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A Russian court convicted a Norwegian man of gathering confidential information about nuclear submarines and jailed him for 14 years. A verdict that could strain relations between Moscow and Norway. Frode Berg, a 63 year old retired former guard on the Norwegian-Russian border, was detained in Moscow in December 2017 and tried behind closed doors this month. He pleaded not guilty to charges of espionage on behalf of Norway. Berg will not appeal the verdict and plans to request a presidential pardon from Vladimir Putin that would see him freed. Norway’s Foreign Ministry said it had noted the verdict but…

Wendy Williams husband, Kevin Hunter has finally opened up about the divorce. He released a statement today saying: “28 years ago I met an amazing woman: Wendy Williams. At the time, I didn’t realize that she would not only become my wife, but would also change the face of entertainment and the world. We have dedicated most of our lives to the business empire that is Wendy Williams Hunter, a person that I truly love and respect unconditionally. I am not proud of my recent actions and take full accountability and apologize to my wife, my family and her amazing…

A Lagos High Court has renewed a warrant for the arrest of the former Super Eagles captain, Augustine Jay Jay Okocha, for refusal to appear in court over a case of tax evasion. The presiding Judge, Justice Adedayo Akintoye extended the arrest warrant, originally made last January 29, following an application by the Lagos State Government. Okocha, who was not in court, was also not represented by a lawyer. Prosecution counsel, Mr Yusuf Sule told the court that Okocha had yet to settle out of court, the 2017 income tax evasion charge. At the start of proceedings on Monday, Sule…

Actress, Omotola has described Nigerians’ quality of life under Buhari’s leadership as being ‘hellish’ She wrote in a series of tweets, “The Country Under your watch is Hellish! @ProfOsinbajo @MBuhari @NGRPresident. The lack of Money in circulation, now coupled with the continuous Assault and killings by uniformed men. Will make this Country implode!!! It’s Unbearable! Do something! Insecurity! Fear and Desperation everywhere.” The actress spoke against the backdrop of the recent upsurge in extrajudicial killings even by security personnel across the country. President Buhari’s personal assistant on new media, Bashir Ahmaad responded in a tweet. He said that those who…

A major fire has engulfed the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, one of France’s most famous landmarks. The catastrophic fire at Paris’s Notre-Dame Cathedral has left a nation mourning its cultural and historic ‘epicentre’ today as French police now investigate whether or not the blaze was caused by accident. Hundreds of heroic firefighters tackled the fire through the night , battling to stop the landmark’s complete destruction after the iconic spire was seen crashing to the ground yesterday evening. The fire, which broke out as the last crowds of tourists ended visits at around 7pm local time, was finally declared…

HBO released a new teaser for the upcoming second season of Big Little Lies. It is an Emmy-winning series and will officially premiere on June 9. Nicole Kidman’s character, Celeste Wright says “We’re kidding ourselves if we think people will stop talking.” This happens just before an unspecified voice cuts in and says, “You’re one of the Monterey Five, right?”The trailer immediately shows that the women are having trouble adjusting to their new lives as possible suspects in the death of Perry Wright, played by Alexander Skarsgård, who was Celeste’s abusive husband.A newcomer to the cast, the inimitable three-time Oscar…

Israel Folau has 48 hours to respond to a breach notice from Rugby Australia, or his contract will be torn up. He has 48 hours to respond to a breach notice from Rugby Australia, or his contract will be torn up. Israel Folau’s rugby union career was called into question after an Instagram post which said that homosexuals were destined for hell and quoted a passage from the bible. He has won 73 caps and was expected to play at this year’s World Cup in Japan. Full-back Folau, who signed a four-year deal with Sydney-based Super Rugby side the Waratahs…

Festus Keyamo, the official spokesperson of President Muhammadu Buhari, 2019 presidential campaign, said that one does not need a WAEC certificate to become President in Nigeria Stating his reasons for saying so, Festus said that Section 318 of the 1999 Constitution defines “School Certificate or its equivalent” to mean primary 6 School Leaving Certificate. Also the ability to just speak, write, understand and communicate in English language to the satisfaction of INEC. According to him, if you have occupied the public office for a reasonable length of time, by the provisions of the constitution, you do not even need a…

Six people appeared in a New Zealand court Monday. They were charged with illegally redistributing the video a gunman live streamed as he shot worshipers at two mosques last month. Christchurch District Court Judge Stephen O’Driscoll denied bail to 44 year old businessman Philip Arps and an 18 year old suspect who were taken into custody in March. The four others are not in custody. Philip Arps is scheduled to next appear in court via video link on April 26. The 18 year old suspect is charged with sharing the live stream video and a still image of the Al…

A moment that the Game Of Thrones fans have been waiting for. The show returned with the first episode of season 8 on the 14th of April. I was up until 2am just so I could watch it live and avoid spoilers. It was all worth it. The show opens with the arrival of Jon, Daenerys and the troops. Arya looks at Jon and Gendry from among the crowd of the people of Winterfell. We see her show emotion about seeing them. Tyrion and Varys are seen in a carriage, with Tyrion making fun of Varys being a Eunoch. Jon…

