IEG al Shabab claims responsibility for hotel bombing in Somalia

A Somali police officer says a suicide car bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle at the gate of a hotel in Mogadishu followed by gunmen who were fighting their way into the hotel the gunmen stormed the hotel in Somalia's seaside capital Saturday, taking guests hostage and "shooting at everyone they could see," before security forces pursued the grenade-throwing assailants to the top floor and ended the hours-long assault, police and witnesses said. At least 14 people were killed.

Islamic extremist group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the latest in a series of hotel attacks in Mogadishu, one that began with a powerful explosion at the entry gate.

Sen. Bukola Saraki and Ike Ekwerenmadu Battle Forgery Allegation

Since senator Bukola Saraki was sworn in as the senate president he has not had it easy, battling with the law going in and out of the court and now the legal battle over the allegations of forgery levelled against Senators Bukola Saraki and Ike Ekweremadu begins tomorrow (Monday, June 27th), the two helmsmen of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Scotland's first minister vows to protect Scotland's EU membership

While the exit of Britain from the EU is causing so much chaos, Scotland isn't ready to give up its EU membership yet. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon vowed on Saturday to protect Scotland's European Union membership and said a fresh independence referendum was possible after Britain voted to leave the bloc.

"We will seek to enter into immediate discussions with the EU institutions and with other EU member states to explore all possible options to protect Scotland's place in the EU," said Sturgeon, speaking outside her official residence in the Scottish capital.

Rapper Nicki Minaj Shares Her Topless Photos On Instagram

The American singer/rapper has again shared some of her private bathroom pictures with her fans 

on Instagram. 

Nigerian Singer Wizkid Shares A Photo Of Himself And His Parents At A Party

Singer Wizkid shared a photo of him and his parents together at a party and went on say "everything I am today I owe it to them! And more words of affection and praise were shown to them. It pays to have really great and supportive parents o :)

NFF Goes Into Prayer Before The Final Squad For 2014 World Cup Is Announced

The first vice-president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has revealed that the football body is in prayer mode ahead of the announcement of the final squad for the 2014 World Cup by coach Stephen Keshi.

A few NFF officials are keen for the Big Boss to pick Ikechukwu Uche and Peter Odemwingie, who have hit a fine patch of form, but Keshi has been given a free rein to select his teams so far.

“The Technical Department of the Nigeria Football Federation is made up of technocrats and should be able to liaise with Stephen Keshi to come out with the best squad for Nigeria,” Umeh told Goal during Thursday’s unveiling of the new national team jerseys.

“Nigeria is blessed with an array of good footballers that could form a strong team to take on the world.

“So [the NFF] prays that let God give [Keshi] the wisdom to get the best players for the World Cup in Brazil.”

Umeh also charged the Super Eagles to put up a fine display at the World Cup, as a lot of investment has been made in the team.

“Our people say to whom much is given, much is expected. We expect our Super Eagles to reciprocate these kind gestures from the Nigeria Football Federation.

“Our prayer is first to have the day in our international friendly against Mexico. This anticipated victory will help to boost the morale of the players and we will have some confidence that we are going to do well in the 2014 World Cup.

“We hope that the new kits would inspire the team and spur them to do well in the World Cup,” Umeh said.

Guus Hiddink To Take Over As Hollands Coach After The 2014 World Cup In Brazil

Guus Hiddink has claimed that he will take over as coach of Holland after the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

The former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Russia coach, previously handled the Dutch national team between 1994 and 1998. The 67-year-old has been out of work since last year, after he left Anzhi Makhachkala and has been acting as an advisor at PSV.

“I am working with the KNVB [Dutch football association] to create a coaching team around me. We will need a few days or maybe a couple of weeks,” he told NOS.

“It will be a great team. I will not be a free-wheeling coach. When I do something, I want to do it as well as I can. Otherwise I would not do it.”

Hiddink is expected to be assisted by Jaap Stam, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Giovanni van Bronckhorst.