Joe Jackson Still Struggling For Life

Joe Jackson

The patriarch of the Jackson family, Joe Jackson is lying critically ill in hospital after suffering a stroke. And according to sources, his wife is taking steps to prepare her children for the worst possible outcome.

“Katherine decided that it was time to hold a mandatory family meeting,” the source revealed.

“Next week, they are all getting together at the family’s estate to discuss the last thing they wanted to talk about, which is the money. Katherine and Joe want to let all the kids know that Joe’s money will be divided equally amongst the siblings. They believe that, by doing this, it will prevent any family drama to occur and no one will feel left out. Joe told Katherine to let them all know that no matter what happens, the last thing he wants is for his family to be destroyed like they were after Michael’s death.”

Charlie Sheen Settles $1 Million Lawsuit With Angry Ex-Employee

Charlie Sheen reached a settlement in the $1 million legal battle with his ex-employee, despite his claims that he did nothing wrong, reports have revealed. As reported, Keith Fitzgerald had filed a federal lawsuit against his former boss, along with company 9th Step Productions.

According to Fitzgerald, Sheen hired him in 2013, offering a 3-year contract with a salary of $300,000, medical benefits and 20% incentive bonus to boot.

Mariah Carey ‘Suspends’ Wedding To James Packer Amid Heated Divorce Feud With Nick Cannon

Though she has been all smiles over the past few months as she continues to celebrate her engagement to James Packer, Mariah Carey is now facing some upsetting new drama as she plans her dream wedding to the billionaire!

Donald Trump Is A Risk The US Can't Afford: Clinton Campaign

 Donald Trump is a risk that the US cannot afford as he has "for years proven himself to be a loose cannon", the rival Clinton Campaign has said as it launched a blistering attack on the outspoken presumptive Republican presidential nominee.

Referring to Mr Trump's statements on a series of issues including foreign policy and national security, Clinton Campaign's chairman John Podesta slammed Mr Trump saying that the 69-year-old real-estate tycoon is "a risk that we can't afford."

In this week alone, Mr Trump has jeopardized relations with a close ally before setting foot overseas, talked about building a relationship with a reckless dictator, and called two diverse American cities more dangerous than war zones like Iraq.

He said Mr Trump has released a list of suggested Supreme Court nominees that includes no people of colour, but does include a judge who upheld a law requiring doctors to use scare tactics to impede reproductive rights and another judge who equated homosexual sex to 'bestiality,' 'paedophilia' and 'necrophilia.'

No, We Are Not Sending Cans Of Human Flesh To Africa: China

China's ambassador to Zambia released a stern statement this week, seeking to battle misinformation that he said was harming China's reputation in Africa.

"This is completely a malicious slandering and vilification, which is absolutely unacceptable to us," according to Yang Youming's statement, which was widely reported in Chinese state media.

What is the misinformation in question? That China was taking dead bodies, marinating them, putting them in cans and then selling them in African supermarkets.

Chinese state media accused tabloids in Zambia of spreading the rumours, stating that "people with ulterior motives were attempting to destroy the long-standing partnership between Zambia and China." A number of blogs and other publications appeared to have picked up the stories from Facebook.

Daily Post tweeted, "SHOCKING: The Chinese are sending canned human meat to Africa. read and share https://t.co/ZiMWJRXGiZ pic.twitter.com/H662y9gqhp"

Donald Trump Describes Bill Clinton's Past Behaviour As 'Rape'

Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump has accused former president Bill Clinton of "rape," ramping up the attacks on the husband of his expected rival for the presidency at a time when his own conduct with women is under scrutiny.

In an interview with Fox News, Trump said the allegations of sexual misconduct that have dogged Clinton for decades were far worse than claims aired by The New York Times that the real estate mogul has a past of harassing women.

"It's not like the worst thing," Trump, the GOP's presumptive presidential nominee, said late Wednesday of what he called the "minor stuff" he has done, including kissing a model on the lips.

"OK, you look at what Clinton has gone through with all of the problems and all of the things that he's done," Trump told Fox's Sean Hannity.

The reporter then wondered to Trump whether the Times would interview women who in the past had accused Clinton of sexual assault or unwanted advances.

"In one case, it's about exposure. In another case, it's about groping and fondling and touching against a woman's will," Hannity said.