Tiger Woods has won a fifth Green Jacket at Augusta National. His first major win in 11 years and a first since having four operations on his back. Woods says his Masters triumph is right up there with his greatest achievements, having faced doubts he would ever contend again. He said he could barely walk before surgery and his children had seen golf cause pain. “We’re creating new memories for them and it’s just very special. I was very lucky to be given another chance to do something that I love to do. I had serious doubts after what transpired…

Travel websites are helpful, especially when you are on a budget. Here are a few website to help make traveling easier for you. Skiplagged It helps you find the cheapest flight possible by making use of hidden city opportunities. If you want to fly from Abuja to Paris, it’s sometimes cheaper to buy a Abuja to London ticket with a Paris layover. So you simply don’t take the Paris to London connection. Skiplagged keeps track of these money-saving opportunities so that you can easily find the cheapest flight to your destination. It is mostly helpful for one-way trips. Triptease With…

Overthinking. We all do it, and most of the time it’s relatively harmless. We hang over what we should have said or over-plan what we should do, and then we move on. It’s annoying, but most of the time it’s no more stressful than a nagging discussion you wish you could redo. But for some people in certain situations, the thinking doesn’t stop and creates even more stress. This tendency to overthink has a name in the world of mental health. Rumination. While many problems are resolved by giving them careful thought and deliberation, Rumination is repetitive thinking. Going over…

Honey is a natural way to add a little sweetness to your life, without the worry of chemicals or additives. It is advisable to add it to your smoothies and even some of your skin care products. Here are some benefits of using it. It helps preserve moisture Honey helps moisturize, absorb moisture from the environment, and pull moisture in. Skin that is rich in honey generally have reduced appearance of wrinkling. Mineral Oil is often used to preserve moisture. However, it can build up under the skin, causing the skin’s natural absorption of vitamins and nutrients to be disrupted.…

One of the things that people fear the most about traveling is not spending wisely. Here are the best tips to save money when you travel. rent an apartment instead of a hotel room If you’re going to be in one city for an extended period of time, home rental sites like Airbnb usually offer cheaper alternatives to a hotel room. They often come with a kitchen, so you can cook and avoid spending a lot on restaurants. Sign up for cheap flights tracking If you’re a frequent traveller, this is an affordable price to pay for the benefits it…

It’s the end of the work week and you’re looking for ways to better apply yourself? These tips should help with making weekend plans and sticking to them. Work on your interest(s) You have interests and passions. Cultivating a hobby is a fantastic way to unwind after a long week. Whether you’re playing a sport, pursuing photography, or even scrapbooking. This is about more than unwinding. Engaging in side projects and creative hobbies can result in enhanced work performance by way of encouraging creative thinking to solve work-related problems. Plan Decide during the week exactly what it is you’re aiming…

NNPC has asked Nigerians to disregard the rumors of impending fuel scarcity. It stated there are enough petroleum products to last the country a long time. In a statement issued by Ndu Ughamadu, NNPC spokesman, the corporation says such rumours were “tales fabricated by mischief makers with intent to create undue panic in the prevailing sanity in the fuel supply and distribution matrix across the country. The NNPC has once again appealed to Nigerians to disregard trending social media report of an impending fuel scarcity due to the purported refusal by some oil marketers to lift products from depots.” Group…

BTS have returned with their new single “Boy With Luv” featuring Halsey and basically broke the internet. The video was released barely 4 hours ago and already has more than 9.7 million views on YouTube, and BTS-related hashtags are the only things trending worldwide on Twitter. “Boy With Luv,” also known as “A Poem for the Small Things,” in Korean, appears on the group’s 7-track EP Map of the Soul: Persona, which also features the Ed Sheeran collab “Make It Right.” It is BTS’ first album of 2019, and follows last year’s Billboard200 chart-topping duo of Love Yourself: Tear and…

Senate has called on the FG to hasten action for the release of Leah Sharibu. She remains the only student from Dapchi who is in captivity of insurgents. Senator Sani had taken the floor through a point of order, citing Order 43 of the Senate Standing Orders 2015, to draw the attention of the Senate to the plight of the abducted girl. He told the Senate that the Federal Government needed to ensure the girl is rescued by whatever means possible. Though governments at both the Federal and State levels promised Leah Sharibu’s parents that her release from captivity would…

Pope Francis knelt at the feet of the leaders of South Sudan and kissed them. He begged them to give peace a chance and to be worthy “fathers of the nation.” “I am asking you as a brother to stay in peace. I am asking you with my heart, let us go forward. There will be many problems, but do not be afraid.” President Salva Kiir and his rival, the former rebel leader Riek Machar, clashed in 2013 leading to a civil war that left 400,000 people dead. He said, “You have begun a process, may it end well. There…

Police have revealed that one of its men, who was seen harassing a student over his ownership of an iPhone has been apprehended. They also mentioned that a trial has commenced and the preceding will bring out appropriate disciplinary action on him. “The Force wishes to state that such behavioural pattern is not a true reflection of Nigeria Police Force especially under the leadership of Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP MA Adamu.” According to a statement sent out on their official Twitter handle, the Delta State Command confirmed the arrest of the sergeant. The statement read, “The commissioner of…