NIGERIA AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT AGENCY ALLAYS TRAVELLERS FEARS ON SAFETY OF THE COUNTRY'S AIRSPACE

The Nigeria Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, has allayed fears of air travellers on the rumoured uncertainty of safety in the nation's airspace saying, it is presently sharing the airspace with the Nigeria Air Force.

A statement from the agency said the Nigerian Airforce is conducting her rehearsals in preparation for the air show that usually acompany the commemmoration of the nation's Independent anniversary which will be observed on the first of October.

According to the statement signed by NAMA"s General Manager, Public Affairs, Khalid Emele, whenever the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, takes to the sky in practice of the October first display, all civil aircraft are held at a distance of about twenty to thirty nautical miles to allow for the safe military exercise.

He explained that the NAF rehearsal often warrant air borne air craft separation by the air traffic controller, which could cause a little hoverring in the sky for clearnce by the air traffic controller to ensure safe landing.

 The statement appealed to passengers to bear with the situation as the exercise would soon end and smooth clearance for landing and taking off will resume in full throttle without any cause for air delay.

FG To Sell 10 State-owned Companies To Fund 2018 Budget.

A director at the Bureau of Public Entreprises (BPE), Joe Anichebe says the federal government will sell 10 state-owned companies for sale in the fourth quarter of 2018.

According to the director, the sales will raise N289 billion for the funding of the 2018 budget.
Anichebe said preparations are in the final stages for the sales of the companies, which range from aviation to insurance.
Bloomberg reports that the first set of companies to be sold are Nicon Insurance Ltd. and Skyway Aviation Handling Co., which the director said will be sold “this month or early next month” through an initial public offering.
The N9.1 trillion 2019 budget was signed into law in June with a
Ita Enang, senior special assistant to the president on national assembly matters, had said the greater part of the 2018 budget will be funded by loans.
“Mr President assented to the budget. The time we are now, we are working on the implementation of the budget. We are working on steps to raise fund for the budget. You know that the greater part of the budget is going to be funded by loans, because it is a deficit budget. And so we are working on modalities to make appropriate request before the legislature,” the adviser said.
“Some of the ministries have already advertised and commenced the procurement process pending which of the projects will finally come out of the budget and how much they will come out even the budget was finally approved.”
The Central Bank of Nigeria recently paid N12.4 billion (pictured) for a 21% stake in the Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC).

Make NFF a modern football organisation, Balogun advises Pinnick

Sports Analyst, Tayo Balogun, has advised Amaju Pinnick,  President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to run the outfit as a modern day football organisation.
This is with a view to further develop the sport in the country.

Pinnick Balogun gave the advice in an interview with Newsmen in Ibadan on Tuesday.
He also told Pinnick, who was re-elected president of the Federation on Thursday to make due process the order of the day.
“This is his second term in office; the period should be used effectively. He should correct many wrongs going on in the running of the NFF.
“Pinnick should ensure that the Federation is independent of government in terms of funding.”
The sports enthusiast also urged the NFF chief to encourage more sponsorship of the sport, thus creating more national competitions.
Balogun, advised Pinnick to work toward qualifying Nigeria for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and ensure that the Super Eagles make appreciable impact in the global football fiesta.
He also called on the NFF to make the country’s age group teams the best in Africa and the world.
“Pinnick should take steps to make our age-group teams the best, not only in Africa but also in the world.
“It is also very important that Pinnick leads a transparent administration that seeks to carry every stakeholder along.“
Balogun also called on Pinnick-led administration to do all that could be done to get the National Assembly to pass the NFF Act.

Michael Kors Bags Versace For N762BN

Global fashion house Michael Kors said Tuesday it had agreed to buy Italian luxury giant Versace, adding a new layer to its offering after buying shoemaker Jimmy Choo last year.
Michael Kors, with roots in the United States but headquartered in London, has struck a deal to buy Versace for $2.1 billion (N762bn), a statement said.
“We are excited to have Versace as part of our family of luxury brands, and we are committed to investing in its growth,” said Michael Kors chief executive John D. Idol.
“With the full resources of our group, we believe that Versace will grow to over $2.0 billion in revenues,” he added.
“We believe that the strength of the Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo brands, and the acquisition of Versace, position us to deliver multiple years of revenue and earnings growth.”
Donatella Versace, artistic director and vice-president of the Italian group, said the takeover was “essential to Versace’s long-term success”.
She added in the statement: “We are all very excited to join a group led by John Idol, whom I have always admired as a visionary as well as a strong and passionate leader.”