"And rape," Trump added.

7 Possible New James Bond Actors to Replace Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig has apparently turned down a huge financial win to be James Bond again. He wasn't joking about hating it. So who is in line to replace the dude? 10 possible names readily come to the picture.

Tom Hiddleston

Well, he's OK, but he looks more like a new Daniel Craig than a new James Bond. He's a bit lankier than Craig, with higher maintenance hair. He looks a bit soft, even when he's killing people on telly. Too tall to fit in some sports cars. Would be all legs getting out of a DB5. The prospect gets worse the more you think about it.

James Norton

Stupid massive BBC costume drama hunk chin. Glass jaw. One blow from Henchman #2 and he'd be out cold, dragged into the back of a van, inappropriately touched and never seen again. Film over in six minutes. Totally unbelievable. No.

Idris Elba

Tall and good at being angry, Elba's main role in the Bond rumourmongering process is to get people discussing whether or not Ian Fleming ever specifically mentioned Bond being pale and blonde or being continually stopped and searched by police when on missions in the US in the books. He'd be very good, but he’s black.

Luke Evans

Was good in High-Rise, if being good in something else counts. Has a sort of compact face quite similar to Daniel Craig's, so he should blend in quite well. Could use the same stunt double and wear Craig's suits.

Aidan Turner

He was Poldark in Poldark and also in The Hobbit for a bit. Having to look him up is probably best, as you don't want anyone too recognisable as a Bond. You don't want it to be like a Michael Caine film, where whenever he comes on screen you think "Oh, Michael Caine, he must be, what, 78 by now?" and all immersion is lost as you start thinking about Steve Coogan's impressions and looking up Michael Caine on IMDB on your phone and forgetting you're even in a cinema. So, Turner would be good as I had to look him up, and it's about time we had a hairy chested Bond again as there hasn't been one since Brosnan.

Tom Hardy

 He's good in everything. If he worked in Subway his baps would be the best. I'd entertain his foot long, that's for sure. He might well be best saved as a recurring villain, mind, as his turn in Bronson contained some of recent cinema's most bonkers sequences. At least 12 of the 17 most bonkers sequences in recent cinema history, in fact, according to the official list feature.

 Jack O'Connell

If Tom Hardy's too expensive or has been personally warned off the job by Daniel Craig, how about Jack O'Connell? He's like a slightly less well assembled Tom Hardy, an unofficial Tom Hardy that is near enough Tom Hardy without actually infringing any copyrights. He was good in Unbroken, and was in Holby City when he was younger so has put the hours in and deserves a break.

Drake Overtakes Justin Bieber To Become World’s Most Streamed Artist On Spotify

Drake

Drake has over-taken fellow Canadian Justin Bieber to become the most popular artist on Spotify.

The rapper and singer, who released new album Views last month, is now the most streamed artist of all time on the popular app. According to Billboard, Drake has just edged past Bieber this week, with 3.21 billion streams compared to his 3.18 billion.

The star has achieved the impressive feat despite the fact that he had an exclusive deal with Spotify rival Apple Music, meaning that his new album wasn’t even made available on the app for two weeks after release.

Cameroon A-List Actor, Epule Jeffery, Causes A Stir With His Supposed Wedding Photo

Cameroonian A-list actor, Epule Jeffery caused quite a stir when he shared the photo with the following caption, “How market? Lol.’’

The photo has caused a debate among fans. Some think that he has actually gotten married, while others believe it is from a movie set.

A reliable source has however confirmed that the picture was taken on set, which means it is not a wedding picture.

So ladies, the actor is still single and… searching?

Daniel Craig ‘Turns Down £68 Million’ Offer To Return For Two More James Bond Films

Craig with Lea Seydou and Monica Bellucci

Daniel Craig is thought to have turned down a lucrative deal to return for two more James Bond films.

According to reports, the British actor has stepped away from the franchise for good, despite being offered ‘£68 million.'

While Craig has been vocal about his reservations in making a follow-up to Spectre, bosses have reportedly been keen to entice him back after his smash-hit performance.

A source told Mail Online: “Daniel is done – pure and simple – he told top brass at MGM after Spectre. They threw huge amounts of money at him, but it just wasn’t what he wanted. He had told people after shooting that this would be his final outing, but the film company still felt he could come around after Spectre if he was offered a money deal.”

