Pope Francis meets Fidel Castro after Havana mass

                

The two men discussed world affairs and religion, in what the Vatican called an "informal and friendly" encounter.
Before the meeting, Pope Francis gave a homily in which he urged Cubans to serve each other rather than ideology.
It is the first visit by the Pope to the Communist-ruled island, on a trip that will later take him to the US.
Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi described the meeting between Pope Francis and Fidel Castro, which took place at the former Cuban leader's home, as low-key.
They exchanged books: Pope Francis gave Mr Castro three titles, including a book of sermons by Mr Castro's former teacher, while in return the Pope received Fidel and Religion, a collection of interviews with a Brazilian priest.

FG seeks warrant to arrest Saraki

ABUJA – The Federal Ministry of Justice has asked the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, sitting in Abuja to issue bench warrant for the arrest of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki.

Bukola Saraki

A deputy director in the office of the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. M.S. Hassan, applied for the arrest order following Saraki’s refusal to appear before the tribunal to enter his plea to the13- count corruption charge against him.

‎Saraki who was billed for arraignment this morning, sent his team of lawyers to serve the tribunal with a copy of the ruling of Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, yesterday, which summoned the Ministry of Justice to appear on Monday to show cause why the trial should be allowed to proceed.

Six held for alleged bid to swallow $156,000 cash

SIX persons, including a Bureau de Change (BDC) operator, have been arrested for allegedly trying to swallow $156,000 in a money laundering bid.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Joint Task Force (JTF) smashed the money laundering syndicate at a hotel on Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos.

This is the second suspected money laundering case involving a BDC operator in two months.

The suspects are: Kingsley Nwokenta, the BDC operator, who is also known as Buchito, Augustine Onwuasoanya and Christian Ifor, who are based in Brazil.

Others are Emmanuel Nwokenta, Ikenna Ezenwa, and Uzoma Ezenwa, the hotel manager.

Siasia’s boy hits N220m jackpot

                       

THE Dream Team may not have done well at the on going Afri­can Games in Brazzaville, but the team’s daredevil striker, Junior Ajayi is now a millionaire after be­ing signed on by top Tunisian club CS Sfaxien.

Daily Sunsports gathered yes­terday that Sfaxien got Ajayi, 19, to sign the dotted line for a fee of $1.2m (about N220m). The Nigeri­an teenager was expected to storm the Tunisian city of Sfax next week to begin his adventure with his new club.

CHOI!!! NWOKE IBE M. if only i could see the future i for no gree stop to the play orange for street by now i for dun dey play for Real Madrid. believe Ronaldo n Messi dey learn where i dey.

Boxer dies after first round knock out

           

A South African boxer has died after being knocked out in the first round of a bout.

The sports ministry said on Wednesday that Mzwanele Kompolo died in the hospital in the town of Frere in the Eastern Cape province.

           

Kompolo, who the ministry described as an “up and coming'” fighter, lost by TKO in the first round against Siphenathi Qampi.

Olympian Suzy Favour: Why i became a hooker

NEW YORK –  Suzy Favor Hamilton is a small town Wisconsin girl who became a three-time Olympian in women’s middle distance running. Then, something bizarre happened – the married mother became a high-priced Las Vegas escort. Suzy chronicles her life and struggle with bipolar disorder in her new book, “Fast Girl: A Life Spent Running from Madness.”

FOX411: You say your big change came after you and your husband celebrated your 20th wedding anniversary by hiring a hooker for a ménage a trois, and after that, you wanted to chase the high.



Suzy Favor Hamilton: After hiring the sex worker and that whole experience, something changed in me, I don’t know what it was at that time, but I kept telling my husband, “Don’t you feel this high?” He kind of laughed, “I don’t get it. It was great but I don’t know what you’re talking about.” But I was having this euphoric high. I didn’t know I was bipolar at the time. Looking back now I see what that high was.

If you no know wetin happen make i tell you.. na devil!!, demon enter you finish. from where i no know. Try go deliverance.

Breaking News: 5 feared dead as gas explosion rocks Port Harcourt

PORT HARCOURT  –  About five persons are feared dead in a gas explosion that occurred at a place they sell gas on Eliozu area of Port Harcourt.

Details at press time were hazy. The Rivers state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Muhammad confirmed the explosion on phone but said he will not comment on casualty until he was sure of the situation.

He said the Police was already at the scene of the incident to collate information.

Don Jazzy - I’m Cherubim & Seraphim

 Mavin record boss Don Jazzy has grabbed an award from The Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim church.

This was gathered on the music boss’ Twitter handle where he tweeted his fans telling them that he’s still a proud member of the church.

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i guess we all are free to belong to any group or faith... but guy @donj how far nah? but really it counts for nothing. like your white shaa but wey your cap abi head cover?

Which Kardashian/Jenner sister has the best app?

Can’t keep up with the Kardashians enough on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, every news story published about them, their personal blogs and various TV series? There’s an app for that!

Kim and Khloé Kardashian and Kendall and Kylie Jenner have all launched their official apps. (Kourtney will release her app soon -- here’s why it’s not live yet.) The apps are free to download with a monthly subscription fee of $2.99, which Kylie says is “not a big deal.”



But which app is best? We poured through the iTunes reviews for all four apps and, below, we ranked them, saving the best for last. Plus, we included a few choice reviews for you.

Selena Gomez - I don't know if i will get back together with Justin Bieber

                                     

Selena Gomez broke up with Justin Bieber a year ago, but it seems as if the bond is not completely broken.
While speaking with the October issue of US Elle, the 23-year-old pop singer admitted that she has been spending quality time with the Baby hit maker.
And the Revival crooner even admitted she was not sure if they would get back together. 'I don't know,' the Texas native said during her candid sit down.

Honestly if you ask me i would say these guys fit real good, wish they would stay together forever. what you do think?

President Buhari: ''Ministers are just noisemakers like politicians''

                         

President Muhammadu Buhari has downplayed the importance of ministers in the country by saying that they are noisemakers just like politicians.

Buhari said further that the real work of administration is done by technocrats and not the ministers.

The president made the comment on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, during an interview on French television station, France 24.

“No. It is what we know –and which we learnt from the western system. The civil service provides the continuity, the technocrat. And in any case, they are those that do most of the work,” Buhari said when he was asked if the lack of a cabinet was affecting his government.

Taylor Swift Dominates MTV EMAs Nominations

                               

The singer's Bad Blood is nominated for three awards alone as her close friend Ed Sheeran is among the British artists recognised.

Taylor Swift looks set to continue her domination of award ceremonies after being nominated in nine categories for the MTV Europe Music Awards.

The American singer received three nods for her single Bad Blood alone.

Justin Bieber follows closely behind with six nominations, boosted by the global success of his chart-topping track What Do You Mean?

Ed Sheeran has been named in four categories, including best UK and Ireland act, best male, best live act and best world stage.

Having announced their plans for a hiatus after their fifth album, One Direction - Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson - are up for three prizes, for best UK and Ireland act, best pop and biggest fans.

Iyanya Shares Photos From His Recent WAZOBIA-Themed Photoshoot

                        

Leading TripleMG’s act, Iyanya just rolled out some photos from the recent photoshoot he did for the promotion ofYudala, an offline and online retail store based in Nigeria.

The Photoshoot cuts accross all tribes in Nigeria (Yoruba, Hausa and Igbo), dressing in all indigenous outfits to bring out the beauty of each culture, following the concept of WAZOBIA.

WAZOBIA was coined from the recognition of the three major languages in Nigeria; Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba. “WAZOBIA” in a nutshell says “Come” in three languages.

Check out more of the photos below;