– Bags, watches and perfume –

Michael Kors, best known for its bags, watches and perfume, said it planned to grow the number of Versace stores worldwide by 50 percent to 300.
The deal is the latest push by Michael Kors into high-end luxury after it bought British shoemaker to the stars Jimmy Choo in 2017 for $1.4 billion.
It is seen also as positioning Michael Kors more fully as a competitor to Paris-based LVMH and Kering and the Swiss company Richemont among global heavyweights in luxury across various product lines, analysts said.
Versace was the brainchild of Gianni Versace, who was born in Calabria to a dressmaker mother and presented his first signature collection in 1978, with his brother Santo taking care of the label’s business arm.
But the designer, whose bold designs were embraced by Madonna and other mega-celebrities, was the victim of a bizarre slaying in 1997 by luxury-obsessed male prostitute Andrew Cunanan in Miami.
Twenty percent of Versace, known for its Medusa head logo, was bought by US private equity group Blackstone in 2014, and the family owns the rest.
Versace chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd on Tuesday said that since joining the company two years ago, “focus has been on leveraging the company’s heritage and strong brand recognition worldwide”, in turn helping “to experience significant growth in all regions”.
Launched in 1981, Michael Kors is named after its US founder.

Chocolate City’s Dicey drops visuals for `Diceyyy’

Chocolate City Record artist Shasha Alesh a.k.a. Dicey Ailes has released the visuals for his hit single, `Diceyyy.’
Dice Ailes
Chocolate City boss, Jude Abaga a.k.a Mr Incredible (MI) took to his twitter handle @MI­_Abaga to intimate fans.

“@DiceAiles is back!!!! This video is stupid!!!! Check it out guys!!!!! #Diceyyy.

Alesh, a singer -song writer and rapper signed a contract with the record label in July 2014.
He was nominated for Rookie of the Year at The Headies in 2016.

In 2016, tooXclosive, a music and review website ranked his breakthrough single, `Miracle,’ third on its list of the `Top 10 Songs for the month of October’.
In 2017, tooXclusive named the 25 year-old Victoria Island born artist as one of the sixteen artists ”you need to know.”
His singles include Fantasy, Telephone, Machinery, Miracle, Ella, Otetola and Mr Biggs.
Ice Prince featured him in the song, `Brooklyn’; Masterkraft featured him along side YCee and Ceeza in `Olohungbo’ and Yung6ix featured him in `No Favour’

European Ryder Cup squad pays tribute to Spain’s Barquin

Europe’s Ryder Cup team will wear yellow ribbons this week to honour Spanish golfer Celia Barquin, a 22-year-old college champion who was stabbed to death last week in America, captain Thomas Bjorn said Tuesday.

Celia Barquin Upon each ribbon was written in red the name of Barquin, who died in Ames, Iowa, where she was named Iowa State University female athlete of the year after winning the Big 12 Conference golf title.

The ribbon and inscription used the colours of the Spanish flag as a mark of respect for a player who appeared set to join the LPGA Tour and who was killed while playing golf. A homeless man, Colin Richards, has been charged with her murder.
Among those who paid tribute to Barquin last week were Spanish Ryder Cup team members Sergio Garcia, last year’s Masters winner, and Jon Rahm.
“The golfing family extends way beyond what we are trying to do this week,” Bjorn said. “Those events in America with Celia being killed playing golf, is something that has hit everybody in the golf family, and obviously our two Spanish players very much.”
Europe’s Ryder Cup team contacted Miriam Barquin, Celia’s mother, to express support for the family. Miriam Barquin said she was “proud and humbled” by the gesture, according to a team statement, mentioning she and her daughter talked about the Ryder Cup in their final conversation.
“We felt that, after a conversation between Ryder Cup Europe with Celia’s mother, we would honour her this week,” Bjorn said.
“That’s what we are doing, and it’s nothing about us, but it’s just more about the fact that the golfing family gets touched by these things all over the world. It’s terrible when things like this happen.
“Such a great prospect for the game of golf, she was, but also a wonderful person. And when you speak to Sergio and Jon about it, they both couldn’t talk highly enough about her. We felt like that was appropriate for the week.”
Yellow ribbons will be available for players on the US and European teams to wear throughout the week. Wives and partners of the players will wear yellow roses during Thursday’s opening ceremony in another tribute.
It’s the second Ryder Cup in a row marked by players in mourning.
In 2016 at Hazeltine, the golf world mourned the death of Arnold Palmer, the American golf icon who died on the eve of Ryder Cup week at age 87. Palmer won seven major titles and was a member of seven triumphant US Ryder Cup squads.

