BREAKING NEWS

 Today, the people of Anambra State will choose who will govern the state for the next four years. And they have a big task on their hands. Thirty-seven candidates are contesting in the election, including incumbent Governor, Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance. With the All Progressives Congress trying to get a better hold on the South East, the Peoples Democratic Party testing its preparations ahead of the 2019 general elections and other parties trying to displace the major players, much is at stake.

thousands of people have gathered in the centre of Harare to call for the resignation of Robert Mugabe, as moves to force the Zimbabwean president to stand down gather momentum. The rally is supported by the army and members of the ruling Zanu-PF party. War veterans who until last year were loyal to the president are also saying Mr Mugabe should quit.

Super Eagles squad were reportedly rewarded with $2,000 each after they thrashed Argentina 4 - 2 in an international friendly in Krasnodar, Russia last Tuesday. This was disclosed to SportingLife by a top Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) executive member who was in Russia. “The players are entitled to a flat rate of $2,000 for being part of the squad for any international friendly ahead of the World Cup and they are all aware of it” Our source disclosed.

Flamboyant retired boxer, Floyd Mayweather who is well known for flaunting his extravagant lifestyle, has added a new flashy item to his growing list. The Undefeated boxer was recently spotted carrying a diamond encrusted iPod and matching headphones while heading out with his girlfriend Keyshia Cole for a date at Catch Restaurant in West Hollywood, California.

A Nigerian couple, Femi and Oyetomi Adisa welcomed their second set of twins a few days ago. They had the first set (boys) in 2014 and welcomed another set (a boy and girl) in October, 2016. Congrats to them! More photos after the cut...

Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court Abuja who was handling the trial of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, has withdrawn from the case. At the resumed hearing of the case this morning, Justice Ademola announced his withdrawal, stating that he cannot preside over a case which the DSS has accused him of collecting money from the defendant, Dasuki. Justice Ademola was among the seven judges whose homes were raided a fortnight ago and were arrested over allegations of corruption.