The world’s happiest country has been announced, African countries are the least

They’ve got Vikings, fjords and a fundamental social safety net – and now the coveted title of happiest country in the world.

Norway has been announced the winner in an annual report by the United Nations.

It saw off competition from Denmark, Iceland and Switzerland for a photo finish.

Sadly, the UK was not even in the race. We came in at 19th, behind Ireland which was 15th, and sandwiched between Luxembourg and Chile.

Dino Melaye failed his Exams in University

Senator Dino Melaye is battling a serious scandal over claim that he did not graduate from the Ahmadu Bell University as he claimed.

The Senator has always indicated that he is a graduate of geography from the university but according to Sahara Reporters, this was false.

Arsene Wenger wants to stay on at Arsenal

Beleaguered Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has decided to stay at the club, according to British media reports on Monday.

The Daily Telegraph and Daily Mirror said Wenger will inform Arsenal’s board he wants to extend his contract, which expires at the end of the season.

Singer Praiz Gets N50m Worth Of Land From Big Church Foundation As Gift

One of Nigeria's award winning singers and MTN Ambassador, Praiz Adejo who was few weeks ago Unveiled as Big Church Foundation Ambassador, has been rewarded with yet another juicy ambassadorial entitlement. The artist was given two plots of Land in Abuja metropolis, along airport road.

The Ambassador for Project and Empowerment of Big Church Foundation, Praiz Adejo was gifted the plots which was allegedly said to be worth 50million ‎Naira  one of his ambassadorial benefits.

"He Has The Best Lips Ever" - Omotola Gushes About Her Husband

Abacha’s Son Fights To Reclaim $1.3bn Oil Bloc, Sues FG, Shell, Agip

Son of the late military Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Mohammed, had begun a legal battle to reclaim the $1.3 billion Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, which was allocated to Malabu Oil Gas Limited. Mohammed Abacha is a Director and the largest shareholder of Malabu Oil Gas Limited. The two other major shareholders are Amafagha Kweku and Hindu Hassan.

There have been a couple of suits before different courts in recent time over the oil bloc. While the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had approached the court seeking a forfeiture order of the said licence from Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Company Limited, the Federal Government had, in another suit, slammed a six-count corruption charge on a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN); former Minister of Petroleum, Chief Dan Etete and nine others for their involvement in the sales of the oil bloc to Shell and Agip.

Arsenal deny they have approached Thomas Tuchel

Arsenal have denied reports in Germany that they have approached Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel to replace Arsene Wenger.

A spokesman has told Sky Sports News HQ that the report, which appeared in Bild newspaper, is "not true".

Whistle-blowers to receive 5% of N1bn recovered - Lai Mohammed says

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has disclosed that any whistle-blower whose information leads to the recovery of up to 1 billion Naira will receive 5% of the amount; that the reward for any amount between 1 and 5 billion Naira will be 5% for the first 1 billion Naira and 4% of the remaining 4 billion Naira, and that any amount over 5 billion Naira will attract 2.5% reward. In a statement released on Sunday, Lai said; 

Zidane's son Enzo misses penalty and is sent off for Real Madrid

Zinedine Zidane's son Enzo missed a penalty and was sent off as Real Madrid reserves lost 2-1 to Athletic Bilbao B in Spain's third tier.

The midfielder, whose father manages Real, fired wide a 14th-minute spot-kick, before his dismissal in stoppage time for two yellow-card offences.

'No, we don't owe NATO money' - Germany's defense minister tells Donald Trump

In a statement released on Sunday, Germany's defense minister rejected claims by President Donald Trump that her country owes NATO "vast sums of money.". Ursula von der Leyen said 

"there is no debt account in NATO. To relate the 2% defense spending that we want to reach in the next decade solely to NATO is wrong. The defense spending also goes to UN-peace mission, into European missions and towards our contributions to the fight against ISIS terrorism."

Tonto Dikeh reacts to husband's 'violence' allegations

Churchill, who spoke in an interview with the Media Room Hub made clarifications concerning earlier claims by Dikeh who alleged that her husband assaulted her and their son, King.