LaLiga: Why I’m not wearing Ronaldo’s No. 7 shirt – Asensio

Real Madrid star, Marco Asensio, has revealed why he did not take Cristiano Ronaldo’s No. 7 shirt when the Portugal superstar left the club for Juventus.
Asensio said the club never offered him the No. 7 shirt.
Ronaldo opted to join Juventus in order to achieve pay parity with Lionel Messi and Neymar.
Real Madrid opted against signing a direct replacement but Asensio has instead stepped up.
The Spain star bagged the winner in Real’s 1-0 La Liga victory over Espanyol last night.
When Ronaldo was first signed from Manchester United nine years ago, he was given the No 9 jersey.
However, once Raul left Bernabeu to Bundesliga side Schalke, Ronaldo got the shirt.
The no 7 shirt is now iconic for Real in the same way it is for United.
Asensio said he was not given the opportunity to wear it with new signing Mariano Diaz, instead securing it.
“They didn’t offer me the No. 7,” Express Sports quoted him as saying.
“The club never said anything to me about it.
“I didn’t have the chance to decide.”

Popular Comedian Bovi Throws Star Studded Birthday Party For Wife

Bovi has thrown a 30th birthday party filled with celebrities in Lagos, as he celebrates his wife, who he later gifted with a brand new car.

 

Mr & Mrs Bovi

The party was held at Civic center in Victoria Island, Lagos and was attended by family members, friends and showbiz stars including RMD, Ebuka, Omawumi, and many more.

The highlight of the party was when Bovi presented Kris with a Mercedes Benz car as a birthday present. Kris couldn't contain her joy as she wept while receiving the car.

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Three Months After Husband's Death, Efe Okedi, Wife Of Late Ras Kimono Also Passes On

Efemena Okedi, the wife of late legendary reggae artiste, Ras Kimono, his died today, wife, Efemena Okedi, Sunday, September 23, 2018.

Efemena Okedi and late Ras Kimono | Source: Leadership

Efe who was also a member of the late Ras Kimono’s band is said to have died in the early hours of today, about three months after her husband’s death.

The Project Manager of Premiere Music, Michael Odiong, who confirmed the news of her demise said:

“Yes, Efe Kimono is dead. She was confirmed dead today, early this morning. I can’t give out any ot

her detail aside this for now.”

Newlyweds Harry and Meghan make first appearance

Newlyweds Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended their first engagement as a couple today after their spectacular, tradition-defying wedding at Windsor Castle on Saturday.

The two, now officially the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after receiving the title from Queen Elizabeth II, attended a party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the 70th birthday of Harry’s father, Prince Charles.

Tuesday’s event is intended as a celebration of Prince Charles’s charity work and also includes emergency services personnel who were first responders after the attack in Manchester last year.

At the event, Harry gave a short speech about his father in which he said that the prince’s “enthusiasm and energy are truly infectious.”

Kensington Palace has said the couple are not intending to go on honeymoon straight away and will instead press ahead with their royal engagements.

Meghan has hinted that she may now champion feminist causes, stating in her official royal family website biography: “I am proud to be a woman and a feminist.”

Saturday’s wedding blended royal custom with elements of Meghan’s African-American cultural heritage and she walked part of the way through the chapel on her own in what was interpreted as a feminist statement.

Harry and Meghan on Monday thanked everyone who took part in their wedding celebrations, as official photographs of the nuptials were released.

“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex would like to thank everyone who took part in the celebrations of their wedding on Saturday,” Kensington Palace said in a statement.

“They feel so lucky to have been able to share their day with all those gathered in Windsor and also all those who watched the wedding on television across the UK, Commonwealth, and around the world,” it said.

Meghan’s biography on the royal family website published on Sunday, focuses on her support for social justice and women’s empowerment causes.

