Sandy Hook Families Bring Emotion to Gun Debate

Bringing their emotional advocacy to the national gun debate, families of those killed in the Connecticut school shooting are appearing with President Barack Obama and walking the halls of Congress to plead for stricter regulations. They already have helped push through the nation's most restrictive firearms law, which Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, D-Conn., signed Thursday.

Nollywood Can’t Grow Further Due To Lack Of Funding – Desmond Eliot

With the deluge of criticism that now trails the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood actor, Desmond Eliot, has said it will take a lot of funding and training to get to the seemingly stagnant industry to the next level. While speaking on Channel’s Television Saturday breakfast Show Sunrise, Desmond said due to lack of funding nothing has inspired Nollywood to grow further.

11 Killed As Gunmen Attack Adamawa Deputy Governor’s Residence

At least 11 people have been killed in an early morning attack on Midlu village in Adamawa state, while staging an attack on the residence of the state’s Deputy Governor. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mohammed Ibrahim, confirmed the attack stating that unidentified gunmen raided Midlu village, in Madagali local government area of the state, and attacked the home of the state deputy governor, Bala Ngalari.

Lebanon Forms New Government

Lebanese politician Tammam Salam was named prime minister on Saturday after he won a sweeping parliamentary endorsement, pledging to bridge the country's deep divisions and shield it from the dangers of neighboring Syria's civil war. Salam was designated after the resignation of Prime Minister Najib Mikati, whose two years in office were dominated by efforts to contain sectarian tensions, violence and economic fallout from the Syrian conflict.

BMW unveils Concept X4 Sports Activity Coupe design

BMW has unveiled the Concept X4, a sports activity coupe touted as being “the future of the BMW X family.” This snazzy-looking car is boasted as being a mixture of high performance/driving dynamics and eye-catching, with highly detailed design that is a mixture of sophisticated and beastly. Prduction is slated to start in early 2014, although no definite date was provided.

6 Surprising Signs You Should Break Up

By Ariel Nagi

We all know the obvious signs to tell if a man isn't the one for you: he cheated, he can't keep a job, he's abusive-emotionally or physically-the list goes on. But sometimes, subtle red flags are waving in our faces and we don't realize they mean it's time to dump an undercover loser.

Jim Iyke's Impostor Caught In Onitsha

An impostor of Nolywood 'bad boy' actor, Jim Iyke has been caught in Onitsha. The impostor, whose identity was not revealed, was reportedly caught by some officials of FCMB in Onitsha, Anambra. Confirming the story was the bank through a series of tweets on Wednesday. The tweets were directed at Jim Iyke informing him of the latest development. 

6 Things a Man Should Never Do During Sex

Ever have that WTF sex moment when your guy just either says something way out of line or asks you to do something that feels super awkward? Been there, done that. Here are some cringe-worthy experiences CFL editors decided make the list of "nunca mas."

At 265.7 mph, Hennessey Venom GT claims “fastest production car” title — but is it really?

Since 2010, the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport "World Record Edition" has held the mantle as the fastest production car in the world, topping out at 267.8 mph. On April 2, 2013, Hennessey Performance of Texas announced it had stolen the crown from Bugatti by posting a slower speed of 265.7 mph. Now both claim the title — and the true holder may be neither.

Trayvon Martin's parents settle with Fla. HOA

SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — The parents of a teenager who was fatally shot by a neighborhood watch volunteer last year have settled a wrongful-death claim against the homeowners association of the Florida subdivision where their son was killed.

Ben Carson Apologizes For Comment on Homosexuality

Dr. Ben Carson, a neurosurgeon and recent star of the conservative movement, has apologized for comments on homosexuality that had Johns Hopkins students clamoring for his ouster as their commencement speaker. "Although I do believe marriage is between a man and a woman, there are much less offensive ways to make that point," Carson wrote in a letter to the Hopkins community. "I hope all will look at a lifetime of service over some poorly chosen words."

Nigeria First Lady Returns To Abuja From Another Medical Trip

Story by Saharareporters

Nigeria's first lady, Patience Faka Jonathan, returned to Abuja late afternoon after a medical trip that took her to Germany. Mrs. Jonathan was welcomed by wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Amina Sambo, leading a delegation of party faithful numbering 100 bused to the airport in coaster buses.

Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith Allowed to Cheat on Each Other??

If you were in a celebrity marriage, would you allow your husband to cheat?

Jada Pinkett Smith opened up about this very topic on Thursday when during an interview with HuffPo Live, she addressed longstanding rumors that she and her husband of 15 years Will Smith are allowed to sleep with other people. "I've always told Will, 'You can do whatever you want as long as you can look at yourself in the mirror and be okay," said Pinkett Smith. "Because at the end of the day, Will is his own man. I'm here as his partner, but he is his own man. He has to decide who he wants to be and that's not for me to do for him. Or vice versa." 

Police Kill Fake Mopol Officer In Benue

Policemen in Benue State, under the platform of ‘Operation Zenda,’ have killed a suspected fake mobile police officer linked with armed robbery. The fake mobile policeman had, alongside other robbers, allegedly barricaded the Makurdi-Aliade Road, where they dispossessed passengers of their valuables. The incident, the police said, took place on Thursday night.

Halle Berry Pregnant With Olivier Martinez's Child: A Boy!

Yes, yet another A-lister is having a baby in 2013: Halle Berry! The Oscar-winning actress, 46, is pregnant with her second child -- a baby boy! -- and her first with fiance Olivier Martinez, a source confirms to Us Weekly, adding that she's "elated." According to TMZ, which first broke the news, the Call star is three months along. UPDATE: Berry's rep tells Us: "We can confirm that Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez are expecting a child."

I’m Not Under Arrest – Kugama

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State, Alhaji Umar Mijinyawa Kugama, has said the rumour of his alleged arrest was the handiwork of troublemakers who do not want the prevailing peace in the state to endure.

Lilian Bach Is Back, To Release 'Eletan' On DVD

Sultry Nollywood actress, Lilian Bach will release her movie 'Eletan' on DVD soon. The movie, which was premiered in 2011, has been on demand by many film lovers but the producer has declined releasing it for reasons best known to her.

BREAKING: Earthquake measuring 7.2 magnitude strikes eastern Indonesia: USGS

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia's mountainous West Papua province on Saturday but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The quake hit 256 km (159 miles) east of Enarotali and was 58 km (36 miles) deep, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Eva Longoria Takes On Xenophobia

Speaking on a panel on "Latina Power" at the Women in the World Summit 2013, actress and education activist Eva Longoria took on xenophobia in the United States. "They are scared we're going to have a Taco Bell on every corner," she quipped. More seriously, she pointed out that by 2050, the population of Latinos in the United States will have doubled. "If you look at the numbers, that’s our future workforce. If we don’t educate them, we are in trouble.” Longoria also pointed out that the United States is the only country that "promotes monolingualism." She encouraged teaching children "French…Russian…Chinese—we need to be worldly." Longoria also discussed her non-profit foundation which aims to combat the high dropout rates for Latina teens by giving them tools to get into, and stay in, college.

PDP Blasts Tinubu Over Attack On Govs Forum

The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday urged the national leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Senator Bola Tinubu, to desist from comments on PDP-related issues and focus on salvaging what it described as “his fast crumbling political empire.”