Immigration - what a mess! 50,000 in Britain illegally are missing, minister says we'll never control our borders while in EU, and France says we are migrant 'El Dorado'

Officials have lost track of 50,000 illegal immigrants and failed to kick out another 175,000, and the situation has worsened despite Home Secretary Theresa May's attempts to tackle the crisis, according to a report by the Commons Public Accounts Committee as chairman Margaret Hodge (top left) called on the Home Office to take 'urgent steps' to sort out the 'immigration mess'. The pressure grew further on Mrs May last night as mayor of Calais Natacha Bouchart (bottom left) said refugees were willing to 'die' in to get to Britain for the generous benefits system. Tory minister Nick Boles admitted the UK will never be able to control its borders while a member of the EU.

Messi and Ronaldo top FIFA World Player of the Year 2014 list

Who should win it this year? World Football governing body, FIFA today October 28th released its Ballon D'or list for the 2013/2014 season aand usual nominees Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi top the list. Only one African made the list, Yaya Toure from Ivory Coast. See the full list after the cut and tell us who think should win this year...

Body of Diepriye Alamieyeseigha's late son flown into Nigeria

The body of Oyoms Alamieyeseigha, one of the sons of former Bayelsa State Governor, Diepriye Alamieyesegha, was flown into Abuja this evening October 28th from Dubai via Arik Air, on transit to Port Harcourt, as the family prepare to bury him.

The 30 year old man, who was schooling in Dubai, was found murdered there on Oct. 11th. Police initially said it was suicide but that has since been ruled out. Hopefully, the people behind his death will be captured.

Dallas nurse Amber Vinson is free of Ebola, Emory Hospital says

Five days after nurse Nina Pham, the first direct transmission case of Ebola disease was declared free of the disease, a second nurse, Amber Vinson (pictured above) who also had contact with Thomas Eric Duncan, the man who took Ebola to America, has been declared free of the deadly virus.

Amber was declared free this afternoon October 28th by management of the Atlanta Emory Hospital where she had been undergoing treatment.

PDP reacts to Tambawal’s defection, asks him to resign

Aminu Tambuwal became Speaker of the House of Reps on the platform of the PDP but now that he has dumped the party for APC (he officially announced his defection today), the PDP is now asking him to resign. In a statement released today, the party asked Tambuwal to do the needful...

"After a thorough consideration of the matter, the NWC (National Working Committee) came to a conclusion that the Hon. Speaker, as a responsible elected officer, knows full well what is needful and honourable of him since his new party is in the minority. We are not unmindful of the fact that Hon. Tambuwal became Speaker on the platform of the PDP as the political party with the majority of seats in the House of Representatives and that this incontrovertible fact has not changed”. the PDP said...

President of Zambia, Michael Sata, dies at 77

President of Zambia, Michaal Sata has died at the age of 77. He died yesterday October 28th at the King Edward VII hospital in the United Kingdom after suffering from an undisclosed ailment.

Born July 6 1937, Mr Sata was elected Zambia's President in September 2011. He is survived by wife Christine and 20+ children. May his soul rest in peace, Amen

Nigerian dad sues US school after daughter is banned over Ebola fears

A Nigerian father (pictured above) has sued a school in the US, Connecticut elementary school, saying his 7-year-old daughter was discriminated against and banned from school for 21 days based on irrational fears of Ebola because she attended a wedding in Nigeria.

From Reuters

Stephen Opayemi filed the lawsuit in federal court in New Haven, Connecticut. He asked a judge to order the schools in Milford, Connecticut, to immediately permit his daughter to return to her third-grade class.

Opayemi's daughter has not experienced any symptoms associated with Ebola and her health is fine, but parents and teachers were concerned she could transmit Ebola to other children, the lawsuit says.

Hit Music Alert: DJ Xclusive featuring. Banky W & Niyola - Tonight

The inimitable DJ Xclusive smashes back with a searing-hot club banger titled Tonight. Teaming up with serial hit-makers and label-mates Banky W and Niyola, DJ Xclusive leaves no room to chance as they deliver yet another electric and energetic dance floor killer to add to his already impressive discography. 