The biography mentioned that she campaigned to change the wording on a TV advert that used sexist language when she was just 11 years old and volunteered at a soup kitchen in Los Angeles as a teenager.

There is little mention, however, of her acting career, including her role as savvy para-legal Rachel Zane in the US drama series “Suits”.

The description of Meghan as a proud feminist prompted press speculation that she may challenge the royal family’s tradition of not getting involved in politically sensitive subjects.

The Daily Mail on Monday sounded a note of caution.

“She must be careful that her enthusiasm for these causes doesn’t allow her to be pulled into the political fray. To survive, the monarchy must remain scrupulously neutral,” it said.

Sony buys EMI Music Publishing in $1.9bn deal

Japanese entertainment giant Sony on Tuesday unveiled a $1.9-billion deal to buy industry titan EMI Music Publishing, which has the rights to songs by the likes of Queen and Pharrell Williams

The deal adds a catalogue of more than two million songs — including some of the greatest hits from the 20th century — to Sony’s already huge repertoire.

The agreement is Sony’s first major deal under new CEO Kenichiro Yoshida, who noted the music business has enjoyed a “resurgence” in recent years due to streaming services provided by companies such as Spotify and Apple.

With this purchase, Sony “is becoming one of the biggest music publishing companies, both in name and reality”, Yoshida told reporters.

“We are thrilled to bring EMI Music Publishing into the Sony family and maintain our number one position in the music publishing industry,” Yoshida said in an earlier statement.

“I believe this acquisition will be a particularly significant milestone for our long-term growth,” added Yoshira, who took the Sony helm last month.

Sony said it had signed a deal with Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala to buy its 60 percent holding, giving the Japanese firm a stake of about 90 percent.

The agreement values EMI Music Publishing at $4.75 billion, the Sony statement said, adding that “the closing of the transaction is subject to certain closing conditions, including regulatory approvals”.

Yoshida also Tuesday unveiled Sony’s latest strategic plan, which aims to bolster its content business — pursuing the direction his predecessor Kazuo Hirai had taken to revitalise one of Japan’s best-known firms.

“We are a technology firm, but the technology means not only electronics but also entertainment and content-creation” in today’s world, Yoshida said.

Sony will continue to build up its content services — as shown by Tuesday’s deal — and also invest heavily in cutting-edge technologies including image sensors, he said.
– ‘Over the Rainbow’ –

“This is part of Sony’s strategy under Yoshida to beef up its entertainment businesses,” noted Hideki Yasuda, an analyst at Ace Research Institute in Tokyo.

“In the music business, copyrights are crucial. So the deal is meaningful and its price appears practical and reasonable,” the analyst told AFP, adding that success would depend on the quality of the content Sony creates in the future.

The electronics and entertainment behemoth last month reported record annual profits of $4.5 billion, a roaring recovery supported by better sales across the board and helped by box office blockbusters like its Jumanji reboot.

Those figures were seen as a fitting send-off for Hirai, who recently stepped down as the firm’s chief executive after spending the past six years pulling the firm out of deep financial trouble.

Hirai led an aggressive restructuring drive at Sony, cutting thousands of jobs while selling business units and assets.

EMI is the second-largest music publishing company by revenue and either owns or administers some two million songs, including classics by the likes of Queen, Sam Smith and Pharrell Williams.

As for Sony, it already owns 2.3 million copyrights including the Beatles catalogue, as well as being a massive player in IT, communications, film and gaming.

EMI holds a “comprehensive and diverse collection of copyrights for music and lyrics” from a “wide variety of iconic and popular songwriters”, the statement said.

Judy Garland’s “Over the Rainbow” continues to be a top-10 money-spinner even today, more than 75 years after its initial release, it added.

Current songwriters under its banner include Kanye West, Alicia Keys, Drake, Pink, Fetty Wap and Hozier.

Investors, however, appeared dubious about the acquisition and the new strategic plan, with Sony stock closing down nearly two percent, underperforming the wider market which was down 0.42 percent.

FG reveals alleged stolen prohibited arms, posh cars recovered from Dasuki

The Federal Government today has revealed to the Federal High Court in Abuja, 11 posh cars and some prohibited arms allegedly recovered from the Abuja residence of the detained former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.

