Jay Z & Beyonce Met With Freddie Gray's Family in Baltimore .billboard.com

 
Jay Z and Beyonce attend the "China: Through The Looking Glass" Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015 in New York City. 

Desperation Sets In As Senate President Seat Hots Up

As the race for the senate presidency heats up in the incoming 8th National Assembly, campaign coordinators of the senators vying for the no. 1 seat on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, disrupted proceedings in the upper chamber as lawmakers were deliberating on the National Tobacco Control Bill. 

Nigeria Police Say They Have Arrested Another Officer In Videotaped Bribe Scheme

Video of Nigerian Police Traffic Officer Caught On Tape Negotiating And Extorting Inside Police Station

Nigerian Police Traffic Officer Caught On Tape Negotiating And Extorting Inside Police Station Nigerian Police Traffic Officer Caught On Tape Negotiating And Extorting Inside Police Station

The Nigeria police have arrested one of their officers recently videotaped as he harassed a Lagos driver for a bribe, according to an official post on social media on Tuesday. 

The police announced on social media that the officer involved in the tape has been arrested, and that the process for his trial had been set in motion.

Saraki Gets More Endorsement For Senate President

Doctor Bukola Saraki, the ex-governor of Kwara State, seemed to be in a good position to win the President of the eighth session of the Senate.
This is coming as Saraki gets more endorsement.
The sources inside the All Progressives Congress (APC) has recently said that party and the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari don’t want to get into any collision course with the senators and members of the House of Representatives, henceforth the decision to support popular candidates as the Senate President or the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Meanwhile, a group known as the Buhari Legacy Foundation, called on senators-elect to choos
Bukola Saraki.

Obasanjo And Anne Welsh Linked To Financial Transactions Outside Charity Work

An ongoing investigation by SaharaReporters into the money laundering scandal involving the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation has revealed significant instances of conflicts of interest involving former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his recently fired aide, Anne Welsh.   

Sierra Welsh

Our investigation exposed suspicious financial dealings that connect Mr. Obasanjo with Ms. Welsh and her husband, Marvin Welsh. Mr. Welsh is a Canadian national and an oil executive doing international business.

Nepal earthquake, magnitude 7.3, strikes near Everest

A major earthquake has struck eastern Nepal, near Mount Everest, two weeks after more than 8,000 died in a devastating quake.
At least 16 people have been killed and 846 injured, according to Nepal's information minister.
The latest earthquake hit near the town of Namche Bazaar, near Mount Everest.

Andover girl is youngest US female chess master

11-year-old shows a rare creativity in competition

 

Carissa Yip can play chess with her eyes closed.

The Andover sixth-grader doesn’t need a board, no stoic chessmen at the ready. In her mind, she can lead a kingdom into a war of wits and strategy, visualizing each move. And several that will follow.

Ukraine crisis: John Kerry to meet Putin in Russia

US Secretary of State John Kerry is to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during his first visit to Russia since the Ukraine crisis began in early 2014. 

Ekiti: Fayose Explains Recent Spate Of Kidnapping

 Ekiti State governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose has reacted top the sudden spate of abduction in his state, promising to bring back the victims alive.
Fayose was speaking to staff of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti and talked of the kidnappings which have been affecting the state for the past two weeks.

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State

He told the staffs that his administration will make sure Mrs. Aladeneka, would regain her freedom and won’t stop until peace returns to Ekiti state.

Kanye West has an ultra-exclusive gold Apple Watch that is impossible to buy

Kanye West is part of a very exclusive club.

Along with two other A-List celebrities, 9to5Mac reports, he is one of only three people in the world (that we know of) to own the ultra-exclusive gold link bracelet Apple Watch.