiscretions.  Read more »

Breast milk banks helps tackle high infant mortality in S. Africa Patrick, a premature baby weighing a minuscule 1.2 kilos (2.65 pounds), was "saved" by a breast milk bank in South Africa, where child mortality is high despite being the continent's most developed economy. Read more »

Mexico mayor shot dead less than a day after taking office The mayor of a city south of Mexico's capital was shot to death on Saturday, less than a day after taking office, officials said. Gunmen opened fire on Mayor Gisela Mota at her house in the city of Temixco, said the government of Morelos state, where Temixco is located Read more »

Africa's biggest Jesus statue unveiled in Imo state Nigeria on Friday unveiled a nine-metre tall statue of Jesus Christ carved from white marble, thought to be the biggest of its kind in Africa. Standing barefoot with arms outstretched, the "Jesus de Greatest" statue weighs in at 40 tonnes. Read more »

Twin babies born in 2 different years Twins in San Diego are getting some attention because, though born just minutes apart, one has a birthday in 2015 and one in 2016. Read more »

Heartbreaking photo of little Yemen girl who sells eggs on the street  She fell asleep after being on the street all day selling eggs. Sad. According to the Editor in Chief of Yemen Post Newspaper, Hakim Almasmari, who shared the photo, her father was killed during the war in Yemen.

Korede Bello visits Emir of Kano (photos) Mavin star, Korede Bello visited the Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II at his palace in Kano.  See more photos>>

Photos: Son of Dubai ruler among firefighters at the site of Address Hotel fire The son of Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, was among firefighters at the Address Hotel where fire broke out shortly before Dubai's New Year Eve fireworks display. The image shared on twitter shows the Sheikh dressed in firefighter gear among other Dubai Civil Defense officers... Read more »

Photo: 5 people crushed to death in a ghastly motor accident in Benue state   Five people died and several seriously injured in a fatal car accident yesterday, January 1, in Tarka Local Government Area of Benue state. According to Idoma Voice, the accident involved a lorry conveying more than 50 members of the Universal Reformed Christian Church, URCC (NKST) who were on their way to the annual NKST Conference in Gboko local government area. The vehicle was said to have skidded off the road.  See graphic pic >>

See US response to Obama's Christmas greeting vs UK's to David Cameron's New Year greeting While the replies to President Obama's Christmas greeting were mostly positive, the Prime Minister of UK, David Cameron must have pissed in some people's cereals...lol

Photos: Corey Gamble protects his lady, Kris Jenner C orey Gamble proved he is a doting boyfriend as he rushed to protect his girlfriend, Kris Jenner, when her skimpy outfit threatened to reveal a little too much as they climbed a yacht on Thursday...