The items were revealed through the Federal Government’s first prosecution witness, William Obiora, an operative with the DSS who was said to be part of the search operation that took place between July 16 and 17, 2015.

The prosecution said some of the firearms were owned by the Federal Government and belonged to the prohibited class of arms but were allegedly stolen by Dasuki while holding sway as the NSA.

‎Dasuki has been in the detention of the DSS for undisclosed offences since December 2015.

Obiora, who testified behind a shield with his face masked, was led in evidence by the prosecuting counsel, Mr. Dipo Okpeseyi.

The prosecution through the witness on Tuesday, tendered the search warrant executed on Dasuki’s residence at 13, John Khadiya Street, Asokoro, Abuja.

Listed on the search warrant were 29 items allegedly recovered from the house in an operation which the witness said Dasuki personally witnessed.

Many of the items particularly the firearms were during the Tuesday’s proceedings identified by the witness but yet to be tendered as exhibits.

Part of the arms allegedly recovered from Dasuki were f‎ive Tavor X95 Assault Rifles, Macro Uzi rifle with serial number 60244; and Luger gun with number 033373.

The items also included small magazine containing16 rounds of 9mm ammunition and bigger magazine containing 23 life rounds of 9mm ammunition and 36 rounds of live ammunition.

He said one macro uzi with serial number 60244 and  magazine with 16 rounds of live 9mm ammunition were recovered from a Range Rover car with registration number ABUJA – RBC 517 JN parked on the premises.

Grandfather planned Australia family murder – Father

The grieving father of four children who were killed in a family mass murder and suicide case that rocked Australia said Sunday their grandfather was to blame for what he called a planned shooting.

Aaron Cockman’s children — three boys and a girl aged eight to 13 — were among the seven people found dead by police on a rural property in the small town of Osmington near the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia.
The bodies of their mother Katrina Miles, 35, and grandparents Peter and Cynda Miles were also found at the property.
Cockman, who told reporters in Margaret River he was estranged from Katrina, said “Peter didn’t snap”.
“I think he’s thought this through. I think he’s been thinking this through for a long time,” Cockman added in his first public comments since the shootings.
Police have yet to confirm which family member was the shooter but said they were not searching for any suspects.
Three firearms licensed to Peter Miles were found by investigators.
Cockman said that after feeling “so much anger” during legal struggles over custody of his children, such feelings had vanished.
“I don’t feel angry. I feel tremendous sadness for my kids. Angry will destroy you. I’m tremendously sad but I’ll get through this.”
Investigators have not revealed the motive behind the shootings, with Cockman only saying he previously enjoyed a close relationship with Katrina’s parents.
“He (Peter) was like my best friend and I still love who he was, but his mental attitude… there are some people you just don’t get on the wrong side of… and that’s Peter and Cynda,” Cockman added.
Mass shootings are rare in Australia, which has strict gun laws introduced after 35 people were killed in 1996 at Port Arthur in Tasmania.

The Osmington deaths are the worst mass shooting since then.
Western Australia state Premier Mark McGowan, who travelled to Margaret River on Sunday, said he did not think gun laws could be further tightened but he would await recommendations from a coronial inquiry into the shootings.

“Without Italy, it just doesn’t feel like a World Cup”: Dino Zoff

Dino Zoff

When Italy clinched World Cup victory in 1982 their superstar goalkeeper Dino Zoff became the oldest player ever to lift the trophy at the age of 40.
In an interview, Zoff tells AFP how he is planning on watching this year’s World Cup, which he says without Italy just doesn’t feel like the real deal.
Q: How did you feel when Italy lost to Sweden in the World Cup qualifiers?

A: “I was at home with my family. And it was hard, of course, Italy hadn’t missed out on a World Cup for 60 years. When you look at the teams that qualified, some do not have our trophies, our history. Having been in the national team for so long, it hurts. It’s not normal for Italy to have to watch a World Cup from the sidelines. It just doesn’t feel like a World Cup. People in Italy are very attached to football and they will still follow it. But it might be tough to watch a little-known side play while our team, which has carved its name into footballing history with four World Cup titles, stays at home.”
Q: What does the World Cup mean to you?
A: “For me there is nothing greater, it’s everything, pure joy. To reach the highest heights of your profession, at the age of 40 and as team captain, was just a rush of happiness. It was the highlight of my career because the World Cup is the highlight of football.”
Q: Italy is down at number 20 in the FIFA rankings, how do you feel about that?
A: “Out of the World Cup, down at 20 in the rankings… I don’t like talking about my era, but we were always among the best. It’s a bad sign for Italian football”
Q: But at club level your teams play well…
A: “Yes but with a lot of foreign players. We must rebuild our national team and we do have some young talent, even if there are not that many of them. A generation of players is winding down and we must start believing in our future potential. In 2006, Italy won the World Cup by the skin of its teeth. But it was a great generation of footballers. When I was coach, I also oversaw a great generation in 2000: we almost won the Euros. Now we must wait and work on our young players, as they are our future.”
Q: We often hear how Italy is obsessed with tactics, and that the young players don’t work enough on technique…