Tonto Dikeh, on the other hand, is unfazed. The actress shared a passage from the Bible on Instagram this morning, March 20, 2017, saying 'she fears no evil'.

Fernando Torres plays first game for Atletico Madrid since head injury

Fernando Torres returned to the Atletico Madrid first team on Sunday after coming on as a substitute in his side’s 3-1 win over Sevilla.

The game was Torres’ first appearance since being knocked unconscious after a sickening clash of heads with Deportivo’s Alex Bergantinos a fortnight ago.

Video: South African Pastor Incite Xenophobic Attacks On Nigeria And Ghana

Alibaba writes about celebrity marriages,

Ace comedian, Alibaba has written on the marital crisis that has hit the Nigerian entertainment industry, and the recent trend of putting up a lovers' fault on social media. According to him, "The person who is reading your story now will not make you happy after the person reads the story."

"We Failed To Learn From Biafran War" — Deputy Senate President, Ekweremadu

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has traced the humanitarian crisis in the North-East to the nation’s failure to learn lessons from the civil war to build her internal capacity and mechanisms for managing such situations.

He also affirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to bringing succour to parts of the country facing humanitarian challenges.

Trump says US 'must be paid more' to defend Germany

President Donald Trump said Saturday that Germany owes "vast sums of money" to NATO and the U.S. "must be paid more" for providing defence , reiterating his stance that European allies need to meet their end of the bargain if they are to continue benefiting from the military alliance.

Trump's tweet from his Florida resort, where he is spending the weekend, came the day after his first meeting with Germany's leader.

Kidnappers abduct three children from parent’s house in Bauchi

The police in Bauchi State have arrested two members of a kidnap syndicate, who abducted three children from their father’s house in the Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state.

It was gathered that the two suspects — Adamu Mohammed, 20, and 51-year-old Ahmadu Baushe were nabbed over the weekend around 6pm by police detectives attached to the state Anti-Kidnapping Unit.

Fayose sets up investigation team on woman tortured by police in Ekiti

Ekiti State governor Ayo Fayose has set up an investigation team in the case of a woman, allegedly beaten to a pulp by some policemen in Ado Ekiti during the weekend.

He said the investigation team will unravel what actually transpired between the woman and the police, and bring the policemen that perpetrated the act to book.

Graphic Photos: Two alleged notorious land grabbers brutally murdered in Anambra State

Two men identified as Obalim Ezudu and Chief Jude Uba of Umuchegbuo kindred of Eziagulu Village Aguleri, Anambra State were brutally murdered on March 11th, over land dispute.
There are conflicting reports on what led to their gruesome death. 
One report by Facebook user, Iwunze Luchi said the men

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I Forgave Davido Because He Begged My Husband – Kaffy

Dance queen, Kaffy, who slammed Nigerian singer, Davido, causing an uproar on social media, has disclosed that she has put the incident behind her because the singer allegedly begged her husband.

The October 206 outburst came after Davido dropped several dancers who trained and rehearsed for a concert with him, saying he no longer wanted them to perform with him at the last minute.

PSG edge out Lyon to stay on tail of Ligue 1 leaders Monaco

Paris Saint-Germain kept up the chase of Ligue 1 leaders Monaco with a 2-1 comeback victory over Lyon at the Parc des Princes.

Monaco’s 3-0 win at Caen earlier on Sunday had opened up a six-point lead over Unai Emery’s PSG.

Boy killed by crocodile after jumping into infested river for dare

A teenage boy has been mauled by a crocodile after being dared to enter an infested river for a late night swim. 

Lee De Paauw, 18, suffered severe arm injuries after being grabbed by the reptile after entering the Johnstone River in Innisfail, Australia, at around 2.30am on Sunday.

Photo: Saraki And Dino Melaye Visit Ibrahim Babangida In Minna

How PDP Chieftain Committed Suicide, Set Abuja Hotel Ablaze

A chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Isaac Ojukwu, has set himself ablaze in a rented hotel apartment in Nyanya, a satellite town of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The incident which occurred early hours of Thursday, also saw the entire hotel burnt to ground level, even as the deceased was equally burnt beyond recognition.