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Barcelona’s players finally got their hands on their new Audi long-term cars . The football stars received their vehicles a whole week after those at Real Madrid  got their own .   Lionel Messi went for the RS 6 model while other went for a little more power. Sergio Busquets and Aleix Vidal both opted for the powerful R8 models.

A suspected armed robber was burnt to ashes after he was caught by angry mob in Calabar, Cross River state capital earlier today. The suspect was immediately set ablaze by the crowd and his charred remains displayed in front of a baying crowd including children in the area.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have revealed how he got down on one knee to pop the question while they were roasting a chicken at home. The happy couple gave their first ever joint interview to the BBC's Mishal Husain at 6pm, lasting over 20 minutes, hours after their engagement was confirmed. Earlier the British royal and American TV star beamed as they posed for the camera in the Sunken Garden at  Kensington Palace  at 2pm. Meghan showed off her ring, containing three stones - one from Botswana where the couple holidayed recently, and two diamonds from his mother Diana’s personal collection. News of their engagement came in a brief statement at 10am, with the couple due to marry next spring.

A 12-year-old boy can’t seem to contain his joy after undergoing a successful surgery to correct his backward facing legs. According to reports, the young boy received free surgery on the #AfricaMercy to correct his legs and make hem straight again. “Before, people would just stare at me in the street and label me a handicap. Now, they will look again,” the excited boy said after the surgery. CREDIT:NH

A man who is said to be a banker decided to be unique with his own wedding concept. The newly wed couple had to carry out their parade publicly in a tipper truck after their wedding ceremony in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital. This reportedly happened over the weekend in Uyo. Facebook user, Aniebiet Okon, shared the photos online and wrote; This is it… After years of survey for the best mop to parade during their wedding… Their best choice got a premium ovation from friends and viewers on the street for their ingeniousness…

ROBINHO has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault. Gazzetta dello Sport  reported that the former  Manchester City  ace is one of a group of five guilty of sexually assaulting an Albanian girl in a Milan night club on January 22, 2013.Robinho was playing for AC Milan at the time. The Brazilian, now 33, is currently playing in his homeland with Atletico Mineiro. Under Italian law he won't be sent to prison until the appeals process has been finalised - which could take years. If he loses the appeal he would could be extradited to serve prison time in Italy. Robinho moved to Europe amid much hype in 2005 when he joined  Real Madrid  from  Santos. He broke the British transfer record in 2008 when Man City lured him from Real Madrid for £32million. After a bright start to life in England, he soon started to struggle and was eventually sent out on loan to former club Santos after just 16 months. At the end of

Boxing champion Anthony Joshua has shared pictures of his workout as he trained in the world’s highest ring. Anthony Joshua worked out in a makeshift ring atop the Burj Al Arab on Wednesday. The training was carried out in a makeshift ring on the hotel’s helipad… Joshua joined the likes of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Roger Federer by plying his trade on the renowned helipad in a big budget video to promote a health and well-being drive in Dubai. The release of the pictures and video, which shows Joshua looking in top condition, followed almost immediately after New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker goaded the Brit into accepting a fight with him. Joshua holds the IBF, WBA and IBO belts, so it seems logical that he starts trying to unify the divisions not in his grasp - the WBC title held by Deontay Wilder and the WBO in Parker's possession.

A group of dancing ladies were pictured thrilling and entertaining former Niger Delta warlord, High Royal Majesty King Ateke Michael Tom (JP), who was duly seated in reception of Rivers State Youths under the Chairmanship of AMB Sokubo Sara-igbe Sokubo at an event held in Okrika, the hometown of the High Chief. FORMER NIGER DELTA WARLORD THRILLED BY  DANCING LADIES IN RIVERS STATE 

It was gathered that the attack happened following an allegation of infidelity after she saw a text message on his phone. The deceased was stabbed 3 times in the back; and severally on his private parts, at their home in Maitama, Abuja. Before this, Maimuna had bit part of his ear off and was treated at a hospital before returning home. He was advised to leave the house but he refused. After stabbing him, she drove him to the hospital where he died. The couple had a daughter together. He will be buried today. CREDIT:NH

A Nigerian couple has dropped the jaws of many after they gave out two brand new Toyota camry cars as souvenirs at their colourful wedding in Benin, Edo state. It was quite a glamorous occasion as Lagos-based Interior designer, Ehi Ogbebor, tied the knot in style with her wealthy partner on Saturday, November 18, in Benin city, Edo state. Ehi, a mother of two and the CEO of Sayaveth Interiors and Hotel, became an online sensation after she shared news of her engagement 10 years after divorce. According to sources, the businesswoman’s new husband, chief Kenneth Bramor is into oil and gas. Their wedding was graced by top notch people including senator Dino Melaye, family, friends and colleagues. The 2 brand new Toyota Camry cars were given to lucky winners as souvenirs after a raffle draw. credit:YL