Paul Pogba pictured signing his new £70,000-a-week contract with Juventus

Paul Pogba has posted a photo of himself signing his new contract with Serie A giants Juventus.

The 21-year-old, whose previous deal was due to expire in 2016, recently put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him at the Italian club until June 2019.

The former Manchester United midfielder had been the subject of considerable interest from around Europe, leading the Turin club to treble his wages to around £70,000 per week.

Giggs is my 'godfather' at Manchester United, claims Januzaj after inheriting No 11 shirt from legend

Ryan Giggs called time on his playing career with Manchester United in May after 23 glittering years. Adnan Januzaj now learns from the former No 11.

Maradona branded a psychopath after his girlfriend 'secretly films him hitting her'

Argentina legend Diego Maradona has been labelled a psychopath after a video emerged appearing to show him assaulting his on-off girlfriend. In the video, Maradona, who captained his country to World Cup glory before managing the side with less success, can be seen getting up from his sofa and approaching his girlfriend Rocio Oliva to have a go at her for using her mobile. Ms Oliva filmed the 53-year-old walking towards her spluttering: 'You still looking at your phone.'

NO Suarez and NO Englishmen on Ballon d'Or shortlist as lone Brit Bale battles it out with Ronaldo, Messi and 20 others

Five Barclays Premier League stars and one Brit - Gareth Bale - have been named on FIFA's 23-man shortlist for the 2014 Ballon d'Or. Current holder Cristiano Ronaldo and four-time winner Lionel Messi are again the favourites.

The world's No 1 star is joined on the red carpet by his stunning girlfriend to pick up La Liga player of the year and goal of the year awards... so where did it all go wrong for you, Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo was handed La Liga's player of the year award last night after scoring 31 league goals for the Champions League holders. Ronaldo (pictured above with his girlfriend Irina Shayk) beat Diego Costa and Carlos Vela after Lionel Messi didn't even make the shortlist. His team-mate Luka Modric (right) was named midfielder of the year.

Samantha Appi emerges last woman standing on Gulder Ultimate Search XI

Samantha Appi has emerged as ‘The Last Woman Standing' of Gulder Ultimate Search 11 after Evi Addoh got evicted for giving up during the ‘Bucket Trap’ task.

The title of Last Woman Standing comes with a new urban 2014 Ford EcoSport SUV in addition to the prize money for the position that she eventually finishes in...

S/Africa & Orlando Pirates goalkeeper shot dead in his girlfriend's house

Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates number one goalkeeper and captain Senzo Meyiwa was shot dead yesterday October 26th at his girlfriend's house just a few hours after the photo above was taken.

According to reports, Meyiwa, 27, who played a match for Orlando Pirates on Saturday night, was at his girlfriend's house, SA pop star Kelly Khumalo (pictured right), when three men entered the home in Vosloorus, Johannesburg to rob them. Meyiwa ended up getting shot in the chest. He was rushed to the hospital where he was declared dead. No one else in the house was hurt.

Even though he was dating Kelly openly, Meyiwa was married. Until his death he was married to a lady named Mandisa Mkhize and they had two children. He also had a child with Kelly, a baby girl named Aphelele who was born this year. Sad. May his soul rest in peace, amen.

Nick Cannon donates his $2m diamond-encrusted shoes to charity

You remember the $2.2million diamond-encrusted loafers Nick Cannon wore to the grand finale of America's Got Talent in September? Well, he has donated it to a children's hospital. The actor and TV host donated the foot wear to the St Mary's Hospital for Children in Queens, New York.

The shoes will be auctioned off at a later date and the hospital will keep all the money made from selling it. Nick says he's happy to donate the shoes

"I want to keep this children's hospital going. It's one of the oldest children hospitals in New York. You got there and it puts everything into perspective. You see all that they are going through and that they can still have a smile on their faces. I get so much out of it. I'm glad to do this" Nick said

what UK Telegraph wrote about Governor Fashola

In a piece titled "Meet The Man Who Tamed Nigeria's Most Lawless City", UK Telegraph chronicles how Governor Fashola came into office and transformed Lagos and also how he effectively managed the Ebola epidermic in the state. Read below...

