BREAKING NEWS: Couple LOSE their Appeal Court battle to be allowed to have a heterosexual civil partnership

Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan (pictured, right), from west London, lost their legal battle at the Royal Courts of Justice, despite claiming the Government's position was 'incompatible with equality law'. The couple (left, with supporters) have been fighting for the past three years and in November they challenged High Court judge Mrs Justice Andrews's decision to dismiss their judicial review action. Dr Steinfeld, 34, and Mr Keidan, 39, who have been in

PDP crisis: Sheriff meets Jonathan, Makarfi appeals judgment

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, met with former President Goodluck Jonathan at the ex-President’s residence in Abuja on Monday. The meeting, which held behind closed doors, was also attended by Sheriff’s Deputy National Chairman, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh; Acting National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Bernard Mikko; and the

BREAKING: I need longer period of rest, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said results of the series of medical checkups he carried out in the cause of his medical vacation had shown that he needed longer period of rest. He said this necessitated his staying back in London, United Kingdom longer than initially planned. The President said this in a four-paragraph made available to journalists by his

Nigerian Presidency to South Africa: end attacks on Nigerians

The Presidency yesterday condemned the killing of Nigerians in xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
“We have lost about 116 Nigerians in the last two years and in 2016 alone, about 20 were killed. This is unacceptable to the people and government of Nigeria,” the Presidency said in a statement by Senior Special Assistant to

8 human weaknesses that threaten to wreck your life

Even the savviest of us make mistakes with investing – trading too often, refusing to sell losing stocks or chasing past performance. These errors, and many more, are common among investors.
But psychologists and behavioural experts say many of them are deeply rooted in human nature, making them extremely difficult to

Poor men to be legally barred from polygamy - Emir of Kano

Nigeria’s second most influential Muslim leader – the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has disclosed that there will soon be a law which would stop men from taking more than one wife if they did not have the means to support them. The Emir averred that for people in the largely Muslim north of Africa’s most populous country, there was a clear link between polygamy, poverty and

'It wasn't planned but we couldn't be happier': Pregnant Chelsee Healey discusses motherhood with jailbird boyfriend Jack Malloy... as she admits his 'bad boy' reputation upsets her

She's kept fans guessing for months. But Chelsee Healey finally confirmed she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Jack Malloy in what she revealed was a welcome surprise. Showing off her blossoming baby bump in a tight red dress, the Hollyoaks actress, 28, radiated with a healthy pregnant glow as she cuddled up to

I'm planning my funeral now - 42 year old David Bowi declarede

David Bowie’s was simple: he wanted to “go without any fuss”. The Queen Mother’s was more elaborate, even having a codename, “Tay Bridge”. But most people’s funeral plans amount to a choice between burial or cremation, plus a list of favourite songs. As far as I know I am in good health. I am 42 years old, and hope to

Stephanie Davis and Jeremy McConnell pictured for the first time back together with newborn baby son Caben-Albi as they are finally reunited after 10-month feud

STEPHANIE Davis has reunited with ex Jeremy McConnell as the pair were pictured publicly for the first time taking their baby son Caben-Albi for a walk in the park this morning. The former warring exes looked the picture of happiness in these bombshell snaps as they strolled side-by-side with their little boy in Liverpool, just weeks after their (see more photos after the cut)

BREAKING: Five killed as aircraft crashes into shopping centre near Melbourne airport

A light plane has crashed into a shopping centre near an airport in Melbourne killing five people, Victoria police said on Tuesday. An Australian pilot and four American tourists on a golfing vacation were killed when twin-engine Beechcraft Super King Air crashed in a "massive fireball" into a shopping mall on Tuesday shortly after (see more photos after the cut)

Awesome healing power of mum and dad's love: When ex-England footballer Phil Neville's daughter was born severely disabled, doctors wrote her off. Now she's a model - thanks to her iron will

The football star's daughter Isabella (pictured as a child middle with her mum, dad and brother Harvey) suffered a stroke in the womb and was on 95 per cent life support to help her breathe. There was more bad news for Isabella when at 18-months she was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. Doctors told parents Julie and Phil (middle) she would never walk, talk or lead a normal life. But the striking beauty has defied all

Neymar to face trial after losing appeal over corruption charges

Neymar will have to stand trial after he lost an appeal against corruption charges relating to his transfer from Santos to Barcelona, a criminal court in Spain has ruled. The Brazilian's move to La Liga has brought immense controversy to the club due to uncertainty surrounding how much the club paid for him, with Neymar, his father, former president Sandro Rosell and

Jennifer Lopez Collaborates With Julien Macdonald

JULIEN MACDONALD has been a busy bee. Following on from a stellar show at London Fashion Week led by Winnie Harlow, the British designer has partnered with Jennifer Lopez to create a bespoke look for the next round of her Las Vegas residency, “Jennifer Lopez: All I Have”. Adorned with over 120,000 Swarovski crystals, Lopez will take to the stage in a dramatic, billowing feather coat only to then seamlessly reveal a

Tipper truck driver killed designer - who was chosen by the Queen to restore Windsor Castle - as she cycled to work 'after failing to give her enough room on the road'

James Kwatia, 42, crushed 55-year-old Moira Gemmill to death under the wheels of his lorry when he cut across to the side of the curb at a roundabout near Lambeth Bridge in south London, jurors were told. Miss Gemmill, who was chosen to oversee renovations at Windsor Castle as the director of design at the

Jeremy Clarkson, 56, and his stunning new girlfriend, 46, enjoy a romantic al fresco meal as they soak up the sunshine in Barbados

They recently escaped the UK's wintry weather as they jetted off for a romantic break on the Caribbean island of Barbados. And late last week, Jeremy Clarkson, 56, and his new girlfriend Lisa Hogan, 46, were seen enjoying a romantic al fresco meal as their getaway drew to a close. Wearing a pair of

Everton Luiz leaves pitch in tears after racial abuse in Serbia

Partizan midfielder Everton Luiz left the field in tears Sunday after suffering racist abuse during his team's 1-0 victory over Rad in Belgrade, Serbia. Fans persisted in the abuse despite warnings from the referee and public address announcer, at one point unveiling a banner with a racial message that was

Show Review: Amazing Photos of Eudon Choi Fall 2017

Eudon Choi’s Fall 2017 assortment was the ultimate in sophistication. Austrian-Czech architect and minimalism advocate Adolf Loos inspired the designs. One of his most famous quotes? “Be not afraid of being called un-fashionable.” Well, this effort was certainly stylish, but it’s clear Choi wants his woman to be confident and strong.See more photos after the cut

Fed Govt to decide on VP’s residence, says Presidency

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said yesterday that the Federal Government is to decide what to do with the new Vice President’s House under construction. A statement by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity Laolu Akande quoted Prof. Osinbajo as saying that “he is satisfied with living in Aguda House,” the official residence of

Hot! or Hmm…: Viola Davis’s BET American Black Film Festival Honors Michael Kors Collection Peacock Floral Embroidered Stretch Tulle Halter Gown

Viola Davis presented an award to Denzel Washington at the American Black Film Festival Honors in a Michael Kors Collection Peacock Floral Embroidered Stretch Tulle Halter Gown: See more photos after cut

Messi to visit Egypt in health campaign against Hepatitis C

Argentinean footballer Lionel Messi will finally visit Egypt on Tuesday for a campaign to fight hepatitis C, a visit that was postponed in the aftermath of Barcelona’s scathing ChampIOns league defeat to PSG on Tuesday last week. The campaign is coordinated by Egypt’s Health and Tourism ministries. Messi’s visit was initially supposed to take place in December, but was