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Drug lab uncovered in senior citizens' home in South Africa, three Nigerians arrested Members of the Hawks Drug Enforcement Bureau on Tuesday, July 26, raided a historic building in Durban's South Beach and uncovered a drug laboratory. The 90-year-old Pioneer Lodge, once a popular hotel is home to mostly senior citizens Three suspects Chimezie Godwin Agwanihu, 35, Victory Uzoamaka Nnadi, 31, and Ifani Henry Nnadi, 26 were arrested at the scene. They have been charged with drug possession. "They were also found in possession of a machine used to manufacture the drugs, 2kg of white powder and 750g of embalming powder suspected to be the ingredients of manufacturing drugs," said Hawks spokesman Simphiwe Mhlongo. Police also found 4000 tablets with a Mercedes emblem suspected to be ecstasy. "The equipment and ingredients were seized. The street value of the drugs seized is about R250 000. All confiscated items will be sent to the forensic labora...

JAMB withdraws 2016 admission list forwarded to various universities, says candidates should not to panic The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has withdrawn the 2016 admission list it forwarded to different Nigerian Universities. This was disclosed in a statement by the body's spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin released today July 31st. Part of the statement reads “This is to ensure that the University Senate perform its statutory responsibility of conducting the selection of candidates and refer it to JAMB for confirmation in line with the admission criteria of merit, catchment and educationally disadvantaged states as directed by the Hon Minister of Education at the policy committee meeting,” The earlier list was sent to help fast track the process of admission so as to allow other tiers of institutions also conduct their admission. Candidates should not panic because this is part of the process of the 2016 admission exercise. JAMB regrets any inconvenienc...

All the Records  Harry Potter Has Broken Since the First Book Was Published Do not adjust your monitors. It is not actually 2008.  Yes, we are talking about a soon-to-be-released  Harry Potter  book, but we have not gone back in time. It is 2016 and the world is #blessed with the beautiful gift of the land of Hogwarts once again. As of this Sunday, we will once again be filled with magic and wonder, Dark arts and Herbology, the Weasleys and the Malfoys.  It would also be wise to point out that upcoming  Harry Potter and the Cursed Child  has already broken sales records. It's not even a real book (in the truest sense, of course, because it's a screenplay) and already it is smashing its competition to bits. According to Barnes & Noble, advance sales have already beaten out the previous winner, which was, naturally,  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows . This isn't the first time that the HP brand has performed so swimmingly, s...

Football Legend Pele announces he'll be visiting Nigeria this August Football legend Pele took to his Twitter account  on Saturday  to announce he will be visiting Nigeria this August, saying it's been nearly 50 years since he last visited the country .

GAMEIRO: GRIEZMANN AND I WILL SCORE LOTS OF GOALS 0 Getty Images Los Colchoneros' new signing is looking forward to linking up with his countryman and believes the pair will form a formidable partnership France international Kevin Gameiro says he expects to score plenty of goals with new team-mate and compatriot Antoine Griezmann  after joining Atletico Madrid . The former Sevilla star is the latest addition to Diego Simeone's squad and arrives at his new club having scored 30 goals in all competitions last season. And Gameiro fully expects the goals to keep flowing alongside Griezmann as he hopes to help Atletico to a LaLiga title and a maiden Champions League trophy. "[Griezmann] is a great French player like myself and I am sure we will make a lot of goals together," he told reporters. "Though has not called me yet, he is on vacation,"  Gameiro said he was delighted to join Atletico, despite reported interest from Barcelon...

It was a traumatic experience" says Catholic priest who spoke to the executed Nigerians at the shooting place in Indonesia A Catholic priest who was present at Nusakambangan prison in Indonesia during last Thursday's executions of three Nigerian drug convicts and one local drug lord, has described the experience as 'traumatic' Father Charles Burrows, who is based in Cilacap near the prison, was called there to speak with two of of the three Nigerians, who were among 4 death row prisoners executed by firing squad.  Father Burrows said he doesn't know if the executed prisoners suffered. He said he had been present in the past when it has taken several minutes for prisoners to die. "The first time, it was seven to eight minutes, and then there were some of the other times it was 15 minutes and they still weren't, hadn't expired," he said. "And the captain has to wait with a pistol and shoot into the brain." he told...

OFFICIAL: SCHALKE AGREE DEAL TO SIGN COKE 0 Getty The versatile defender is the latest player to leave the Europa League champions, linking up with Markus Weinzierl at the German club Schalke are set to complete the signing of Sevilla captain Coke for a reported fee of €3 million. The 29-year-old will undergo a medical with the Bundesliga club on Monday after agreeing personal terms over the weekend. He is one of a number of high profile players to leave the club, following the likes of Grzegorz Krychowiak, Kevin Gameiro, Ciro Immobile, Ever Banega and Jose Antonio Reyes through the exit door as new coach Jorge Sampaoli revamps his squad. The German club have been busy in the transfer market this summer having already secured the signatures of £20m man Breel Embolo and defender Naldo. Schalke finished fifth last season under Andre Breitenreiter, who has since been replaced by Markus Weinzierl. However, the new coach looks almost certain to lose st...

VARDY: REJECTING ARSENAL WAS AN 'EASY' DECISION 0 Getty Images The striker insists he never came close to joining the Gunners because he feels there is unfinished business at Leicester City, while he also hopes Riyad Mahrez stays at the club Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has stressed that rejecting a move to Arsenal was an “easy” decision for him, insisting a transfer was never on the cards. The England international was believed to be close to joining Arsenal after they triggered his release clause, but he eventually signed a new contract with Leicester instead. The 29-year-old has now reflected on his decision to stay put and is adamant staying at the Premier League champions was an easy call to make in the end. "[Turning down Arsenal] wasn't that big when I think about it. It was quite easy and this is where I want to be,"  "I was away with England so [a move to Arsenal wasn't close]. No [I didn't speak to them.]...