He famously claims to be "just doing his job". But in a land where politicians are known for doing anything but, that alone has been enough to make Babatunde Fashola, boss of the vast Nigerian city of Lagos, a very popular man.

Confounding the image of Nigerian leaders as corrupt and incompetent, the 51-year-old governor has won near-celebrity status for transforming west Africa's biggest city, cleaing up its crime-ridden slums and declaring war on corrupt police and civil servants.

Landlord adds 3 more floors to bungalow...tenants are concerned

Tenants and others who live near this building are concerned about it after the house owner started adding a 3rd floor years after he added two floors to the building. Shey you people understand my English? I'm tired jor...:-). Read the mail I got below...a second mail I got concerning this building..

"This house was built over 30 years ago as a bungalow. About 10years ago, the landlord added 2 floors to the  building. To everyone's  surprise, he is adding another floor to it. I am writing this because of the rate at which houses have been collapsing. The tenants cannot afford a better housing, so the least the government can do is try and prevent another disaster from happening because of greed. The house is on One Day road, off Agbani road, Enugu."

Photos: Pres. Jonathan arrives Israel for pilgrimage in a blue suit

Ahn ahn, see our president o. He's pictured above rocking a blue suit as he arrived at Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv in Israel yesterday Saturday October 24th. He's there for the 2014 Pilgrimage.

Graphic: Women walk past headless corpses in Raqqa without raising an eyebrow in shocking pics depicting life under ISIS rule

Disturbing images of life under ISIS rule Raqqa city in Syria have emerged showing the decapitated corpses of Syrian soldiers lined up in the streets, UK Daily Mail reports.

Women walk past their bodies without acknowledging their impaled heads on fences for fear of being killed themselves. Elsewhere hate preachers urge children to disobey their parents and join the terror group. Raqqa has remained an ISIS stronghold since the group took control of the city last year. Residents have been subjected to an unrelenting torrent of horror, with many too poor to flee across the border to Turkey. Despite American and Arab forces bombing the city, fighters remain jubilant and have taken control of the population's homes and resources.

Comedian imposes no fly zone on Tyrese after he threatens to end his career

...and the saga continues. A few days after Tyrese threatened to end the career of Detroit comedian Spanky Hayes, after Spanky claimed Tyrese ducked sick (hehe) to get the leading role in Baby Boy, (readhere) Spanky has replied Tyrese and he came out blazing.

In his own response video, Spanky imposes a No Fly Zone on Tyrese banning him from filming Transformers in Detroit. Spanky said:

"Tyrese why did you have to act like that? It was homosexual, the way you did your video. You know you done f**ked up? I didn't say you were gay mehn, but if you got a tattoo on your back of another ni**a hitting if from the back, that might mean be gay.

"Ever heard of the no-fly zone, ni**a? I'm from Detroit. If I can't go to Hollywood to perform at the Hollywood clubs, how about you can't go to Detroit and shoot transformers? When you sh*t, a whole car come out of your gay ass. That's why Suge Knight used to f**k your first baby mama"

Update: Homeless Chinese man sent back home

Just got word that the Asian man spotted sleeping on Adeola Odeku street sometime ago (read here) has been repatriated back to China. He came here to work for a company and started having mental problems a source said. He's now back home.

Pics: 2face, Annie, Sound Sultan, others turn up at DJ Babey Drew's party

Celebs including 2face and his wife Annie Idibia, Sound Sultan, DJ Xclusive, DJ Spinall, DJ Humility, Kaylah, Wale Ojo, Sasha P, DJ Caise and many more came out to party with Chris Brown’s official DJ, Babey Drew on Friday, October 24, 2014 at the second Heineken Green Light Party which held at Spice Route, Victoria Island.

Kim K shows boobs in white dress as she parties in Las Vegas for her birthday

Kim Kardashian turned 34 recently and they threw her a birthday party last night at TAO Nightclub in Las Vegas. She showed off massive side boobs in a white plunging wrap dress as she partied with her husband Kanye, sister Khloe and friends.