Cameroonian Engineer Invents App To Reduce Maternal Death Rate

A young Cameroonian engineer has come up with a tool that could help reduce both maternal death and child mortality rates. The free application, called 'GiftedMom', sends women texts containing medical advice before and after their child is born.

On March 13, Cameroon was shaken by  the death of Monique Koumatė, a pregnant woman who died in front of the Laquintinie hospital in Douala. Several hundred people subsequently gathered to protest against the hospital's employees, who they accused of neglect.

But Koumaté's case isn't unique. According to a study carried out by the World Health Organisation, in 2011 Cameroon's maternal mortality rate stood at 782 deaths for every 100,000 births, a figure well above the global average. In developing countries, the average rate stands at 239 deaths for every 100,000 live births, whereas in developed countries the figure is 12 deaths per 100,000 live births.

Those grim statistics were enough to convince 24-year-old Alain Nteff that something needed to be done to reduce Cameroon's maternal death rate. An engineering school graduate, he launched his application with the help of a doctor.

"Women receive text messages advising them on things like when they need to see a doctor, recommended vaccines and how to breastfeed. Women send a message to the number 8586 and indicate how long they've been pregnant. Once they've been registered, they receive text messages every week with advice like when they should go see a doctor. And when the child is born, we also send out a list of recommended vaccines, the age at which they should be taken, as well as advice on how to breastfeed. "

Donald Trump Says His Business Is Flourishing Since Joining The Presidential Race.

Donald Trump has told the government that his myriad businesses have flourished with rising revenues since his improbable political success, according to financial documents released Wednesday.

The presumptive Republican presidential nominee said revenue at his businesses grew by $190 million over the past 17 months, and he had $557 million in earned income.

The Federal Election Commission released the personal financial documents that Trump filed with the agency. They provide an overview of the billionaire's assets and revenues and his roles with hundreds of corporate shell companies.

First Of Nigerian Girls Kidnapped By Boko Haram Found

The first of more than 200 schoolgirls held by Boko Haram militants from Chibok in northeast Nigeria for over two years has been found, a parents' spokesman told Thomson Reuters Foundation today.

Lawan Zannah, secretary of the association of parents of missing Chibok girls, said teenager Amina Ali was found on Tuesday near the Sambisa forest by the border with Cameroon. The circumstances of her discovery have not yet to be officially confirmed.

Zika Virus May Spread To Europe In Coming Months, WHO Warns

The Zika virus, an infectious disease linked to severe birth defects in babies, may spread into Europe as the weather gets warmer, although the risk is low, health officials said on Wednesday.

In its first assessment of the threat Zika poses to the region, the World Health Organization's European office said the overall risk was small to moderate. It is highest in areas where Aedes mosquitoes thrive, in particular on the island of Madeira and the north-eastern coast of the Black Sea.

"There is a risk of spread of Zika virus disease in the European Region and ... this risk varies from country to country, said Zsuzsanna Jakab, the WHO's regional director for Europe. We call particularly on countries at higher risk to strengthen their national capacities and prioritize the activities that will prevent a large Zika outbreak."

Abortion Bill: South Carolina Passes Bill Banning Abortion After 19 Weeks

 The South Carolina Legislature passed a bill on Tuesday prohibiting abortion after 19 weeks, becoming the 17th state to pass the restrictive ban.

The legislation will now head to Gov. Nikki Haley's desk. The Republican said in March she will almost certainly sign it, but wants to look at the details once it reaches her.

Power Generation Hits 2,730Mw – System Operator

Power generation from the Nigeria Electricity System Operator to the 11 electricity distribution companies (DisCos) hit 2,730 megawatts yesterday.  In its Sunday report on system performance, the System Operator said its peak power generation was 2,633Mw, while lowest generation was 168,90Mw.

The total energy the System Operator sent out to the DisCos was 49,137.84Mw. With this, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) recorded 585.6Mw spinning reserve.

Fuel Price Increase: Court Stops NLC from Going on Strike

The National Industrial Court has stopped ‎the Nigerian Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress from embarking on strike to protest last week’s increase in fuel price by the federal Government.