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POGBA FEE 'ABSOLUTELY CRAZY' - WENGER 0 Getty Images The Arsenal boss is stunned by Manchester United's willingness to spend such a hefty figure to land the Juventus star, but says it can be “justified” if they can afford to do so Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes the world-record transfer fee Manchester United are set to spend to sign Juventus star Paul Pogba is “absolutely crazy”. , which would surpass the €100m fee Real Madrid paid to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham in 2013. But while Wenger is stunned by such a figure, he does believe United can “justify” the move if they can afford to spend that much. "The Pogba transfer fee? It is completely crazy if you cannot afford to pay it. If you can afford to pay it you can justify it. But it is completely crazy if you compare it to normal life. That is for sure,"  "But we live in a world where every activity that is worldwide makes a lot of money. Football has become a worldwi...

FG bans purchase and distribution of bags & T-shirts at government workshops and conferences The Federal Government has banned the purchase and distribution of conference bags, T-shirts and other souvenirs at events such as Conferences and Seminars funded by Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Director of Information, Federal Ministry of Finance, Salisu Dambatta today July 31st. According to the statement, the ban was in continuation of the on-going cost-cutting and efficiency drive in the utilization of public funds by the present administration. The statement reads in part   “The directive which is a recognition of the fact that in a period of lean financial resources unnecessary expenditure on overheads such souvenirs are luxuries that the government must eliminate.  This will enable release of funds for infrastructure and services such as health and education ...

Nigerian Military attacks Ijaw militants in Ogun State The Nigerian Military has continued the aerial bombardment of Fatola, the hideout of militants and pipeline vandals in the Arepo area of Ogun State. According to online reports, the air raid happened in yesterday afternoon and was said to have lasted 30 minutes. A fighter jet fired missiles at the Iroko creeks, leaving no fewer than 100 suspected militants dead and their camps/shanties destroyed. Residents were caught unawares and had to run from their homes to avoid being hit during the bombardment. The Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar confirmed the air strikes. According to him, the joint operation will continue until the area is secure and free from all criminal gangs, either militants or vandals. However, he didn't ascertain the number of casualties from the strike.

GOMIS LEAVES SWANSEA FOR MARSEILLE 0 OM Officiel The French striker scored 17 goals in 71 games for the Welsh side but now returns to his homeland on a season-long loan Swansea City have announced the departure of striker Bafetimbi Gomis to Marseille on a season-long loan. The 30-year-old was left out of the Swans' squad for their pre-season tour of America as they Gomis made 18 starts and 15 substitute league appearances last season, scoring six goals, having arrived from Lyon on a free transfer in 2014. The former France international graduated from the Saint-Etienne academy and went on to make 159 appearances. His return to the French top tier sees him replace Michy Batshuayi

Paul Pogba spotted with yet another luxury ride   First it was Dencia's pink Rolls Royce, next was a black Rolls Royce, now it's a Lamborghini. He shared the picture on Instagram.

 Constance Wu Slams Matt Damon's Latest Role in "Racist" Film,  The Great Wall Constance Wu  is fighting back against Hollywood's diversity issue.  In response to  The Great Wall , an upcoming Matt Damon -starring film that follows the actor as a warrior traversing the historic Chinese fortification, the  Fresh Off the Boat  actress penned an emotional statement on Twitter regarding her discontent over character stereotypes.  "We have to stop perpetuating the racist myth that a only white man can save the world," Wu wrote, adding, "It's not based on actual fact. Our heroes don't look like Matt Damon. They look like  Malala . Ghandi .  Mandela . Your big sister when she stood up for you to those bullies that one time."  The 33-year-old goes on to point fingers not at the financial institutions funding the film, but rather a deep-rooted problem pining those of different races against each othe...

WENGER: ARSENAL NEED AN EXPERIENCED STRIKER 0 Getty Images The Gunners coach is already on the lookout for a new defender after Per Mertesacker's injury but admits he also hopes to add further depth to his attacking options Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is on the hunt for another attacking option before the transfer window closes after admitting his side lacks experienced forwards. The Gunners were 2-1 victors over an MLS All-Star side in San Jose on Thursday, with 20-year-old Chuba Akpom - who spent last season on loan at Hull City - grabbing an 87th-minute winner. Wenger has already earmarked bringing in a defender before the end of August after Per Mertesacker sustained a long-term knee injury and Valencia centre-back Shkodran Mustafi is thought to be the top target. "At the moment I have not too many attacking options in terms of experienced players," Wenger said.  "But let's not forget we still have a few players at home. ...

Coco and Baby Chanel Are Ice-T's Biggest Cheerleaders at Art of Rap Music Festival Baby Chanel is more than ready to rock ‘n' roll! While kicking off a brand-new weekend, Coco  and her daughter decided to support Ice-T  at the Art of Rap festival in Brooklyn. What came next was some quality mother-daughter time that may just be too cute to ignore. "I'm a babywearing mommy and proud of it!" Coco  wrote  on Instagram while sporting Chanel in a Baby K'tan Baby Carrier. "Even at my man's performances #artofrapfest." Before the show began, fans also got a taste of the backstage life on Snapchat. While wearing an "O.G. Jr." T-shirt with a Chanel headband, the eight-month-old was all smiles while waiting for the set to begin.  "Are you all dressed up for daddy's show?" Coco was overheard asking. "You're so funny. So what did daddy think of having two very important ladies in the audie...