A  burglar  believed to be Britain’s smallest  prisoner  filmed himself in his cell flexing his muscles and boasting he was the “best midget around”. Aiden Henry, who is around three feet tall, posted footage of himself dancing on  Instagram  . In the film, the giggling con brags about his biceps to fellow lags, shadow boxes and makes a joke about his manhood. A  Ministry of Justice  spokesman said: "We are clear those who break the rules will be punished and can face extra time behind bars."The spokesman added: "We are also continuing to take decisive action to block mobile phones, including a £2million investment in detection wands and legislation to block phones from prisons." It is a crime to have a mobile phone behind bars. Offenders can be jailed for two years. Henry, 28, was sentenced to 32 months last week after being caught on CCTV stealing jewellery and car keys from a home in Rugby, Warwicks.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed his son and the rest of his family tells him whenever he fails to score. The Portuguese admitted that he doesn’t mind being asked about his drop in form because his family does exactly the same thing. He revealed this in an interview with L’Equipe, he said: “ You know, I don’t criticize people who ask that question. “What I find really strange is when it happens at home. When I’m not scoring my mum asks me, and my son, my brother and my sister… they all say: “But what’s wrong with you?” Real Madrid will play against rivals Atletico on Saturday and will be hoping to return to their winning ways. WHAT MY SON TELLS ME ANYTIME I FAIL TO SCORE

Manchester United  want  Jose Mourinho  to extend his stay at Old Trafford. They plan to open contract talks with their manager in the New Year, with a lucrative extension on the table to reflect the new-found success and progress he has brought. United are confident he will not be tempted by the lure of a move to Paris Saint-Germain next summer, despite  recently expressing his admiration  for the project at the mega-rich French club. Mourinho signed a three-year contract when he succeeded Louis vaIn  an exclusive interview with MirrorSport  this week, the Portuguese pointed out that he is only halfway through his project of taking United back to the top and acknowledged the aim is to deliver a first Premier League title since Sir Alex Ferguson stepped down in 2013. “I signed a three-year contract and when I signed that three-year contract it was basically to try and improve the direction of the football team,” said Mourinho. “And obviously when we want to imp

NFF President Amaju Pinnick, Vice Presidents Seyi Akinwunmi and Shehu Dikko, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and Technical and Development Committee chairman Yusuf Ahmed Fresh represented the NFF, while Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr, Chief Coach Salisu Yusuf, Team Administrator Enebi Achor and Captain Mikel John Obi, Ahmed Musa, Kenneth Omeruo and William Ekong stood in for the team. The agreement represents the full and final understanding between the NFF and the team for the 2018 FIFAWorld Cup Russia and not subject to review or negotiations, except there is a review by FIFA of what it has approved and published as prize money for the participating countries. Pinnick and Sanusi signed for the NFF while Gernot Rohr and Salisu Yusuf signed for the technical crew and Captain Mikel Obi and Ahmed Musa signed for the players.

FOUR tanks have been spotted heading towards the Zimbabwe capital Harare raising fears of a coup attempt in a country ruled by Robert Mugabe for 37 years. It comes just a day after the head of the armed forces said he was prepared to "step in" to end a purge of supporters of ousted vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa.A witness saw two other tanks parked beside the main road from Harare to Chinhoyi, about 14 miles from the city. One, which was pointed in the direction of the capital, had come off its tracks. Soldiers at the scene refused to talk to a Reuters witness. Earlier today the youth wing of Zimbabwe's ruling party accused the military chief of subverting the constitution for threatening to intervene after President Robert Mugabe plunged the country into crisis by sacking Mnangagwa last week. Mnangagwa, 75, a long-serving veteran of Zimbabwe's 1970s liberation wars, had been viewed as a likely successor to Mugabe before the president fired h

  Aminu Masari  Katsina State governor, has launched goat empowerment programme for secondary school students in the state. Launching the programme at Government Girls Arabic Secondary School, Dutsinma on Saturday, the state commissioner for Education, Halimatu Idris, said the programme was aimed at empowering students to be self-reliant. Mrs Idris, a professor, said the goat empowerment programme was part of the Masari administration’s efforts toward improving the lives of the people and development of education in the state Daily Nigerian concluded. CREDIT:NH

A Delta State man who planned marrying 6 wives at once says he dumped 3 because they were stubborn. The elderly man has now wedded the remaining 3 on Saturday, 11th November in Okpaka town, Delta State. Jeke Godwin Ejiroghene shared photos from the wedding and wrote; “This young man got married to three women today at  okpaka  town in Udu local government area of Delta State. This same man is yet to pay the other three left. According to the man, he said he would have paid for the other three today as well but they are stubborn, but he promised paying others soonest. So if your sister is in this situation what will you do or say. This is a true life story.”

Two men who decided to steal a Toyota Camry in Benin city, Edo sate – got more than they bargained for after they were caught during the failed operation. The elderly men were apprehended by eagle-eyed residents as they tried to vanish with the Camry 2.2. They were beaten by the mob who rounded them up before handing them over to security operatives.

A teenage boy who can turn his head 180 degrees wants to become a movie star due to his skills. The 14-year-old boy, Muhammad Sameer, from Pakistani, can rotate his head back over his shoulders as he hopes his rare flexibility will land him a part in a Hollywood movie. According to reports, Sameer quit his studies and became part of a dance group, Dangerous Boys, to earn a living and help his family run the household affairs after his father fell ill. The teenager said in an interview: ‘ I would have been six or seven when I saw an actor in a Hollywood horror movie turning his head to look behind him.’It fascinated me. I started practising for it and within few months, I was able to it. ‘My mother slapped me when she saw me doing this and told me never to do it again as I might end up hurting my neck but with time she realised that I’m God gifted. ‘My dream is to work like that actor in Hollywood horror movies. ‘