A: “I don’t like fundamentalism. Technique, tactics, physical fitness, you have to develop all that in young players. But above all, up to a certain age, they must be allowed to be free. Sometimes you get the impression that these young footballers are being raised like chickens in a battery farm. A child needs space to develop, not to be tied down with strict rules. We should make them play more, including at school. But, nowadays, how many times a week can a child go to football training? Once, twice? There are classes, English lessons, all that. It’s a lot harder than it was before.”
Q: So do you think that the situation has changed since your era?
A: “We weren’t better and we didn’t work differently but the conditions were more favourable. You can’t just let a child go and play alone in the garden or in the street for hours anymore. And you can’t compare three hours of football training a week to seven, 14 or even 21… in my day we played eight hours a day, from 1pm until dinner.”
Q: Is it a structural problem?
A: “We have the structures but we have fewer players. In my region (Friuli-Venezia Giulia in north-eastern Italy), each village had a team. Now they have to group the villages together to make a team. There are fewer children being born, fewer players and more opportunities to play other sports.”
Q: But is the status of football under threat?
A: “Italy is a footballing nation, because we have a strong tradition. It is deeply-rooted, we have won World Cups, Euros. It’s a simple, people’s game, all the characteristics that keep it the sport that counts.”

10 most beautiful places in the world

10. Palawan Island, Philippines
Voted the world's most beautiful island more than once, Palawan is a slice of heaven, teeming with exotic wildlife, quaint fishing villages, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit the Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary or explore the Japanese shipwrecks of Coron Island, regarded as one of the best dive sites in the world.

9. Seljalandsfoss, Iceland
This incredible waterfall, along Iceland's southern coast, is fed by melting water from the famed glacier-capped Eyjafjallajokull volcano. This powerful waterfall cascades into a pretty meadow but is best known for the walking path that runs behind the curtain of water where visitors can enjoy a truly unique viewpoint.

8. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
Plitvice is considered one of the most beautiful national parks in the world. This wonderful blend of oak forests, meadows and limestone rock formations are topped only by the incredibly vivid blue lakes, making it a magnet for tourists in Croatia.

7. Algar de Benagil, Portugal
This natural grotto is a real gem on the Algarve coast, one of the most impressive sea caves in Europe. The amazing cave are only acessible by the sea, and, as you enter, the sun illuminates the water, creating amazing effects.

6. Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
These soaring cliffs in County Clare are one of Ireland's most famous tourist attractions. The maximum height of Cliffs is 214 m. This natural sanctuary is home to some 30,000 birds from 20 different species.

5. Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven beach, Australia
Diverse aquatic species include leatherback turtles and clown fish, the Great Barrier Reef needs no introduction. The world's largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres (133,000 sq mi), the Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is the world's biggest single structure made by living organisms.

4. Antelope Canyon, Arizona
Majestic sandstone creates the appearance of fire at Antelope Canyon.

3. Iguazu Falls, Argentina/Brazil border
One of the modern natural wonders of the world, this chain of mini waterfalls is one of the planet's most awe-inspiring sights. A visit is an awe-inspiring visceral experience, and the power and noise of the cascades – a chain of hundreds of waterfalls nearly 3km in extension – is something you won't forget. The falls lie split between Brazil and Argentina in a large expanse of national park, much of it rainforest teeming with unique flora and fauna.

2. Moraine Lake, Canada
Moraine Lake may only only half the size of its nearby neighbour Lake Louise, but it's even more scenic. Situated in the beautiful Valley Of The Ten Peaks in Banff National Park, this glacier-fed lake turns the most intense and vivid shade of turquoise blue. The setting of the surrounding majestic mountain peaks makes the scene almost surreal.

1. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
The world's largest salt flats, spanning 4086 miles (10,582 sq. km), Salar de Uyuni is unlike anywhere else on earth. This awe-inspiring landscape is comprised of glistening white salt, and is completely flat creating the mesmerising reflections.

#BBNaija 2018: Don Jazzy reveals who he thinks will win N45million prize

Mavin records Producer, Don Jazzy has revealed who he believes will emerge winner of the ‘Double Wahala Edition’ of big brother niaja reality game show.

Don Jazzy who is a huge fan of the ongoing reality show, on his Twitter page disclosed that Miracle or Tobi would win the the show.

He wrote, “Ok let’s settle this now. For me I think Miracle or Tobi would win BBNaija.

The five finalist have all revealed why they believe they would win the reality game show.

Tobi speaking on his plans for the prize money said “For a 23-year-old, I have a finance background so I know what to do with the money, I would not waste it in clubs.

“My photography, I need to expand that business because I don’t have plans of going behind the desk anytime soon. I need you guys to vote let’s get that money.”

Alex, speaking on her plans for the grand prize said “I need the money in my life to treat my dad, finish school and take care of my siblings.”

Miracle on his part said “Coming here is a deal for me,w inning this money is a bigger deal to me.

“Would use the money to go for my CPL training as a professional pilot. Help me abeg and vote for me.”

Cee-c also speaking said she had a lot of projects to do with the money.

According to her, “Nigerians please vote for me to win this money.

“I cannot give a particular reason to vote for me. I can’t say because I’m beautiful or attractive but Nigerians please vote for me. Vote for me because I have lots of projects to achieve with this money.”

Nina on her part said “I don’t know how I got this far. This is like a dream come through.

“I have always had the dream of becoming someone in future and this is just it. I am pleading to Nigerians, Africans to support me to achieve this dream of mine.”

Court fixes April 30 for Patience Jonathan’s case

Federal High Court, Abuja, today, has fixed April 30 to rule on an application, seeking the forfeiture of two properties belonging to Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan to the Federal Government.

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on October. 20,2017 filed an ex parte application praying the court for an order of interim forfeiture of some properties belonging to the former First Lady.

This was with particular reference to the property at Plot No. 1758, Cadastral Zone, Mabushi and Plot No.1350, Cadastral Zone, Central Business District, Abuja.

The EFCC through its counsel, Mr. Benjamin Mangi, told the court that the application was predicated on the fact that the property was a subject matter of investigation, enquiry and examination.

#BBNaija: “She is the devil” – Nina’s boyfriend Collins says as he exposes her dirty secrets

BBNaija 2018 housemate Nina’s alleged boyfriend Collins has called her a Devil after he revealed that she isn’t as naive as people think and she is just playing the game.

He made this statement in a tweet that is going viral on social media.
Nina and Miracle are currently at odds in the house and she has declared that she would rather go back to her boyfriend than date him outside the house.
See the screenshots of his tweet below:

POLICE OFFICERS SACKED FOR CLAIMING RATS ATE 360KG OF SEIZED MARIJUANA

Four police officers have been sacked for claiming that 360kg of marijuana which disappeared from a Police warehouse was eaten by rats.

The disappearance of the drugs was discovered by Commissioner Emilio Portero, during an inspection of the Police warehouse for impounded drugs in the town of Pilar, 60km outside the capital city of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The cannabis which was registered 6,000kg had been in storage for two years, before it was discovered to be 5,460kg after the city’s former Police commissioner, Javier Specia, left his post in April 2017.

However, the four Police officers have been called to testify before the judge on 4 May.

WHY I DECLARED FOR REELECTION BEFORE TRAVELLING – BUHARI

President Muhammadu Buhari has reveal his intention to run for another term in office during the National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of the All Progressives Congress, APC.

President Buhari while receiving the Archbishop of Canterbury, His Grace Justin Welby in London today declared his intention before leaving home because Nigerians were talking too much about whether he would run or not.

He further added that there are many things to focus on, like security, agriculture, economy, anti-corruption, and many others which politics should not

be a distraction.

