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New post Could the Obamas be the next Netflix reality stars? Image: The Obamas may be starring on Netflix soon Barack and Michelle Obama are reportedly negotiating a deal to produce shows for Netflix. Netflix would pay the former first couple for exclusive content, with the number of episodes and formats yet to be decided, according to the New York Times, which described talks as "advanced". The shows would give Mr Obama, who was US president for eight years until Donald Trump took over after the 2016 election, an unfiltered way of talking to the public. Image: The former president would not use the shows to comment on his successor, reports say He already has an audience on Twitter, where he has 101 million followers, and Facebook, with 55 million. He would not use the shows to respond to Mr Trump or his conservative critics, however. Image: The couple would promote issues close to their hearts Eric Schultz, a senior adviser to the form

New post Helicopter goes down in New York river , UK,   Monday   12   March   2018 Video: At least two people are dead after a helicopter crashes into New York City's East River.

New post Superbrands: Lego voted the strongest brand in UK , UK,   Monday   12   March   2018 Image: Lego is the UK's strongest brand, according to a poll Lego has been voted the strongest brand in the UK, beating more than 1,500 others in the annual Superbrands ranking. The company, which is celebrating its 60th year making children's building blocks, had been in second place in 2017. Last year's winner British Airways, meanwhile, plunged, falling out of the top 20. Gillette was up three places to replace them, while Apple also rose three places from last year to come in third. The list is determined by 2,500 consumers, who are asked to rank each brand for quality, reliability and distinction for the Centre for Brand Analysis. Superbrands chairman Stephen Cheliotis said: "British Airways tumbling from top spot to outside of the top 20 should be a wake-up call for all brands. "In a world where customer expectations have rightfu

New post Comedy legend sir ken Dodd has died aged 90                UK,   Monday   12   March   2018 Image: Sir Ken Dodd was knighted in 2017 in recognition of both his comedic legacy and his charity work Sir Ken Dodd - master of tickling sticks, Diddy Men and tattifilarious comedy - has died, his publicist has said. The comedian passed away just days after leaving hospital and marrying his partner of 40 years, Anne Jones. He was 90. His publicist Robert Holmes described him as "one of the last music hall greats". "With Ken gone, the lights have been turned out in the world of variety. He was a comedy legend and genius," he said. Image: Sir Ken with Anne Jones when he was knighted at Buckingham Palace Mr Holmes added: "He asked Anne if she wanted to marry. They got the registrar and were married in the house on Friday. "He died two days later on Mother's Day. Anne is obviously very upset. They had been together for

New post : Drunk driver kills 4 people in Lekki tollgate accident Yesterday LIB reported a Sunday morning accident at the Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos. As at the time of the reports the number of casualties wasn't known, Now fresh updates have emerged and officials confirm that three men and a woman were killed, while 14 others sustained injuries after a drunk driver rammed into an 18-seater commercial bus at the first Lekki Tollgate. According to reports, the driver, who drove a Lexus Jeep GX470 marker KJA615DF, belonging to Triple D Global Resources Limited, was returning from a night club and moving against traffic. The driver was said to be on top speed and rammed into the commercial bus, which had just been cleared by a ticketing officer. According to a witness, both vehicles upturned, killing two passengers on the spot, while 16 others were critically wounded. It was gathered that two other victims died at the hospital, where they were rushed to, while th

New post Beautiful pre-wedding photos of billioanire dughter, Fatima Dangote and her fiance, Jamil Abubakar Fatima is the daughter of Africa's richest man, ALiko Dangote while Jamil is the son of former Inspector General of Police, M.D Abubakar. Their pre-wedding dinner took place over the weekend while the first leg of their wedding will hold in Kano on Thursday March 16th while another one will hold in Lagos on March 24th. See more pre-wedding photos of the couple below

New post Nigerian man, Lamido Ogbeh arrested for N194million fraud in Pakistan A Nigerian man,  Lamido Ogbeh , was arrested yesterday by  Kohsar police  for allegedly defrauding a Pakistani man of Rs35 million (almost N194million), in Islamabad. According to  Pakistantoday , police arrested Ogbeh after the victim lodged a complaint against him on Saturday. According to the victim’s statement to the police, the suspect while impersonating a British national telephoned him from a UK number and offered to help him. . The suspect told the victim to deposit the amount in a bank account so that his shipment from the UK could be cleared and delivered to him. Muhammad Arif, the victim, said he deposited the amount in the given bank account. The cash was withdrawn by a man named Asif from a bank in Islamabad’s F-7 area. When no shipment was delivered, the victim contacted the account holder, Asif, who told him that he withdrew the amount and handed it over to a foreigner

New post University vice-chancellors are paid far more than public sector peers Analysis by the Guardian shows vice-chancellors’ salaries outstrip those of leaders of NHS trusts and local authorities Vice-chancellors’ pay at British universities has far outstripped that of their peers in senior leadership roles elsewhere across the public sector, according to research conducted by the Guardian. Analysis of the salaries of vice-chancellors at leading universities shows they are paid well above the chief executives of NHS hospital trusts and local authorities in a number of cities in England. The £185,000 pay of the chief executive of Birmingham city council – the largest local authority in Europe, with gross annual expenditure of £3bn – was less than half that of the  University of Birmingham’s vice-chancellor , Sir David Eastwood, on £378,000. Vice-chancellors told high pay is immoral amid rising student debt   Read more Eastwood also chairs th

New post James Corden hits back at 'snobby' Peter Rabbit critics who say creator would not like live action film Image: It is the first time Peter Rabbit has been adapted for the big screen James Corden has hit out at "snobby" critics who claim Beatrix Potter would not have liked the newly released live action Peter Rabbit film. The actor and talk show host has lent his voice to the famous animal in its first big screen depiction. Asked about the mixed reaction to the adaptation, Corden said: "I sort of felt some reticence about doing it when I got offered it simply because of what it means to so many people in this country and across the world. "But then when the Beatrix Potter estate (gave permission), who have turned down I think maybe over 20 proposals, even Walt Disney at one point wanted to make a Peter Rabbit film and they felt it didn't capture the essence of the character and this script did." The film marks the