Justice Babatunde Adejumo gave the restraining order after the Attorney General of the Federation, Justice Adejumo, held: “The defendants are hereby restrained from carrying out the threat contained in their communique issued on May 14th pending the hearing and determination of the ‎motion on notice filed on May 16. It is the order of this court that status quo be maintained as at 17th May‎.”

We are Collating Evidence Against Jonathan, We Will Invite Him – EFCC

Ibrahim Magu

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has disclosed that the agency was indeed probing and collating evidence against former president, Goodluck Jonathan and other accomplices in the arms purchase scandal. He stated this when he visited the office of the BBC Hausa service in London at the weekend.

Asked when Jonathan would be asked to appear at the EFCC, Magu said: “Anybody that is involved in this scandal, we will invite him. It is only that we have to first establish our evidence. Anybody who is guilty, I swear, we will summon him wherever he is. Anybody that we invited, we must have finished with our background study on him. We spend not just days for the background work but months until we establish the case before we issue invitation. That is why none of the people we invited has come out clean. Whoever stole public funds and we establish our evidence, I’m telling you we will invite him, without cover. That is how the work is. We compile dossiers of proofs and facts before we invite.”

Questioned on amount recovered by the EFCC under him, Magu responded: “Because of what is going on, I can’t tell you the exact amount we have recovered so far. But we are still collecting the monies. I can’t tell you for now, but what we have recovered within this period alone, was never recorded since the establishment of the EFCC in 2003.  Actually, what we recovered is way beyond that figure. I don’t want to let it out now. On 29th May, we will disclose every detail and Nigerians will know what we have done,’’ he said.

Nigerian Oilman Kola Aluko Sells His Bel-Air Mansion For $21.5 Million

Jamie Foxx and Kola Aluko

The Los Angeles Times has reported that Kola Aluko, a controversial Nigerian oil tycoon, has sold his Bel-Air, Los Angeles mansion, as Nigerian and European authorities investigate him for a series of money-laundering and fraud-related crimes.

Kola Aluko sold the home last week for $21.5 million, taking a $3 million loss after purchasing the sprawling residence in 2012 for $24.5 million. Aluko, 46, apparently sold the residence in an off-market transaction using a limited-liability company. An off-market sale in real estate refers to a property that is sold without any form of public advertising.

Aluko’s former home- a contemporary-style showplace in the 700 block of Sarbonne Road, Los Angeles, was designed by architect Paul McClean and built in 2011. The property sits on more than an acre, has a gated entrance, a subterranean garage and a 132-square-foot infinity-edge swimming pool among other features.

Military Confirms Arrest Of Niger Delta Avengers, Masterminds Of Chevron Attacks

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrest of suspected members of the resurgent militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) who were allegedly responsible for the attacks on oil pipelines.

The latest arrest, which is the first since the new group emerged, was disclosed on Sunday by the Director of Defence Information (DDI), Brig-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, who has in several instances vowed to apprehend the perpetrators.

“This is to confirm the arrest of some suspected members of Niger Delta Avengers. Investigation is currently on going,” Abubakar said.

He assured that the military will continue to do its best to guard strategic facilities and provide security to lives and property. He noted that the military actions is in line with our rule of engagement, adding that the arrested suspects are behind the recent attacks at the Chevron oil facilities.

The Defence Spokesman also urged the community and traditional rulers and patriotic citizens to cooperate with the military in its efforts to get rid of criminals in our great country.

Abubakar had in a previous statement vowed that the militants will be treated as criminals and that the security forces will leave no stone unturned to apprehend the perpetrators.

Taiwo Ogungbe Campaigns For LG Chairmanship

Taiwo Ogungbe, the twin brother of entertainment mogul, Kenny Keke Ogungbe has revealed his decision to vie for the seat of Ago Iwoye Local Government council chairman. Taiwo, who has since moved to Ogun State to remain with the people of Ago Iwoye, where he hails from, has been consistent in his campaign and ploy to win the LG boss seat.

Contesting under the ruling All progressive Congress, Taiwo promises good welfare and proper governance if elected. While he looks forward to the primaries, he has intensified his campaign in the local government area as well as on social media where his twin brother had also joined in campaigning for him.

Taiwo's twin brother, Keke Ogungbe's buddy and business partner, Dayo D1 Adeneye had contested for a seat in Ogun State but lost at the primaries after which he got a job in Gov. Ibikunle Amosun's cabinet.