POLICE NAB MAN WHO ROBS LAGOS MOTORISTS WITH TOY GUN

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, Lagos State police Command have arrested a twenty year-old man, who specializes

in robbing stranded motorist around Third Mainland Bridge with the use of toy gun.

The officers sighted the suspect beating his girlfriend late at night by the road side and they stopped to mediate in the dispute,

when a toy gun suddenly fell off from the pocket of the suspect.

The decoy team said the suspect had initially claimed that he picked up the toy gun from where he was sleeping under the Adeniji

Adele Bridge.

Commenting on the development, the Lagos State Command Police Public Relations Officer, Chike Oti, said the deployment of

more police officers to checkmate the activities of criminals on the Third Mainland Bridge had reduced crime in the area, adding

that officers of the Command are on the trail for other members of the gang.

SOUTH KOREAN EX-PRESIDENT LEE MYUNG-BAK INDICTED IN CORRUPTION CASE

South Korean prosecutors have charged former president Lee Myung-Bak with series of corruption-related offences.

Lee, who served as president from 2008 to 2013, has been indicted on sixteen counts including bribery, abuse of power and

embezzlement.

He has been in pre-trial detention since his arrest in March.

This news came three days after ex-president Park Geun Hye was sentenced to twenty- four years in prison on sixteen count charges

of corruption including abuse of power, bribery and leaking state secrets.

POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR VANDALISING BRIDGE

The police command in Lagos State have arrested a twenty- three year-old man for vandalism of the rails on the Eko Bridge.

The Spokesman for the command, Chike Oti said the suspect would be charged to court today.

The suspect alongside others who allegedly vandalised the rails were caught while attempting to cart them away.

According to the police, almost all the rails on the Eko Bridge have been removed by the vandals, not long after they were replaced

by the state government.

It was gathered that the rails were to be taken to Kaduna State for sale.

MOTORISTS COMMEND DANGOTE OVER OBAJANA-KABBA CONCRETE ROAD PROJECT

Motorists and commuters travelling from the north to the south and vice versa, have commended Dangote Group for the quality of work done so far on the forty-four kilometre Obajana-Kabba road, Kogi State, which is considered to be the longest concrete road projects in the country.

The Managing Director of Dangote Construction Company, Ashif Juma, said the Obajana-Kabba concrete road project will be completed by December this year.

Juma urged Nigerian government at all levels to switch over to construction of concrete road instead of asphalt, saying it is far superior, durable and cheaper, as it does not require frequent maintenance.

Some of the motorists urged government at all levels to partner with Dangote Group in road construction.

SYRIA WAR: STRIKES HIT SYRIAN AIRBASE IN HOMS PROVINCE

A Syrian military airport has been hit by missiles amidst global alarm over a suspected chemical attack in Douma.

Reports says some people died, while some were injured after a attack at the Tiyas airbase,near the city of Homs.

Syria initially said the West was involved.

The US and France threatened to respond to the alleged chemical attack, but deny striking the base, however, it remains unclear who is behind the attack.

2018 FIFA WORLD CUP: FINIDI SEES EAGLES IN SEMI-FINAL

Former Super Eagles winger, Finidi George has challenged coach Gernot Rohr and his wards, to do better than qualify from the group stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament starting June in Russia.

Finidi who was regarded as the best crosser of the ball during his days with Ajax Amsterdam of Holland, argued that in previous tournaments the Eagles have reached the knock out stage and it was about time the present crop of Eagles raised the bar.

He called on coach Rohr to make the best selection of players available to him and ensure the team is well motivated to achieve the difficult task of making it out of the group D parings featuring Argentina, Croatia and Iceland.

BUHARI LEAVES FOR UK

President Muhammadu Buhari leaves Abuja today for an official visit to Britain.

The purpose of this visit is to hold discussions on Nigeria – British relations with Prime Minister, Theresa May, prior to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting scheduled for 18th to 20th, April 2018.

According to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and publicity, Garba Shehu, the President will also meet the Chief Executive Officer of Royal Dutch Plc, Ben van Beurden in connection with Shell and other partners’ plan to invest fifteen billion dollars in Nigeria’s oil industry.

Ben further added these investment ventures will lay the foundation for the next twenty years production and domestic gas supply, bringing with it all the attendant benefits both to the economy and the wider society.

President Buhari is also due to renew discussions with the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, a good friend of the President on inter-religious harmony in Nigeria and World-wide.