Timi Dakolo, DJ Xclusive, Gordons to perform at historic love musical

Lagos is set to witness a revolutionized theatre experience as a rich combination of soul singer Timi Dakolo, superstar DJ Xclusive, veteran vocalist Yinka Davis, ace comedian Gordons, prolific artist Ice Nweke and others come together in an exquisite love musical performance.

Tagged ‘Love Is…the Musical’ the prestigious event, organized by Limitless Minds Africa will also feature special appearances from popular OAPs like Mannie and ZOE and will take place at The Eko Convention Centre, in Lagos on November 2, 2014.

Gareth... you can keep your feet up! Injured Bale watches Real blitz Liverpool at home

The world's most expensive player put his feet up at home as he watched Real Madrid deliver a brutal first-half lesson to Liverpool. Gareth Bale was forced to miss the Champions League holder's visit to Anfield as he recuperates from a gluetal buttock injury.

Poldolski's party piece puts icing on cake for birthday boy Wenger as Arsenal score TWICE in final two minutes to seal late win

ANDERLECHT 1-2 ARSENAL - ROB DRAPER: Lukas Podolski scored in the 91st minute to hand Arsenal victory in Brussels and secure a dramatic turnaround. The Gunners were trailing with two minutes left after Andy Najar scored the opener for the hosts with 72 minutes gone. But incredibly Arsene Wenger's side left the Belgium capital with all three points after Kieran Gibbs converted a Calum Chambers cross with two minutes of the game remaining before Podolski netted the winner just moments later. 

Chelsea sweating over Costa for trip to United as star striker is treated in hospital for mystery bug

Diego Costa is a major doubt for Chelsea's trip to Manchester United on Sunday after being taken to hospital with a mystery illness. The £32m striker has not trained since returning from international duty with Spain but his condition is improving following treatment in hospital. The absence of Costa, who has scored 10 goals for club and country this season, is a big blow for Jose Mourinho ahead of the Old Trafford visit.

We're used to Mad Mario, but this was Mocking Mario, shaming the famous red shirt of Liverpool by giving it away at half-time

DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Mario Balotelli will be hauled over the coals by Brendan Rodgers after he ridiculously swapped shirts with Real Madrid defender Pepe at half-time as Liverpool trailed Real Madrid 3-0 at Anfield. On a night when Liverpool's Champions League ambitions were left hanging by a thread after goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, who scored two, condemned them to defeat, Balotelli came in for huge criticism.

Joy of six: Chelsea lay down Champions League marker as Hazard strikes twice and Drogba hits first (but Remy hobbles off)

CHELSEA 6-0 MARIBOR - MATT BARLOW AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea strengthened their position at the top of Group G with a dominant display against Maribo, equalling their biggest Champions League win.

Bayern romp to 7-1 thumping at Roma after racing to 5-0 lead in first 36 minutes and here's the big worry for their Champions League rivals... Guardiola demands that they MUST DO BETTER

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola, never easy to please, said after his team's 7-1 demolition of Roma that the Bundesliga champions can still do better. Speaking to Sky Sports Italia, the Spaniard insisted that there are still improvements too be made, given the amount of mistakes his side made on Tuesday night. 'We have a few things to improve and one of them is that we gave Roma too many chances at the start of the second half.'

Running battles between African mobs, riot police with tear gas, a teenage girl killed chasing a truck to get to Britain... Just another day on the Calais front line

French riot police are on the scene within minutes. After firing tear gas from behind their shields they manage to drive the gangs of Eritreans and Ethiopians apart, writes CLAIRE ELLICOTT. Yesterday's clash was over almost as soon as it started - but it will happen again today. And tomorrow. In the dune area of Calais, a small piece of land near the Channel Tunnel which is home to up to 2,000 migrants, violent clashes between rival ethnic groups have become an everyday occurrence.

this ISIS's weirdest Western jihadi? The dorky Australian 17-year-old who vows to fly Islamist flag over Buckingham Palace and calls himself Abu Khaled (but his family call him 'idiot')

Ginger-haired Australian jihadist Abdullah Elmir, 17, has been condemned by his relatives over a chilling video in which he declares ISIS will not stop their murderous campaign 'until the black flag is flying high in every single land'. In a propaganda video for the terror group published on YouTube, the young white, Sydney-born man calling himself Abu Khaled from Australia is flanked by other ISIS fighters. The jihadist goes on to claim that ISIS are going to put a 'black flag on top of Buckingham Palace' and the White House. Elmir reportedly told his mother he was 'going fishing' when he disappeared from his home in Bankstown, west Sydney, in June.

Speaker Tambuwal reacts to his reported defection from PDP to APC

There were reports earlier this evening that the Speaker of the House of Reps, Aminu Tambuwal had defected from the PDP to the APC. The speaker has reacted to the report through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mallam Imam Imam. Find the statement below

Due to various media inquiry about the purported defection of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, we wish to state the following:
1. That today, Monday, 20/10/2014, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, led other members of the party on a reconciliation meeting in Sokoto but the Speaker of the House of Representatives and a member of the NEC of the PDP, Rt. Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal CFR, was not invited to the meeting.

Speaker Tambuwal reacts to his reported defection from PDP to APC

There were reports earlier this evening that the Speaker of the House of Reps, Aminu Tambuwal had defected from the PDP to the APC. The speaker has reacted to the report through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mallam Imam Imam. Find the statement below

Due to various media inquiry about the purported defection of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, we wish to state the following:
1. That today, Monday, 20/10/2014, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, led other members of the party on a reconciliation meeting in Sokoto but the Speaker of the House of Representatives and a member of the NEC of the PDP, Rt. Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal CFR, was not invited to the meeting.

Speaker Tambuwal reacts to his reported defection from PDP to APC

There were reports earlier this evening that the Speaker of the House of Reps, Aminu Tambuwal had defected from the PDP to the APC. The speaker has reacted to the report through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mallam Imam Imam. Find the statement below

Due to various media inquiry about the purported defection of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, we wish to state the following:
1. That today, Monday, 20/10/2014, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, led other members of the party on a reconciliation meeting in Sokoto but the Speaker of the House of Representatives and a member of the NEC of the PDP, Rt. Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal CFR, was not invited to the meeting.

Speaker Tambuwal reacts to his reported defection from PDP to APC

There were reports earlier this evening that the Speaker of the House of Reps, Aminu Tambuwal had defected from the PDP to the APC. The speaker has reacted to the report through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mallam Imam Imam. Find the statement below

Due to various media inquiry about the purported defection of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, we wish to state the following:
1. That today, Monday, 20/10/2014, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, led other members of the party on a reconciliation meeting in Sokoto but the Speaker of the House of Representatives and a member of the NEC of the PDP, Rt. Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal CFR, was not invited to the meeting.

Lagos State Govt donates N50million to First Consultant Hospital

As measures to cushion the economic effect the Ebola crisis had on the First Consultant Hospital and those who suffered from the deadly Ebola virus disease, the Lagos state government announced yesterday October 20th that it will be giving out N50million to the hospital as a business support gesture and also extend support to all those, dead or alive who suffered from the deadly disease.

Actress Nse Ikpe Etim gets lovely birthday message from her hubby

Today is actress Nse Ikpe Etim's birthday and her husband, Clifford, sent her a loving birthday shout out which was posted online. He said;

"A little red velvet cake that is as sweet as you are. As gorgeous as you! It would be rude of me not to indulge. Happy birthday my dear, God bless you"

Happy birthday, Nse!

Breaking news: Oscar Pistrious sentenced to 5 years in prison

For killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day in 2013, double-amputee athlete Oscar Pistorius has been sentenced to 5 years in prison by Judge Thokozile Masipa.

The following was what she considered before imposing her sentence. 
1. Culpable homicide - 5 years in prison
2. For the Tasha shooting which he was found guilty for - 3 years in prison, wholly suspended for 5 years with conditions. The two sentences will run concurrently. His family is not planning to appeal.

He will serve a minimum of 10 months in jail, after that, he'll be sent home to serve the remainder of his sentence under strict supervision controls. This will be up to South African Correction Services.

What do you guys think of this sentence? Too light, severe or appropriate?

Photos: Rick Ross and Missy Elliot have lost so much weight...wow!

If you know these super star rappers, then you know what they used to look like. Here's what they look like these days...